Thursday, March 26, 2009

What is the best way to get from Chicago Union Station to the Hostel at Congress and Wabash?|199791

I_m coming in from out of town (obviously, :) ) what is the best, and cheapest way to get from the train station to Hostel International?

  • you can walk, it is only 9 blocks away, or buy a CTA day pass for $5, and take bus 1,7,126,151 to state or wabash, only walk 1 to 2 blocks.
    Hostel $38 per day.

  • Catch a cab it is very close so it will be only couple bucks. Walk it is only about 15 minutes.

  • Go out of the train station and go to the east side. Catch the No. 1 bus. It will drop you off on Congress and Michigan ave. Walk one block west to Wabash. Cost: $2 if you pay cash on the bus.
  • What time does Warped Tour usually start and end?|101631

    I_m Jenn, and me and my friend Sarah are going to Warped Tour on August 2nd at Tinley Park, IL, and we need to know what time it starts and ends so that we can get our train tickets.

  • The gates open to get in 11 AM.
    I_m not sure what time it ends offically, but you can leave whenever you want to.
    Last year I left around 9:30 PM

    If you want to meet band members I would say stay as long as you can. This year I_m going to stay since a lot of the band members walk around after their sets and everything.

  • I live in calii

    and both warped tours i went to
    the gates opened at like noon.

    so idk what it will be like for illinois.

    did you try calling or emailing?


    and ticketmaster should have the starting times.


    and it ended around 8ish or 9ish here in cali

  • usually around 11, and it ends around 10 or 11 too. Get there early because there is no way of knowing what time bands are playing untill you get there and the worst is when u get there 2 hours late and you find out youve missed your favorite band

  • Ticketmaster says that the gates open at 11 and bands start playing at 12. It says it ends at 9:30, but last year we stuck around to get autographs and such.

  • When I went last year the doors opened at 10 and it ended at 9-10ish

  • I_m going to that show too. It usually starts around 11-12ish and ends 10-11ish.
  • What time of year is the best time to go to Disneyland amp; Sea World and all that?|100271

    We_re planning a trip to Disneyland for next year (driving down from Oregon) ... trying to decide the best time to go, and how long to take.

    We_re thinking mid-to-late September, as opposed to the middle of summer ... less crowds, perhaps? Also, is there a _rainy season_ to avoid, or is it virtually sunny all the time?

    And, since we_re driving down from Portland ... is one week enough time? Wife says, _yes,_ buddy at work says, _no._

    Any helpful info anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated.

  • i live in yorba linda Cali.
    its 20 mins from disneyland in anaheim
    there is no _rainy season_ here
    it barely rains, 90% of the time it will be 80-90 and sunny
    you don_t really need to plan for weather
    but to bet the crowds and high prices come when school is in session, not on breaks
    mid/late sept. is a good time so is may

    if you mean a week to drive to anaheim, yes
    a week to drive and be on vacation, no

    i have no idea how long it takes to drive form portland to OC
    but its atleast 2 hours from anaheim to san diego (Where sea world is)
    i would go for 10-12 days to be honest
    a week of vacation when youre driving, its going to be mostly in the car
    not _on vacation_

    have fun in california
    its beautiful here

  • Mid September is a GREAT time. Crowds are down, lines are short, and weather is still nice in general. I think I can safely predict with 100% certainty that there will be no hurricanes. (Brown Suger, this is LA, not FloriDUH!). Rain is so rare here, it_s a major news event when it happens. Generally you don_t get any until mid to late October, and the real rain doesn_t come until January, if at all.

    At that time of year, you can do Disneyland in 2 or 3 days, since lines are short. You could do LA in a week, but try for a little longer.

  • going in September is not a good idea. Florida will be in the middle of their hurricane season. the best time to go would be in early May.the weather is still pretty bearable. no overpowering humidity. go to Map Quest to map out your route and see how long your journey will take. hope you have a good trip!

  • Temps are great in San Diego this time of year. And well all times of year. So pick a time when road travel through mountain passes is not dangerous.

  • Stay away during the summer because of the crowds.............And never go on a school holiday.
    One week is surely enough time in Disneyland but LA is a big city.

  • Between May and August, sure it_s hot, but clear skies, no worries about in Red Flag Warnings unlike now...

  • we tend to get in well just in the beginning of april or the beginning of may
  • Where is the best place to rent a motorhome?|110490

    I would like to rent a motorhome and was wondering if anyone had any ideas on where I should rent from and where I should go on my trip. I would like to spend about seven days exploring the southwest. I haven_t gone much farther than the basics - the Grand Canyon and Yosemite. Any other must see destinations?

    Thanks!

  • You have a great plan. Here are a couple of sites for rentals, as well as a couple of ideas as to where to go. Check the itinerary of the last site listed.

    Have a great trip!
  • Does anyone know a place in the Outer Banks that will rent to 22 and 23 year olds?|184414

    I_ve been looking all over for sites that will rent to me but all the sites I_ve come across say you must be a family or at least 24 or 25. Does anyone know of a place or a site that could help me?

  • You could always camp. I stayed in houses at the OBX for years until I discovered camping there. To me it_s a hell of alot more fun and waaaaaay cheaper. Cape Hatteras KOA is great

  • Howdy,

    I_m going to be going with Sean to the Outer Banks and will also be signing the lease along with him.

    One of the first things we did when we found the house was contact the real estate company and ask if, even though we_re not a family and under 24, we could still rent the place. They contacted the owner and we got the thumbs up.

    Now, here comes the issue. The contract for the lease has a line stating that we are verifying that we are indeed at least 24 years old. We_ve requested that they strike that line from the lease, but they are saying they cannot. This makes us a little nervous for obvious reasons. They are also saying that they will not have any additional contracts along with the lease, so we can_t have them sign something saying that they are aware of our ages.

    Does this leave us exposed to get screwed out of our money, or is this standard operating procedure in the land of rental properties?

    Just as a side note. Although I recognize the reasoning behind the age limit on rentals, it makes me laugh to think that my parents would have to sign for me to rent a vacation property long after I_ve moved out and am on my own.

    Thanks in advance for your input!

    Mike

  • I think I can hep you out with a vacation rental. My company finds vacation rentals for people and we are very good at it. If you don_t mind please fill out a request form on www.thevacationfinders.com and I will have some places for you to look at within 48 hours. I know it is tuff when you are under 25 but I have access to thousands of properties.

  • You fall in the dreaded _non-family_ group area, and the first answer is always, but there are ways to get your group approved. I have two rental properties, and have had non-family groups rent my houses. Here is what you have to do:

    First, make sure you are absolutely honest about the make up of your group. If you try to sneak in as a family group, you will be in violation and will be evicted, losing all monies on deposit.

    Second, you must make sure that everyone in the group will abide by the rules laid down by the rental company. Generally, they are as follows for non family groups:

    1. If you have anyone in the house under 21, there is to be no alcohol. If you break this law or any other law, this is a reason for eviction and all monies will be forfeited.

    2. If the police are called to the house because of excessive noise, you will be evicted and all monies will be forfeited.

    3. You must agree to a $1,000 security deposit which will be returned to you six weeks after your departure. If there is no damage, all monies will be returned. If there is damage, let the rental company know and take responsibility for it.

    4. You must be willing to submit to unannounced periodic inspections during your stay by the rental company personnel. They will be checking to see if you are conforming to the above guidelines.

    5.if there is no one under the age of 25 in the group, you will be required to have a parent sign the lease and take responsibility for it.


    Third, the owner will want to know that you are a responsible group and one that he/she can trust with their very valuable asset. Don��t forget, the owner is in this business to make money to cover the expenses of the house. If a group goes into the house and wrecks it, they will not be able to rent this out to other prospective renters. See if the rental company might permit you to speak to the owner so you can personally tell them of your intentions and that you will be a model renter. As my mother always says, ��Leave a place better than you found it.��

    For more complete details, you can find it on my website at:


    http://www.outer-banks-revealed.com/non-��
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