Where can I find the average cost of living for certain towns or areas?|196473

I am researching different areas my family and I are thinking of relocating to and would like to compare them with where we currently live. I have tried searching on the internet, but get more confused. Is there a specific site I can go to input city, county _ state to get the avg. cost of living there? I do not need an exact figure. Just a general idea. Thanks!

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This site will let you locate cities. It will tell you the sales tax, average median family income. Car insurance costs. state income tax rate and growth %

Here are some websites on which you can compare two cities.

Check the Consumer Price Index at the US Department of Labor:

http://www.bls.gov/cpi/home.htm

What are the places to visit Brazil?|107382

Iam planning to go to Brazil, i want to know which month to go so that i can see more tourist and have more fun. I would also like to know how much will it cost to stay for a day?

When going to Brazil i think the main places to visit are as follows:

Christ the Redeemer _ Corcovado Hill, Rio de Janeiro

If you make it to Rio de Janeiro during your trip to Brazil it is
impossible to avoid Corcovado Hill and the world famous statue of Christ the Redeemer. Standing at one hundred and twenty five feet, it is Brazil��s most prominent landmark. Once you mount the hill to get to the statue you will also receive spectacular views out over the entire city. The idea for the statue came about in 1921 but the actual designing and building didn��t start until a decade later. The statue which the designers eventually came up with and the one that looks over Rio today symbolizes Christ with his arms open embracing all the people.

Amazon Rain Forest, Manaus

Tragic is the only word to describe a visit to Brazil without a trip to the Amazon rainforest. Home to thousands of the rarest species of flora and fauna in the world as well as numerous indigenous tribes, entering this wilderness is like nothing you are ever likely to experience again. Manaus, the capital city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas, is the gateway for all visitors to the depths of the rainforest and there are numerous tour operators who provide excellent packages which cater for everyone��s needs. Do shop around for the best value and try to avail of a tour which will provide anything you might need during your trip. Remember, you are heading into the wild so if you forget anything, there is no going back. Main activities, sports etc.

Iguaza Falls

While only a quarter of the falls are actually in Brazil, the remainder are in Argentina and Uruguay, they are still an attraction very much worth your while checking out. It is recommended that you see them from both sides of the various borders but you will need a visa to travel to the other countries. If you can at all, you should obtain do so and allow at least two days for your trip. If not, you will still see plenty to fascinate you. They are located in the northwest of the Missiones and consist of 275 falls, some reaching as high as seventy metres. Added to this is the fact that they are surrounded by the National Park, a virgin jungle protecting over four hundred species of wildlife and over two thousand flora species. It is a remarkable trip offering some of the most memorable views you are ever likely to see.

The Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

Thanks to the efforts of American crooner, Barry Manilow, the Copacabana is something most people have heard mentioned from time to time. What they might not know is that it is one of the most famous of all the beaches in the world. Running for three miles in front of the densely populated Rio de Janeiro, the Copacabana means very different things for different people. For some it is a commercial, ultra tacky destination where they would never dream of going. For others it is the sheer craziness of the place and the people that add to its appeal. But, for whatever reason, it attracts hundreds of thousands of people every year and the one thing that they all agree on is that they have a good time while they are there.

The Pantanal
The Pantanal translates as ��large swamp�� and lies in the mid�Cwest of the country. While everyone has heard of the Amazon Basin, this area actually surpasses it when it comes to wildlife viewing. Home to over six hundred and fifty species of bird as well as alligators, deer, otters, emus, boa constrictors and monkeys, it is a fascinating attraction for the nature lovers among you. If you��re not partial to all things wild and wonderful, however, you might be better off heading to the beach because they simply cannot be avoided in this unique wilderness.

my personal favourite is rio, as it opened my eyes culturally (as well as the CARNIVAL) and is a completely different world to the one which we live in . trust me man :)

hope this helps, have a fun trip.

Sao Paulo

The Carnaval is in February next year (not sure of the dates) so go to Rio for that. You can also visit the Corcovado _ Sugarloaf too when you are there.

For nature I would visit the Amazon or Atlantic Forests _ also Foz De Igaucu in the South West of the country.

For a laid back attitude go to Salvador da Bahia.

First of all, Brasil is a country the size of the 48 contiguous United States. That_s a LOT of country! You need to decide what part of the country you want to go to, such as the capital, Brasilia, in central Brasil, the beaches around Rio de Janiero, the Amazonas region, or farther south to some of the lesser known areas. Personally, I went to Sao Paulo, Santo Andre, and then traveled to the states of Parana and Santa Caterina to visit family. The buses there are cheap, so getting around costs you about $40US a day. Since I satyed with family all the time, I really don_t have any idea of what hotels and such cost, but with the exchange rate, you will probably be pleasantly surprised.
Many tourists think that the best time to go to Brasil is during Carnivale (Mardi Gras) in late winter/early spring. Rio has some great parties! Since the seasons are reversed in the southern hemishphere, the weather is lovely! Be careful if you do go at that time. Robbery is common, so don_t wear flashy clothing or expensive jewelry when you_re out and about.
For the best ticket prices, try www.voabrasil.com
We got a good deal on tickets for the off-season in October, but plan ahead a year, and you can get some amazing deals!

Good luck, and don_t forget that you_ll need a passport, and a visa from the Brasilian Embassy.
Ivy

Mostly it depends on what you want here. If you like nice beaches go Northeast, Rio de Janeiro. If you like business city go to Sao Paulo, if you like some local tradition you can try south states, basic they ware populated by europeans, they kept several tradions, what it is actually very nice. If you like nature go on central or north states, where you will find rainforest.
Temperature is warm anytime, worse case scenario will be south on winter, very small amount of snow sometimes.

Are there any beaches near Clearwater that are good for sea shelling?|106984

I want to go somewhere close to home and look for sea shells with my nieces? Anyone know of a good place to find them around the Clearwater Beach area?

I have had some good success on Anna Maria Island. It_s not as crowded and easier to find shells.

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What are some MUST things to see in Walt Disney World?|172979

Hi. Me and my family are planning a trip to Disney World in December 27th to Janurary 6th. We went there 5 years ago, but we are going back again, and they changed the parks alot. What are some MUST see things?

Ohana_s at the Polynesian is a great place to go and eat. Especially at the close of Magic Kingdom because you get a great view of the fireworks.

When you_re going, there are plenty of things to do. If you haven_t seen Wishes, the fireworks show at MK, Wishes, in my own opinion, is the best fireworks show that Disney has. They incorporate Christmas themed fireworks. Disney keeps the Christmas decorations until after January 1st. They have the Osbourne Lights at Disney Hollywood Studios. There is a lighting ceremony that they make the lights dance to Trans Siberian Orchestra. This runs until January 4th.

Also, Disney opened up Toy Story Mania, it_s much like Buzz Lightyear Ranger Spin, but it has multiple games instead of one. Also, on New Years Eve, Disney Hollywood Studios holds a block party, with Dj_s and music. It_s quite fun.

Disney has a lot of things to do while you_re there. Soarin, Mission Space, (new rides in the past 5 years), and Future World (It has been updated) are not miss things. Space Mountain is planned to be open in November, so you_ll get to experience the new refurbished Space Mountain.

Also, Animal Kingdom has the Expedition Everest, and Kali River Rapids.

Well, there are 4 parks, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingodm, and Disneys HollywoodStudios. some of the things i mention will be good for mostly little kids*

Epcot:
mission space
spaceship:earth (its inside the giant golfball thing)
test track
all the countries
soarin

and i think thats about it... for soarin and test track you need to get fast passes, the lines are really long! also, if you get tired you may want to ride the finding nemo ride in the seas buliding. all you do is sit down and watch snipets of the film bascially. then after wards you end in an aquarium, it cool.

Magic Kingdom:
dumbo
its a small world (classic)
splash mountain (you dont get that wet)
tthe railroad rollercaoster (forget the name :/)
buzz lightyears ranger spin
space mountain (if its open it wasnt when i was there a week ago)
peter pans flight
theres a LOT more but those are probably the musts.

Animal Kingdom:
its tough to be a bug (its like a play kinda)
kali river rapids (wet ride)
expedition everest (fast pass)
Dinosaur (awesome kinda scary lol)
and the safaris if you want to

Disneys hollywood studions:
tower of terror
th rockin rollercoaster
fantasmic (fireworks show)
toy story midway mania (my favorite :)

thats about it... i know it looks like a lot but you can get through it :)

have fun!!!

In Magic Kingdom go on Space Mountain, Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain.
In Epcot go on Test Track and Mission Space.
In Animal Kingdom go on Primeval Whirl, Dinosaur and Expedition Everest.
In MGM go on Tower of Terror and Rock n Roller Coaster
Some good things to see are the fireworks in Magic Kingdom and Epcot and the Fantasmic in MGM
Enjoy!

I rated must sees with ***** down to *.

Magic Kingdom:

Pirates of the Caribbean recently updated starring Johnny Depp****
Haunted Mansion has been updated***
Stitch Great Escape? (I believe that_s what it_s called) *

Epcot:

Soarin
Mission Space was updated*****
Spaceship Earth was updated**
Living with the Seas Pavillion updated with a Nemo Ride**
Club Cool (You sample sodas from many different countries)****

Hollywood Studios:

Toy Story Mania...(I get to finally see it next week!)
High School Musical Parade (Never saw)
American Idol Experience USED to be Millionaire (Next week)

Animal Kingdom:

Expedition Everest***** AWESOME
Finding Nemo Show (NEXT WEEK!!)

Have a great time on your Disney vacation! I_m going next week and can_t stop thinking about it! If you have any questions AT ALL about your vacation, feel free to e-mail me! We go all the time, usually twice a year! Lysshins@yahoo.com!

HAVE FUNNNNN!!!! :o)

magic kingdom- monsters inc laugh floor (its an excellent show)
- philarmagic 3D
- haunted mansion

Animal kingdom- lion king show
- exhibition everest ride

Hollywood studios- american idol
- tower of terror
-rock and roller coaster
- little mermaid show
- toy story mania
- lights, cars,action ( i think its called :S)

epcot - TEST TRACK
- sourin
- nemo ride
- ellen degeneres ride

typhoon lagoon is great too :D

Since you will be there over the holidays, I recommend visiting some of the resorts to see the decorations. They are amazing.

The best:
The Grand Floridian (huge gingerbread house)

The Wilderness Lodge

The Beach Club (gingerbread carousel)

The Animal Kingdom Lodge

My wife and I went last year in Dec. Here is some information on what to see in Dec. Hope you have a great time. We did.

What are the best places to eat near or in Disneyland?|196871

We do have a car, but don_t want to have to travel too far. Please also give me an example of how much the food costs. I am looking for some inexpensive places and a few more expensive places as well. Thanks!

I included a couple sites so you could look menus and prices.

For Disneyland:

http://allears.net/dlr/tp/dl/dl_rest.htm


I personally recommend Redd Rockett_s Pizza Port, Rancho del Zocalo, and Tomorrowland Terrace for the cheaper places [although none of them are truly cheap!].

Disneyland CA Adventures:

http://allears.net/dlr/tp/dca/dca_rest.h��


I personally recommend Award Wieners, Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, Pizza Oom Mow Mow, and Taste Pilots_ Grill.

Downtown Disney:

http://allears.net/dlr/din/dtd_rest.htm


I recommend: Rainforest Cafe (food isn_t the best, but the scenery is wonderful), La Brea Bakery Cafe, and Ralph Brennan_s Jazz Kitchen.

The only place actually outside of Disneyland _ Downtown Disney I know of is Captain Kids, and I would never recommend anyone to go there, even if I hate them. It_s terrible!

There is a lot of good food inside the park. There_s a place in New Orleans Square, I think it_s called The Mint Julep, which I usually eat at them I_m there. I recommend the clam chowder in a bread bowl, it_s really good. Most of the restaurants in the park are around the same price and eating two meals there can get a bit pricey. There is another place on Main Street, I think it_s called the Carnation Cafe, but I_m not certain, which I like as well. It_s also a great place to view the parade that comes down Main Street if you sit down to eat a little before the parade begins. I would steer clear of the big restaurants in Downtown Disney, they tend to be rather expensive. They do usually have menus outside though, so you can always check them out. There is a McDonalds and other fast food places right around the park as well.

Most places in the actual resort are really good. The pricier resteraunts are in the hotels but for lunch or something at Disneyland park I_d go with:

Pizza Port in Tomorrowland
Village Haus in Fantasyland
Plaza Inn on Main Street
or
The Country Bear Place in Critter Country

I_m not that up to date on California Adventure resteraunts but the Wine Country Trattoria is good but a little more expensive.

The resteraunts in Downtown Disney are all really good, especially the Rainforest Cafe, the Jazz Kitchen and the La Brea Bakery.

You can just walk down Harbor BLVD or Katella and they_ll be plenty to eat.
Ok well on the less expensive side there is a McDonald_s, Ihop, Taco Bell, Millie_s Restaurant, and a Denny_s on Harbor BLVD. On the same street and a bit more expensive Mimi_s Cafe, TGI Friday_s. Um in the Garden Walk there is aJohnnyy Rockets which is okay, O also in the Downtown Disney area there is the House of Blues, The Jazz Kitchen, and The Rain forestt Cafe. I hope u enjoy your stay here in Anaheim....O Irecommendd you visit Knott_s Berry Farm really nice there,

Inside the park:
Carnation Cafe- on Main St- about $10.
Pizza Port- in Tomorrowland- Decent pizza and pasta, under $10
Cafe Orleans- Bit of a New Orleans influence, home of tasty fries, the Monte Cristo Sandwich (originally only at the Blue Bayou), and beignets. About $15.

Village Haus? NOT. Basically burgers.
The Hungry Bear (Critter Country)? As one cast member describes it, _Food so good they feed it to the ducks_.

Blue Bayou: Best place inside Disneyland, with prices to match. $20+
Plaza Inn: Great Chicken Dinner, $13

In California Adventure, the Trattoria is about it. Boudin Bakery is pretty good, with sourdough bread bowls full of chowder.

In Downtown Disney, Rainforest Cafe is decent food in a cool rainforest setting. Naples is really good Italian, but a bit pricy. Tortilla Jo_s is good Mexican, under $15.

There is a McDonald_s across the street, but by the time you get there and get back, you_ve spent a lot of time that could be used to ride a ride.

Granvilles steak house ($30 to $40 per preson). It_s at the disney hotel. Kinda pricey if you start ordering bottles of wine, but not too bad. There_s lots of places to eat in OC, if you head south on Harbor there_s a Joes Crab Shack and a Buca di Bepo($15-20), or go east on Katella And there_s the Garden Walk, Roy_s, Bubba gump($15-25pp) there_s an El torito near there and a CPK. If you wanna spend a little more money just keep driving until you get to Orange Hill,($40-ish pp) but be sure to make a reservation. If you let me know what type of food or atmosphere you_re looking for, I could be more helpful. I almost forgot Mr.Stoxx($40-$50+), on Katella just past the I-5 pricey but damn good.

At Disneyland, everything could get a little pricey, but honestly, my favorite part is the food. I_d definitely recommend trying corn dogs, which are located on main street. They are around $7 (?) but they are extremely good. I_d also recommend a clam chowder bowl from the french market.

One of the best places I have eaten in California within 10 miles of Disneyland is a barbecue restaurant called Johnny Rebs_ See the website below for their menu, it was really good and I_m not really a barbecue fan.

there_s no insider answer to this, all the places at Disneyland are trying to make over priced tourist food

What are some things to do in Red Feather Lakes Colorado?|195804

Where going on a trip to red feather lakes colorado. We already got a place to stay picked out. I need to know things you can do there (and maps of where they are located) Anything from shopping, horseback riding, museums and planetariums etc. No camping or rafting.

Red Feather Lakes is fairly isolated. If your looking for city activities...you should really visit a city. Your best bet is to take some day trips to the Estes Park area for _shopping, horseback riding, museums, etc._ You can drive a scenic route to Estes from Red Feather in about 45 minutes to an hour. There is good dining, lots of shopping, and various other activities. Estes is also where the hotel used in _The Shinning_ is located. There are antique shops and a museum as well. Red Feather is an absolutely beautiful area to visit, have fun!