What is the best way to travel around the US with about $900 dollars?|138135

I want to travel from the eastern coast (Boston area) out to California. I dont have insurance on my car or else i would just drive around. Ive checked Amtrak and a 15 day pass is like $400 a person. and me and my girlfriend want to travel for a couple weeks. Any ideas?

The train is actually a great idea if you have one of those passes where you can get off a couple of times. Since - you can sleep on the train so that will cut down on hotel spending.

However - gotta tell you - if you were my kids I_d say - pick a shorter trip cause you will run out of money wouldn_t it be better to spend 2 weeks not so far away and be able to do more with your money?

welll you have to get a job. Thats for sure. I guess you have to take lot of lifts.

Whats the best hotel in Las Vegas, planning a wedding and bring 2 kids, (7 and 11 yrs old)?|151428

I am planning to get married in Vegas in October. We are trying to figure out the best options for the wedding either at a hotel or a wedding chapel. We have about 25 people and need about 10 rooms. Plus, I want to bring my 2 kids (7 and 11 years old) with us and need something fun for them to do. Of course we plan on going to the Hoover Damn. Any Suggestions? I guess there are 3 questions there!

All of the big hotels on the Strip are great. I go to Vegas regularly and the most important things to me to be considered are location, and price (and in the summer you want to consider the hotel��s pool area.) So, I suggest that you stay on the strip in the center of all of the hotel locations so that you can walk to see all of the hotels and casinos, and all of the free attractions. The best place to stay to do that is in one of the hotels on or nearest to Flamingo Rd _ the Strip. At that corner is Caesars Palace, Bellagio, the Flamingo, Ballys, and the Paris hotels. I am not saying you need to stay in one of these but stay close to them.

Since you are getting married I suggest staying in one of the top of the line hotels like Caesars, Bellagio, Wynn, or the Venetian. Those are the top 4 hotels on the strip.

The next thing to consider in picking the BEST place is price. Rates go down in the summer (and again after Thanksgiving, until about mid-January (except new years eve when prices double)). So October is not a price discount time of year. But if you will be booking 10 rooms the hotel should give you a good deal, maybe even a group rate. Its also more expensive in all Vegas hotels on Friday and Saturday nights by $40 to $60 more. So to get a lower rate plan to go to Vegas on Sunday and stay through Thursday night.

I have stayed at Mandalay Bay, Excalibur, MGM, Monte Carlo, Paris, Bellagio, Caesars, the Rio, the Flamingo, Ballys, and Harrahs. But the BEST place for me when I go is who has the best price. You can probably get lower priced rooms at the Circus Circus, Sahara and Rivera on the north end of the Strip, the Tropicana on the south end, and also at the hotels on Fremont Street. The Tropicana is one of the older hotels that has not been renovated like many others. The other locations will place you a long way from the center of the strip action and you��ll have to take a bus or taxi to Strip action. In addition, if you need to run to the room for a little R_R, it��s a long ways.

There are lots of things for kids to do in Vegas and you do not have to stay in a particular hotel for them to enjoy them. While the Circus Circus Hotel has the big arcade and circus for kids you can stay anywhere and still go there for those activities. Remember that parking at all of the hotels is free, even the valet parking. Most hotels have an arcade and there is also a place called Game Works which is on the strip near the MGM hotel/across from the Monte Carlo Hotel. It has just about every video game that kids could want to play.

When you go to Las Vegas these usual things you will want to see for FREE:

1. Number one on my list is to watch the fountains displays in front of the Bellagio hotel. It usually runs every 15 minutes in summers starting at 3:00 PM; runs continuously until about midnight. Each show is different (there are more than 20 different tunes choreographed) so stay and watch at least 2 or 3. ALSO, go inside the Bellagio hotel to its lobby and view the beautiful glass sculptured ceiling AND the seasonal floral arrangements in the Atrium.

2. The ��Sirens of TI�� show (spectacular) in from of the Treasure Island Hotel; it runs every 90 minutes starting at about 4:30 PM. Simply stand on the sidewalk in front of the TI Hotel.

3. The volcano erupt in from of the Mirage Hotel; starting at dark until midnight. Again, just stand on the sidewalk in front of the hotel.

4. Go down to Fremont Street and see the light shows. There are usually 3 or 4 different shows, starting after dark (about 8:30PM) and lasting about 5 or 10 minutes each.

5. Go to the RIO hotel to see the Masquerade in the Sky show. It is like Mardi Gras parade, only suspended from the ceiling over the gambling floor. It runs every 60 minutes starting about 3:00 PM; the last show starts at 9:30 PM..

6. Go in Caesars Palace and walk through the Forum shops to the first fountain (its spectacular) then take the first fork to the left to go see the aquarium. Then continue on through the shops to the second fountain and wait for the show to start.

If you are a Star Trek Fan, go to the Hilton (off the strip) for _Star Trek The Experience_; it cost about $30.

MOVIES: There are movie theaters in the Palms (multiplex) and also another on the Strip across the street from the Monte Carlo hotel, near the MGM hotel.

BOWLING: If you like to bowl, there are alley_s in The Gold Coast Hotel/Casino (beside the RIO) and in the Orleans Hotel Casino. .

ACT LIKE A KID: If your kids like roller coasters, there are roller coaster rides at the NY, NY hotel/casino, at the Sahara Hotel/Casino, and, for those with a strong heart, three rides at the top of the Stratosphere Tower.

Many casinos in Las Vegas have chapels inside, so the question is really where do you want to get married? If at the casino, then just pick the one that interests you the most. As far as the best, it really comes down to personal preference. If you have kids then you will not want to stay at one of the casinos that is merely high-end but one that also has pools and other entertainment options for them. I think Caesar_s might be a good choice for you and your family, or perhaps the Mirage. The Venitian is nice as well. I suggest looking into each and seeing what offers the most of what you want. In Vegas you can get pretty much anything you want, you just need to be willing to pay for it, and based on what you wrote I imagine you are. As far as a trip to the Hoover Dam, I suggest renting a car and driving there. It is really not that far of a drive and gives you a chance to get away from the Strip. Of course why not rent a limo if you have the money to spend. Again, if price is no option, you can do whatever you want. Maybe a helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon; you can get a flight and brunch at the bottom of it for around $350 a person I believe. Enjoy your wedding!

Circus Circus is good for kids but my favorite Vegas hotel is the Imperial Palace. It_s relatively cheap (compared to others on the strip) and it_s centrally located on the strip which means easy access to all the other hotels. It_s not as nice as some of them so if you want nicer, check out the Excalibur and I think Cesaer_s Palace is okay with kids. Make sure you check in advance because some hotels do NOT want children in them. They may let them stay but they_re not really welcome. For example the Bellagio frowns on strollers in the lobby. That isn_t an issue for you but what do you want to bet they wouldn_t be thrilled with 2 extremely excited kids either. As far as things to do...Ronn Lucas is a great ventriloquist. His humor is kid friendly but funny for adults too. It_s stuff that has a double meaning but kids only get the _kid meaning._ Type Ronn Lucas into Youtube and you_ll get some videos. There are also some magic shows in the afternoons that are basically for kids. Blue Man Group is a lot of fun and of course, completely kid friendly.

Random Tip: Make sure you watch your children while on the strip. There are lots of advertisements that you may not want them to see. Many of these advertisements are handed out by people in the form of baseball card-sized cards. While I_ve never seen them hand the cards to children, most people that take them realize what they are and throw them on the ground so they aren_t exactly out of view.

That is a good question. Actually, you may want to look into the condos that are off the strip. They have the kitchens and multiple bedrooms. I know about this because my friend actually got married in her timeshare. She had the priest go to the condo and perform the ceremony there. Everyone sat and ate as long as they wanted and enjoyed themselves.
That is what she did. You should consider taking the kiddos to Circus Circus, too. They can play lots of games. (Expect to bring home tons of stuffed animals as they are so easy to win there)

We married in the Victorian Chapel of LC of F

http://www.littlechapel.com/-the
staff there are AWESOME!

We stayed at Stratosphere-it has 2 pools, and rides at the top.

We took a bus tour to Hoover Dam that we booked through Expedia.com-it was great because it got us out of the city for a day break.

I will look into getting married at the Excalibur. They have a beautiful chapel and great wedding package starting at $395. If you stay there and get married there, they will add a few freebies.

http://www.lasvegas-how-to.com/excalibur��

As far as entertaining your kids are concerned, the Excalibur is a very kids friendly hotel. There are lots of activities for children like the Midway carnival, 3-D and 4-D rides, and the Sponge Bob 4-D Motion Ride, plus more.
Here is more information on getting married in Las Vegas

http://www.lasvegas-how-to.com/married.h��

How can a working visa holder in Canada from the philippines obtain a H2B (travel) visa to America?|148647

So my sister is a Philippine passport holder working in Alberta Canada on a working visa, and we want her to come to America to visit, is it possible for her to come to the USA through the H2B visa? How long is the process and how do we do it?

An H2B visa in the U.S. is NOT a visiting or tourist visa...it is a work visa and requires an employer to sponsor her and a contract for a job. If she simply wants to visit the U.S., she needs a B-2 tourist visa. See site below and follow instructions there. You , actually, can do nothing to help her. She must use the site and apply, and have an interview at the nearest American Consulate in Canada.

How far is Bay Head from Seaside Heights?|125844

I_m planning a trip to seaside heights. The only way to get their by train is by taking nj transit to bay head and taking a cab to seaside. How far are they from each other? How much would it be?

Go to www.mapquest.com. Select the driving directions option. Put in Bay Head NJ as the originating address and Seaside as the destination. It will give you a good idea on the distance from one to the other. Then call a taxi cab company from Bay Head and ask them how much it_ll be for a cab ride to Seaside

True, but you can get there DIRECTLY by Nj Transit Bus. NJ Transit has a couple buses a day that go to and from Seaside from Newark, NJ and Jersey City, NJ. I believe it_s bus number 67, but I would consult their website just to make sure. Also, check their summer schedule for exact times. Like I mentioned, they only send 2-3 buses a day there. If this still doesn_t work for you, then taking a cab from Bay Head is the ONLy way, but it will be expensive I_m sure due to these ridiculous gas prices. Do you HAVE to go to Seaside Heights? NJ has plenty of other nicer beaches in my opinion that you can get to via public transit easier such as Belmar, Pt. Pleasant, Long Branch, and even Atlantic City.