To give more value to our feedbacks, let me explain what our traveling style is.
We rarely use the service of travel agency and prefer to book all the flights, hotels and car ourselves over the web or using a fax machine. We like hotel with a minimum comfort (hot water, clean bed) but typical ones (where locals go too).
We like hiking and our longest hikes can go up to 12 miles a day. However we only do one-day hike and never camp.
Good hiking shoes, food and water are always used.
Our favorite transportation is walking or when available subway. We only rent a car when we need to get out of the city.
We usually buy one or two guide tours. We are AAA members and heavily use their maps and books for lodging. Note that you need to reside in the U.S. to be a member.