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we have condo with resort quest 1st week of august PLEASE let me know if it's nice we are in #1850...

CAn anyone tell me if the fishing pier at Sandy Point State park has a secure railing around it. We want to take our kids(one's a toddler) crabbing tomorrow and can't tell from the website what the pier is like. any input would be great.
Thanks,
Courtney

We are taking the train to San Clemente tomarrow morning Sunday. What is there to do within walking distance of the train station. I know about old town area and the mission, is there more? The last time I was there was 35 years ago.

Thank you

Hi all
we are coming to gatlinburg from 8/19-8/23
after reading some of the hotel reviews we are getting nervous--we would like a very quiet 2 bedroom suite at a place that has a pool.
Does anyone have any recommednations??
Thank you soooo much :):):)

1. can you please point me to some web locations for day tours - looking for one that goes to key west but also interested in others. going on a cruise but will be spending a few days before & after touring Miami
2. considering the howard johnson dezerland on Collins - can anyone tell me what types of things are close to this hotel? any comments on the hotel? etc
3. hotel recommendations - no lower than a 2.5* and around the $100 night price range
3. is there anything like a hop on/off shuttle to tour Miami

I will be in Dallas for 16 days staying in Days Inn Dallas/Ft. Worth area...approx 10 minute drive from DFW and approx drive 10 minute drive from nearest mall. There is no bussing or public transportation from the hotel. The hotel provides me with transportation to and from the airport (when I arrive and depart). I am kind of on a budget, other than Aug 22 and Aug 23, I have no set itinerary so I can come and go when and where I want.
With the price of a car rental (including gas, insurance, etc), would it be cheaper to take a taxi cab to the mall or airport and use the dart system (or whatever) or use the buses to get around. I am not concerned about the time factor as I can leave earlier to get to my destination. One place I do want to go to for sure is the Southfork Ranch, so not sure how I would get there.

I arrive in Dallas Aug 19 evening and leave morning of Sept 3. I am excited about my trip, but I will admit that I forgot to check into transportation...I know I would probably have been better to have had a hotel close to public transportation but I booked this trip in January this year, so I will not be making any changes at this point.

I would appreciate any help possible.

Thank you in advance.

Trisha (paykrahn)

My husband, 18 year-old daughter and I are spending two nights in Lee Vining on our way home to Oregon after climbing Mt. Whitney. We will be there the nights of July 30 and 31. We will arrive in Lee Vining before noon on July 30 so we really only have 11/2 days. We thought we would explore east Yosemite on the first day and then maybe go to Yosemite Valley the second day. It would be great to get some advise about what hikes we could do in the short period of time we have. Also, we would like to avoid driving our car in Yosemite and use the shuttles instead. Thanks for any help you could give us.

Has anybody worked with "My Chicago Land Limo" service before. We want to hire them to take us to a hotel in the O'Hare neighborhood from Madison WI, they certainly had the best price. However, they would not provide a quote in writing (maybe I was talking to the wrong guy for that?) and also they didn't have an email or fax listed on their website. Maybe somebody can provide a different trustsed vendor, we don't need fancy just affordable.

This is not a question, rather an update for those of you who are considering coming up the coast.

We are in Cayucos right now. There is no trace of smoke. There was none in Santa Maria or SLO when we went through.

We will be up as far as San Simeon in the next day or so. I'll post further news then.

I am going to be in Dallas in August (and I am on a budget), and I was wondering which is the best zoo to see the Dallas or the Ft. Worth. I read your comment, and was wondering if the Ft. Worth Zoo has all the same as Dallas Zoo plus more?

I am trying to plan an itinerary as I will be there for 16 days and only 2 of those days will be at the "Women of Faith" conference.

I want to make it a great holiday on a budget but see and do exciting things.

Thanks for your help.

Trish

Hi, I will be visiting LA soon and was wondering if it is easy to get around if I stayed at the Westin Bonaventure. I enjoy shopping so is it easy to get to a Factory Outlet? I am not driving so what are the options. How do I get to Venice Beach? Thanks.

We are leaving NY the 31Th to camp out in Maine and want o hire a small van/camper just to sleepin and is very flexibel to travel in.
We have searched and searched... but nothing in your state? We are Belgians so the only way we can search is yhe internet or you our friends from the travel forum here. So you are our last hope

Someone gave me a tip that the view of the NYC skyline is superb from the top if the Rockerfeller Center.. and you get the NYC skyline with th Empire State Building in it, and less queues to go up..... BUT where do you go at the Rockerfeller Center - is it clearly indicated, and whatis the terrasse up there like ? And best time of day to do this ? Thanks !

Hello, we are 2 adults and 2 children (14+12) visiting NYC for 4 days in August. What is the best way to get around (bus, metro...) and are there special tickets for several days which are cheaper than getting a new ticket every day ? what about familt tickets ? Thanks a lot !

Hello, I am bringing my wife to New York next week on a surprise birthday trip. My questions are

Are there ATMs at JFK airport where I can get cash (I'm sure there are but just want reassurance) and

Can you tell me the best way from the airport to Times Square, I am thinking about yellow cab, we are flying in about 11.30 at night and any ideas on cost?

Thanks for your help

Love New York and haven't been in awhile(few years) I am looking for a restuarant in the treatre distict, before an 8pm show on a Saturday night. So it would be an early dinner and cocktails around 6pm. Group of 4, we are all looking for someplace fun, great food, dressy casual and moderately priced.($15.00-$25.00) I would really hate it if we made a reservation somewhere stuffy and quiet.

Any favorites that fit the bill?

Thanks!!!

Before i change my £ into $ I was wandering what the exchange rate in California is?

Can I find what bus goes from Market East Station to 4th and Ransteed anywhere on the web? Getting driving directions on the web is easy but I would use public transportation more if I knew how to get directions.

If I am staying downtown, how far are the beaches? can I walk? or bus? any other suggestions will be very appreciated, because I haven't booked the hotel yet, so I can flexible as far as location
Thanks

I am planning a trip to the Grand Canyon end of September.
Unfortunately we only have 3 or 4 days, we really would like to make the most of it.

Which Rim is more interesting? South or North?
I heard North has less tourists but also is not that impressive?

We also want to squeeze in some whitewater rafting?
Can anyone recommend a 1-Day Tour?

Do you think it’s possible to do both Rims in 4 days?
Did anyone do a trip like this?
1st Day North Rim – 2nd Day driving to the South Rim – 3rd and 4th Day South Rim?

Is that manageable?

Thanks for your answers.

Hi - We are planning a trip to visit Wyoming and Montana in August 09. We will be limited for time (2 weeks) and therefore want to see the "best bits". We will be flying to possibly Denver or Seattle from UK with a day to get over jet lag and then taking flight to Montana/Wyoming. Would really appreciate an idea of what would be a good route to take and what to see along the way, where to stop for a night etc. We particularly want to include the geysers in Yellowstone and also Glacier, Montana. Looking forward to all your advice. Many thanks JD

My wife and I will be riding our motorcycle to Durango, Colorado on August 11-13. I'm interested in roads that we could ride on. The best way, most scenic way from Denver to Durango and rides when we get there. Must be blacktop roads, no dirt. We will be leaving Denver on Monday morning and spending all day Tuesday around Durango and then leave Durango for Colorado Springs on Wednesday.

Thank You

Tom

what number of bus that i can take to get to waikele~~?? thx

Has anyone had experience staying at the Depot House also owned and operated by the same folks who own St. Charles Guest House? I am interested to know what the accomodations are like and if anyone has photos to share.

hi , my wife an di are on our way to NZ and are stoping in NY. we hope to do a trip to DC for a few days. whats the best way air/train/bus ? prob be fri-mon.

I'm planning a trip from Oceanside to Van Nuys in the near future and understand I can do this by rail. Do I use Amtrak or Metrolink - or which is preferable? I'm a senior. EK.

My Husband and I (from Texas) are flying into Jackson around noon on the 23rd. Picking up our car and heading north through the Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone. We are booked in the Old Faithful Lodge Cabins (frontier) for 5 nights. At first I had planned to go back to the Grand Tetons and spend the next 2 nights, 28th & 29th at Jackson Lake Lodge but then someone mentioned to my husband a fantastic museum in Cody (winchesters). Now I'm thinking we could go to Cody for a night and then to Jackson for the last night. Has anyone driven from Cody to Jackson?
Best route? Prettiest route? How Long? ANY suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks

Hello my fellow Vt members in Florida! My wife and i are returnig to cocoa beach after 38 years.We are arriving in August for a weeks stay.I know many things have changed as time marches on.So my question to you is i would like to have Your suggestions on tthe folowing: Where to have the best catch of the day seafood,a good beer onthe beach and just a nice place to hang out.What places to avoid,and what we sould not miss.I usedto live in Rockledge in the 1960s.And any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.Iwish you all the best! Old GI. Ps we will be staying in the north atlantic ave area. Thanks Again!

I came across a photography artist in Ghirardelli(sp?) Square. He was one of the street vendors in mid June. He had amazing photographs that had been blurred of San Francisco landmarks. The photos sold for $20 or so and they were beautiful. I had a business card but can't find it now. Does anyone have any information on him?

I'd like to use Phlash bus from Philadelhia Museum of
Art to Penn's Landing and afterwards- in several hours- from Penn's
Landing to Market East Station.
Please, tell me may I buy tickets inside Phlash bus,if not then where, and
where is Phlash bus Stop located near Phila Museum of Art.

Thank you