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Visited couple years ago; Had a wonderful time. From museums to just wondering around the city, a great place to visit. Do not miss the Petergof / Summer Palace. They call St Petersburg a northern Venice. Well deserved!

I was not expected to be that surprised and amazed by the Bryce Canyon. Driving to it is beautiful but does not prepare you to see it – so different and so red! Great place to visit and spend some time. Strongly recommend hiking loop down – takes several hours but leaves you with moon-like memories and desire to do it again on a moment’s notice. I can recommend the lodge only besause of it location and the fact that it is locate dstps away from the rim.

Bryce Canyon Lodge is a decent pretty standard park place.. From doublebed rooms to pretty nice accomodations. It is convinient to be in the park, very special feeling. Camping is an option as well.

We visited Zion National park in late Oct 08. Although not required, I recommend staying at Zion Lodge. Views from the suite are amazing. Trails for hiking start right from the entraince to the lodge; shuttles are convinient but get too crowded. We have not used a car which was parked all the time; added more time to hiking and wondering around.