Where should I live in New Jersey that is close to Newark airport?|174744

I would like to find an affordable townhome or condo that is within 30 min drive to Newark airport. I would love to find a town with charm, stores, restaurants, close to a mall or a home depot but yet has a nice safe quiet charm to it. Please send me your suggestions. What towns in New Jersey are nice and suburban but arent in the middle of nowhere, and are still affordable. We are a young couple starting out.

How about a 45 min drive to the airport? If you can do that, I can recommend the area around Princeton. (West Windsor, Cranbury, Hopewell, Pennington, Lawrenceville, Princeton Junction, Plainsboro.) These are very good neighborhoods and at Pri Jct, there_s a commuter train station to NYC and Philli. Restaurants range from super sophisticated to diners. The prices for townhomes and condos vary. I can tell you that I haven_t seen anything for less than 200K though for a 2BR. Just have a look at realtor.com to get an idea what there is on the market in the different villages.

I agree with the first poster...go out about 45 minutes because near Newark Airport if, of course, Newark and Elizabeth. While Newark is starting to change things....it IS still Newark and Elizabeth is a dump. The Oranges (South Orange, West Orange) are rough areas as well as parts of Jersey City....if you go to the Newport section....near the Hudson, that is VERY nice but also VERY expensive...definitely not suburban.

Anywhere along Route 17 Paramus and north are good and affordable and you are near the shopping centers.

Linden...if you_re in the city its a nice little town as you described and not in the middle of nowhere. Plus its still affordable.

I lived in Matawan in 1997. At the time it was affordable, convenient to the airport, Manhattan, and (relative to further north) Atlantic City too. One of the main roads near where I lived (Rt 35) passed by the water (near Laurence Harbor I think) and it gave a nice salt breeze that was enjoyable wtih the windows open (something not true about areas a few miles north!).

Not sure if it has changed much or not, but check it out. Good luck.

West Orange has some great town house areas and is not a bad area like a previous poster suggested. Linden and Rahway are very affordable and less than 30 minutes from the airport and both look to be going through a revitalization so they may not be the greatest area now, but might be in a few years. I live in Westfield, which is safe, has great charm, is only 20 minutes from the airport, etc but there isn_t much affordable housing - no condos or townhouses - but if you want to buy a small house, it is a great town to live in! Cranford, a similar town with a cute downtown does have some apartments walking distance from the town and the train. Also, Metuchen has apartments and is very close to the Menlo Park Mall. I think there is a home depot just about everywhere.

Anywhere in the area of Northern NJ that is nice is going to cost you. Please take these suggestions and figure out if they fit into your idea of affordability: Bloomfield, Belleville, Nutley, North Arlington, Montclair, Glen Ridge, Caldwell, Lyndhurst.
Parts of Kearny _ Harrison are nice, others aren_t as nice so be careful and very observant of the areas.
There are some lower priced homes available in Newark itself - - the town is trying to develop and has been cleaning up, but you might not want to chance it.

What is a good romantic place to take my girlfriend in los angeles?|175225

What is a good romantic place to take my girlfriend in los angeles?Besides the pier and and the observatory.somewhere calm and relaxing.Thank you ALL!
p.s at night.

Romance is where you make it. Anything can be romantic, if done right. However, if you want to create a special moment with a view, then the hills or the beach are where you want to start.

Mulholland Drive is beautiful, but might be a bit dicey if you are shooting for a romantic moment. There are lots of kids up there, parking, driving fast, etc. I would hate for one of them to ruin the moment.

Griffith Observatory. Excellent views of LA, easy to get to. However, a recent fire has closed some of the trails in the park.

Catalina is muy romantico. Dance to Big Bands at Catalina Casino Ballroom _ Theatre. Dress up and return to the glamorous big band days for a special night in the Casino Ballroom where art deco murals and Tiffany chandeliers adorn the 12-story icon. New Year��s Eve and the Catalina Island Jazz Festival are premier happenings. Catalina Island. (800) 626-5440. www.visitcatalinaisland.com or www.catalinachamber.com

Picnic at the Hollywood Bowl: Enjoy picnicking amidst rolling hills with legendary performers providing live music �C the perfect way to relax with loved ones. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. (323) 850-2000. www.HollywoodBowl.com

Hold Hands at the Norton Simon Museum: Hold hands while strolling through a city block of prestigious artwork. Then, step outside to experience the tranquil garden. The original garden, called ��Carmelita,�� was planted in the 1870s with donors such as John Muir contributing to the inspirational collection. 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840. www.NortonSimon.org

Cruise on a Gondola Getaway: Take a moonlight cruise around lovely Naples Island with wine, cheese, salami and bread while a singing gondolier or CD serenades you. Gondola Getaway began as the marketing project of a university student, who later traveled to Italy to perfect his growing business. 5437 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach (562) 433-9595. www.gondo.net

Nuzzle on the Pacific Wheel Ferris Wheel at Santa Monica Pier: Experience local flavor, balmy breezes and stunning views (especially at night) while nuzzling on this nine-story Ferris wheel over the ocean. Pacific Wheel is the world��s first solar-powered Ferris wheel, requiring conventional electricity only on cloudy days. 200 Santa Monica Pier. (888) 713-0082. www.santamonicapier.org

Get into the Sand at Paradise Cove Beach: Sip fancy drinks or hot cocoa while wiggling your toes in the sand on this private beach. Parking is pricey, but validation is offered for diners. A popular spot for filmmakers for decades. Paris Hilton��s latest music video was shot here. 28128 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. (310) 457-2503 for caf�� adjacent to beach) www.paradisecovemalibu.com

Take in all of L.A. from Temescal Gateway Park: An early morning hike here is a lovely way to wake up together. Ridge-top views of the city, coastline and ocean are breathtaking (once the smoke from the fires clear out), as are the meandering creek and waterfall along the way. 15601 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades (310) 454-1395. www.LAMountains.com

Restaurants to Fill Out the Day:

Saddle Peak Lodge: A rustic former hunting lodge, the now-upscale restaurant is nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains. It offers exotic, meaty fare. (Luxury) 419 Cold Canyon Road, Calabasas, (877) 869-1365. www.SaddlePeakLodge.com

Yamashiro: Cal-Asian delicacies atop a Hollywood Hills perch provide an incomparable setting, especially while watching the sun go down over L.A. (Luxury) 1999 North Sycamore Ave., Hollywood (323) 466-5125. www.yamashirorestaurant.com

Hotels to Complete the Night

Casa Malibu Inn: Enchanting rooms and breathtaking views (plus an attentive staff) make this hotel a must. Fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves. (Reasonable) 22752 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. (310) 456-2219, (800) 831-0858

Hotel Bel-Air: This is the ultimate tranquil getaway in mid-Los Angeles. Lush gardens surround plushly designed rooms for the utmost in seclusion. (Luxury) 701 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles. (310) 472-1211. www.HotelBelAir.com

You can_t go wrong with a beachside restaurant like Duke_s or Geoffrey_s in Malibu. A nice skyline is also romantic - Yamashiro is the first spot that comes to mind. Marina Del Rey has nice evening harbor cruises and lastly Inn of the Seventh Ray is the site of many proposals.

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How long does it takes to get a US tourist visa for my niece?|158886

Hi! I have a niece in the Philippines and I am planning to get her a tourist visa. How long does it takes to get a US tourist visa?

You cannot get a tourist visa for her or anyone. She must apply for herself. The application process is the same for everyone in every country in the world. she must apply through the nearest American embassy or consulate. You can refer her to the site below. She must start by reading this page and following the instructions there.

The B-2 tourist visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows foreign nationals to enter into the U.S. temporarily for activities like tourism, visiting friends and relatives, medical care, participation in conventions, conferences, or convocations of fraternal or social organizations, participation by amateurs in musical, sports and similar events.

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Where is a good place to sell a vacation package?|163165

I have an orlando florida vacation package I have to sell. I cannot travel due to health reasons this year and need to sell it quickly. Any ideas where to advertise? Free places please.

First I would verify that you are not able to cancel the vacation first without any fees or problems like that. Most place in the Orlando area are very good if do need to cancel, most not charging any fees, but it depends on when your vacation was.

If you aren_t able to cancel you need to confirm that you are able to transfer the vacation. Most places require the lead guest to remain the same or the reservation needs to be cancelled and redone. If this is the case there may be fees involved.

Finally, you could check with some message boards, specifically Disney related boards where people may be looking to take a vacation to the Orlando area. Also Cragislist is a good idea. Just be very careful because this can be risky for both sides involved. Be sure to have as much proof of the vacation that you can, a lot of people will question whether or not this is real or just a scam. The more proof you can offer the better. On your end you need to be very careful that you get all of your payment before changing anything to the new party so that someone doesn_t get your vacation and you get nothing. So be sure to keep good records and use a secure payment method to be on the safe side.

If you had insurance purchased for your vacation, which would probably be your best bet at getting your money back. Make sure that health issue isn_t something they would cover. Good insurance companies will refund just about every penny of the trip in most cases. So hopefully you had the purchased.

Good luck and sorry to hear you can_t go. I hope everything works out for you.

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