Where is a good place to live around Savannah GA?|144380

My husband and I both love Savannah GA and are looking to move to the area around the end of the year. However, we_re coming from the North East and are not very familiar with the region. We are looking for somewhere with reasonable to cheap house prices, but that is still a decent place to raise a family and close to the city. Any suggestions?

Tybee Island would be the best but the most expensive. I would suggest taking a look at Whitmarsh Island. Both are really close to Savannah but the crime is ? of what you will find in Savannah. Personally I would pay a little more and make sure that it was safe for me and my family.

For inexpensive and family friendly - I would look in the Pooler area. It_s 10-15 minute drive to downtown Savannah. There are dozens of housing communities (some very established like Southbridge, and some that are brand new). The area is constantly growing. And the public schools in West Chatham (that_s the county) are much better than in the city of Savannah. It is also not as crime ridden as Savannah.

Another area (probably a little more expensive) is Wilmington or Whitemarsh Island. Half way between Savannah and Tybee (the beach!) Good schools, low crime, affordable areas.

Savannah is a great place to live! good luck with the move!

What is a good family resort within a couple hours drive of NY?|121577

I_m looking for something not too expensive and has an indoor pool. I have three young ones with the oldest being 4.

How about 1 of the dude ranches in NY ? I_ve been to 2 of them and they can be a lot of fun, and everything is included in the price..the one I remember most is Rocking Horse. They do have a pool but I don_t recall if it_s indoors or not, all the kids things to do are supervised.

What is there to do in Chicago with a toddler?|145071

I am going to Chicago for Thanksgiving and I am taking my 22 month old daughter. I am looking for things to do that is not extremely expenisve but fun and interesting for her. Please someone help me figure this out.

There_s the Thanksgiving Day parade down State Street, which is free (once you get downtown) and has big balloons and everything else you_d expect from a big parade.

http://www.chicagofestivals.org/


There_s Navy Pier, home of the Chicago Children_s museum, among other attractions. The Pier is expensive to park at, but not expensive to get to by bus or better yet the city_s free trolleys.

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The three best museums to consider are (and all are free for your daughter)
1) The Notebaert Nature Museum, in Lincoln Park, which has a year round butterfly haven with hatchings every day, that may interest a toddler; it_ll certainly interest you, which may generate interest in your child. $9 for you.

http://www.naturemuseum.org/


2) The Shedd Aquarium: Look! colorful fish! Now the Shedd is very pricey, but if you decide you don_t care about seeing whales and dolphins, then you can substantially cut the cost of the Shedd. The cheapest admit, to the older building only, costs just $8 for you. The full pass costs $27.50 for you.

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3) The Museum of Science and Industry, which has a baby chick hatchery that appeals to kids of all ages. The Jollyball machine also may catch your child_s attention (It_s a huge wild homemade _pinball_ machine...in which a ball travels through Switzerland...much cooler in person than the description. There_s also lots of stuff (trains, airplanes, farm equipment) that kids can climb in and on. $11 for you, plus $12 for the car (there is CTA service from downtown).

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And then there are the Macy_s (Formerly Field_s) holiday windows at the massive store on State at Washington, which this year have a nutcracker theme. Free, unless you obey the siren song of the department store and walk in. :)

I_d recommend some children_s theater if you child were a year older, but a 22-month old won_t likely get much out of that.

How hard is it to drive Washington DC? Going to Nationals game, driving from Annapolis to Arlington.?|143711

I will be driving from Annapolis to Arlington, Virginia and then from Arlington to the Nationals game. What type of traffic should I expect? I understand DC is hard to drive in, even for those who are used to major cities.

Do you have reserved parking? There is little or no public parking available at the stadium--it_s all set aside for season ticket holders who have paid extra, and other VIPs.

It_s far better to park in Arlington and then take Metro to the game. That_s what most people do. You_ll also avoid the traffic that way.

If you don_t have a specific reason for going to Arlington, you would do still better by parking at one of the Metro stations in Prince Georges County Maryland, such as at New Carrollton, and taking the Metro from there.

I just attended my first game on Saturday. We took Metro and arrived an hour early and left before the final inning. I wish we had driven. Yes, its not cheap, but frankly the roads were clear as could be. I asked the police who where stationed everywhere on the blocks who said weekends seemed to be easier to drive as most folks were taking the advice to go Metro. Metro was fine, btw...but as I said...we gave ourselves plenty of time to get there and get out. I only know I wouldn_t want to wait out to the last minute as Metro was packed even as we rode.

Evening games, are another matter! They told me roads were a mess. So....Metro it, if its a game during the week...consider driving and parking at RFK and take the shuttle to the stadium.

This stadium is AMAZING, btw. Take lots of cash...great concessions...but not cheap.

I HIGHLY recommend driving to Arlington and taking the metro from there-- the D.C. traffic is insane. Try driving to East Falls Church metro station, parking there, and hopping on the Orange line to L_Enfant Plaza. Connect on the Green line to Navy Yard, where the new Nationals stadium is, and you_re set.

If you live in Annapolis, why not drive to New Carrollton at the end of the Orange Line, take the Metro to L_Enfant Plaza and switch to the Green Line? I also understand there_s a shuttle from RFK Stadium, but I am not sure how close that is to the Stadium Armory Metro entrance.

Don_t forget if it is a day game on Sundays, parking on the meters is FREE both in DC and Arlington Va so close to any Metrorail stop should be good...

Hope the Above Info Helps!

What is a fun place to visit for a honeymoon in February?|154809

My husband and I were not able to take a honeymoon when we were married. Well, next February will be 8 years, and we are now able to take a honeymoon! I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for that time of year. Also something not cheap but not terribly expensive. :) thanks!

Congratulations!

I would suggest an islands circuit in French Polynesia that would include, at least Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea!

Go to the Phoenix AZ area. It is an amazing area that will have perfect weather in February. There is so much to do and they have very nice resorts to stay in. We got a resort in Scottsdale on priceline for $60 a night. With it being a big city there is always things to do. Here is a great site to go to, http://www.visitphoenix.com/ . I can not say enough about the area because it is just beautiful and it will not break the bank.

In February, try South Padre Island in Texas. Weather is great and it_s a romantic place. California is way to expensive and the people are phony.

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I am planning a Las Vegas trip for 2 people in 2 states in September do you have any money saving travel tips?|127853

This will be my first time going to vegas I live in Florida and my Mom lives in Michigan. I want to surprise her in September with this trip. We will be leaving from each of our separate airports and I would like for us to arrive around the same time. I would appreciate any travel tips anyone has about deals , hotel , car rentals, must do things while there, best hotels. Thank you !

It would be much cheaper to stay off the strip, but you still may want to stay close. walk rather than take a cab or pubic transportation. I wouldn_t rent a car. because you don_t want to drive in Vegas especially near the strip and NEVER on the strip. I made the mistake and was stuck for a very long time in traffic.

Thats really good to hear. There are several websites which can give you deals. like orbitz, expedia, lastminute etc. There are some travel aggregator websites where you can find deals from all major travel deals provider at one place. I would say visit
http://www.Grab2Travel.com
it might be helpful.

Here is a site with lots of tips for first time visitors to Las Vegas.
http://www.lasvegas-how-to.com
There are lots of fun things to do in Las Vegas. Everything from Vegas free attractions, to casino hopping, to Shopping to Vegas tours etc...

Regarding the hotel room I recommend to book it directly with the hotel in order to be more flexible. In addition I would check current hotel special on sites like
http://www.vegas-hotels-online.com

Depending how long you are in Vegas you need to decide whether you need a car I always rent one but many people don��t and don��t think its needed have a look here at these two posts the first one is about car rental and the second about where you can for trips outside Vegas.

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AS far as hotels go the most important thing to get the best price is to book direct this means no middle man and you can cancel or change you booking with no penalty up to 48 hours before check in, there are some offers below.

MGM is a lovely big hotel with the most comftable beds in Vegas, a great pool, great location and less than 10 minutes by cab from the airport. MGM launched some new offers yesterday that over up until September if you book by Visa you can have a free massage at the spa, or a free upgrade to a spa suite or a free in room breakfast form $79 per night.

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