Where should a recent college grad look to live in the San Francisco Bay Area?|164467

I graduated college in the midwest a few weeks ago and will be starting my job in SF in August. I know nothing about the area, any recommendations on where to live? Thanks.

In San Francisco the Avenues are very nice, The Marina District, Noe Valley. If you don_t mind a commute and are looking for less expensive area_s the North Bay is Nice Marin and Sonoma County. Really the bay area has so many great places to live it depends on what you want and what you can afford. It is very expensive...

Live in San Francisco or down the Peninsula and avoid bridge traffic and tolls. You can catch the train into downtown SF from as far as San Jose and the BART from as far as So. San Francisco. But live in SF if you can find a nice place. There is a good SF MUNI and BART public transit systems in the city and you can leave your car at home. The Richmond and Sunset Districts are nice and street parking is not that much of a problem in most parts of it Of course, if you do not have a car that wouldn_t be an issue for you.

If you do want to branch out, live in communities served by the BART system and that would be some communities in the East Bay.

How much more the bridge toll will be soon for people who live in the North Bay (Marin or Sonoma counties) is an unknown. It_s already high. Also, driving the Golden Gate Bridge isn_t safe. There is nothing to protect you from headon collisions and the lanes are narrow.

San Francisco is lovely, I_m sure a young, fresh career fellow like yourself will love the environment. Having grown up in the bay area I have a real love for the city. One of the best neighborhoods to live in is the Castro, if you can get over it_s _gay_ reputation. It does have a thriving gay community, but there is a lot more to the district than that. It_s a beautiful neighborhood and it_s a perfect place to live in, it would be a great place to settle in, and once you_re ready, raise a family. Good luck :]

What is the best resort in Palm Springs?|164069

My boyfriend and are looking to go to Palm Springs for a weekend in September. We want a nice hotel, but not too expensive. Somewhere in the 180-250/night range. Neither of us play golf, but tennis courts would be a plus, as well as a really nice outdoor pool area. Thanks!

You_ve got lots of options!

Viceroy Palm Springs

http://www.resideo.com/us/california/pal��

$240/nt (advance purchase discount)
3 pools! One of the highest-rated resorts in the area.

Desert Springs JW Marriott

http://www.resideo.com/us/california/pal��

$199/nt
20 tennis courts, 5 pools, 3 spa tubs!

Rancho Las Palmas

http://www.resideo.com/us/california/ran��

$189/nt

La Quinta Waldorf Astoria

http://www.resideo.com/us/california/laq��

$169/nt
Tennis, pool, etc...

Hope that helps!

Rancho Las Palmas is a pretty cool place, BUT it_s overrun by kids in the pool area, and compeition for the few lounge chairs is fierce. Not really relaxing. Try one of the others.

What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to the port of miami for a cruise to the bahamas?|198553

Southwest doesn_t fly into Miami, it goes to Fort Lauderdale instead, so we won_t have a car, but we need to get to miami for the departure of our cruise. Anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to do that?

For lots of options, and suggestions from people who have done it, go to CruiseCritic.com, click on _Boards_ at the top of the page, then go to _East Coast Departures_.

You can also go to the FLL airport website and click on _ground transportation_ to see what options there are.

Using the cruise line transfer service is probably a good option, although you_ll have to wait for the bus to fill up both ways.

If you_re going down the day before [which is always a good idea] you can stay in a hotel in Miami that has a shuttle to the port. Get a _Super Shuttle_ van from FLL to your Miami hotel.

Your best bet is to go through the cruise line that you are taking your cruise on. Its also more beneficial for your trip that you use their shuttle services. By doing so, the cruise line knows what flight your coming in on and if the flight is delayed, they will know about and do whatever they can to accommodate you. More then likely, there are lots of people in the same position as you flying into FLL for a cruise out of Miami. I know that Carnival Cruise lines has a shuttle service from FLL to the Port of Miami for a fee. DO NOT take a taxi unless its your last resort. I work in downtown fort Lauderdale, and have taken a taxi from work to the airport on several occasions. A short 4 mile trip usually costs w/tip about 20 dollars!! So for a trip from the airport to the port of Miami will cost you a LOT of money.

Not off of the top of my head. However when you decide how you want to do it, go to the below website and put in how you plan on doing it. I have found it to be VERY useful and usually quite a bit cheaper than other places I_ve been to. Just click on the link then go to _book travel_ and it is pretty simple from there.

drive, its only like 45 miles, then you can park your car at the pier and pay the daily parking fee.

Check Brisatrips.com, they often have cheaper prices. I normally book my Travel on sites that offer good deals like that one.
Good luck!

There are shuttles that take you from FLL to the Post in MIA for $30.00 A PERSON,

I am moving to Philly in a few months amp; I need help finding a place in a good neighborhood. Any suggestions?|179927

I am a writer and I like to be surrounded by the arts. As well as a good place for happy hour LOL! Its my husband and I; any suggestions would be appreciated.

Northern Liberties
Society Hill
Fairmount
Fishtown
Queens Village
Bella Vista
Passyunk Square


It really depends how much you cana afford too, but those are the hip areas in the city. Check out craigslist for places to rent.

Art Museum Area
Northern Liberties
Society Hill

If going outside of the city, consider the Mainline suburbs or Cheltenham. Stay out of the Northeast (blue collar working class part of Philly) and definitely stay out of the hoods (North Philly and West Philly).

If going on a budget, consider parts of South Philly for close access to downtown and the arts.