Are number addresses on the same side of the street on all parallel streets?|110895

In a given city, say Los Angeles, do all the east/west streets have even numbers on one side and odd numbers on the other side? Is it uniform throughout the city?

yes, uniform city,easy to find an address

In general, it_s true for individual cities in the Los Angeles area. But I believe that a few cities in the Los Angeles area have the even and odd numbers reversed from what the majority of the cities do.

yup, same goes for north/south

What age do you start and finish middle school in the USA?|111376

I live in england and have no idea what middle school is.

I live in Missouri and middle school here is from 6th to 8th grades. So about an 11 year old to about 13, I would say.
Elem school K-5
High School 9-12

You_re get varying answers if you try this way. I suggest CALLING someone or looking it up on Google (there_s wikipedia).

As for California, we normally start middle school after sixth grade, and generally we are around the age of twelve or thirteen when we enroll.

Normally you_re 10 or 11 when you start and 13 or 14 when you finish. It is the 6th, 7th and 8th years of schooling.

Which of the NC beaches is the quietest and least developed?|121407

My family and I want to rent a home for a week this summer off the coast of North Carolina. I want something quiet and non-commercialized, but not difficult to get to by car. Any suggestions?

Anything that is easy to get to by car is developed.

If you have four wheel drive, drive north to Corolla. When the road ends keep driving up the beach to Cordova.

What ski town in New Mexico caters best to budget-minded families with kids?|197414

I_d like to drive there from Houston over Christmas break for a few days in the snow for my snow-deprived children. But I_m a teacher so we_re not rich, and only the man in my life is any good at skiing. So something with some nice tame slopes would be good, too.

Any suggestions?

Yes, go to the state of New Mexico Department of Tourism or just start by _Googling_ (toolbar) New Mexico ski areas/resorts/skiing/etc
sounds fun, I_m envious! ha

How long does it take to get from Washington state to California driving?|119023

We live in Tacoma And we want to get to anaheim

A little over 16 and 1/2 hours.
Look here:

http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIy��

From my experience it took about 20 hrs with minimal stops only about 3 or 4 stops for gas but one of the ppl driving wouldn_t go over 60 mph

I live in California, and I have family from Spokane that drive here, so I think it takes a few days.
Actually, it depends on if you make stops or other things like that, so time varies

www.mapquest.com

If you leave really early (6:00 a.m.) you can make it to Redding, California by 8:00 p.m. You_ll hit some traffic in Olympia and then again in Portland and Salem, Oregon - once you get past Salem you won_t have much traffic until you head up the Siskiyou Mountains in Southern Oregon (it_s mostly truck traffic and snow/ice issues). You_ll be pretty tired by the time you get to Redding, so spend the night and leave really early the next morning and you_ll get into Anaheim about 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. the next night. You_ll have some traffic issues around Sacramento and LA.

It_s a good drive - you_ll see some beautiful countryside in the Napa Valley.

What is the legal age a teen can leave home in hawaii?|192068

Does anyone know? I heard it was 17 in texas, ohio, and other states.

but what about hawaii? I_ve checked everywhere, and couldn_t find the answer someone please help!

You may legally emancipate yourself at the age of sixteen. You have to prove you can clothe, feed and shelter yourself. The other option is to become one of the many teen runaways living on the street.

as soon as a person is able to run on their legs, they are free to run away. nobody cares if they want to throw away their lives. go ahead and quit school. nobody is going to lose a minute of sleep over this. ruin your life , your future, your health, just so you can be free from your _lame_ and _uncool_ parents and family...michael jackson has died, so nothing else matters anymore..do what you want. this world is crap

Leave home and never come back????? Prolly between the ages of 16-20

How does Austin compare to San Francisco?|109049

I live with my wife and 2 kids in the SF Bay area and could possibly move to Austin for my job. Can anyone tell me how these two cities compare as far as quality of life, schools, culture and outdoor activities?

In several ways....

1. It_s very liberal.. They have always said that Austin is the most liberal city east of San Fransisco. I think that_s why we_re most known.

2. We_re pretty gay friendly - That_s what people know San Fransisco for.. Gay friendly. Austin is also very gay friendly.

3. Great environment - As much as Austin is growing, and we_re growing rapidly.. Tkae like the size of Louisville.. We_re growing that many people in as little as a few years. Anyways, point being, as much as we_re growing, we_re keeping an awesome environment. One person came here and said as much as Austin looks like a mini Houston growth wise, it is so green and nice. That_s the truth.

4. Arts - Great art stuff? lol, idk a whole lot about that.

San Fransisco is a city mixed with politics, and university students. That_s the same with Austin. VERY political, VERY left, GREAT place to live, one of the best paces to raise your kids, the best place for Hispanics to live, one of the ebst places for shopping, and one of the most friendliest places. It_s a minuture SF, and pretty soon it_ll be bigger lol.

The weather is also very hot, but for the past few years, it_s snowed several times. :) so that_s cool. It_s usually in the 50_s- in the winter, and 90_s+ in the summer. Texas weather is very wierd. One part of town may get 5_ of rain, and the other part may get a trace. One day it was like in the 70_s, and the next day it snowed lol.

Sports are pretty big too.. The University of Texas is what most sports are tho, so it_s not usually proffesional.. Even tho austin is getting a NBA basketball team i think, lol. not to mention we_re not far at all from Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio. We_re like in the middle, lol.

You need to learn to like hot weather and live in air conditioning most of the time. Traffic isn_t very bad. It_s got a nice downtown. Great airport. Learn to like TexMex food. It_s very different from the Bay Area. Outdoor activities are limited with the heat. With University of Texas there, cultural activities are pretty good, but remember it_s Texas, not San Francisco. Good luck!

its the best. always something to do in/out. schools good, lay-back
life style. and the only time the ground shakes is when the UT football team takes the field. GO HORNS

I think Austin is great! I have lived here 4 years and it gets better each year. There is a great quality of life and plenty to do outside. Many people jog the 10 mile lake side jog trail in downtown. For biking Austin is a very great place. Bike Friendly Roads. Austin has 3 awesome lakes. Lake activities are very popular. Wake boarding, water skiing or just hanging out on a boat. There is also very child friendly areas around the lake as well. If you have a dog, it will love life in Austin. I think the most pet friendly place ever.There is also many safe and easily accessible neighborhoods. Austin housing market is also something BOOMING!! Buying property in Austin will PAY BIG!!!! Especially high rises. But all is doing great. Food is pretty good here too. MEXICAN FOOD YUM-MM SF is great but to expensive. I would say very comparable if weighing pros and cons.

Austin is 100% better than San Francisco in quality of life, schools,culture and there_s lots of outdoor activity. Good Luck.

I have never been to San Francisco, but Austin is a family friendly city. I have been here for 20yrs.

Look up the demographics at Best Places to Live:


http://www.bestplaces.net

Better learn to love the heat.
Beyond that Austin has everything you will want except major sports.

Austin is hot and humid but a great place to live....a major university...top notch college sports....housing is much less expensive....lots of outdoor activities...biking is big (Lance_s home town)...best of all, its never going to fall into the pacific ocean becuase of an earthquake!!

How should I plan a trip to Ocean City, Maryland?|195324

It will be my girlfriend and I, 19 and 20 years old. We_ll just be going for the weekend, staying Fri, Sat, and Sun night in the summer. First off, is this a good place to go for people our age? Is the boardwalk known more for its rides, games, or dining? Where could we stay for the best experience and price? What other things have people done there that are fun?

i live near there and just a heads up, book a hotel now cuz its gets PACKED but most people your age go there and there is sooo many things to do there like rides the beach the boardwalk and just whole lot of other things

hope you two have fun!!!

I got pages on OCMD , Pix and reviews...

T.A.- ripken2131
V.T. - ripken_hof

ck. em out..if not my pages, these are both travel info sites, and have alot of info..have fun..

Any advice on getting used to living in New York City?|124302

My friend is planning on moving there,next year for college.
She has visited many times and loves it there.
I can_t relate to her because I have never lived there.

So does anyone have advice on getting used to living in New York City?

Thanks!

Coming from someone who lived in Florida for the first 20 years of their life, moving to NY was an experience I could never have expected. I have been here now going on 5 years.

Don_t get me wrong, I do love NY, but what a culture-shock!
The fast-paced impatience of life, the different ethnicities of it_s people, the deep pride from the natives of their own city.

It was hard to adjust.

People are too busy to care about the little insignificancies, and everyone is in a rush to get to where they got to go! You walk down the street and you find people looking down to avoid contact, they don_t say hello.... I would imagine this to be common in many big cities... :\ People can be cold and rude!

My advice? Take things in stride because New Yorkers have a tendency to take you too seriously and will get offended!

Grow a backbone, or else NYC will eat you alive!

-Strong in NYC.....but relocating to Southern Cali in a month :D

ive never lived there but both my parents are from brooklyn

all they ever say is its noisy and its an different world down there
good luck!

No worries. Getting adapted to life in NYC will take less time than you think. You_ll spend more time worrying about it actually! When you get there and somewhat settled, take a walk, ride or tour around town. Have something to eat. Ask questions from local merchants. You_ll be surprised how many will want to help you out. The part about life being fast paced, cutthroat and maniacal is true. Again you_ll adapt. Keep your wits about you and learn the lifestyle. Once you figure out that_s there not much you can do about it, like NY traffic, the rest falls into place. Navigating your way around town is easy once your accustomed to it. There_s no shortage of transportation. If you do own a car, get ready to pay extraordinary high prices to park it. Prices for everything are high in NYC, but you should expect that. In all, life in NYC really is OK and you_ll end up loving it and the city too.

OK, I_m gonna do this in list form, I live in NYC, have for the past few years, and here are some thoughts:
First off:
NYC is not as bad as you think. Not as noisy, dangerous or expensive.

Rich people complain about how expensive it is, poor people rejoice in how cheap it is.

NYC is full of real people and it is full of phonies. Which are you?

Get rid of your car. it is a liability, and you will get nowhere fast with it. You will get tickets and it will get stolen, and you will still have to pay tickets on your stolen car.

You will be amazed at how fast you get used to not driving.

Don_t be mean to panhandlers and homeless people. They were here first and their situation is exponentially worse than yours. And most of them are not lying.

It is far better to offer help to someone who might not be worthy of it than to withhold it form someone who might be worthy.

Don_t be afraid to smile.

There is lots of cheap fun here

Central park is the best. So is Prospect Park and Inwood Hill Park.

The cheapest boat ride in the harbor is the Staten Island Ferry. it_s free.

You wont be able to bank the money you save by not having a car. You will spend it on housing.

Nobody moves to NYC because it_s clean

We measure rats here in terms of beverage containers:
Small baby rat: V8 can
Small adult rat: beer can
Average sized rat: 16 oz bottle
Large rat: 1 liter bottle
Very large rat: 2 liter bottle
huge rat; 3 liter bottle (yes we have them here!)

rat watching off the subway platform is fun.

it is considered polite to leave your newspaper on the subway for the next person to read, if you are done with it.

Your favorite restaurant has probably been cited a few times by the board of health. Don_t worry about it.

There is no north or south. it is uptown and downtown.

You will get very tired of seeing film crews on your block (but it is kind of cool to see your building in Law _ Order) Mine has been in it a few times!

If you are friendly and be yourself, you will make a lot of friends here. If you try to be someone you are not, you will make a lot of fake friends here.

Get good shoes. You will be walking a lot.

The food here is really cheap, and really good. Except in Midtown Manhattan. There it is overpriced.

Forget Seinfeld. Forget Sex _ The City. it_s not really like that.

People everywhere else are proud of how much stuff they have. New Yorkers are proud of how little stuff they have.

New York winters are cold _ sloppy, New York summers are brutally hot. New York springs and falls are beautiful.

The New York Public Library is your friend.

Real Estate brokers will lie, cheat, and are generally out to screw you. They should be drowned like rats in a bucket of water!

It_s ok to drink the water here....it_s actually really good.

Keep your MetroCard in the same place (I like to use my left back pocket)

Welcome to New York.....We_re not as bad as all that!

What are toll expenses usually priced at?|191252

I plan on driving to Virginia and I live in Michigan and don_t know toll road or turnpike prices.

MapQuest will help you with Toll charges and also gas prices.

All the traffic will bear and look out _cause VA is looking for ways to fill in for lost income.

Tolls vary across the country. Carry a lot of loose change and $1 bills.

What is the difference between a hoagie and a sandwich?|165175

I don_t understand it. You can put the same ingredients between two slices of bread. I guess what I am after is what really makes a hoagie a hoagie??

You make a sandwich at home.

A hoagie is bought from a Mom and Pop store on the corner, and it has lunch meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and a delicious oil on an Amaroso roll.

I live in Los Angeles. I cannot get a hoagie here :-(

Can you send me one?

Amoroso_s rolls are what make a hoagie a hoagie!

__The hoagie (aka hero, submarine, grinder, and poor boy (or po_ boy)) is a sandwich defined by the bread- a small Italian (originally) or French bread loaf and its amount of stuffing (large compared to the average sandwich). Some of the names and the composition vary regionally, but the real deal is always a BIG sandwich.

I grew up in Philly and have heard many variations, but i beleive the commonly accepted historical source for the word hoagie, came from the old time Hog Island workers and the unusually long , overstuffed sandwiches they became known for bringing to work with them. It was often two meals for them since their shifts were so long. It became a popular regional treat and then grew from there! A hoagie is basically a sandwich overstuffed on a long roll, normally italian. And if you are from the area it has to be Amoroso_s bread ... mmmmmmm I miss it!

A hoagie is made on a hoagie roll which contains more breading than a thin piece of bread.

Usually a hoagie is an open faced sand which and it has been baked or broiled in an oven and a sand which has not

You gotta use the right roll to make a hoagie and S Philly has the best bakery_s for rolls and Amoroso_s is one of the most popular rolls to use. But it isn_t a hoagie if it is on bread it is just another sandwich.

A hoagie is a type of bread, a sandwich is a general term. All hogies are sandwiches, but not many sandwiches are hoagies.

Just got a camper and looking for good places to camp with kids within 3 hours of Hartford CT?|190185

The kids are 4 and 7. I have tried to find reviews of campgrounds in New England/New York/New Jersey but have not found any good sites. Most have so few reviews I cannot get a good comparison. I would like to find a campground with lots of things we can do (biking swimming playgrounds etc) that is very family friendly and possibly has some inexpensive activities in the area such as wineries, kid museums or outdoor adventures.

Catskills State Park in NY is only 2 1/2 hours from Hartford. It_s GORGEOUS and there_s a lot to do in the area. We love Woodstock (no hippies now). There are some wineries (not at the level of California, but nice) and plenty of outdoor activities. As far as family friendly - you can_t get more family friendly. Families go there every year in the summer. There are some links below that might help-

How do you meet someone who has a white collar job?|123897

Personally, I_ve been working fast food all of my life and it_s like I_m always around high school kids and I never get to meet a guy who is a businessman, lawyer, doctor, etc, and has a college education. I also recently just graduated from college and looking for jobs. I just want to know will I meet a nice and well, educated guy in my line of work?

when you start working a corporate job

First of all, stop looking for men while you_re working. In your spare time go to museums, art exhibits, theatre, and seminars. Culture yourself. Find things that interest you so that when you do meet someone you can carry a conversation intelligently. Men, (especially white collar) love intelligent women. They can also spot posers in an instant. So always be honest and never be embarrassed by your line of employment. Men find that even if the job isn_t so hot your attitude can be. They will respect you for your honesty. You could also try enrolling in some computer classes to find a better job. Good luck honey.

find a job wherever they are and you_ll meet one. Too bad I can_t ask you a question because I_m Blasian and I_m a businessman. If you_re ever in Oakland or S.F...........

What are some of your favorite attractions in Missouri?|121514

I_m making a collage of Missouri and need some ideas of pictures of things or attractions people love in Missouri. Specifically Springfield, MO if at all possible. Let me know what you love or enjoy!

Grew up near Springfield. I enjoy Branson and Silver Dollar City, many of the popular and unknown caves in the area, the many lakes for boating _ fishing, Bass Pro Shops were started in Springfield. Of course, the St. Louis Arch (beautiful at the top on a clear night at sunset!).

What roads are closed in Oregon and California?|177583

Because of wildfires. We are going to the coast and we need a website showing all the roads closed in Oregon and California.

If you_re coming to California from the north east, stay there, all roads are closed for you. don_t come. Bye

What are some different date ideas and things to do in San Antonio?|110521

Other than the typical dinner and a movie. Brand new to the area and need some ideas.

Try an early morning champagne hot air balloon flight followed by breakfast.

Instead if the traditional dinner, and since we all want you to take her to the riverwalk... Try starting with a drink at Swig followed by appetizers at Boudro_s then stroll down the riverwalk and have a Romantic dinner at Las Canarias, stroll back up the riverwalk for cheesecake or icecream, and finish with dancing at Bonham or Polly Esthers.

Instead of dinner and a movie get tickets to a play from the Broadway series at the Majestic (or you can save money at one of the other theatres in town) live theatre is usually much more entertaining and gives you more to talk about after the show.

Take a drive to Canyon Lake and watch the sunset from the deck at Papa Docks restaurant, go on a night they have live music and stay and enjoy the music, then walk around the lake and look at the stars.

Remember your childhood and go to Dave and Buster_s for dinner and play the games for a while.

For New Years if you don_t have a party to attend, head downtown for the festivities and fireworks, it is a lot of fun, and they have the park _ ride running so you don_t have to find parking downtown if you don_t want to try.

Go to the Wurstfest, or just look in the Weekender section of the Express News for a local festival, there is usually one close by almost every weekend.

Suprise her on a weekend with a drive down for a picnic on the beach. It is only 3 hours away.

If you check the Current and the Weekender they will have many activities in the area. Also check out San Antonio Magazine, they have a lot of ideas for what you can do in the SA area.

Go to a movie at the theater,walk by the river.

River Walk
Alamo
Ripley_s believe it or not house (across from the Alamo)
google San Antonio

Haven_t been there lately but have family that live there..lots to do...

Consider going to a Spurs game this fall....

RIVER WALK

check out this site, it_ll give you enough ideas to last for years to come

Take a stroll on the river walk.
Defend the Alamo.
Take a ride in the tour boats.
Go to a ball game.
Go visit John Hagee_s church.
See the sights.

What tips do you have for a Florida Spring Break trip?|110416

We_re 4 college girls (21+) planning to fly to Florida for Spring Break 2010. Please give details on places to stay, eat, and party and things to do :) Any other hints would be nice (e.g. package deals).

Panama City, and the panhandle in general, has the nicest beaches in Florida. Probably in the country. Sand that_s as white as snow and so fine that it squeaks as you walk. The drawback is that you_re taking a huge gamble with the weather in March. The Gulf will still be frigid that far north, and you never know if the highs will be 80 or 50 degrees during the day. Panama City is well-equipped to handle tourists/spring breakers and has no shortage of bars and restaurants. I haven_t gone partying there in several years, but the last I knew there were two very large (thousands of people) clubs, Spinnaker and Club La Vila. They will get you wasted and will let you party. I have heard that a lot of their hotels are age-restricted at spring break, so you might want to look into that asap. You might also want to look into the Destin/Ft. Walton Beach or Pensacola areas. They each have their own charm, have gorgeous beaches and good bars (just a little smaller and less crowded than PC). Have fun!

Is going to a private liberal arts college worth the cost?|110890

I live in the Midwest and I_m looking at Lutheran Colleges. I want to know if going to a private school is worth it?

Not so much for your undergrad degree. The real issue is with your Masters and Doctorate level. If you can save some money on the BA, I would do it.

How long does a nyc cab ride cost from penn station to terminal 5? please help?|106268

I will be at terminal 5 around 11pm and will need to get back to penn station. how long do you think it would take and cost? terminal 5 is on W 56th street and 12th ave.

thanks!

That_s not very far. it depends on the traffic, but I would estimate it to be a 5-7 minute cab ride which would cost you around $8-10.

It will cost you about $9 with 15% tip.There is a $0.50 night surcharge (8pm to 6am), which means that $9 fare will bump up to $9.50 during those hours.

Good luck

How long is the Memorial Park jogging trail in Houston Texas?|104177

My girlfriend and I recently went jogging and were wondering how much we jogged, we think its somewhere around 3 miles but we aren_t really sure, anyone know how accurate we are? Thanks.

3 mile exact from start to finish.

3 miles i am going there today they have these little square stones on the ground there stuck on the ground so you wont trip on it and they say like 2 1/2 and when your almost there its gonna say 3/4 and whenever you get to your car or wherever you started your done

There are markers that are made of stone all around on the ground. It wraps around the golf course and around Beck_s Prime.

What are some fun things i should do in chicago?|189818

I am 15 and very active... I don_t really like museams, and i already have seen all of them in chicago, what else is there for me to do?

1.Sears Tower
2.Navy Pier
3.John Hancock Center
4.Architecture _ Art (outdoor)
(Art Institute of Chicago)
5.Michigan Avenue
6.Millennium Park
7..Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain (Lake Michigan _ Lincoln Park

Go to a Cubs game and hit up Michigan AVE. Navy Pier is a cool place too. Just spend a day in the downtown area and you_ll enjoy it.

Navy Pier, there_s bike paths by Lake Michigan, open mic nights at random cafes can be fun, go to the zoo.

The city of Chicago has everything. Anything you want you got it. Restaurants, shows, sports games, bike rides, just exploring. There are many restaurants in the city pizza, Mexican, Chinese. You just have to explore the neighborhoods. With it being late June you are lucky that the taste of Chicago is going so you have all the cities greatest restaurants and live music. It can be a whole day activity. You go to the north side of the city you have the shows, like blue man group at briar street theater. You can also see the more colorful areas of the city on the north side. Belmont and Clark have all your head shops and other crazy shops. Man theres just so much.

*Wicked
*Lincoln Park Zoo
*Sheds Aquarium
*Ed Debevics
*Sears Tower
*Navy Pier
*Millenium Park

Navy Pier is always fun, shopping on Michigan Ave., Lincoln Park Zoo or Brookfield Zoo (it_s out of the city so you_d have to drive), Shedd Aquarium, or take a tour.

To be honest with you, aside from eating, not much... especially if you hate Museums, you miss out, because Chicago has many, many museums, and going to museums is what most visitors do.
I guess one thing left for you to do is the beach, which is OK for a while, and parks like Lincoln Park where there is a Zoo and a nice 19th century Greenhouse/conservatory.
.. What would I do, if I were there now? I would go to Greek town, or China/Vietnamtown (on the north side), find some cheap place to eat, or maybe some Mexican Restaurants in Logan Square. If it were Thursday or a weekend I_d find the _Reader_, newspaper and see whats up around town... I would also go down to UIC (University of Illinois at Chicago) and check the job listings and also maybe over to Fontano_s for a sub. (See? I mention some things to do, and three are eating!)

If you are 15, I imagine you won_t have much money with you to spend, so maybe head to Old Town and shop a little bit in the Psychedelic shops, -what is left of them anyway since the 60_s-, or to Newtown, north up by Belmont and Broadway and find some used book shops...
Near Lincoln and Fullerton You_ll find the old Biograph Theater where Dillinger was shot dead, and also near there are also some used book shops...

You could see Wicked or Blue Man Group. There is Millenium Park too which is pretty cool

Where is the best place for a woman to get a haircut in Chicago?|171778

I_m going out there this weekend and would like to visit a nice salon for a cut and maybe some eyebrow waxing.

If you have short hair then try

Kiva Day Spa
196 East Pearson
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 840-8120

Ask for Rob Reyes (if he stiil works there).

neiman marcus salon on michigan avenue

I love Mario Tricocci downtown on Michigan Avenue. Jo is the best!

What is the best way to get a room upgrade in Las Vegas?|171673

We_re heading to Vegas this weekend for our 10th anniversary, and have a room already booked at Bally_s, is it possible and how would we go about asking for a room upgrade for the special occasion.

Quite simply ask.

Say, _Are there any room upgrades available?_

Ask. If they_re not totally sold out, they_ll hook you up. I don_t know offhand what_s happening in Vegas this weekend (i.e. big events/conventions) but if it_s a concern, call the hotel and ask for the fax number and the name of the front desk manager. Send this person a fax telling them you_re coming in for this special event, and you chose to spend it there, and _if there_s anything that can be done to make this trip more special/memorable_, you_d REALLY appreciate it. At the very least, you_ll get either a fruit basket or a free dinner.

forget telling them its your anniversary there are thousands of people celebrating all sorts of things and the checkin clerks are immune to this i am afriad. However all is not lost hard cash works look here ;-)


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usually $20.00 will do. offer it during check-in

ask

What is the nicest, most fun hotel pool you have been in?|144172

My family loves pools and we are looking for the best hotel pool in the country. We have been to Great Wolf Lodges. What are some of your favorites?

Anywhere in Wisconsin Dells. That place is so much fun.

Neverland Pool at the Disneyland Hotel is pretty nice, it measures 5000 square feet and has Peter Pan/Captain Hook themed stuff around it.

Don_t listen to WIKI; pissing in the ocean is NOT cool!

Warner Hot Springs,......by San Diego out in the country or desert.......it has a 50 by a 100 ft. cool pool plus a 50 by a 100 ft. hot sulfur pool..built around trees and theirs little cabins everywhere........I_m telling ya you_d love it

i_m sure you could check it out on the internet

The hotel pools at the walt disney world resorts are awesome.. BUT the rooms are really small.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It had a wave pool and its in a Shopping mall.......cool stuff!!!

I once stayed in this hotel in Waikiki.

Anyway they had this great hotel pool that they called the PACIFIC OCEAN.

And the great thing about it was they couldn_t care less if you pissed in it.

NOTE: This answer was posted BEFORE the earthquake.

I am going to San Diego California in June, where are some places that I should defiantly visit with my family?|154203

We are already planning on going to the zoo, Sea world, and maybe Disneyland, do you think you could tell me a little more on them, too? My kids are 13 and 16.

ZOO: Animals up close, better for actually seeing them.
Wild Animal Park: Animals for away. Very Hot. Tons and Tons of walking.
Disneyland: Fun for all ages.
Balboa Park: Historical San Diego with museums (One your children will love is the Science Center, it sounds geeky but it really isn_t. It is very fun inside.)
Seaport Village and Coronado are fun tourist places.
Sea World is great. Get to touch all sorts of sea animals. Shark and Penguin Encounter is very fun!
Simply the beach. :-)
Have Fun! You_ll love it here!

I personally like the Wild Animal Park better than the zoo. Sea World is really fun so definitely go there. Disneyland is fun if you_ve never been, but there is also Knott_s Berry Farm and Magic Mountain not too far from Disney. Since your kids are a little older, they might enjoy these parks more Also, a great place to go is Belmont Park in Mission Beach. It_s a fun family environment with a roller coaster and other small rides. Gaslamp (Downtown) has some great restaraunts and shopping. Seaport Village is nice but doesn_t have much to do...Have fun!

Since you want to spend some time at Disneyland, and some time in San Diego, you might want to stay in north San Diego county. There are a number of nice beaches and things to do in the north county. For example:

1. Visit Oceanside beach and nearby California Surf Museum. Make a beach bonfire and s_mores - the teens love that.

2. Visit Moonlight beach in Encinitas, which is the local teenager hangout, and check out old Encinitas on historic 101, as it is a unique old surfing town. The nearby Quail Botanical Gardens is also nice.

3. The Carlsbad lagoon is fun and inexpensive if you want to rent kayaks or wave runners from California Watersports. You can always hop over to the beach too if you like, try Carlsbad Tamarack beach.

4. La Jolla kayaking in the Sea Caves is definitely one of the best of San Diego adventures, a must for a San Diego family vacation, and something teenagers will like. It can get a little expensive for a family, but if you_ve never done it, it is worth it. Reservations are important and the earlier in the day the less crowded. The La Jolla Shores beach is very nice, with the clearest water in San Diego for snorkeling or just swimming.

5. Further south in San Diego is Mission Beach and Belmont Park. You can usually find $5 discount tickets online. We like it because you can visit Mission Beach, ride the rollercoaster and rides at Belmont Park, have ice cream on the boardwalk, picnic, walk or bike ride in Mission Bay park, swim at The Wave House Plunge swimming pool - lots of inexpensive things in one place. My teenagers love it!

6. They might want to go bodyboarding or surfing. There are many places that provide surfing lessons if they are interested.

7. Some fun non-beach activities for teens include the K1 speed racing in Carlsbad, or the Ultra Zone laser tag in San Diego.

8. Seaworld is nice, located in Mission Bay Park. My son has a season ticket and goes with his friends.

9. Zoo and Wild Animal Park are both nice. You get to see more animals close up in the Zoo, and the gardens there are beautiful. Personally I like the Wild Animal Park better, and taking a tour is good. We spent the night there once on their Roar n Snore, which was a blast. You might consider doing that - a little pricey but fun. It is only available limited nights.

10. You_ll love San Diego is July! For other ideas, see the link below.
Enjoy your visit!



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Mission and Pacific Beach are your best bet for fun in the sun. Belmont Park have a vintage wooden roller coaster as well as other rides.

http://www.missionbeachonline.com/


http://www.belmontpark.com/


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Some must see attractions are the world famous Zoo, Sea World, and Balboa Park. You can get a park passport which allows you entry to a dozen museums as well as the zoo.

http://www.balboapark.org/info/passport.��


http://www.sandiegozoo.org/zoo/index.php


North County San Diego is home to the Zoo_s Wild Animal Park. There are multi acre enclosures where herds of wild animals roam plus lots of hiking trails.

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wap/index.htm��


La Jolla offers great views, great food, and shopping.
Check out the surfers at historic Winansea Beach. At low tide you can walk out onto the tide pools. Walk along the Cove and check out the caves. Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art. Take a stroll on Prospect St and check out the shops, galleries, and have some authentic Mexican food and Alfonso_s. Then head to the Birch Aquarium at The Scripps Institution of Oceanography. It has a spectacular view of the bluffs over the Pacific Ocean.

http://www.dreamlajolla.com/


http://www.mcasd.org/


http://www.alfonsosoflajolla.com/


http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/


Take the trolley from Downtown to Old Town. There is a state park there that recreates life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872. There are also a lot of resturants in the area. Pizza Bella has the best pizza in town as well as homemade Italian food.

http://www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com/


http://www.yelp.com/biz/pizza-bella-san-��


Go to a ball game. The Gaslamp Quarter is the home of Petco Park and the San Diego Padres major league baseball team.

http://www.mlb.com/sd/ballpark/index.jsp


http://www.gaslamp.org/


The Old Point Loma Lighthouse at the Cabrillo National Monument offers great views of the dowtown skyline, San Diego Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. On a clear day you can see all the way to Mexico.

http://www.nps.gov/cabr/


Check out this site for discount coupons and other info

http://www.sandiego.org/nav/Visitors

What bus in manhattan do i take to get to the bronx?|152839

I live in Manhattan and I am trying to find a way to go to Metropolitan avenue in Parkchester in the bronx. What bus would i take to go there?

Just take the 6 train its much easier.

Depending on what part of Manhattan you_re living in, you will have to take multiple buses to get from Manhattan to Parkchester. My advice take the subway instead.

Drop me a line, by click on the avatar and e-mail icon in the profile and I be glad to help with travel direction by subway.

Good luck

U can always know at
http://www.googlemaps.com
Just put ur locations in the get directions on the left and then put by public transportation. Good luck!

Which is the best day and time to travel from Louisville KY to Birmingham Al?|179781

Saturday or Sunday? I will be traveling during the Memorial Day weekend and will be going 65 South. When is the best time of day to travel. When can I expect heavy traffic? I get kinda nervous in the middle of it.

I travel quite a bit through the central US. If you are looking for the best time to avoid traffic, get all packed and ready to go on Saturday night then get up early and leave about 4am on Sunday morning. You should be in Birmingham by 10am, with one short stop for gasoline/bathroom. You_ll be at your destination in time for brunch and will still have the rest of the day to enjoy.

You could also do this on Saturday morning, but Sundays are the quietest.

How hard is it to bartend in the LA area?|177292

I might be moving out to the LA area and would like to make some MONEY! I have a college degree, but I thought it might be a good idea to find a bartending job for nights/weekends and save my money for about a year. Is it hard to get a bartending job out there? Thanks!!

Well you have to ask yourself this, how good looking are you? and what kind of bartending experience do you have? Those are probably the top two criteria in obtaining a bartending job. The thrid would be who do you know? but seeing as you are moving here the third one might not apply to you.

But there are a million of bars out here with half of them hiring on any given night. If you have no experience then it will be difficult but not impossible. Its one of those things that you have to pursue...you might get the first job you apply or it might take 100 applications. It will eventually happen if you are persistent enough. also, it doesnt hurt to lie on your resume a little or make a good first impression

It can_t be that hard, thousands and thousands of wannabe actors do it all the time.

You don_t make great money, it_s OK

What are the best hip hop clubs in Miami and West Palms Springs for under and over 21?|158185

There is a group of us going to Florida for Spring Bling. 2 of us are 23 and 2 of us are 20 and we are looking for the best hip hop dance clubs to go to on the weekend..

When is spring bling???
Well Club Space was rated one of the top clubs in the US, its in downtown Miami and i think its 18/21..alot of the clubs on south beach are 21 and over

I didn_t think anyone over 21 would be childish enough to like Hip Hop, it_s adolescent drivel.

Where is the cheapest place to live in Utah?|141448

My fiance and I are tight on money at the moment, but we really need to move into Utah. We_re only looking for a one bedroom apartment, as it_s only a temporary situation. Where is the cheapest place to be? Any specific quotes?

Well, I just moved from Salt Lake City a few months back and I was paying $620 for a nice one-bedroom by the University of Utah. You can find cheaper apartments if you don_t want to live in a very nice area, though. But, Salt Lake does have some good deals.

The closer to SLC the more rent will be.

Logan and Brigham have some great deals on rentals.

My in-laws rent a 2 bed apartment in Brigham for $425 a month.

In Logan you can find places small places for $350.
Try KSL.com and Craigslist.com to see what is on the market in different parts of the State.

Good luck. Utah is a beautiful place.

Where is the warmest and cheapest place to travel?|139357

I need to fly out of Edmonton Alberta and get some warm!! Anyone want to come?

Florida, Vegas in the Spring, Texas, Southern California, Bahamas. I would recommend checking out the website BookMe dot com. You can compare ALL the reputable travel sites, and save money. Good luck!

If you don_t mind staying in hostel( $24 per night), then California is nice places to go, many beach, park, food is cheap and delicious.

Florida,Texas

texas, georgia

Where is the safest place to move outside the USA for a 23 yr old female?|139438

I am looking to move somewhere in the Caribbean. I have been looking at Jamaica. My friend her 4 year old daughter and I are moving. Where would the safest place to move for us and start our life.

I think the Cayman Islands are relatively safe because it has a high standard of living and per capita income. Also, maybe some parts of Puerto Rico would be okay.

Dutch Antilles

Europe, Germany is the savest place in the world.

What places get hit the by hurricanes the most in central and west Florida?|176518

I am trying to find a place to live with in 30 min drive of orlando or tampa. But I want to be away from the places that are hit the most by hurricanes, winds and floods.

If you want to be within a half hour of Orlando search in towns North and South. Going East or West will put you closer towards the coast. If you want to be within a half hour of Tampa look East towards Orlando. If you can find a town about half-way between Orlando and Tampa you_ll be looking at about a 45 minute drive in either direction.

Unfortunately since Florida is a peninsula (and a relatively narrow one) there aren_t any good places to hide from hurricanes. Make sure you ask about flood plains and whether you are buying or renting make sure you have insurance including flood coverage.

The closer you are to water the more likely you_ll take a direct hit from a hurricane. Most storms loose their strength long before they reach Orlando so it_s not nearly as bad there as it is in coastal areas.

Windermere, Winter Garden, Clermont, Oviedo, Lake Mary, and Winter Park are nice areas within 30 min of Orlando. You can have a hurricane come through any part of Florida but if you_re prepared they aren_t as bad as you think. Look for a block house with newer construction. I would avoid apartment complexes and condos b/c they are poorly built.

Any place in Florida can be hit at anytime. You just have to be prepared. Here is how.

Mainly South East Like Miami Homestead and Key Largo!!

What is the cheapest way to travel from Atlanta, GA to Huntsville, AL?|154922

I, being a college kid, need to travel back home with as little money leaving my pocket as possible. I want to leave Oct. 10th and get back Oct 14th, if that helps. And also, I have a friend in Atlanta and a friend in Demorest that would probably want to come. None of us have cars on campus, but we can probably get one of our parents to pick us up and us just carpool. Would that be the cheapest?

Cheapest? Walk.

Well, airfares from Atlanta to Huntsville on Delta are $233 roundtrip per person, and a fare I found for Greyhound from Atlanta to Huntsville is $66 per person roundtrip (non refundable). Might be cheaper to have your parents take you.

You can find cheap flights on Tuesdays. You have to catch them they go fast. I would say the bus is cheapest but take the longest. The question is would you rather a longer trip on the road verses spending a little more and having more time for vacation? Good Luck

It depends on what they_re driving, but the car would probably be cheapest for three people. If you book in advance you can get cheaper fares on greyhound, so start thinking about your xmas trip soon.

Greyhound bus it, hitchhike, or walk.

What is the best city to live in Ohio?|141043

I am planning on moving after I graduate from college and I was thinking about moving to Ohio. I don_t know anybody that lives there. I want to know where is the best city to live. I was thinking about Cleaveland or Columbus. Can you guys tell me about those cities. Or any other good cities. I am African american, My boyfriend is moving with me, and I am planning on being a registered nurse. What is the traffic like, how friendly are the people, good places to shop, nice diverse communities, and anything you think I should know about Ohio.

I was surprised to open your question and see that someone had mentioned Cuyahoga Falls. I grew up there ... it_s a really nice town. Low crime, there is a huge police force. It_s financially diverse ... one side of town is relatively wealthy and then there_s a side that_s not. And you have the middle of the road in the middle of town. As far as being racially diverse ... it used to be really bad. Put I_m proud to say it has gotten lots better. It isn_t really diverse yet, but as an African American you shouldn_t have any trouble living there ... unlike 20 years ago.

West Akron is a very nice, diverse area too. You should check it out also.

i used to live in ohio and i lived in Seven Hills, its a suburb of cleveland. i like it because cleveland was a 20 min drive away. its a small city (right next to parma) it is also pretty conveinent to go to other surrounding cities as well. i would definately stay in the cleveland area rather than move to columbus. However if you are going to become a nurse check out Westlake. It has university hospital system and the cleveland clinic. westlake is probably more upscale than seven hills, but i liked the parma area better, hope i could help a bit. o and as far as shopping goes southpark mall in strongsville is really big, and the cleveland clinic is right near the mall. traffic on weekends can be pretty busy, and im not going to lie people in ohio are generally not extremely friendly but they are pretty considerate drivers:)

I have lived in Ohio most of my life, and I would have to pick Cleveland over Columbus. Cleveland offers more in the way of cultural venues, theater and arts, educational programs, and professional sporting events, as well as a more varied landscape and environment. The cost of living is about equal, as is the employment rate and economy, but Cleveland has long suffered from high crime statistics. The weather is slighly better in Columbus, as Cleveland is subject to colder temps and more snow due the _lake effect_, but the corn fields stretch for miles and miles around Columbus, while Cleveland is surrounded by beautiful Lake Erie to the north, and rolling hills and forests to the east and south. Columbus has one of the best college sports program in the nation at The Ohio State University, while Cleveland enjoys the national renowned Cleveland Clinic. One thing that is exactly the same in both places??? Rush hour sucks everywhere!!

Well at first I was going to tell you Columbus because I hear good things about it. But now that you say you_re a nurse - well come on up to Cleveland then. You have your pick of hospitals _ plenty of places to live near by. As far as diverse, Cleveland Hts. University Hts. South Euclid, Lyndurst (these are all suburbs) are pretty diverse places to live. I would avoid living in East Cleveland, but the eastern suburbs are more diverse than the western ones. (IMO) University Hospital and Cleveland Clinic main campuses are on the east side of Clevleand living in Shaker Hts, Cleve. Hts. or University Hts. would be the closest to both those main campuses. Traffic isn_t really that bad just normal rush hour. But if you go down Mayfield by Hillcrest Hospital there is a lot of contruction going on so that is a headache.
People here are pretty nice I mean you have your jerks everywhere right? There are plenty of good places to shop it just depends on your budget.

I have lived in Columbus all my life. I like it, I have a lot of family here. Certain places are predominately white or black...but you will see a good diversity of Africans, Asians, and Mexicans. If you live in Columbus there are bad areas but also very nice areas that are affordable like Groveport, Canal Winchester, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, etc.
As for shopping and entertainment I_d say there_s a lot to do in Columbus, not as much as Los Angeles or New York but there are a lot of things to do. I like to go to this mall Easton (it is a big mall, outside mall too, has comedy club, theaters, etc. check out their site)...
Down Town Columbus also has a lot.

Traffic isn_t bad, maybe around rush hour it is.

there_s a lot to do in the summer time
Asian Festival, Latino Festival, German Festival, Rib Festival (lots of festivals lol), Columbus Zoo (We have one of the best zoos in America), Zoombeezi Bay (water park), Cedar Point, Kings Island, etc.

i strongly recommend a SUBURB of cleveland because:
1. i live there
2. if you want to be a nurse then you can work at hilcrest hospital it_s in mayfeild (
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i was born there and it_s not a really poor hospital and the people there are so nice (also my aunt works there)!!!!
3. the suburbs are really nice but there are some places like euclid that can get really violent. i live in newbury and it_s a really small town and it_s nice with cows and fields.... on second thought not that cool.
4. theres traffic in every city but cleveland isn_t that bad

good luck with your decision! ohio is a great place to live!!!!

Check out Cuyahoga Falls, just north of Akron. They were like one of the 10 best in some competition historically.
Inexpensive, safe, etc.......Good pay in the area for RN_s. The rush hour is only 15min long and never stops, just slows to 35-40. Drive: east, west _ south for 40min and you_re in farm country.

Columbus is better than Cleveland because it is the $tate capital. But, they have big city issues. Seriously, check out CFO.
N.E. Ohio has more golf courses per capita than _anywhere._ Theatre, Restaurants, are plentiful.

New Albany!! Suburb of columbus. Pretty diverse, no traffic, very friendly, genorous people, Easton is just 5 mins away. Check out the website www.whitefenceseverywhere.com

Cleveland, very diverse. And the Cleveland Clinic is there, great hospital with a world renowned reputation. Good luck!

probably either colombus or Akron. certain places in Cleveland are nice. I live in akron though, and some people are racist. (which is pathetic) but you might want to consider that

Theirs some nice suburbs outside of cleveland. Traffic is not that bad compared to other big cities.

Ohio city

Cleveland.

Good luck!

DON_T MOVE TO OHIO! Theres nothing to do there, move to los angeles.

What did you think about Body World at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia?|152434

Body World has a heart you can walk in and visit all the parts of the heart. It also has other parts of the body, obviously. Tell me what you thought of it, if you went!

We took our girls when they were small and my daughter was afraid of the sound. She later found that it was neat to be able to walk through a heart!

Can someone give me good advice on where to live in the States?|176888

My husband is going to graduate soon (I_ve already done so) and now we_re trying to find a place to live. He_s going into the medical field, so we can basically live anywhere where there is a hospital. We want to live somewhere between Idaho and Michigan, but none of the southern states. There has to be high mountains, and lots of trees and lakes. We_re starting a family, so most importantly, there must be good schools and family-friendly neighborhoods, including low crime rates. And (as if we weren_t being picky enough), we_d like to live in a place that isn_t too much in the city but not too far away, say a town of 15,000-30,000. The places I have looked that seem the closest are Pennsylvania (I know, it isn_t between Idaho and Michigan), Missouri, and Minnesota. Any good suggestions in these states or others? I am willing to research as many suggestions as I get, so please don_t be shy. Thank you.

I live in Hanover, Pa 17331 (Yes, there are 2 Hanover, Pa_s). It is a great town. About 20,000 people, low crime, great schools (South western School District is the best). Hanover is a growing community that still has that small town appeal, but with all the city ammenities. There is a small/ Medium hospital in Hanover, but there is a LARGE hospital in York, about 25-30 minutes away. Hanover is only about 1.5 hours to Baltimore, 2 hours to Philadelphia and 1 hour to Harrisburg. It sits in the perfect location. Oh, and we are only 20 minutes from Gettysburg (Lots of History around Here). Mountains not far from us (There_s skiing in Gettysburg). There is a state park with lake about 5 minutes out of town. I highly suggest checking it out!

I live in Michigan, and I really would not recommend you move here. The economy is awful, the state is cutting funding for schools, state police, human services, medicaid....basically everything. If I had to live in Michigan for the rest of my life, I would choose to live in Ann Arbor. It is a great town. It is hilly, has rivers and lakes, it has great schools, and what I think is really cool; it isn_t a huge city and it is filled with such diveristy.

I am planning a road trip from L.A to San Francisco, what is the best route to go, what are some not-to-miss p?|162451

I am planning a 4 to 5 day road trip from L.A to San Francisco, what is the best route to go, what are some not-to-miss places and attractions to see? I have heard of one part of the road called _17 mile_, where does it start and end? Any advices from your personal experience would be greatly appreciated.

17 mile drive at Pebble Beach just south of Monterey. Here_s a map of it.
http://www.pebblebeach.com/page.asp?pageName=_17_Mile_Drive_Main

From LA, take the Pacific Coast highway through Malibu. Stop at Gladstones for lunch. Skip Oxnard, Ventura, and go straight to Santa Barbara. Take time for an afternoon in Montecito (small town just south of Santa Barbara). In Santa Barbara, go to Brophy_s on the pier for dinner or lunch. State street is the main area. farmer_s market Wednesday night is great.
Leaving Santa Barbara, take the 101 north and go to Solvang. Its the a little Danish community.
Then take 101 up to San Luis Obispo. Check out the Madonna Inn. You don_t need to stay there, they will let you tour unused rooms.
From San Luis Obispo, take Highway 1 through Morro Bay, Cayucus is an artist colony on the water, good place to stop for the night. Next day go to San Simeon early to visit the Hearst Castle. From there, up to Carmel or Monterey which ever is more your taste. Then on to San Francisco.
There are a few great wineries in the Monterey area also. Look into visiting Lockwood.

You have two options, you can either ride along the coast, or you can go further inland and hit a couple national parks. Both ways would be great.

If you go along the coast, you will want to take Highway 1. You can visit Santa Monica, Malibu, Santa Barbara, Carmel by the Sea, Monterey Bay, and San Simeon (to see Hearst Castle).

The other option is to drive through Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Yosemite National Park. If you are going in the fall, this would be a great route to take to see the Fall Foliage. However, if you are prone to car-sickness, I would not recommend it. There are lots of twisty roads going through the mountains, but the views are spectacular.

101 or highway 5..

drop by Monterey BAy.

I moved from the Bay Area to Los Angeles almost 9 years ago, and still go back and forth as much as possible. I don_t really like the drive. I HIGHLY recommend taking AMTRAK. The Coast Starlight train leaves from L.A. every day, and it_s a beautiful trip along the coast. The reclining seats are much wider than those on an airplane, and you don_t have to deal with the hassle of check-in lines.

You don_t have to stay in your seat. You can roam the train. There is a viewing car with large panel windows and the seats turned out so you can watch the views of the hills and the ocean. There is a snack bar if you get peckish, and a dining car if you want something more substantial. Most of the trains I ride have had power outlets, so you can keep your phone/computer charged.

The idiot drivers, the cost of gas, road fatigue, finding and paying attention to directions, hunting down a decent place to eat, or even just a much-needed bathroom... I deal with NONE of that. It_s about 8 hours of STRESS-FREE travel, and you actually get to enjoy the trip!

I travel back to the Bay about every other month, (in fact, I_m going back up to Santa Cruz this Friday) and this is the only way to do it. You don_t NEED a car once you get there. Once in San Francisco, you can get around just fine on MUNI and BART. Indeed, you can travel the entire Bay Area with ease on public transit... Unlike here in L.A.

Your plans wouldn_t have to change much. You still have a day of travel, 2-3 days in The City, and you can pass out on the train for the return trip home... Can_t do THAT while driving. ;)

A coach ticket will run about $49-79. For a little more, you can get a private roomette with all your meals included.

Good luck and good travel.

HOOPLA!
Rock E. Horror

What is the most fun and best valued hotel on the vegas strip?|160548

There are alot of fun hotels on the strip. Im just looking for some suggestions for a hotel that is decently priced but still lots of fun for a married couple in their late 20_s (almost 30, but im not comfortable with that number yet)

MGM and Mandalay are nice IMO. They have great pool areas. Before you go check the Las Vegas hotel promotion site
http://www.vegas-hotels-online.com

Caesars Palace is awesome if you are going in the summer. The pools are amazing, they have tons of shopping (the forum shops), and just great overall amenities. That is usually my first choice, but I haven_t stayed there since it was bought by Harras. I would also recommend any MGM Mirage hotel. That includes Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mirage, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, NYNY, TI. If your going for super upscale, Wynn is supposed to be the nicest these days. If your definition of fun is more like doing something sexy the Palms has a younger crowd, but I_ve never been there because it is not on the strip. I would not stay at Tropicana unless I had to stay at someplace cheep...

The Tropicana is a dump but affordable and walking distance to several hot spots. Monte Carlo is not a bad choice and this time a year they are giving rooms away - also center/south strip. The Mirage and TI are not as expensive as they used to be and are in a great location. Excalibur, again south strip, is hurting for customers and might be some good deals.

I would say Excalibur or the Luxor, south Strip, are having good deals right now and they are decent places. Don_t stay at Circus Circus, you will regret it. That places is dirty and smells bad. The Sahara and the Stratosphere will also have some good deals if you want to be north of the Strip. Mid Strip would be Bally_s or Harrah_s.

Planet Hollywood is a bit pricey. NYNY is hopping with Coyote Ugly and a lot of energy in there. You could try the Mirage for pricing and also TI. TI has a new owner so things might be changing. Stay away from Circus Circus, too many kids. Do not go beyond Wynn to the north. The properties up there are too far from the main strip. You will find that you won_t be in your room that much .. just to sleep so you could go as cheap as you want.

There is the Rio,the Tropicana,the Flamingo. Those are resonably priced hotels and casinos. I haven_t been to any of those but my parents had their honeymoon in the Tropicana and they liked it?!!

circus circus

What are good places to visit on my road trip from NY to TX?|172670

My three friends and I are planning a road trip from Upstate New York to Austin, Texas but we_re not sure where we should stop on the way. Does anyone know any exciting sites or really cool or obscure places to visit along the way? We are all 21 and looking to see some really cool things along the way.

Well, you_re covering half of the country, so you_ll find plenty of cool and obscure things and dozens of them. If you want my humble advice for just one place, hit New Orleans. It_s not really out of your way, and you_ll find plenty of interesting stuff there.

Stop by up north in Ohio (even though it is probably out of your way) and go to Cleveland. It may sound like a desolate city, but it is actually cool. Check out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, or the really neat Science Center. Also, Cleveland has a lot of cool, modern restaurants and bars. Have fun! :)

Is there an airport shuttle I can take from McCarran Airport to MGM Grand?|151660

How much does it cost, one way? And do I have to have a prior booking?

buy your round trip it will be a bit cheaper and you can get one when you get of the plane and pick up your lugage..you just might have to wait until they fill up the bus before it leaves

I_ve taken both the shuttle and a taxi and I think it_s six of one, half-dozen of the other.

A shuttle is about $8-$10 one way. MGM is the first drop-off.

My taxi last week cost $9.40.
However - ask the driver how much BEFORE you get in. My mother did that and they wanted $40 to go to MGM. If you choose the taxi, tell them NOT to take the tunnel, which is the longer way.

So, if you have 2 or 3 people, a taxi would probably be your best (cheapest) bet. I still usually take the shuttle because it_s quick and right there by the door, and I know I_ll be first off.

You can buy the shuttle tickets right at the exit of the luggage claim. If you get a round-trip ticket, you will have to call them the day before to arrange pick-up, but the timing for that has been hit-or-miss for me and I just take a taxi back.

I_ve taken the shuttle every trip so far.. and never had it take 30-45 minutes.... you just walk right out the door and you_ll see the shuttle ticket area ... they tell you what shuttle you should get on, and thats it.. I don_t see how thats not easy?

The shuttles sometimes wait for a few more ppl to get on before they leave.. but it never takes more than 5 or so minutes... MgM would probably be the first stop too...

I_ve taken cabs two or three blocks that cost more than $12 dollars, and they just raised their rates. I_d go with the shuttle... thats $6 for the shuttle vs cab fare plus a tip ...

Spending an extra 15 minutes on the shuttle never bothered me.. I_d rather spend that extra 20bucks on gambling or food ;)

Take a taxi. Taxi will have you to MGM in 5 minutes. A shuttle will take 30-45 minutes. If you are traveling with someone the taxi will be cheaper. Don_t forget to start your trip with a pocket of dollar bills. The usual tip for taxi or bell hop is $1 per bag.

Using Terminal 1 when you arrive at baggage start looking to your right for the exit for taxi service. Limo is straight ahead and shuttles to your left.

Have fun
Bev

I also recommend just getting a taxi, the MGM is actually very very close to the Airport so the fare wouldn_t be that much, actually about the same that the shuttle but much more hassle-free and fast. Have fun!

I would highly suggest taking a taxi. Last time I stayed at MGM, my window actually overlooked the airport - it was that close! It will save you time and cost about the same in the end. Have fun!

You can but its so much easier and quicker to take a cab, i think that the shuttle was about $6 each way and a cab about $12

Taxi= Much easier.

Basically the same price, and cheaper it its more then just one person. No wait, and faster to the hotel.

Yes.

take a taxi

How long does it take to get from Washington state to California driving?|162046

We live in Tacoma And we want to get to anaheim

A little over 16 and 1/2 hours.
Look here:

http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIy��

From my experience it took about 20 hrs with minimal stops only about 3 or 4 stops for gas but one of the ppl driving wouldn_t go over 60 mph

I live in California, and I have family from Spokane that drive here, so I think it takes a few days.
Actually, it depends on if you make stops or other things like that, so time varies

www.mapquest.com

If you leave really early (6:00 a.m.) you can make it to Redding, California by 8:00 p.m. You_ll hit some traffic in Olympia and then again in Portland and Salem, Oregon - once you get past Salem you won_t have much traffic until you head up the Siskiyou Mountains in Southern Oregon (it_s mostly truck traffic and snow/ice issues). You_ll be pretty tired by the time you get to Redding, so spend the night and leave really early the next morning and you_ll get into Anaheim about 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. the next night. You_ll have some traffic issues around Sacramento and LA.

It_s a good drive - you_ll see some beautiful countryside in the Napa Valley.

What are the best US cities for life and small business?|173625

We currently live and run a small museum of live tarantulas and reptiles in Helen GA, which is an European like little town with many tourists coming to and lots of walking zones. However we are a little bit tired of Georgia and would like to move to a different city/state. Does anyone know about a any city /town that is very much visited by tourists, has a big walking downtown, you do not need car in as our business is not a common store and is dependent on tourism and travelers. Thank you for all your suggestions.

Hello there partner!

I see you are looking for a city that depends on tourism,so you can have your business.Well, you asked the right guy.I might be a redneck from Mississippi but I sure know a lot about America and have been to every one of the 50 states.
In your case the best cities for y_all would be Orlando, Florida and Branson, Missouri.Orlando is the busiest city in the state of Florida and attracts many tourists and families.Many little businesses thrive thanks to the many,many tourists that caome to Florida.
Branson, Missouri is another wonderfull excellnt choice. I live in St. Louis Missouri and go down to Branson about 2 times a year. A small but tourist packed town because all of the parks and shows and attractions.The third biggest tourist attracted city in the nation. I think many families and kids would love to go to a museum full of live tarantulas and reptiles.
A bounus about living in Branson is the low cost of living. Great communities and houses and apartments that don_t cost much.
Branson is also a great atmosphere in which to raise children,because you never have to go out of town to have A LOT of fun.

I hoped i helped your decision about where to move.
cheers,
Mitch

What is the cheapest way to get To California from Mississippi?|128441

It_s me and my Girl friends 2 year anniversary coming up, but shes about 3,000 miles away and I would love to be able to visit her before are 3ed anniversary. I don_t care how far away to leave date would be, but what would I be the best deal to travel across the us and back round trip? (bus or train, even a barge ship if that_s possible) We are really desperate to see each other at this point. Please help two people in true love get to meet. Any help would mean the world to us... thank you.

hitch hiking probably would be but not the fastest or the safest

What part of California is good place to live at that is not too expensive but not ghetto?|153639

I_m coming from Texas but I have lived in the city of Chicago! so yeah and I_m also transfering to a college there pretty sure...also what much is rent there for a decent apartment?

Goto Eureka, Arcata, or Redding. All three are beautiful, the cost of living isn_t too high, and they are a million miles from the nearest ghetto. -beaver (Rock Island, Illinois)

northern california is nice. Chico/Redding and Eureka. Those areas.

Anywhere north of the Sacramento Valley. LA, San Diego, San Fran, Sacramento, are all pretty expensive. The Yuba City,Marysville, Chico area are relatively inexpensive compared to everywhere else in the state. I live in Yuba City. The housing market is at a boom, and it_s way cheaper than Sacramento. It_s a small metro area, about 100,000 people. 45 minutes from Sacramento. 2.5 hours from Lake Tahoe, 2 hours from San Fran. Pretty much right in the middle. And Chico State with all it_s parties is only 30-40 minutes north. I would definetly check the area out.

ALL I CAN SAY IS FIND ANOTHER STATE,CAUSE ALL IS EXPENSIVE, UNLESS YOU GONNA LIVE ON A PARK BENCH(SMILE)
NAHH, JUST KIDDING. I WOULD CHECK WITH THE SCHOOL YOU_RE GOING TO ATTEND. CHECK ON SCHOOL BULLETIN ONLINE, IF NOTHING THERE, THEN POST SOMETHING ON THERE YOURSELF AND CHECK IT OUT BEFORE YOU TOTALLY MOVE, YOU KNOW. HOPE I WAS HELPFUL.* P.S. CALL THE SCHOOL, THEY MAY HAVE SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR YOU.

west hills or woodland hills

but more in the suburbs part of the towns

on sherman way and shoup r some good condos/apartments

in bell is a verry nice little city in la not getto at all compared to south centrsl la

How are you guys in Houston or Galveston area coping with Hurricane Ike?|149046

I hear Hurricane Ike is hitting Galveston at this moment, and that it will be catastrophic. I hope you keep safe.

Thanks for the good wishes!

I live near Med Center, I boarded up the back windows, locked all the doors, made sure the cats had plenty of food, extra kitty litter and five bowls of water, and got out. (Wanted to take the cats, but I can_t...I_m at the in-laws house and they have a cat so they said my cats weren_t welcome... and I didn_t have the heart to leave them out in the storm!!)

Our place will be fine, I would have stayed, but we wanted the kids up here at Grandmas. In the Woodlands all the power lines are underground, so there is an excellent chance we won_t loose power here. Med Center will probably loose power at some point.

The low-lying areas along the coast and Galveston are going to get scrubbed. The storm surge will be coming in at high tide, at about 4AM, and they say about 20% of the people in the mandatory evacuation zones decided to _ride it out_. A lot of them are going to die. The storm surge will hit them in the middle of the night, and there just isnt_ going to be any help coming for them. The EMS is already shutting down and preparing to ride out the storm. You know you are in a pickle when the Coast Guard has left the area you decided to stay in.

We are talking about a 20 foot storm surge, and that_s NOT including the waves...waves will be higher. The water won_t be going away either...as soon as the storm passes (that will take a couple of hours) and the tide drops, then all the water that the storm drops on the whole area will start to drain down to the bay. They will have high water for hours, and it is going to be in the dark. If anyone is haiving a _hurricane party_ and getting drunk...well 20 feet of water with 100 mph winds, driving rain, at 4AM and you are passed out drunk.... the math does not work out well....

The key to a hurricane is that it either hits where you are, or someplace else. The key is to be someplace else. Even though this looks like it will be a direct hit on Houston, the storm surge will be limited to the areas near the coast, and the wind damage will be... well it will be interesting.

IT will be _only_ a cat 2 when it hits, so when it gets into Houston itself it will be _only_ a cat 1. Cat 1 and Tropical storm winds arent_ that bad if you have a well built house. They aren_t fun, but buildings don_t colapse on you, unless you are in a mobile home. The damage comes from wind blown objects...lawn furniture, etc. I am most worried that my neighbors trampoline will wind up in my sunroom.

The big problem is we haven_t had an ice storm or a wind storm in a while to clear out the dead tree branches...so all of those will be coming down and messing up the powerlines. After Alicia hit some areas were without power and water for weeks.

You will see lots of scary and tragic pictures out of Galveston and the Bay area (Clear Lake, Seabrook, and the Boardwalk, etc.). Most of the rest of the city will probably be up and running by the middle of next week, at the latest. I will have to be back to check on the cats on Sunday, (the house will STINK) and expect to be back to work on Monday or Tuesday.

I live near Clear Lake and we received some damage to our roof and ceiling and our fence. I_ve seen alot of trees and fences down in our neighborhoods. Some people nearby still don_t have power. My prayers go out to the people who were affected especially in Galveston!

Most of Houston isn_t evacuating because of what happened in hurricane Rita (more people killed from evacuating than from the storm), though i hear that people in some southern parts of Houston have been evacuated. I_m not actually in Houston, but a lot of my family is there. My grandparents, aunts and cousins live there, but they are in the woodlands and i here it_s not as bad there... But they_re going to have to worry about trees. A lot are going to be knocked down, and some of those areas have a lot of trees. THere_s also a tornado watch all night tonight...

Power could be out in certain areas for two to three weeks, which could cause a LOT of problems.

From what i hear, there_s lots of flooding in Galveston, and the storm is beginning to make landfall there. I don_t know as much about that area though...

I wish the best of luck to all you guys in the area_s hit hard by the hurricane.

I live on the west side of Houston, and the roof was damaged on the apartment building I live in - rain water got in, and the ceiling collapsed in my friend_s 3rd floor unit (I_m on the 2nd floor). Shingles and tree limbs all over. We are very fortunate, we got power back yesterday evening. I still don_t have water.

My Mom_s house in Livingston got a lot of damage - large window shattered, roof collapsed, carpet _ furniture soaked, TV destroyed. They don_t have power or water.

But I know there are places that got hit a lot worse, such as Galveston.

As far as coping, we have bottled water, food supply, tanks with some gas if not full, and each other to talk to. Thanks for your concern, I hope everyone else stayed safe too.

Galveston did not do well. The east part of Houston and Downtown did not do well either. Luckily I live in a part of town where the electricity did not go out. HEB (the local grocery store) was open yesterday. It looked like a bread line. Everyone in line had at least 1 bottle of alcohol. The part of town I am on was not heavily damaged. I am a little bored and tired because I am stuck at home. At least the TV and the internet work.

I just got power back an hour ago. It was out since Friday night/ Saturday morning. On Saturday about 95% (1.5 million) of Houston had no power and most of the people who did lived in the Galleria area. Today I think it went down to 80%. Most of the people I know still don_t have power. Yesterday my power was on for about an hour then it went out for the rest of the night. Then it came back on today. I have 7 leaks in my room, 1/4 of my fence fell down, trees down everywhere, school cancelled till Thursday. Galveston just looks terrible. And you know the weird thing. If a catagory 2 hurricane did this to Houston what would Rita have done.

God Bless Southeast Texas

People have written false answers here, HOUSTON has not evacuated. As many of our residents had flown, more than 95 percent stayed here. The hurricane has left parts of the Houston area on a lock down. My mother and I, who live in north Houston, are the only ones in our family (as well as close friends)who have electricity and water. There are long lines to the gas stations, maybe a mile or so long, where you can only fill up to $10 at a time. Many schools are closed until Thursday, and colleges too (in exception to The University of Houston which reopened today), but will probably push back the date because there are 2 million places (customers) without lights from Centerpoint Energy alone. This storm really sucks...the grocery stores that are open have long lines just to GET IN THEM. There is really nothing to do but stay home or travel to a close relatives house to escape boredom and discomfort, as the wireless signals for all companies suck down here, even the landlines.

Thank you for your concern. We seem to have come out better than expected. By that I mean that those who took the mayor_s warnings and directives left before the storm came. Those who chose not to are alive, as the death toll is considerably low. In Cypress (NW Houston suburb) some of us have power and some do not. Lots of trees down, fences down and a lot of roof damage. Gas is in short supply, as is food, but most we prepared and are not without anything. Neighbors are helping each other and we are all so very thankful that we came out with the damage that we encountered. At this time, m heart goes to those in Galveston and the other coastal cities whose homes were destroyed. God bless ~

What is more important now is that we all get out and be the Houstonians that we are and come together as a community like we always do. This is the time to step up to the plate and take care of each other. I live in Katy and all I want to do is get out and help where I can. This has been a devastating punch to our gut, please remember the folks in areas such as Orange County, Beaumont, Bridge City that don_t get the news coverage that Houston and Galveston get. Houston please get out and volunteer if you can do that magic that we always do when the time calls for it. I am proud of my city and the way we come together when the need arises. Let_s get out there a make a difference folks...it_s been a tough blow..but we are TOUGHER...FEMA is fine but what we do best is come together and help our fellow Texans. Let_s all thank God that the death toll is very low considering the size of this storm.

South East Houston/Harris County was under a mandatory evacuation. I_m in Northwest Harris County and it_s pretty hectic... The electricity has been out for at least 4 hours. On the radio I heard electricity would not be up and running for 18 days to several weeks. When I couldn_t go to sleep, I sat in my garage and witnessed a tree falling on my neighbor��s driveway and many transformer explosions lit the sky. Two fences in my back yard are down in sections, exposing other back yards to my sight. Water is over filling the ditches and it_s reaching up to peoples homes. The streets are also covered in leaves and branches... go figure. I saw a few police cars around. I guess they were checking for people who violate the curfew?

It_s not so bad compared to Katrina and Rita, but Houston hasn_t been hit this hard since 2001.

I live in West Houston, i_m scared out of my mind since my mom is like, if you wake up and hear something like a train come in the bath tub cuz its a tornado... haha
but its really windy right now the power isnt out yet its not storming yet but yeah.
there was no school today but were going back on monday if everythings alright.
we taped up our windows today and moved all the benchs and pots and stuff in our backyard in the garage.

i have a beach house in galveston that been in my family since my mom was a kid so it_s kinda sad and hard for me and her...
but yeah

I live out here in Humble, just a few miles outside of Houston. As I write its 10:30 pm and were expected to get hit around midnight-ish. Were doing just fine. We_ve been through this before, and here it comes again. Houston and all the surrounding areas are going to be just fine. Houstonians have always been strong people, that come together, and defeat all the negative of a natural disaster. It_s true: dont mess with Texas, even if you are a hurricane! lol.

we filled the bathtubs with water and our power went out friday night 11pm central. we got power back yesterday (sunday) morning at maybe 10:45 am? out air conditioning was out too, so we slep on the floor on the first floor of our house saturday night. we took showers by pouring water from the tub on us in the shower. ooh cold...our neighborhood still has no power (mostly) only the newer homes have power at the moment. lots of districts are closed for the rest of the week. (in houston)

I am currently working at the Incident Command Post here at Reliant Center. All is going as planned contrary to what the media has been trying to spew at times. They are doing their best to try and blame FEMA for everything which in turn they can blame Bush. Pods are being set up all over the city and hopefully by the end of this shift there will be over 30. They are there for food, water and ice for the residents affected. This is not a handout so if your not affected don_t come here thinking that.

Yeah i live in Houston (harris county) and were pretty close to galveston. nothing serious yet, but its goning to hit here at around 1:00 am. yikes! its gusting pretty bad but no rain or anthing like that yet,so im pretty sure most of us are prepared(i know i am prehaps TOO prepared)lol but im just having fun on my computer for a few hours until my power goes out soon. everyone in galveston, i hope has left and the ones who haven_t.......well......pray. =)

holding out

I_m in the richmond, rosenberg area and all we are getting is wind. It was a beautiful sunset this evening. Was even bbqing and have a _party_ with some friends of mine. At least we are all prepared for the worst if it happens, if not, another party tomorrow.

Yes I am well prepared and so are my friends/family.

I live between Houston and Galveston. I evacuated 3 days early and it took me 5 hours to get to Austin (a 2 1/2 hour trip). I will be going back home tomorrow. My apartment is fine, but almost everyone is still without power. I have several friends who has very extensive damage to their homes.

I live way down south from Houston, but I really hope everyone that decided to stay there is safe. I_m praying for their safety and to give them strength.
I called my grandma to check if my aunt and uncle got out of Katy, which is very near Houston. I still haven_t heard if they came down with us, or if they went else where. I_m pretty sure they evacuated though.
Be safe everyone.

West of Galveston is almost completely underwater.
Even though it is _just_ a category 2, the storm surge is what is so dangerous. so many areas in southeast texas are going to be water. as a resident that lives in southeast texas, flooding and tornadoes are my main concern.

yup, all of us in houston are doin fine right now, just alot of wind, the hurricane hasn_t even made landfall yet, the worst will come at midnight, and i think we_re about to lose power cuz the lights just faltered as i was typing this answer lol

There will be a lot of property damage along the coast but this is just a cat-2 storm. The worst effect for most people in Houston will be lost trees/limbs and some power outages. Just stay inside and don;t go out doing stupid things and everyone will be fine.

I_m in Houston right now.. actually lieng on a sofa w/ my dog waiting for the hurricane to comee. still hasn_t yet just mild winds and nope i haven_t evacuated. galveston is already under water!! ): ): ): but yeah i hope everyone is safe!!

Im in Southwest Houston and the lights are flickering. We are pretty prepared but the news crew keep making things seem as if we are not. It just started raining and the wind is picking up. For all those in Houston and surronding areas we are praying. God Bless.

a friend of my daughters lives there and is telling her a lot of ppl decided to stay behind and now the coastguard is trying to get them out...although their helicopters only carry 5 ppl at a time..its terrible there..hope things turn out ok...with little or no loss of life

It_s just about to hit Galveston but it_s been flooding all day with huge surges. Houston is next but I think everyone who stayed is well prepared. The worst is that it is expected to hit in the middle of the night.
Thanks!

i live in sugar land and it was bad!!!! galveston island was all under water and the winds were sooo strong that it seemed like someone was screaming! it was scary.........but it_s all over now im just praying for everyone- i was at a better place then others...: )

I live in Katy, Texas which is to the left of Houston. Right now, its pretty calm cept for some high winds. I saw a projected path of Hurricane Ike on Google Earth and the projected path goes straight through my School. :p

i live in houston. i am pretty scared but i have faith in God. it is very windy and the power turned off for about a couple of seconds a while ago.

I dont have power, but im running my computer and my internet router off my car with one of those adapters so at least i have something to do, because it is really boring right now.

Part of Galveston is under water. Galveston and Houston have evacuated.

Its getting worse wind is getting stronger by the hour. Instead of being scared of kind of excited cuz this is my first Hurricane experience.

i have a home at the end of the island where the san luis pass is....anyone know how it is over there? how high are the flood waters?

What is traffic like in the morning from DC to Baltimore?|159663

I_m desperate to find work and see plenty of jobs in Baltimore. I_ve lived in DC my whole life but always worked within the city. I know the Beltway is a horrible horrible traffic nightmare, but can I get a rough estimate of how long it_d take to get from NW DC to Baltimore during the morning commute?

Shooting up I-295 can get you from NW DC to Baltimore in 40-50 minutes even in rush hour, without ever using the DC or Baltimore beltways.

50 to 97 also works, maybe 45-55 mins

95 works too, but i avoid it, too many accidents and speed traps.

its not an hour heading north, even in bad traffic. it can take you as long to drive from NW DC to arlington.

You may want to consider driving to BWI, or other areas in Anne Arundel County, and taking the light rail into Baltimore City.

BTW, I_d like to know what kind of jobs your talking about. When I look at accounting jobs, I see Washington has about 10 times that of Baltimore.

What to do and which hotel is best to spend Christmas in Vegas?|140158

Taking my teenaged daughter. We_ll be 2 chicks looking for good food, shows and shopping. We also want to go to church.

I agree with the other two that answered. The MGM Grand is a great place to stay. Not only that, they have a ton of shopping there, if that_s your thing? But their pool is amazing and love the night life there! I booked a holiday vacation with them, and I do believe right now, there is a _holiday Spree_ special deal, as I get e-mails from them on promotions/specials all the time. I_m almost positive you can get a holiday deal right now, try
http://www.vegas.cc/
. I believe I got the best deal there. Oh and when you_re their, you have to go to _Emeril_s_ for dinner one night, it_s so worth it!!!

There are wedding chapels all over Vegas, but I_m not sure that_s what you_re looking for on a Sunday (wink). So call the front desk when you_re their and they will find you a church.


Have fun!!!

I love the MGM grand!!!

And the shopping is great!

MGM grand. WOW...this is a perfect spot with the Wizar of Oz as the theme! Perfect pool and it is conveniently located.

One of the circus de sole shows would be fun. I suggest staying away from Cesar_s palace. The cost of rent per square foot is the most expensive in all the world. For this reason they have tremendous pressure to do sales. Primm Valley has an outlet mall that is by the state line. This would be the best shopping anywhere around Vegas.

The buffets at almost all the hotels on the strip would be good enough to keep you full for the rest of the day.
During the day the Guineas museum, Elvis museum, exhibit at Mandalay Bay would be lots of fun. The rides on top of the stratosphere are scary.

Hello Darling, I_m just wondering, _2 Chicks_? Now there_s many things for a daughter and mother to do. I_m wondering if you aren_t lying to everybody.

MGM is a lot of fun, but Mandalay Bay is a nice place to stay.

Coming from experience....If you are looking for a fun place for shows and most importantly shopping, stay at ceasars palace, the home of the forum shops. Best shopping in all of Vegas.

go to www.vegas.com and click on _more_ in the menu bar. You will find shopping and places of worship. You will also find information on shows and restaurants. This is the best site to search for Vegas info.

Just check on any of the large hotel/casinos on the strip ... teens will not care for downtown so stick with the strip. You might consider Planet Hollywood .... might be better for a teen to enjoy herself. Just remember you must be 21 to stop walking in a casino. Can pass through but must not stop in the gambling area.

A really good show to go see is the Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur. It is about $50 each but it includes a dinner served with no eating utensils and a really great show. A lot of energy in this one and great for any age.

Have fun.

About how long does it take to play 18 holes at Waikoloa Kings course on the Big Island of Hawaii?|151549

It_s more than 7000 yards and I_m trying to create a relaxed vacation schedule. I play pretty fast and will go out in a group of three.

Call the club pro during business hours and ask. He will be able to give you all the answers you need. Fore!!

Where can we stay in Florida that has beach chairs/umbrellas/cabanas and beverage service on the beach?|124592

My boyfriend and I are planning a long weekend at a Florida beach in late September. Looking for a hotel/resort on the Gulf side (prettier beaches) where we can sit under an umbrella on the beach and have someone deliver tropical drinks to us (or at least have an outside bar we could walk up to). We_d like to keep it around $150/night. It doesn_t sound that difficult, but we haven_t had much luck finding a location that fits the bill. Any suggestions?

Try Dolphin Beach. About $140 a night


http://www.dolphinbeach.com/


Good luck!

Look up the site _thebeachloversbeach.com_ this give prices of most of the motels - condos in Panama City Beach area.
The _Holiday Inn Sunspree_ has a full service bar right off the beach.

www.beachdirect.com

this is a great resource for finding a perfect place!
from Clearwater Beach south to Mad Beach... lots of wonderful places will make for great relaxing weekend

you could also try findin _Liz_ard Barret at Barret_s beach bungalows... she is an agent, and knows ALL the hot spots!
Have a fantastic time while you_re here!

Try Summerhouse Condos in Panama City, that will be off season, great place and tiki bar service on beach

How cold are the winters in the southern United States?|145784

I_m coming from Canada. I_d like to visit the southern United States later on in the year during the Fall and Winter. I don_t mind wearing a coat.

How cold do the winters get in the South? Is is still enjoyable to go out and explore the cities? Are most of the tourist attractions shut down?

I plan on backpacking across all the southern states so all answers are most welcome!

Here in North Florida it can get into the 20_s sometimes a little colder. But it also warms up during the day. And the cold spells don_t last more than a week or so then it will only get down into the 50_s or so for a week or two then we_ll get another cold spell. But it_s generally quite pleasant.

they can get in the twenty, usually thirties or fourties. but nothing that could stop you from exploring the cities, none of the tourist attractions are shut down usually. however, the schools shut down at the mereist threat of snow. unlike the north, we don_t have a readily supply of ice, snowplows, car tire spinners, etc.

Well in Texas - it doesn_t get too cold. Around 30s for the coldest days. Other than that pretty enjoyable.

in the 20s down here in south ga. i hear it snows a little up around atlanta but never seen it.

How do I get into the States from Canada if Im only 17 and my parents didnt know about it?|137669

If it helps, I_d be going in with my fiance, who is 18. Would it make a difference if I go with him?

I know of very few 17 year old girls who married their 18 year old fiances against their parents_ wishes, whose marriages turned out well.

That_s a lie.

I know of NO 17 year old girls who married their 18 year old fiances against their parents_ wishes, whose marriages turned out well.

If you have to outwit your parents to get married, you_re too young to get married.

There are two ways for you to find out if I_m right--the hard way or the easy way.

Your call.

You would need a parent guardian or parental consent form

Where would be good places to enjoy the wilderness in New Mexico?|148286

I have been to Taos, Carlsbad, Santa Fe, and thats about it.

The Gila Wilderness in the Southwestern part of the state. Also Chama, Ruidoso, Red River, Jemez. Even the Sandia and Manzano Mountains 20-30 minutes East and Southeast of Albuquerque are beautiful. NM has over 16 million acres of acres of forested land, it_s not just a bleak desert as some people believe.

Lincoln National Forest has lots of winding roads and beautiful scenery though it_s been over 20 years since I_ve been there.

Sierra Blanca White Mountain Wilderness area just outside Ruidoso, New Mexico. Cloud Croft and Red River areas.

I have never hiked at Sierra Blanca but trails are there. I have seen elk, wild mustangs and mule deer.


http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.asp��

How cold is it really in orlando in december?|121330

I am going to Orlando from 1st Dec until 14th Dec. How warm or cold is it there at that time? Considering I am from England and it is currently 13 degrees C at the moment and this is a warm day in winter for us.

You_ll probably want to pack more pants than shorts as it tends to get cool at night and stay cooler in the mornings but don_t over pack on winter clothes. Like a lot of places though, it really isn_t predictable! Have fun because Orlando is a great place!

13 Celsius = 55.4 Degree Fahrenheit

It can get to below freezing at night. Or you could be comfortable in short pants and short sleves in the day time. But you_ll probably want long pants and short-sleve shirt and jacket/cartigan.
Winter is the _Dry Season_ in Florida.
You may or may not want to use the hotel pool or water-slide park. Hard to tell.

Check the weather - extended forecast before final packing before leaving home.

Fourteen days is a nice long holiday trip for you. I hope you get to see lots of great stuff.
Your chosen days are some of the cheapest hotel rates of the year. Good for you!

Really hard to say. You just need to check before you go. Normally, you would be talking about a light jacket in the evenings, but sometimes cool or warm spells hit. It could be hot, it could be freezing.

The average temp for the first 2 weeks of Dec is high of 23-24c and low of 13-14c

http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/U��

It depends

it could be in the 30s and 40s for a low and 60s or 70 for a high

Farenheit

did you lose 24 pounds to look good at the beach.....
temps vary from 35ish to 80ish...one never knows...

How much money should I take to Vegas?|159258

Staying at the Bellagio and I have no idea how much money I will need to take with me. I_m not really much of a gambler and I looked at the prices for _O_ and nearly fainted. I am going with four other people (siblings/cousins) and I want to treat them to something nice - but not so extravagant that I_ll put myself in the poor house. Any recommendations?

Take as much as you_re comfortable with, but you_ll proabably need at least a few hundred. If you need to take money out of a machine, do so downtown rather than on the Strip (e.g. $30 withdrawal fee at the Mirage).

bring your debit card, ATM card - don_t take hard cash, withdraw money from the atm as you need them. they are all over the place.

No more than 300-400 dollars and just be smart because Vegas is made off of losers not winners.

I suggest one days pay for every day you stay there.

Take as much money as you feel comfortable never seeing again

some of the adult/Risque shows offer 2 for 1 coupons, shows in Ballys (jubilee) rio and harrahs (forget the names) the dancers walk around in the day passing out the coupons.. Also, try taking a taxi they have tons of coupons and passes to clubs and shows just give them a good tip

have fun

Where can I find a list of adresses of all major hotels and entertainment/attractions in downtown los angeles?|143693

www.downtownla.com

www.discoverlosangeles.com


http://www.ladowntownnews.com/la_guide/

You can_t.

That_s because the major hotels and attractions are NOT in downtown. They are ALL OVER the SoCal area. Disneyland is in Anaheim, in Orange County. Universal Studios is in Unversal City, 12 miles north of downtown. Santa Monica, the closest beach, it 24 miles east of downtown.

If you google _Los Angeles Attractions_, you can usually get a map and sometimes addresses. And there are hundreds of hotels, so that list would be difficult to compile.

Hi,
Here is a list of best and affordable hotels as
per location.
They offer best service and you can book online also,

http://hotels123.blogspot.com/

You can go to google maps, or wikipedia, it shows you there the famous places tourist places in LA

I am looking for a Florida resort hotel that is on the beach. Any ideas?|142333

I am looking for a hotel on the beach, preferably on the Gulf, that has many activities available, has a pool bar and a restaurant on the grounds and that is well maintained. Anyone have any good suggestions?

For a vacation package go to http://www.gogowwv.com username is myboymc@hotmail.com pAssword is 0128888. After you sign in click on _price and book your vacation_ Choose either land only or with air.

For hotel alone http://rhoda.joystar.com/Hotel.aspx?AgentID=10008199

Check out expedia.com.

Ritz Carleton in Naples, FL

marco island got the perfect hideaway if u want to unwind and get out the bustling city. at marco island, u can try ritz carlton if u do have kids they have kid programs to take care of it.

How much is the annual pass for Disney World and Universal?|125067

I_m about to move to Orlando in 5 months, and would like to purchase an annual pass so I can come whenever I want to. How much are the prices and are they worth it?

There are different levels of the Florida resident annual pass; here are the types (it lists what they each include) and the prices:

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/passhol��


There are also different levels of the Florida resident annual pass for Universal parks; here are the types (click each one for full details) and the prices:

http://www.universalorlando.com/Tickets/��


As far as if they_re worth it, you really need to think realistically about how many times you are going to go in a year. For Disney World, one-day tickets for Florida residents are $71.10; the standard annual pass is $369.00; therefore you would have to visit at least six times using the annual pass to beat the price of paying gate price for the same amount of visits. For Universal, one-day/one-park tickets for Florida residents are $54.99 (that is the online price by the way); the standard annual pass (called the Power Pass) is $139.99; therefore you would have to visit at least three times using the annual pass to beat the online price for the same amount of visits. So if you_re sure you will visit Disney World six or more times in a year, and Universal parks three or more times in a year, then the annual passes would definitely be worth it. It_s also worth mentioning that there are other money-saving perks to having annual passes, such as free parking and various discounts (the perks vary depending on the type of pass you get).

Need opinions on what the weather is like on the mountain driving from oregon to vegas!?|145777

I am planning a trip to vegas and would like to drive straight down 1-5 end of march..do you think i would make it ok over the mountains in a mazda 3? i would be coming from portland...or does anyone have a different route that might be better? thanks!

You should be fine. I drove up there 4x_s with my grandma in her Honda Accord. Around the same time of year, beginning of April.

Check with tripcheck.com - it will give up-to-date road conditions.