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I'll be visiting Vegas and was wondering if anyone visiting or living there at the same time wanted to meet up.

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i would like to find a a book about the old nashville opryland amusement park does anyone know of such a book at an affordable price thank you

Hi to everyone,

We are visiting Washington DC just before Christmas for 2-3 days. We might hire a car to drive from Newark to Washington and back (not sure yet - trying to find out what's cheaper at the moment). I wanted to find out if there is any safe place we could leave our rented car for those days we're in Washington. Of course firstly we are interested in free parking :)) If such exists. Or if it's Pay and Display only, how much is it per day.

Thank you for the answers.

Hello everybody,

Myself and my boyfriend, we are going to NY at the end of December for a couple of weeks. We decided to visit Washington DC and Philadelphia too. We are flying into Newark Airport and thinking to go to Washington DC straight away, spend there 2 nights, than go to Philadelphia for 2 nights and only then go to NY (maybe stopping in New Jersey to do tax free shopping aswell). What would be the best travel option for us? Train? Bus? Or maybe we should hire a car and drive ourselves (money and time is important) :)

Sorry if this question isn't directly connected to NY, but I wasn't too sure where to post it and as long as our trip starts at Newark and finishes at Newark I've decided to post it here.

Thanks in advance for the answers.

MY mother has been very sick for several years and she has been unable to travel or even enjoy the holidays. She had all of the cancer she had removed, and I want to take her on a trip up the east coast in a motorhome along with our 2 dogs. WE want to go into Philly for a day, and we will have our car so when we st up the r.v at a campground we can drive into the city. I have not been there in 35 years when I was only about 11. I was born in Md.I would like to know where the best areas are for a day trip and to get a couple of cheesesteaks. We will be travelling from around Feb.10 to March 10th. WE will go from S.C. to Vermont. Any useful ideas for a day trip into the historical part of the city would be appreciated.
Thanks, and Happy Holidays
Dave

I have the option of flying in to JFK or Newark. My hotel is located in Manhattan on West 58th Street. Which airport would be more advisable to fly into, in terms of distance to hotel and convenience?

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

I am attending the event at the Aviation Museum on Saturday. I'm arriving by Train. What is the best way to get to the museum from the Train Station?

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone know if the train trip from New York to Chicago is good to take - it's supposed to be on a scenice route. The Train is the 'Lakeshore Limited' which goes daily.

This instead of flying..anybody know I'd really appreciate knowing. Main thing is we head West as might from Chicago hire a car and then go all the way through to Vegas. Just something different and maybe some nice stops on the way....Nice trip or rather just fly?

Many thanks!

I've only just found out about this.

Where can I get it? How do I get to it? (I am staying in Midtown).
Will it be open in March?
Is it possible to get on it and come back nearly straight away?
What is there to do on the island?

Sorry for all the questions!

Thanks

Michelle

Where is the best place to watch the Yankees victory parade on Friday? I am not interested in watching the ceremonies at City Hall, only the parade.

hi guys,

Has anybody got any suggestions what we can do the afternoon of thanksgiving?

We are watching the parade, and have booked tickets for the 5pm show of christmas spectacular - and having dinner at 8.30pm

Just not sure what to do in afternoon - what do locals do and will there be anywhere open to get a light lunch?

thanks

Clare

I've heard about day trips to the Bahamas from Key West. Do any of you know of any that go somewhere other than the casinos?

i am looking for Laura and her brother who owned the french market seafood co. Does anyone know if she is still in business or can be contacted. i need to order more of their seasonings..
i have been one of her customers for many many years. mabey katrina blew them away. SO any help is greatly appreciated.

Hi Everyone,

We're planning a trip to California in February 2010. Our two main destinations are San Diego and LA. I know it's not a long drive between the two cities, but we are traveling with an infant and would like to stop somewhere in between if there is anything advisable to see. Any thoughts?

Thanks :)

Hello VTrs...this is part two of my LAX postings. From your suggestions in my earlier post, I have come to this Itinerary. I need you comments/suggestions. I also need to ask you a sensible budget, daily budget.

Day 1 half day in LAX
Day 2 More of LAX / pick up our car / afternoon drive towards SFO(planning to spend the night halfway through...thinking around/nearby Hearst Castle...your suggestions please)
Day 3 SFO (GG Bridge / Alcatraz ...)
Day 4 SFO - OYS Yosemite
Day 5 OYS - LAS (via Death Valley...??? your suggestions. If not what is our alternative route)
Day 6 LAS - LAS (any of you tried those crazy rides up the tower?)
Day 7 LAS - GCN - LAS
Day 8 LAS - SAN (aside from the Zoo what can we do in San Diego in a day?)
Day 9 San - LAX
Day 10 - Day 14 Will be in LAX the last 5 days

I will be travelling with 4 others / we are plannin gto rent a car form Day 2 to Day 10 and just use public transport in LAX.

How much do we budget for fuel cost fot he amoutn of driving we are planning. How about our daily budget (just food and necessities..). Kindly give me a rough idea of how much we need to budget per day while we are in the US.

Unfortunately the planning has been left on my already tired shoulders...so will be very grateful for your help..any help... Thanks again...

Hi guys,

We want to ice skate whilst in New York but not sure where best place to do it is. cost isn't issue - and what times would you suggest - would rather go when it is dark but understand that will be busier in evenings so what times do folk suggest?

Thanks

Clare

Hi guys,

Yes I am a girl and yes i like shopping. But i realise that NY has lots to offer besides this so don't want to waste time looking for the above (i have always wanted UGG boots so this is my treat!) and hoping that somebody can tell me wher e I can buy these things?

Many thanks,

Clare

Going with my family, we'll be there December 31st to Jan. 4th. (30th and 5th are the day we arrive and leave respectively). We were thinking about celebrating the New Year at Disneyland since they keep the park open until late at night for that, but I'm not sure if it'll be TOO cramped? We also don't want to be there all day, it would be ideal to get there in the afternoon (say, 2, 3 PM?) and stay there until 12:30 a.m. or so. Or if there's any other better ideas about what to do in New Year's Eve in L.A.

That leaves four other days to figure out what to do, too. We were thinking about going to San Diego for a day, take the train early in the morning, come back late afternoon, but we're not really sure what we would do once we're there. Any suggestions? I saw Seaworld and the Zoo, not sure if those would be the ones to see? Or, Santa Barbara. Although I'm not sure what we could do in Santa Barbara either.

We were also thinking about either going to a Lakers game, or a Dodgers game if they're not too expensive. And try to attend either a Late Late show or Tonight Show taping (if we get tickets only), but that would have to be January 4th, and I'd guess they won't be filming shows that week.

Other points of interest: The Observatory, Rodeo Drive, one or two shopping malls/areas for my mom, Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier.

But we really haven't figured out an itinerary, so I was hoping you guys could help me out there to get a better idea of what to do, and when to do it since I don't know what's close to what. And taking into account that most things will be closed on January 1st.

Read more: http://www.frommers.com/community/forum.cfm/united-states/california/visiting-la-decemberjanuary-need-planning-trip#ixzz0VrPsjYHe

My fiance and myself found a place on the parkway that we love. We ride the motorcycle there and walk around. There is an old cabin there, and a trail that is marked on the lookout point there. We want to know if we can get married there? Are there laws about that?

Hi All,

As I've mentioned before I am coming over to NYC on 15th March for 5 nights - I am there for the St Patricks Day Parade and sightseeing.......

BUT I am also a big Bon Jovi fan and would like to maybe take a short trip to Sayreville, where Jon Bongiovi grew up?? Is this something that I could do? How long would it take to get there? Is there anything to do there? And how would I get around?

Any ideas?

Please advise.

Thanks

Michelle

Hi every one,

I wanted to ask when does SALES starts and ends in NYC ?( chirstmas sales).

oh..and one more thing..a couple of friends of mine are planning to go to NYC, but they are a bit scared of H1N1 flu :S
should I still encourage them to go?

thanx a lot.

Hi guys,

I am coming over to NYC on 15th March 2010 til 20th March 2010.

I was just wondering if £1000 spending for myself would be enough.
I have already purchased my statue of Liberty tickets and I am hoping to buy the tickets for the Rockefeller Centre etc before I come over, so the £1000 will only be for my food/drink (I'm not looking to go to expensive places for that) and possibly clothes and souveneirs.

What do you think - do I need more?

Thanks in advance.

Michelle

Let me share with you my experience in Las Vegas. All my colleagues had to go Vegas for a seminar. I was given the responsibility of making arrangements for transportation. I went online and looked for passenger van rentals. Give me advice………!!!!!!!

Hi VT'ers! I'm going to the WOrld Series on Wednesday, and must wake up in, or near, Bridgeport on Thursday morning. While I am driving from the Bronx to Bridgeport, I need to drop somebody off at a MetroNorth on Thursday morning. I've been on Tripadvisor for the last 90 minutes, reading up on The Holiday Inn in Bridgeport, Hilton Garden Inn of Stratford, and Marriott in Trumbull. I gather that downtown Bridgeport is a slum, and that I'd want to stay in a safer town - especially as I'll be arriving at my hotel around 1am early Thursday morning. I'd like to keep it around $150. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks a lot!

My husband and I will be visiting Florida and we are thinking of staying at the new Sleep Inn and Suites on Ramona Blvd. one night and going to the Market Place Flea Market on Ramona Blvd. Could you please tell me if this is a safe area? Or is the Comfort Inn on Airport Road in a safer area? Thank you so much for your input.

I need to get to Quebec, Canada from Hawaii but I don't really have the budget to fly. Since I'm in Hawaii I figured getting to Cali for free might be a good place to start. I'm ready to take on any travel conditions as long as I get there. If you've got a tip for me please reply to this post. Thank you!

Hi,
It's great getting lots of info from members here.
We will be staying around Inner Harbor area in Baltimore and plan to travel from Baltimore to Philadelphia (Reading Market area), subsequently travel from Philly to NYC ( around Penn Station) or anywhere there is a PATH station.
Any suggestion for bus services that is convenient for this itinerary? That doesn't require us to travel too far from hotels to the bus terminals.
How are Greyhounds, megabus or gotobus? Any other suggestions are most welcome. Thanks.

Hi! I'm travelling to Chicago (this Thursday - coming Monday) and will be staying near the Sears Tower. I was told nearby parking is $36 per night.
Does anyone have any recommendations??? Thanks!!

Just wondering if there are any especially great places to eat that aren't too expensive in Manhattan Beach? I'm wondering if there are places so good here that people come from miles around to eat at a place here in MB?

I am going to go to key west next year and i am looking for a nice place to stay.i need some tip about hotel,guesthouses.etc.
thanks
Marcel