How much do you need to make to live on your own in Long Island, NY?|101081

I was just wondering if other people out there knew how much you need to make in order to live comfortably in an apartment on Long Island. And also how much is needed between the both of you if you plan on moving in with another person.

If you want to rent and live comfortably...2 people need to make at least $2500.00 a month.

If you want to buy and live comfortably...2 people need to make at least $100K a year.

Where can I find a timeshare seminar to win a free trip to Vegas?|149480

I hear about people going to timeshare seminars and receiving free trips all the time. Where do I sign up? I want to go to Vegas in December and would love a free trip...haha.

Nothing is free. Time share seminars are high pressure. You have to guarantee the cost of the trip by credit card in some cases. And if you don_t do exactly what they want your card will be charged the full amount of the trip.

All of the ones that I know of only pay for hotel and maybe a show, all other expenses are yours.

I would suggest finding a good package if you are planning to go instead of _winning_ a _free_ trip

Walk into almost any casino lobby and when you see those annoying people, ushering others over to their kiosk, that_s who you_re looking for. They usually have some type of brochures or pamphlets with their company names on them. Be warned: their tactics are very, high pressure to make you buy into a timeshare deal (usually $20k or more over a certain time period) and also last about 2 hours. I suggest that you avoid these people as much as possible and enjoy your Vegas trip instead.

Not sure how you ever missed this one...but it seems to be on every single radio station I listen to. It_s Tonya Roberts advertising for Tahiti Village in Las Vegas. For some odd reason, they really push this place on the local (Las Vegas) stations???


http://www.consolidatedresorts.com/prope��


Keep in mind...they_re not bringing you in for a leisure trip...they want your money...badly. The pressure will be intense so make sure you are in the right frame of mind before attending their meetings. Do lots of research regarding Tahiti Village, or any other timeshare that you are getting a _free ride_ from. In my opinion, I_d rather pay the extra $300+ for rooms so that I wouldn_t have to deal with the high-pressure salespeople.

I know of three off the top of my head...one in downtown San Diego..They usually have to call you (phone calls originating in the Philippines) but email this woman
_Claudia_

claud_trendwest@yahoo.com
...she sells seminar space for TrendWest/Wyndham
or...Pacific Monarch.
email me for what to say or do at the seminars...

There is an OPC ( timeshare marketing guy ) offering those kind of deals at the forum of

http://timeshareownerscommunity.com/

Which island in Hawaii is best for newlyweds?|134313

My fiance and I are planning our honeymoon and are wondering which island is best for newlyweds? We are pretty low key, aren_t that into planned activities, haven_t been to Hawaii, and just want to relax in a beautiful place together. We have a moderate budget, so we can_t afford anything too luxurious. Which island have you had the best experience at?

Kona on the Big Island has some nice beaches. It_s a cute little town. The other side, (east side) of the big island is also very nice.. very lush and tropical.

Kaui is very beautiful but.. if you go in the winter, when I did, there is a change it will rain. A lot. I went a couple christmases ago, and spent the whole time inside because it was so gloomy.. But i_m sure it was just the time of year.

Maui, is gorgeous. Maui was the first place I thought of when I read your question. Beautiful beaches - and they aren_t as crowded as on Oahu.

It_s a tie between the big Island and Maui, but i_m leanin more towards Maui.

Have a wonderful trip!

Kauai. Hit there, rent a condo, buy a cheap grill, go to Polihale. Remember-
-Go to Poipu for faboo waves and great surfing (great lessons)
-Lydgate, great for beginning snorklers
-Waimea Canyon-just....breathtaking. Hikes are long and kind of strenuous, but we hiked down to a huge waterfall. Amazing.
-Polihale Beach. Hard for swimming, but it_s like 5 miles long, no one_s there, and there_s a sunset there like no one_s business. Look out into the horizon-that big island? Niihau. It_s restricted for natives.
-The Botantical Gardens. Fascinating tours, just bring water.
-Puka Dogs in this shopping center near Poipu. Get a vegetarian one with lilikoi mayonnaise.
-If you want, you can go to Oahu for a day for shopping or something. Whatever works.

All in all, not horribly expensive, not horribly cheap. Get ahead with frequent flier miles and you_re good.

Kauai is definitely best in my opinion. It_s called the garden island for a reason. My family has a time share in Poipu and I see newlyweds there quite a bit. Really good snorkeling around the island. Kipu falls, if the water is clear, is always fun. It_s a pretty laid back island with beautiful scenery. Lotta movies were shot there (jurassic park, parts of rambo 2, tropic thunder to name a few). Course, it_s the scenery island. For a more metropolitan experience, I_d suggest Maui or Oahu.

Congratulations =)

kawaii :)
oh so romantic

or Maui

Best hotel to stay in Seattle without a car and travel help?|183591

MY sister and I are planning a trip and we are not sure when to go or where to stay, Ihave done some research, but I would like some info from the people who live there and have visited there..


Where is the best place to stay in Seattle,such as in walking distance or ride for cheap, and do I need a car? What types of trasportation is there around the hotels that are cheap.... Also, what are the best sites to see, that are the best places to go! What are the cheapest and less crowded months to go? (I know this is a lot to ask!!)

http://www.seattle.downtownhotelservice.��


Try this website for Seattle hotels.

If you are a tourist, I would not recommend staying in the U district, unless you really need a cheap place to stay. It_s too far away from most of the major attractions. Hotels downtown also run specials in the off season, and you can stay at some pretty nice places for pretty cheap.

Seattle has a free ride bus zone through most of downtown. The bus routes are very extensive and easy to follow. Here_s a link to help you:
http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/area��


There is also the Monorail that takes you from the downtown shopping district to the seattle center (space needle).

I would say the best time to visit Seattle is September or October. We typically still have good weather (by Seattle standards) and the crowds have gone. Otherwise, we usually get a really nice week (sunny) in February and May.

If you are really on a budget, and up for a little adventure, the Green Tortiose Hostel is located right downtown, blocks from Pike Place Market and Shopping.
http://www.greentortoise.net/

residence inn by marriott is a good hotel to stay at

Stay in the University District (U District) near the Univ of Washington or downtown. Off season, now through February, you can get a cheap hotel. Buses are very convenient to every part of King County, including all parts of the city of Seattle. Downtown is about 2 miles long, end to end. Go 4 miles and you have seen most of the important sites. If you rent a car for a few days, you can go to all places from Olympia to Mt St Helen, Tacoma, San Juan Islands to Victoria and Vancouver, BC. Sandy beach to the snowy mountain in 1 hour... or less.

U District has loads of culture and cheap eats, bars, dance clubs, museums ... and is only 10 minutes from downtown. You get a flavor of the real city - not the central city _fake_ city only...live a little, learn a lot.