Hello,

I am preparing a good ol road trip with my husband and would a little bit of advice as it is the first road trip ever! Taking 2 and half weeks out from work starting in LA then going on the Las Vegas (4hrs) then to the Grand Canyon (5hrs) (staying down there??) and then on to Flagstaff (2hrs) as a way to break the trip to Phoenix (2hrs). The last leg from Phoenix to Joshua Tree NP (4.5hrs) (is there anywhere to stay around there?) and then back to LA (2hrs).

Any advice on what we should expect and what to take? Is this a feasible trip - not too much? WOuld my journey times be about right as well?! minus of course having no idea where we are going - first time driver in USA!! What to see in Phoenix and flagstaff as well? We will be travelling around Oct so should we be aware of any weather conditions?

Many thanks in advance! ange (kiwi living in uk)