What is the best island to stay at in Hawaii?|110528

I am having a hard time narrowing it down to staying at a certain island in Hawaii. There is so much research to do and I just wanted a little help. Does anyone know which one has more activities or just the best island overall?

I agree Oahu has it all, it is lovely _ has something for everyone, a little piece of all the islands! If you need a good deal on a hotel there, try using a corporate room broker - you can get the best deals there.

This site has an Oahu package good for 2 adults _ 2 kids for 5 days but you can add extra people _ extra days if you need to. I_ve used this package before myself _ the resorts they offer are always 4 star _ very nice. There is no sales pitch or blackout dates.

Also if you go, there is a really nice diving spot in Waikikki area called AquaZone diving nearby offers a free scuba lesson! Good luck _ Aloha!

If you are first time traveler, then just Oahu( Honolulu), the most Beautiful island with nice beaches are in Maui, if you like volcano and something wild, the big island, if you like canyon, then go Li hue.

What is the best weekly newspaper for Anthem residents?|120559

I prefer reading very localized coverage about community issues. What options do I have available in Anthem and which is the best?

The Phoenix Republic has inserts on specific areas.

Dave is correct, I mean_t the Arizona Republic, I think that would be your only resource really, there are a couple of websites you can put your zip code in and get some info.. you could try that, but I don_t think it is news, more like statistics. Thanks for the best answer!

BTW, it_s actually called the Arizona Republic and they do have local editions for most areas like Tempe, Glendale, Anthem, Mesa etc.. No really decent other daily papers are that worthwhile.

What is the best and cheapest way to get from JFK Airport to Manhatten?|121040

We will have 3 very big suitcases, so we can_t take the Subway or a public bus, keep that in mind.

Does anyone know the price of any shuttle services from the airport?
Also, how long approx (in minutes) does it take from JFK to Manhatten.

We will be staying at the Hotel Edison, anyone ever stayed there b4 or heard any feedback from this hotel?

Thanks everyone, im from Sydney Australia, so any help would be great!

Taxi is a flat fare of $45, not including the $5 toll and tip. JFK is about 36 miles to Manhattan and usually takes 45 min to an hour to drive it. I wouldn_t take the shuttle, just because you have to wait on everyone else_s pick up and drop off. If you don_t mind the time, then go for it. With shuttle add 30 to 45 minutes more to your travel time.
Check out the shuttle website for their fare.

http://www.nyairportservice.com

taxi_s are good for this stuff.
Tons of taxi_s wait outside the airport to bring people to Manhatten you won_t have a problem getting one.

Whoa your from Australia I have always wanted to go there it sounds amazing. Anyway have a good time here in the US. New York is truly amazing hope you get to do everything!

express bus service JFK to midtown.
cost unknown.
go to the port authority web page and drop down on JFK
then see the bus service.

Taxis are $45 plus tolls from all airports to Manhattan which would probably be your best bet as I don_t suggest driving in NYC to tourists.

noirdefilm, I don_t know what roundabout of a way you went from JFK to Manhattan but it_s only about 18 miles from JFK to midtown.

We just returned from NYC. It was 4 adults, two pieces of luggage -- 26_ers -- a stuffed backpack and 2 more carry-ons. Four humans crammed ourselves in a yellow cab passenger compartment with 3 in back and one in front with the driver. The carry-ons _ luggage fit into the trunk. The cab was a standard sized American made sedan.

We came in to JFK on Saturday morning and the ride to our hotel in Manhattan must have been 20 to 30 minutes (in no time after we crossed a bridge it seemed, we were at the hotel) because there was relatively light traffic at that time of day.

Each couple contributed $30 for a total of $60. That included the tip. We did the same when we had to return to the airport the following Saturday morning. Since we wanted a 7:00 am to 7:15 am early morning pickup, the driver agreed to return to get us. He was very prompt. Again, a happy arrangement for everyone.

We did not consider riding a van.

You can try SuperShuttle at
http://www.supershuttle.com


They have shared vans that will take you directly to your hotel. Cost about $20 per person. You can pre-pay and arrange a pickup or you can go to their booth at the airport. Depending on how many drop-offs are before you, it will take about 45 minutes to an hour.

There is also the NY Airport Service bus, which costs I think $12 per person, but will only take you to Grand Central Station, NY Penn Station, and selected midtown hotels. Don_t know if the Edison is one of them. The bus runs on a regular schedule and will also take about 45 minutes.

http://www.nyairportservice.com/

What are some good hikes in Yosemite for teenage boys?|154272

I am taking my 2 teenage sons backpacking in Yosemite for 3 nights. I have never been and would like to know some good, easy hikes that provide a lot of bang for the buck. We are interested in seeing waterfalls, rivers, El Capitan or Half Dome. Any suggestions?

There aren_t really any waterfalls at this time of the year, no rain, and they don_t start again until spring when the snow starts to melt. Merced River that runs through the valley of Yosemite should still be running though.

You can see both Half Dome and El Captain from the valley floor. Here is some hiking information for the park:


http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hi��



Because it snows there, check the local weather and trail conditions before heading out:


http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/co��

I will take a vacation Dec26-Jan1.What are some good websites for last-minute deals on airfare and hotel?|143362

Also, can you recommend some good places to go this time of the year where there is some stuff to do...
I appreciate it!

You should have asked that question several months ago unless money is no object. You_re going to have a very difficult time finding inexpensive airline seats and hotels now, especially to popular destinations. The week between Christmas and New Year_s is one of the most heavily traveled weeks of the year and the discounts sell out far in advance.

I formerly worked in the travel industry and I had to break the bad new to last minute travelers every year.

Good luck!

orbitz, expedia

hey check out http://www.airlinetraveltogoa.com for more info

What are good day trips out of Northern Virginia?|154753

I live in Northern Virginia and I want to get out of the state for a day trip, where are some good places to go? Places that are easy to get to and cheap.

Harpers Ferry West VA is nice. It_s a charming little town with amazing mountain views. Lots of nice and affordable bed and breakfasts there and great hiking. Only about an hour and a half drive from northern VA.

you can go mt. vernon where gorge washington died and lived in