Opinions req'd for New York-LA trip

[Sundae]

Thanks to all for your advice.

Glatt - I asked if I would get a more detailed itinerary after I booked, but apparently it is flexible, depending on the guide and the wishes of the group. Only the overnight stops are organised in advance and even these may vary from hotel to hotel and campground to campground depending on the guide's previous experiences. Glad to hear you enjoyed your tour anyway.

As Monster says, the sheer foreigness of America will make the scenery interesting to me even if it does look dreary to people who are used to it. Hell, I'm even excited about the fact shopping is a rota's activity - I'd love to be let loose in an American supermarket!

Richlevy - I'm looking at leaving Washington on 6 Feb 2007, so will be in Vegas 22nd February. I'm not sure whether you'll be in the region around this time, but I'll let you know much nearer the date!

I'll shush about this now, but if I book I'll let you know, and of course I'll be bubbling over with plans & requests for more advice about this time next year....