Where are the nicest places to live in the Cincinnati area?|185305

Looking to rent a home. Heard Hyde park is nice, want to be close to UC, but not in a place where I_ll be robbed. Visited my friend_s brother years ago in Clifton and thought it was pretty crappy. I_d prefer to stay on the ohio side, for college residency reasons, but will consider the KY side. Can afford a nicer place, so throw everything out there for me. I want a house too, not an apartment. Thank you.

Kenwood, Morrow are both really nice places to live. They are on the expensive side but nice. Hyde Park is nice. Don_t go to Avondale, Evanston, Oakley, Over the Rhine. Fort Thomas in Kentucky was okay the last time I was there. Hope this helps.

IMt.Auburn is close to uc and a good neighborhood just stay out the bad part of it it and you_ll be fine in clifton to if you move by the college beacue that is a busy part.

Actually you may want to look deeper into Clifton. The area across from the hospital which is considered as Clifton Height and also Calhoun Marketplace is a great residetial place to be.

Milton Street
Prospect Hill, Cincinnati
45210
It is the original _corporate city limits_ back when the city was founded.
Some will say that it is the wrong part of town, but all you need to do is park your car and take a walk up the street.... I promise that you will see _for rent_ signs and you will fall in love. It is several blocks long, all residential (except for Milton_s Tavern) and every building on the street is a national historic landmark. Oh yea, did I mention the panoramic view of the city.... With out the Mt Adams price tag!!!

http://www.prospecthillcincinnati.org/


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Hyde Park is really nice, very charming. Mount Adams is pretty hip.

Mount Lookout is getting better. I don_t think you_ll be able to find a nice safe house all that close to UC. It_s not a bad area, but it_s not nice either.

Here_s a nice website about all the neighborhoods:
http://www.cincinnatihome.org/neighborho��

Stay AWAY from Over-the-Rhine unless you like gunshots and drive-bys. I live in the Columbus area and hear about O-T-R waaaay too often.

I work with guys who are from the Cincy area. I_ll ask them tonight.

hyde park, villa hills, indian hill, just dont live in latonia, newport, or downtown covington.

What was the original exterior and interior paint color of the Stanley Hotel?|183215

Was it a yellow exterior and all white interior or am i mistaken?

I Googled the Stanley Hotel and looked in images. All the pictures were of a white exterior. I don_t see any pictures of a yellow building and some of the photos are clearly pretty old.

Call and ask them.


http://www.stanleyhotel.com/

How do you get from Cornell University to Stewart Park next to Cayuga Lake?|194103

I need directions without a car and google maps is not cooperating with me right now

Isn_t it right off of route 13?

What are the busiest subways in New York?|169523

I want to write a story for my school paper about the problems of the NYC subway system and I wanted to reference the crowdedness as a problem? I also need quotes of passengers taking those lines. Which of the subway lines are the busiest and at what time?

its hard to pin point a particular subway line cause theyre all busy especially during rush hour. what you have is some busy and crowded train stations such as, 42nd st grand central on the 4, 5 and 6 line. 34th st penn station on the 1,2 and 3 line.

The 6 train is super crowded during rush hour. In fact, the 4/5/6 trains (Lexington Ave lines) are all so crowded that they_ve started construction on the 2nd Ave line.

The Lexington Avenue Line, which is the only line serving the East Side. It is always crowded, especially when the Yankees are playing at home.

Good luck

The E and F trains are also crowded during rush hour, however, i dont_ think they are as crowded ast the 4 5 and 6 trains

The 4/5/6 trains. I_ve been on then at all times of the day and they are always jammed packed.

The one you are waiting to board.


Seems that way whenever I visit NYC.

Penn Station
Times Square

Where can i buy tickets for the rocket summer concert March 26?|182524

Ive checked everywhere online for these tickets. I even screwed up my ticket order by buying tickets somewhere else. And if i buy my tickets on the day of the show will i be far away from the stage?

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for some reason they aren_t available.

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check with this travel website www.ytb.com/emcguire. Great prices and info. Good luck!!

What is the best part of portland to live in?|180433

I_ll be moving up there for school the start of 08 from so cal and I dont want to live in the dorms.
What part of town is the best to get an apartment in?
I want to live in a fairly safe part of the city.My range is 850-1,200 a month.What part would you reccomend?

The pearl is nice, it_s similar to santa monica, in it_s people and restraunts and shops. 23rd reminds me alot of melrose, expensive boutique, little bistros whatnot. psu actualy has some nice apt. around, everything is walkable. There_s a few towers over there that have garages. which is a bonus unlike nw which is on street parking. I actualy perfer goose hollow, it_s accesible to everything but alittle more tucked away. cute older homes and new apt. developes going in currently.

Check out

Museum Place Apartments

1030 SW Jefferson St
Portland, OR 97201 Map

(503) 295-0303

They are close to shopping, PSU and obviously the Art Museum and public transportation.

Good Luck to you.

i noticed a lot of people are recommending the pearl district to you and i admit it is nice. good shopping too (but expensive)

Hey for that much you can live in The Pearl District. If you want to live near PSU you can get a decent place for that much.

Northwest Portland is the best. Around 23rd street is very safe and friendly. Hard to park a car tho.

It all depends on what kind of neighborhood you like. I love inner SE Portland. Hawthorne/Belmont/Clinton St are all great places to live. Tons of shopping, coffee shops, bars, etc. Also, PSU is right over the Hawthorne Bridge pretty much (that is if you are attending PSU...not sure which school you_re going to). There are lots of great neighborhoods you could afford to live in that are safe and fun.

You should check out flats in the Pearl District, NW 23rd, or the West Hills.

Here are some places...
-Riverplace Square
-10th @ Hoyt
-the Merrick
-Forest Creek
-Scott Mountain by the Brook
-Wimbledon Square
-Village At Lovejoy Fountain
-Lovejoy Station

How far from Austell to Atlanta and back?|167621

I_m not from Georgia. I_m planning an Atlanta trip with plans to stay in Austell. Online it looks really simple to go between the two locations. In person is it more complex?

How complicated is a ride from Austell to Atlanta?

What does Austell GA have to offer in the way of churches to visit, tourism, black history, craft shows, cultural events, etc.?

The city government website didn_t show what I needed. What does Austell have to offer travelers other than affordable hotel rooms?

Only thing in Austell is Six Flags but your only about 10 miles from downtown ATL. I lived in Austell for 2 years and it_s not that bad. Its also in 1 of the safest counties in the metro area. Cobb County doesn_t cut as much slack as some of the others. Its a good place to live but it doesn_t have much. On the other hand it_s pretty close to everything.

The only thing I know of in Austell is Six Flags, but it_s not far from Downtown and SW Atlanta (about 15 minutes on Rt 20, which intersects Rt 75/85, the main highway which goes through Atlanta). Downtown/SW Atlanta where you_ll find the MLK memorial and Turner Field. East Atlanta, a hip indie-ish neighborhood is also on Rt 20. The only thing you_ll want to do is try to avoid traveling during rush hour, because the roads you_ll be taking get very crowded.

Austell is a good place to go outside of Atlanta because of Six Flags. Two hotels that I know are decent are Spring hill Suites by Marriott for $109.00 a night and Wingate by Wyndham for $89.00 a night. Austell to Peachtree Street ( Downtown Atlanta) by 17.0 mi �C about 35 mins. You can access a lot of the places from that street. Six Flags is the only good thing in Austell. Everything else is in Atlanta. Have a great time!

bout 20 minutes each way. im not really familiar with any cultural stuff in da area. word of faith is a church in austell. da pastor dere is dale c bronner. he_s apart of da bronner bros hair products. six flags is also in austell.

I think about 2 to 3 hours

How busy is Disney World in May?|184900

We are in the process of planning our family vacation and are wanting to visit Disney world this year. We usually take vacation in July but figured the earlier the better if were going to disney. Can anyone prepare me for the amount of people were looking at if we go in May? My children are 8 and 4. Also, if anyone has any suggestions, I am interested in purchasing the meal plan and would like to hear some pros and cons about it.

Avoid holidays like Mothers_ Day and Memorial Day weekend. May is a beautiful month to come to this fine city but beware of Lovebugs. They tend to be out in May and October.
If you purchase the meal plan which is a VERY good deal than be sure to hit up the dinner shows like Hoop De Doo review and the polynesian luau!!

May is certainly better than July, but it may still get a bit warm. May should produce about 500 hundred people.

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May is better than July at DW. Be prepared for heat and unexpectant rain. Purchasing the Meal Plan is another good choice because Disney food cost alot. With the Meal Plan you get the bottom 3 for each day per person:
1. one complete breakfast or lunch meal (you choose which)
2. snack (ice cream, popcorn, or soft drink)
3. one complete dinner meal
Book ahead of time to use your dinner meal at a really nice restaurant such as the _Ohana_ located in the Polynesian Resort.
Have Fun and don_t worry the lines won_t be that bad with Fast Passes!

Its not TOO crowded.
i went the week before school and it was EMPTY!
meal plans work really well!
buy a book on planning disney vacations, that helped us ALOT!
hope that helps.
:D

depends what day you go if you go duning the week its not as busy but durning weekends be careful

Have visited Fl. many times and done Disney 8 times. A crowd is a crowd. The weather will be better in May, temp-wise,but it is still spring there so rain is always a factor. Plan well ahead of time and shop the HUGE selection of hotels/motels. We_ve found rooms for an average of $35 on priceline. $45.00 at a $200.00 a night motel. We drive every time from the Midwest and either call a friend to book or use a laptop and plan ahead. It is just as easy to leave and come back for dining (and usually cheaper) BUT there is a chance that the park capacity will fluctuate, causing some delay getting back in. The break in the day doesn_t hurt either. Although that only happened once and during the 4th of July. Our best trip for 2 adults and 2 kids only cost us around $1500.00 for 9 days of travel, meals, and accommodations. Not neccesarily Taj-Mahals but no dives. If you can plan your day(s) at Disney well enough,you can get the fast passes at every? ride and work your way back around to them for faster entry.

very crowded.... from May to August it is crowded

the low seasons are from Sept. to mid-Nov..... also mid-Feb. to mid-April

Peak times are the 4th of July, Easter, Spring Break and Christmas and Thanksgiving. May will be fairly crowded, but the weather is spectacular. August is beastly hot. Go to the Disney website and sign up for notices of sales they may have going on. You can save lots if you book in advance and staying on the campus may be the way to beat the crowds. On the other hand, you can save money by staying off campus and even renting a condo that is fully furnished and has a full kitchen. Disney has timeshares for rent, too. The meal plan is fine for the kids, and for adults who don_t mind standard fare.
Best bet? Stay at an affordable lodge or timeshare on the Disney campus and get the meal plan. Your options are greater and you are guaranteed a good time!

extremely.

when we went is septemeber there was a like of 500 people to get in.

So May isn_t any better.

Pros:
....

Cons:
Horrible heat (in sept. the temperture was about 100_
HUGE LINES (some people are on break in May)
High prices (as any Disney Amusement Park)

What is a specific place to have a wedding that is cheap and affordable in Austin TX?|182810

I have been looking into all this wedding stuff for awhile now and I have yet to find a really great place in Austin to have the wedding. It needs to be indoors but in a place with a great view where maybe we can go outside for a reception. I thought somewhere near lake Travis would work but I am having trouble locating a really good place that is cheap enough. Our budget is little to nothing, please help!

Most if not all of the venues near the lake will be very expensive. Zilker Clubhouse is a good location that has an indoor area and an outside area with a great view. It is also very affordable.
I recently attended a wedding at nice spot in South Austin called Cali Kate. You may also want to check into Mercury Hall.

I hope this helps; good luck as you prepare for your special day!

Needs advice on traveling to Orlando with 2 kids ages 2 and 8?|182119

We are planning to go to Orlando for the first time with kids ages 2 and 8 in Jan. or Feb. of 2009. We_re planning to enjoy Disney as well as other family oriented places in Orlando (excluding SeaWorld and Universal - we_ll go there next time). We also hope to stay in a hotel with kitchenette and has a quick access to the theme parks. I need hotel and itinerary suggestions, and other helpful tips. Btw, it will be a 7-day vacation including air travel from the Midwest. Thank you.

If you want to stay on Disney property I would suggest you stay in a cabin at Ft Wilderness. It has a full kitchen plus a separate bedroom for privacy. Ft Wilderness is now considered a moderate resort so you won_t be paying the high prices you_d expect. They have buses that will take you to and from the parks. Since you_ll be traveling by air you_ll also be entitled to free shuttle service to and from the airport on Disney_s Magical Express if you stay at one of their resorts. This in itself will save you and your family quite a bit of money on transfers. Have a great trip!

The other posted gives good advice. If you choose to stay OFF property you can find even lower rates. The area around Orlo Bronson Highway (US highway 192) and over on International Drive are filled with hotel, motels, restaurants _ anything else a visitor might need. The north end of International Drive (often called I-Drive) is especially popular with tourists. If your not renting a car pick one with shuttle service _ save the $12 per day parking fee at Disney.

Exploring the 4 Disney parks will take most of your time. l recommend a stroller for the little ones. Its a lot of walking even for adults. They will like magic kingdom the most. Note that Animal Kingdom tends to close earlier then the others. Make reservations for any sit-down restaurant in the parks. Have a good trip.

Check out the seralaga hotel in kissamee stayed there the last 2 years. They have different rooms so that everyone will feel comfortable. they are right next to old town. There are rides, games, and shopping. Check out oldtown.com for more information. The pictures on seralagahotel.com are actuall pictures of the hotel. I can tell you that the rooms do look like the pictures. Get a room in the back the it is quieter. the childrens pool is in front but the jacuzzi is in the back pool. get the magic card from orlando.com and ask for the magic card rate, save you alot of money.

I_ve never had to stay at a hotel but if you can shell out anywhere from 500-1000 bucks a night the grand floridian is amazing...

i think your kids are too young to stay in the animal kingdom wilderness loudge they might get scared of the wild animals

for parks i recommend magic kingdom it has the most rides for younger kids

try the days in on west 33rd street!! they are centrally located and also have packages, shuttles ans discounts

Dears, What the difference between luggage room and locker ?|193029

Sorry, but I have do to a silly question: The hostels offers luggage room. Does luggage room take place in the room or not? How funtions the luggage room, my pack can saty there during the day when I go out?

Help me please I never stayed in a hostels and probable I will do!!!

A luggage room is part of the Reception area. It contains luggage belonging to more than one person. Entry to the room is controlled by the hostel receptionist who (usually) accompanies the individual when depositing/collecting their luggage. There is sometimes a charge for use of the room. Your pack can be left there all day (but often not after 8 p.m.)
A locker is a container large enough for a bag for one person who holds the key independently.

a locker is usually a small cabinet that you can store some personal items in, clothes, books etc.... a luggage room is a large room where your suitcases and those cases of others in the hostel will be kept. normally those luggage rooms are very safe and kept under watch of the owners of hostels or hotels so you shouldnt have any problems. its still a safe bet not to leave any valuables in your suitcase though.

How old do you have to be to go to flight school in chicago?|167140

I am 13 years old and wanted to know how old you have to be to go flight school in chicago?

You have to be at least old enough to become licensed as a private pilot! If you can find a private instructor to teach you, that would be fine, but you are too young to _solo_ and too young for a license. Until you are old enough, you can fly with an instructor, but never alone and never as pilot-in-command. When I was first licensed the minimum age was 16, but it may have gone up since then. Call the flight school and ask!

What are good hotels to stay around Grand Canyon?|169517

I am planning a road trip from Moab, Utah, to Canyonlands, Glen Canyon, Grand Canyon, then Lake Mead, AZ.
I_m looking for good hotels (and your experience) for:
- between GlenC and GrandC (maybe in Tuba City, Cameron, or elsewhere)
- between GrandC and Lake Mead (maybe in Tusayan, Flagstaff, or elsewhere)
Thank you!

Between Glen Canyon Dam (Page, AZ) and Grand Canyon, probably the best place to stay is the hotel at the Cameron Trading Post. This is located beside the Little Colorado River gorge where highway 64 to Grand Canyon Village branches off of 89A between Page and Flagstaff. Cameron is a real authentic trading post with an interesting selection of Native American blankets and jewelry (plus the usual touristy stuff). The rooms in the lodge section are modern, clean and reasonably priced and the cafe has good food (they are famous for their huge Navajo Tacos).

Tusayan is the little tourist settlement just outside of the park gate for the Grand Canyon that has a number of chain hotels. It is a place to stay while you are visiting the park, but not really _in between_ if you are looking for a mid-way point between GC and Lake Mead. Although the hotels at Tusayan are fine, I prefer the lodges inside the park itself because they are much more convenient (don_t have to go through the lines at the park gate each time you want to go to your room). All the lodges inside the park are ran by Xanterra and reservations can be made online.

As far as a good place to stop between Grand Canyon and Lake Mead...

Flagstaff is the largest town along the way (about 1.5 hours from Grand Canyon and 3.5 from Hoover Dam). Flagstaff has a wide range of hotels and cafes including all the major chains. If you are looking for something a little different, the historic Monte Vista Hotel in the historic downtown is a neat place and within walking distance of cafes, shops and art galleries. The Monte Vista was once a show place hotel in the 1930s and 40s and used by movie stars filming in the area (scenes from Casablanca were filmed here).

A half-hour west of Flagstaff, is the smaller town of Williams which has a few hotels and cafes (and a small historic district). This is also where the Grand Canyon railway starts from. Further west are the small towns of Ash Fork and Seligman whose lodging options are limited.

The next best option is the town of Kingman where US93 to Lake Mead branches off of I-40 (about 1.5 hours from Lake Mead and 3.5 hours from the canyon). Kingman has a fairly large assortment of chain hotels as well the historic Brunswick hotel in the old historic downtown area near the railroad tracks. Nearby is the El Palacio Cafe - an excellent family run Mexican food restuarant.

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I_m live in flagstaff and need to come here to see the beauty of this town.

There aren_t a lot of hotels in your routes, except Flagstaff.

Most are motels around $50 to $100 per night.

See the route views in
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Whats the best way to travel to tour spots in new york city? is it possible to walk?|168450

I_m leaving on sunday and will probably go into the city on tuesday. I want to see the statue of liberty, ground zero, empire state building! I_m staying on the jersey shore. We have a rental car but would prefer not to take it into the city. what_s the best way to get there and get around?

First of all, what town are you staying in? Your best bet is to find the nearest NJ Transit station and take the train into the City for the ESB and Ground Zero. I wouldnt recommend even driving to Staten Island. I live less than two miles away from the Outerbridge Crossing, and one accident on it can cause heavy traffic even on the back roads. My advice is stay off the roads in NYC if your not used to them.

You can get the Ferry to the Statue of Liberty from NJ in Liberty State Park (exit 14B off of the NJ Turnpike). The lines are extremely short compared to picking up the ferry in Battery Park City. You have to drive there, as that there is no train. Plus if you get there early enough, there are a limited number of tickets that are availble to go up to the top of the pedestal of the Statue.


The Empire State Building and Ground Zero are far from one another. The ESB is on 5th Avenue in between 34th and 33rd streets (Midtown). Ground Zero is Downtown, a couple of miles away. Your best bet is if you want to get the Grand Tour of NYC, take the double decker tour buses. The Grey Line Shightseeing. Its on and off all day for one fee.

Or you can pay for an all day MetroCard ($7), and navigate your way around the Subway system. One trip on the subway is $2. And the stations do get very hot and steamy during the summer.


I wouldn_t recommend walking from the ESB to Ground Zero, its much too far.

You can take the trains or sight-seeing buses.

If you are an adventurer who is with a really mobile group then take the subway. It might feel confusing at first, but ever New Yorker will help you if you ask - they may not approach you first, but we will help if asked.

If mobility is an issue or you want to play it safe, there are tour buses. I had family from out of town take the Gray Line buses, they loved it (I thought it was too expensive) but it did get them all over the city, fairly quickly, and they were able to get on and off. The Gray Line is not the only tour bus, I_ve seen one or two others, so shop around.

If you_ve never driven in the city, I_d advise against it. It can be fun to drive around late at night, when the traffic isn_t so bad, but during the day parking is nearly impossible in many areas (and garages are really expensive).

See if you can drop off your rental in the city, stay here a few days, then pick up the rental from the city when you leave.

The best way into Manhattan from the Jersey Shore is go to Perth Amboy NJ
Take 440 over Outerbridge Crossing-$ 6.00 toll - onto Staten Island
North on 440 follow signs for 278 E / Verrazanno Bridge
When the Bridge takes up the sky, you really need to be in the right lane
Use the last SI exit _Bay Street_
Exit right _
Make a left and follow Bay all the way up and around to the Staten Island Ferry dock
You will need a roll of quarters for parking
and you will need to know that on the way home you need to use the 440 SOUTH!! exit -the 440 NB happens 1.5 miles earlier.
The Ferry is free and puts you right at the tip of the Island.
The #1 subway train is right there also at the South Ferry station .Both the Ferry and the subway(s) run 24/7
The Staue of Liberty Ferry is a couple of hundred yards away
Personally I would take not get off the Statue of Liberty ferry when it docks , but rather stay on it until it reaches Ellis Island and then do Ellis bc you no longer can get up into the Statue proper
A good strategy to adopt, is to do whatever can only be done before 5:00PM before 5:00PM and everthing else later such as the Empire State building and ground zero.
As far as walking goes ,NYC is the greatest walking city in America. New Yorkers walk everywhere at about 4mph
There are two basic reasons for this:
At anything under 1/2 mile it_s easily the cheapest and fastest way to get anywhere
And there are so many places that you can walk to . In effect the journey becomes the destination.
If you haven_t been here before ,NYC can be a positive sensory overload that_s best appreciated on foot.
Edit ;
See above -I don_t write well when I_m tired . I just cleaned up some of last nights text ,hopefully it_s more understandable now.

On the subway--best in the world. They_ll give you a map and anyone you ask will be willing to help--just watch--you won_t believe it.

There are these tour buses that I see around. Don_t know much about them. They are red and double decker. From what I_ve heard you pay a certain amount and can get on and off whenever you want at certain stops to see whatever you want to see. I don_t know the cost

There is no way you are going to be able to walk all around NY. You can take buses or subways or cabs to get from place to place.

Yes, once in Manhattan, you really can walk all over that island, to see sites, though probably not all there is to see, but you can easily walk to Little Italy from the east side or Wall Street. Better still borrow a bicycle.

How can I travel from West Hollywood to Anaheim?|126138

My husband and I are staying at Hotel Angeleno, and we would like to go on a day tour that is advertised. It leaves Anaheim@9am and takes 11hrs...this is our first trip to the US, can anyone give me tips of how to get there and back in these hours?

Just get on the 5 freeway and go south. When you see disneyland and the Matterhorn sticking up you are in anaheim. good luck. Lots of mapping sites on line that will show you the way and google earth will litterally fly you along your route to give you the idea.

Where is the best place to stay near Gettysburg National Battlefield?|180029

I want to visit the battlefield and would like to stay nearby.

in the grave

Where to stay in San Francisco if going to a Giants game and want a fun nightlife?|180274

My friends and I are flying into San Francisco pretty soon. We_re going to attend a Giants game and also looking for some fun nightlife. What areas should we be looking at for hotels that_s convenient to everything? We like the pubs/bars but will end up at a club from time to time. Any help would be appreciated.

Stay around Union Square; try to stay no more than one block south of Market Street.

AT_T Park is about a 20-minute walk from there, a 5-minute cab ride, or about 15 minutes on public transportation.

there are quite a few sites that you can search that will likely show you great hotels at the best prices available. check out the website BookMe and you will be able to compare prices on all the reputable travel sites in just a couple minutes. it_s very convenient and will save you a bunch of time and money. Also, make sure you buy them online... otherwise they charge much higher fees for phone orders. good luck.

How Old do you have to be to get your belly button periced in kansas city,Missouri?|156119

and do you know where the places are located?

18 without a parent. Most likely 16 with a parent.

18 without a parent, however some places will allow you to have a parents signature and have it done if you have another adult with you

Old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

When does spring break start for reynoldsburg city schools in ohio?|178183

i need to know when spring break starts in reynoldsburg. (people in reynoldsburg can only answer this!) reynoldsburg city schools in ohio. i went to the reynoldsburg city schools website and didnt find anything.

hi there,info for you..

spring break april 7 to april 11 2009.

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regards pops..

thank you...

Where to go dancing in Vegas after our wedding?|152187

We are having our wedding at the Excalibur in early November, 2007, and a small reception at a house we are renting nearby afterwards. Nothing fancy, just some appetizers, cake and champagne. No DJ, dancefloor or the like, but we_d like to go somewhere afterwards to have our first dance together. Some of our guests will probably tag along as well. Can anyone recommend a good place? A lounge of some sort, with seating for a group. Either live music or DJ. Maybe somewhere that wont be overcrowded. Probably somewhere around 7 or 8pm on a Saturday. Thanks!

I think your family, especially your parents...will enjoy a small quiet and romantic place called the Crazy Horse. It_s perfect for this event.

Info on LV night spots

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~Jack~

Congrats to you first off. There are way too many places to choose from and with varying price ranges. The best way to to research some places and pick what interests you the most. Check out the websites below and have fun!

What is the best website, or place to buy disney tickets or fast pass tickets?|162406

We are going on vacation to orlando, but are overwhelmed with the different prices and websites . Any suggestions about the best tickets prices for more than one disney park would be appreciated

AAA.com (you have to be a member). You can buy a Fast Pass pass for each park, in that parks Gift Shop.

fast passes r free---www.mousesavers.com

Hi,

You can_t buy a Fastpass, but you can get discounted DIsney tickets. See the info below comparing the gate and discounted prices.

Good luck.

We always use Disney_s own website or go to our local DisneyStore for them. Disney always saves their best deals for themselves. There is no discount if you go to the DisneyStore rather than getting them online, except you don_t have to pay the shipping costs. The prices are the same and best thing about getting them early at the DisneyStore is that you don_t have to waist time in line, you just go right up to the turnstiles. As for fastpasses, they are free with your admission ticket, whether you are staying on property or not. All you have to do is slide your ticket into the fastpass kiosk and it will spit out a piece of paper giving you a 2 hour time slot to come back to that ride. If you are going with a group of people, you will have to have each of their tickets to get their fastpasses. And once your time slot is up, go to the fastpass line (with your slip of paper in hand) and the Cast Member will take it from you. You will be on the ride in no time. Have fun.

There are a few websites that offer a small discount on tickets. We have used
www.ticketmania.com
and
www.undercovertourist.com
The discounts are not huge, but every little bit helps. I would be very wary of anyone offering a large discount. Disney is very careful about who can sell the tickets and maintains strict price control, so if the offer is too good to be true, the tickets may not be real.
As far as Fastpass, the previous poster is correct, they are free. Do not pay money for them off eBay or any other site, it is a scam. Fastpasses are only good for the day they are issued.
The best thing to do, is to go to Disney with a plan. We used
www.custommouseplans.com
and they were great! With the plans they made, we didn_t wait in a line that was more than 10 minutes long!
Have fun!

You will not get a massive discount off theme park tickets. It is best to check out web sites to compare prices.
Look at
http://www.homefromhomeflorida.com/ticke��
for a genuine discount ticket supplier, but compare with other sites.

I personally reccomend using
http://www.OrlandoFunTickets.com
they are great and
http://www.MousePlanet.com
,
http://www.MiceAge.com
,
http://www.MiceChat.com
all reccomend them too!

There are small legitimate discounts on Disney World theme park tickets through this link:
http://www.MapleLeafTickets.com/?a=719


If you_re a AAA member, you may be able to get a discount on tickets.

You_ll save $45 per ticket if you can just visit one park per day, without Park Hopping.

I agree with the posters above me. Buying fast passes off a website are just going to get you scammed. Fast passes are only good for the date they are issued, and there is a date printed on them. They_re free with your ticket anyways. Just run to one of the more busy rides and get one, go ride something else, and come back. Also, it doesn_t matter if you go past the time, they still will take them. Like if the fast pass says 11:30 - 12:30 and it_s 4:30, it_s fine.

What is there to do in and around Kellogg ID?|101757

I_m going to be there this weekend for a wedding and have some time to kill. Anything to do? Tourist attractions? Museums? Shopping? Historical sites?

Anything?

Here_s a link that might help you......have a great time!


http://www.gonorthwest.com/Idaho/North/K��

Is it snowing in yellowstone at this time for driving on the upper and lower loop?|102155

I am considering going to yellowstone this weekend entering from west yellowstone. How is the road conditions in the park now? Is it snowy and icy? Can I drive there with a car w/o snowchain from west yellowstone?

I just came home from Yellowstone on Saturday. It snowed a lot the week I was there. We had snow in the park 10/5-10/9. The roads were dry and clear by last Wed. 10/10, but we did get 8 inches one of those snowy days. We stayed in West Yellowstone as well and headed into the park one morning before 7am. By 9am it had snowed so much that they were closing roads and tons of people got stuck at the Canyon visitor_s center and at Old Faithful Village. It took about 4 hours for them to open a couple of roads. As far as I know, it hasn_t been bad since the middle of last week, however, there were signs up in the park suggesting use of snow tires. Dunraven Pass is closed for the season. Craig_s Pass was closed off and on all week because the road would thaw and then freeze over again. If it does snow, they do a pretty good job of getting the roads cleared.

I have attached a web cam link so you can see what it looks like in different parts of the park....clear right now. There is also a link for weather conditions and I think maybe even road info. If you click on the web cam for Old Faithful (top left) you can scroll down to see what the temp is. It hasn_t gotten much above 30 this week as was the case most of last week.

Enjoy your trip!


http://www.yellowstone-natl-park.com/web��


FYI-
Park roads do not close to vehicular traffic until 11/5 this year. It snowed last night 10/17.

Better check the official Yellowstone website - I believe most of the roads are closed now into Yellowstone. Only one stays open all year - the northern one on the Montana border, and even then you can_t go in very far.

How far is the BAPE or BBC/ICE CREAM store from Times Square New York City?|152856

Me and my dad are planning a visit to NYC soon, and I am interested in going to those stores, so thanks for the help!

BBC/Ice Cream is in SoHo on 456 West Broadway. From Times Square you_ll want to take a downtown R train to Prince St. This will put you at Prince and Broadway. From there walk about 4 blocks west and you_re there.

How do people afford to live in New York City?|150766

If New York is so expensive to live in, then how is it city with the highest population in the country. All the people that live there can_t make a lot of money. How do people afford to live there and what jobs do they do?

With very good paying jobs and/or room mates to share with the expenses.

you kinda answered your own question. NYC does have the largest urban population in the country, so, ultimately, it just can_t be so so expensive for 8 million people to live here. we make a little more than everybody else, be we also spend it in different places and in different ways. some expenses you can even choose not to have at all, like the expenses of having a car...

becuase we all work for our money and are used to the high prices

for example my aunt just bought a house for $500,000 in queens, and my other aunt rents an apt for about $2,000 a month ( 2 bedrooms)

one summer we went to the south and we shocked that a 2 brm there is only about $600
and a house is about $200k
everyone in NY isn_t rich, but we have money

just how everyone in LA isn_t drving BMWs

people do anything.. literally anything to just to live in nyc...

You got to think of it this way. Rent may be 3 times more, but the salaries that we receive are also 3 times more.

What are some really good Vintage Stores in San Francisco?|164783

I am going to San Francisco soon and I want to go look for some really good vintage clothes but I don_t know of any good vintage stores there. Would any one recommend any good vintage stores?

If you are not adverse to paying a lot for vintage fashion check out Torso on Sutter at Grant. All clothes in A-1 shape and style with correspondingly high prices.

Suggestions for the more budget shopper:
Valencia Street �C From 15th to 22nd. This is the Latin heart of the city with a lot of home stores, chic boutiques, and funky vintage stores. Also great Mexican food along this route. One of the best shops for vintage is Clothes Contact on Valencia between 15th and 16th, fashion by the pound!

Upper Fillmore �C From Geary to Jackson a wide range of boutiques, furniture stores, good restaurants and some unique consignment stores, and one of the most fabulous hat shops I��ve ever seen. And believe me, after collecting for 20 years, this gal knows hats!

Haight Asbury �C Yes the famous summer of love lives on here. Funky shops, vintage stores, a few chain stores and the most eclectic street scene you ever encounter.

Try going to Haight and Ashbury. Those shop are as vintage as you can get

Whats there to do in Reno? Are there any cool bars independent of the casinos?|148925

I realize it_s Reno and that_s what they_re known for but if I can I_d like to see the real Reno. Or I_m kidding myself and the casinos are the real Reno. Restaurant recommendations are also greatly appreciated. Thank you for your help in advance and I_ll gladly reciprocate when anyone needs info on South Florida.

well, I lived in Lake Tahoe, Carson City and Las Vegas- LT and CC are very close to Reno and I still have lots of friends in Reno... that being said, as much as there ARE _local_ bars and restaurants, loads of locals also hang out at the casinos for a meal or some music and drinks. I always did because I always had musician friends playing at one casino or another. When you get there, ask a couple of bartenders at the casinos where THEY go to hang out and which the best oout of casino bars are- they_ll be happy to tell you!
While you_re there, check out Virginia City and Lake Tahoe and maybe hng out down on the river walk. Have fun!
We_re going to FL on Saturday (from TN now)

What is the story at the Haunted Mansion in WDW?|149406

People say they tell you the story at the beginning of the ride, but i don_t remember it. Something about Master Gracey or the Bride and her many husbands. Anyway, i wanted to know because my friends and i want to tell ghost stories at our sleepover.

The mansion is Gracey Mansion however the woman who killed her husbands is not Madame Leota but rather Constance. She is the _Black Widow_. She killed each of her husbands by cutting their heads off with a hatchet. As she says in the ride, _Till Death do us part_ and _In sickness and in Wealth_. The story has changed a number of times from the conception of the attraction and really is broad enough of a story to adapt as necessary.

P.S. The tombstones out front are not the dead husbands but rather the imagineers who created the attraction. And Madame Leota is the floating head in the crystal ball. Just a little FYI.

The original story was very generic. More stuff has been added over the years, and it is different depending on who you ask. If you want to know a good ghost story, I would suggest going here:
http://www.doombuggies.com


This site is all about the Haunted Mansion, and they have a history of the story and how it has changed over the years and different stuff that people have made up about the story. So you_ll get lots of good ghost story info!

The Haunted Mansion,aka Gracie Mansion is haunted by Madame Leota, who killed all 7 of her husbands. They are burried in the front yard, and you can see their graves before entering the mansion. The ride, takes you on a story of each of their _ends_ throughout the mansion, ending in the attic where you meet Madame Leota herself. The mansion is home to 999 happy haunts now, but there is room for 1 more!

I just got back from Disney, and couldn_t even remember! LOL Just remember being inside and seeing paintings on the wall of the ppl who were trapped inside and it was men and women.. hmm not sure.

Which is best to visit in Florida during the summer?|198496

Which is the best to visit in Florida during the summer...Miami or Orlando? I was thinking Miami because of the beaches and stuff. But I_m afraid Miami might be too dangerous? Idk?

It depends on what you want to do. If your heart is set on going to the beach, then Orlando is out (unless you want to drive 45 min. to Daytona). Of course, if you love theme parks, then Orlando_s the place for you.

Miami Beach isn_t that dangerous. The dangerous part of Miami is away from the beach. You can have a great time in either place.

How far away is the statue of liberty from Manhattan?|198893

I know this sounds a crazy question, but my husband and i were discussing it earlier and i said it was a short boat ride? Am i right?!

It_s about a mile off of Manhattan. You can see it from land, but you can take a 15 minute ferry ride out to the actual island.

yes my brother went on the boat that takes you thier its about 15 to 20 minutes away

depending where u are in manhatten..but yes the boat ride is less than 1/2 hour right to liberty island. and it is worth the ride. that beautiful lady is one of our backbones of the USA

How far is Manhattan from the statue? Just across the water.

yes about 15 min by ferry

According to Wikipedia, _Liberty Island is 2000 feet (600 m) from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. By comparison it is 1-5/8 statute miles (2.6 kilometers) from Battery Park in Manhattan, this makes Liberty Island much closer to Jersey City, New Jersey than New York City. The island has a land area of 59,558 square meters, or 14.717 acres, according to the United States Census Bureau._ (See Liberty Island)

This shorter distance from Liberty Island to NJ is the main reason the Supreme Court just a few years ago decided that the Statue is part of Jersey, not NY.

While it is a short boat trip, the line to take that short boat trip can last a few hours--they suggest one leaves an 1.5 hours from the time they arrive in Battery Park to actually be on the boat.

If you want more info about the ferry trip,

http://www.ny.com/cgibin/frame.cgi?url=h��

you can go by car. it isnt a long ride . you will reach a place where there_s a ferry that takes you to the statue in a few minutes. when you make your visit of the small island on which the statue stands, you will take the ferry back to the bank .then take your car to your destination.

It is a short boat ride...you get off the subway at the bowling green station, by the water. Cost about $8...stops first at the Statue of Liberty (about a 20 min. ride) then goes on to Ellis Island, lets people off and on there, back to the Statue to pick people up then back to the shore. It_s a nice, scenic ride.

How do I know what kind of outlet a campground will have?|167267

What do I ask when I want to know what kind of outlets they have? I do not know much. I know some plugs have two prongs and some plugs have three prongs.

The best way, to make sure you will have the right plug, is to take an adapter. That way, you will be able to hook up no matter what kind of an outlet they have. We have been RVing for a couple of years and I have only seen two kinds of outlets. I have also seen 2 kinds of service: 30 amp and 50 amp. For our use the 30 is fine but if you will be operating a lot of things that take electricity you may want to ask that question. Good luck.

Also: Check out this website for more info:

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseac��

My husband is riding the Pan Mass Challenge and needs to fundraise. Any ideas for fund raisers?|135918

The Pan Mass Challenge is a 180 mile bike ride across Massachusetts that supports cancer research for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA. Riders need to raise $3400.00 to participate. We have sent letters out to friends and family but need to do more to raise the money. We_d appreciate any ideas for fundraisers!

I walked the 3 Day Avon Walk and did the same as you. In addition to that, I invited people to my home and had a representative come in to speak to my group. My guests were so impressed that they wrote checks that day. All you would need to do is provide some appetizers and drinks.

It was easier than waiting for response from the letters. It is very difficult to raise money but I know you will do it. Contact them for tips. I volunteered in Cambridge for two years before my walk and they were great with ideas for marketing.

It is hard to approach people though. Have you tried mailing to your doctors and dentists? Maybe your friends can post something at their office to help out. I don_t know when the race is but a golf tournament might be an option.

I agree with asking your coffee shops and restaurants if you can place a container for your local hero. Do you belong to any Chamber of Commerce?

Good Luck and God Speed! I am proud of your heroism.

You could ask local business to donate items and raffle them off.
Ask local business where you frequent for lunch or coffee and ask if you can leave a can for donations. UNO Pizzeria also allows you to have a party night. You set up a night and ask friends, family, coworkers, etc. to eat at UNOs that day and UNOs will give you a percentage back. Other places may do that as well.

What is your favourite ride and restaurant at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida?|136399

It can be in any of the parks or water parks. You can list more than one if you want.

I_m going to cheat and pick a favorite ride from each park.

Magic Kingdom: Splash Mountain (Brer Rabbit is awesome, what can I say!?)

Epcot: Mission Space (the regular one, not the kid version)

Hollywood Studios: Rockin_ Rollercoaster (one of my favorite rides...ever)

Animal Kingdom: Everest

As far as restaurants go...they are very similar. The nicer restaurants require reservations in advance. One restaurant that I really enjoy is Hollywood and Vine at Hollywood Studios.

MK: Pirates of the Caribbean, Food, Crystal Palace, Cinderellas Castle

Epcot: Imagination, or Test Track, Steakhouse in Canada, Resturant in France(awesome dessert too!)

Animal Kingdom: Safarri, Dinosaur. The character breakfast was the best (dont recall the name)

HollyWood Studios: Great Movie Ride, Backlot Tour. Hollywood and vine, Brown Derby is reasonable if you do the fantasmic dinner package. Sci Fi dine in!

my favorite ride Spaceship Earth in EPCOT. or SOARIN on EPCOT. the favorite restaurant Sci-Fi, in hollywood studios. in the entrace of tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom is one that have good BBQ chicken and ribs. i liked. also i like Electric Umbrella in EPCOT. Sci-Fi is in hollywood studios. AK i dont likke any.

Favorite ride would probably be the Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios.

Favorite restaurant is the San Angel Inn/Mexican restaurant at Epcot

my favorite ride is expedtion everest and the rockin roller coaster and my favorite restaurant is any restaurant because they all pretty much sell the same thing

Favorite ride: probably Soarin_ at Epcot.
Favorite restaurant: Ohana at the Polynesian.

I love Rainforest Cafe outside of Animal Kingdom. I like the Safari Bus ride there too.

I love it all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How is the TODAY show filmed for the east coast and the west coast live?|145656

I know the Today show is on for like 4 hours (7am-11am) . When I lived on the east coast, it was live. Now that I live on the west coast, I_m wondering how it works. Some segments if not all still say they are live. Are they just re-airing them or are they actually live for the west coast too.
Just curious.

are the times the same? on the East it is 7 am-11 am, on the west is it 11 am-3 pm? that would explain it. if it airs at the same time 7 am-11 am on both coasts then it is not live on the west, just a re-airing.

It_s on tape delay for the west coast. The only time it is actually live for the west coast is if something significant happens (9-11 for example).

What are some romantic places to stay in California?|182924

Within an hours drive of Sacremento? Going on business, and my wife will be visiting for a long weekend.

Napa valley or Lake Tahoe.

Well you can go to Shasta mountain wich is up north but thats more like an hour and a half, but you can also go to the coast for a picknick and enjoy the sunset with a walk along the beach and thats very romantic,

What are some fun things to do in the Summer in the Poconos area?|161116

We are headed up to that area the beginning of August with a 4 1/2 yr old and would love suggestions of fun things to do. Reviews of theme parks, museums, Zoos, aquariums, factories, etc are welcome. We would love for this to be a learning experience for her (and us) . Thanks!

Some suggestions are-
Camelbeach waterpark-----
http://www.camelbeach.com/

Claws and Paws-----
http://www.clawsnpaws.com/

Bushkill Falls------
http://www.visitbushkillfalls.com/

Shawnee Playhouse-----
http://www.theshawneeplayhouse.com/

Pocono Indian Museum----
http://www.poconoindianmuseumonline.com/��

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm-----
http://www.quietvalley.org/

Bell School House---
http://mcha-pa.org/school.html

Cresco Station Museum-------
http://www.delawareandlehigh.org/site.as��

Callie_s Candy Kitchen-------
http://www.calliescandy.com/

Callie_s Pretzel Factory-----
http://www.calliescandy.com/

Promised Land State Park----
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/p��

Beltzville State Park----
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/p��

The Crayola Factory is a lot of fun for little ones- but it is in Bethlehem about an hour drive from the Poconos--
http://www.crayola.com/Factory/


There is so much to do for kids here in the Poconos but one of our favorites is to go canoeing down the Delaware and camping off the river- we do it every summer!--
http://www.adventuresport.com/RentRate.a��


I hope you all have a blast in the Poconos!!!!!!!

Kriskez had a great answer. In addition, consider rafting on the Lehigh, I think their called Whitewater Challenge and Pocono whitewater rafting, try googling it. Also Hickory Run State Park offers plenty of hiking (Don_t goto Bushkill Fall, you just pay money to hike, it_s absurd). Also just hike anywhere, have fun. Jim Thorpe is a quaint little town, worth visiting.

Also, for the wife there are outlet stores on I-80 (Tannersville Outlets). Alot of great stores right near Camelback/Camelbeach, check it out.

you could leave the kids with your mom or something, and just go with your spouse then maybe you could have some real fun like skinny dipping....??
:D

Not that this is where you zone but the pass very well!!!!!

Where is the best place in the US to spend a month?|133136

My wife, daughter (18 months old), and I are planning to take a month off this summer to go enjoy ourselves somewhere. We_re not going to fly because of our daughter_s age, so it will have to be in the US or Canada. We_re looking to spend $5000 or so rent for the month. Any suggestions?

There are many nice places in Myrtle Beach, SC for that price. Nice beaches and many other attractions for people of wildly varying tastes and interests.
There are also many nice cottages for rent on the many lakes in Ontario, Canada. The weather is nice, and people are friendly also.

Florida,, good beaches
hawii, beaches
sanfrancisco
new york
la

New Jersey Shore -_ July - August.

Does anyone know where me and my honey should go for a romantic weekend gettaway?|159026

I_ve stayed in some of these recommended places, and they are all wonderful
http://www.karenbrown.com/ListAccommodat��
Take a look, and see if any suite you!

Charlottesville is a nice area to visit that is not too far from DC. A few years ago we visited there in Nov. and stayed at
http://www.cliftoninn.net/index.php.
We stayed in the Carriage House for a very good rate. Take a look at their promotions. It_s lovely, and the food is great!

You could stay in Washington, VA and stay at one of the inns and have dinner at The Inn at Little Washington. This inn is rated highly
http://www.fosterharris.com/index.php,
but there are others. It_s beautiful with the mountains and open fields.

Enjoy your weekend!

It_s a beautiful time to drive down to the Smokies. The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and the scenery is beautiful. You can easily book a honeymoon suite or even a private cabin for way less than $500 per night.

Need more info. Where do you live. How far are you willing to travel. Expensive...or inexpensive.

http://www.whalesheadresort.com/

well, thats where I would go...

Anyone that can help with info on Atlanta Braves spring training?|132069

I_m planning a trip to Orlando and want to go to a Braves Spring training game at Disney_s Wide World of Sports. I have never been to Spring Training in Orlando, and I was wondering if you have to pay to get in Disney World and pay for a ticket at Spring training. Any help is appreciated!

Yes you pay to get in WWoS

Disney_s Wide World of Sports is separate from Disney_s Magic Kingdom or any other park. So I would think you would just go in the main gate then follow the signs to the Wide World of Sports. Have a great time! I_ve been to a Spring Training game before (Reds vs. Brewers) and it was like stepping back into the 1920s, small wooden stadium, dogs that cost a $1, got to pick a seat right along the first base line. Of course Disney_s stadium will probably be swankier, but should still be old-fashioned fun.


What_s up with all the thumbs downs for everyone? : |

It_s really fun to go to one of these games! I have only been once but I really want to go back. You buy a ticket to the game, and that_s all you need. If I am not mistaken, you can buy from the Braves website - that_s how it used to be. I believe I had to pay a little for parking, too. But no admission to Disney is required, as the WWoS complex is separate.

10 point to the first person to tell me how many miles from Davis Oklahoma, to Natchitochela Louisiana?|132739

If if filled my gas tank up in davis, and made it to Natchitochela without re fueling was that a good thing?

386.2 miles it would take 5 hours and 52 minutes!
Hey where_s my 10 points? And yes if you made it that far on 1 tank of gas that is great!

386.2 miles

What is a good place within an hour of Miami florida to have a barbecue on a beach with a boat ramp nearby?|184129

Im looking for a place where I can put my jetski in and have my friends at a gazebo or picnic tables on shore with a grill. Most places ive been to dont let you drive boats up to the beach. I want to give rides so I need to be able to do this. Also i_d prefer a lake but the ocean is fine too. Thanks in advance.

Try Fort Lauderdale

matheson hammock state park

How to get from Seattle to Vancouver and vice versa by public transportation?|144665

What kinda public transportation are available for that?

There is a _quickshuttle_ that leaves from Seattle to Vancouver that has various rates depending on where exactly you leave and arrive from. They are fairly nice buses and normally its a quiet ride that runs on time.

the train


http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentSer��



or greyhound bus


http://www.greyhound.com/home/TicketCent��

i have heard that the train is a relatively inexpensive and good way to get between those cities

Best places to stay and attractions in Vermont?|131665

We_re planning to visit the Burlington area in Vermont and would like some suggestions on where to stay. I don_t necessarily like fancy resorts and I want someplace with great views of nature. Possibly a nice B_B or farm stay? Anyone stayed someplace nice in Vermont and have reviews?

if you_re staying in burlington there are a bunch of hotel chains which would be fine--the views of nature are all over town (lake champlain and the adirondack/green mountains are visible from anywhere in town)...most of the B_B_s are further from burlington in the smaller towns like stowe, jay and killington area...but you_ll have views of nature no matter where you are in VT so no need to stress over that...and any B_B literally will be nice, i_ve never stayed at a bad one..

How should I plan a senior trip to Disney World?|159271

Me and my friends to Disney World for graduation. We want to fly but we don_t know what airline to take and we are going to stay in a value resort but we don_t know which one.We are thinking about the meal plain. But we don_t want to spend a lot of money and we want to have fun for are last summer together. If you have anything let me know.

Rooms:
Depending on what everyone_s plans for fall are, it would be cheapest to go after August 15. Summer value room rates drop from $119 to $82 per night on that date. Other benefits are that there will be fewer crowds (many schools, including Florida, start then). Disney may also have some good offers for that time, like free dining. For booking, your best bet would be to book right though the Disney site. They have good cancelation policys and if an offer comes out, they will adjust the price of your trip (you will have to call them). Their current free gift card or 35% off room offer ends on 6/3. You have to book by 3/17, so that is about the time they will advertise new offers. Most offers require a package purchase that includes room and park tickets.

Dining:
I like the dining plan. My family always uses it. You can really come out ahead and it is also helpful to have it paid for ahead of time (for budgeting). If you don_t want to do sit-down dining, they have a quick service dining plan (QS). It costs 31.99 per day of your stay (if you book 5 nights, you will be charged 31.99 * 5 per person). The QS includes 2 quick service meals and 2 snacks per day. You will also get a refillable mug and you can fill at your resort as many times as you want throughout the trip. The regular dining plan costs 47.99 (6/4 - 8/14) or 41.99 (8/15 - 12/17). With that, you get 1 table service, 1 quick service meal, and 1 snack per day. Reservations for table service meals can be made up to 180 days in advance of your check-in date. Everyone on the reservation must be on the same plan.

Book your flights on your own. Make sure you sign up for Magical Express. This is a free service from Disney that will pick you up at the airport and drop you off again at the end of your trip. Book your flight into Orlando airport (MCO). You can add the flight times to your reservation for magical express later.

If you have 8 or more people going, you can do a _grand gathering_. Disney has special planning services available for that. Call (407) 934-7639 for more information.

Airline - Delta
Resort - The value resorts are all by theme. Movies, Music, Sports, Pop Culture. Pick the one you like. All the rooms will be the same.
Meal Plan - You can eat a lot cheaper on your own than you can with the meal plan. If the room doesn_t have a fridge, buy a cheap cooler and go to the grocery store for breakfast food and snacks and drinks. There are two right outside the gates of Downtown Disney. Pay for one good meal a day and you_ll be fine. You can also get to Downtown Disney on the shuttle bus and eat at McDonald_s or walk just outside the gate of Downtown Disney to several other fast food restaurants.

My friends and I are doing this very trip May 29-June 5 this year. We are all graduating seniors and have already booked everything but the plane.

We are staying at the Pop Century resort. We bought six-day park hoppers with the water park option, and we did purchase the meal plan (the one snack, one counter-service, one sit-down version).

With the hotel, the park tickets, and the meal plan, our total for each 18-year-old was around $875. It_s slightly cheaper for those who are 17 and under. Once we book airfare and take into account other minor expenses, we expect to pay about $1000 each (not counting souvenir prices).

It really isn_t that bad of a price for a week in Disney! We_re really excited.

You don_t need a car if you_re going to stay in _the World_ (like us). Shuttles take you from the airport to your hotel, and buses, boats, and monorails connect all the parks, waterparks, resorts, etc. No need to rent a car!

Something fun you could do that we did is book a Fantasmic! dinner package in Hollywood Studios. The show is in an outdoor stadium and performs 2-3 nights a week (depending on the season). It is, in my opinion, the best anywhere in Disney. If you book dinner at one of three restaurants (Mama Melrose_s, Hollywood _ Vine, or the Brown Derby) you get passes for everyone in your party to skip the line for the show and go right in. I_ve done it with my family and it was totally worth it. Best of all, you can use a credit of the dining plan to do this, so you don_t have to pay out of pocket. I_ve left a couple links below--the first leads directly to the show details, and the second talks about the dinner package.

Good luck!

Aw me and my friends are doing the same thing(:
My situation is a bit different than yours but I can tell you what I_m doing and maybe you can get some ideas or something.

*Transportation: Train. It_s $250 roundtrip for us from NY to Orlando. Plus we get to bring a car on too. They trains have a car compartment.

*Hotel: My friend has a time share but you really don_t need a fancy hotel. It is a LOT cheaper to stay outside of Disney. We were thinking about staying at a Hampton Inn before we were able to get the time share.

*Meals: We are going for 10 days so we want to eat 1 meal in each park a day. So maybe breakfast at the castle one day, bring snacks for lunch, then drive to Chili_s or somewhere for dinner. Regardless, we are always bringing snacks for lunch. Just because it_s cheaper plus we are going mid-late July so it_s gonna be hot and we won_t be too hungry. If you want to do character breakfasts or go to any other big restaurants, book about 4 months in advance. They fill up quick!

*Transportation in Orlando: We are taking someone_s car but if you_re flying you obviously can_t do that. So look into renting a car to eat out of Disney and use the shuttles to get to the parks so you don_t have to pay for parking.

*Tickets: Park Hoppers all the way. Hint: the longer you stay, the less the ticket price comes out to be.

The total cost for my trip is gonna be a rough $1200. But it might be about $1500 because you need a hotel [if you stay out of Disney] and you didn_t say how long you were going and how many of you would be in a room [split the cost], etc. It_s not gonna be cheap but it will be SO worth it in the end!

As far as which airline you should take, that depends on where you are flying from (you didn_t mention that bit of information). You should choose an airline that flies into Orlando International Airport so you can take advantage of Disney_s Magical Express; Disney will pick you up from that airport for free and take you to your hotel (they will also pick up your bags at the baggage claim and deliver them to your hotel room). Unless you say where you are coming from I really can_t help you with picking an airline, although I would recommend checking out the low-fare airlines like Southwest, Allegiant, AirTran, etc.

As for which value resort you should stay at, I would recommend Pop Century. It_s the newer of the value resorts, and it has its own bus; the three All-Star value resorts share buses.

Whether or not the dining plan is worth it is a matter of opinion; it also depends on whether or not you want to eat all of your meals at Disney World. If you get the quick-service dining plan and bring things to eat for breakfast in your hotel room (like donuts, cereal, granola bars, etc.) and bring snacks to eat at the parks you would probably fare pretty well.

Planning through Disney World directly is the best and easiest way to go. You can call them at (407) 939-7675 or use the planning tools on the Disney World website:

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

Disney should be a LOT of fun for a senior trip! Wish I could go. There_s a way right now to get free admission to any Disney Report (that will save you about $80/day entrance fee). All you and your friends need to do is volunteer in your community - check out these eHow articles I wrote:

Free entrance to any Disney resort by volunteering:

http://www.ehow.com/how_5861931_disneywo��


Help with planning an affordable Disney vacation:

http://www.ehow.com/how_5870433_plan-aff��


Volunteering is a win-win situation. Go have fun and help the community too.

Honey go to Disney on line and ask for their free video and it will tell you everything you want to know about all Disney things. We always stay at the Movies in the All Stars Resorts ( Movies, Music, Sports). They are the cheapest places to stay and they are adorable too. I hope you get to go because it is sooooo much fun.

I myself am going on a Disney trip for my graduation :]

You need to consider money.
Keep in mind that Disney has 4 resort options: Value (cheapest), Moderate (a bit more expensive), Deluxe (expensive), and Deluxe Villas (More expensive than Deluxe; Sleep anywhere from 8-12 people). Also remember that if you get a Value, Moderate, or Deluxe resort, you will probably need 2 or more rooms. A Value, Moderate, or Deluxe resort room sleeps about 4 people. You may actually save money with a villa, depending on the amount of people. Disney is not cheap, though. Pop Culture or All Star Music are probably your best bet. They are nicer than the rest, but is still cheap and convienient. All Star Music also has a suite option, too. They sleep more, cost less in the long run.

Food: You are better off going with a meal plan. I say this, because you spend ALOT of money on food there. Meal plans also allow snacks :]

-Magic your Way plus Quick Service Dining package includes: 2 quick service meals (2 meals at sit down _wait for your food_ restaurants) and 2 snacks (mickey mouse ice cream sandwiches, turkey legs, etc....) per day.

-Magic your Way plus Dining: 1 table service meal, 1 quick service meal, and 1 snack per day.

-Magic your Way plus Deluxe dining: 3 meals (table or quick) and 2 snacks per day.

There are 2 more dining plans, but they are pricey and unneccassary. You can stop somewhere on the way to Disney to get some breakfast foods. My friends and I got the Quick Service Dining plan. We plan on using one of our snacks per day for a muffin for the next morning....or whatever we find. The muffins there are HUGE! Then we will have 2 quick service meals and 1 snack per day PLUS A BREAKFAST! We booked a reservation for Ohana (a sit down all you can eat buffet in the Polynesian) one night, so we will pay for that out of pocket. Its worth it, though! We saved alot of money with this plan. Hopefully its of some use to you!

Finally, plane tickets! My friends mom kept looking online every day waiting for the prices to go down. Thats what I suggest you should do. It allows you to get some really cheap tickets! A round trip ticket for each of us was $200 plus luggage fee ($20-30)! Pretty cheap for plane tickets round-trip!

Also when you book with Disney you get Disney Magical Express to take you (for free) from the Orlando airport to the hotel! Cool, huh?


I_m going to stop typing now, I think I_ve typed too much already!
Hope I was of some help!
Have fun! Its your last summer!

Disney may offer a first time visitor discount.

Maybe don_t do the meal plan. It offers a lot of food, but if you have to pay for it, it may cost you more than you would normally eat.

Visit tripadvisor.com, a free site to join, search Orlando, go to the travel forum there for lots of tips, hints, discount info.

If you go, Capone_s on 192 in Kissimmee has buy one get one coupons online or in the store fronts.

You can contact Disney directly to check on discounts and requirments for reserving hotels and any age requirments to reserve hotels, etc. Good luck.

Start by looking on Disney_s website. They have a vacation planner that will show you estimates of everything.

Also, this is a great website to get you started:
Http://www.allearsnet.com

make sure you don_t go on the homosexual_s day, disney will not tell you about it unless you ask, many families with children have been caught out by that

get a life and go to mexico and see my cousin Hakim and Carlos

What are some of the major streets and intersections of Long Beach?|120672

I_m doing a paper and need to know some of the major streets and intersections of Long Beach.

PCH
Long Beach Blvd
7th Street
Los Coyotes Diagonal
Cherry
Orange
Atlantic Ave
Lakewood Blvd
Carson St
Spring St
Stearns
Atherton
Clark
Del Amo Blvd
Santa Fe
Ocean Blvd
Broadway

If you go to Long Beach Transits website you can see a scaled down map of Long Beach and see the layout of the city or look on Mapquest or Yahoo maps...

Is there a specific reason why you can_t get this information by simply looking up a map of Long Beach? You are sitting at your computer, after all.

the PCH cirlce (lots of streets there!

Los Coyote Triangle, PCH (Pacific Coast Hwy), Lakewood Bl, Long Beach Bl.....Go to Yahoo_s home page and click on maps and put in Long Beach, CA

There are a lot of bigs streets in Long Beach, since Long Beach is a big city. But here are a few just to get you started (I hope you mean Long Beach, Ca): Pacific Coast Highway (also known as PCH), 7th Street, Ocean Blvd, Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach Blvd.

What is the shopping like on south st in philly?|121634

I was just wondering if I_d be into the shopping on south st in philly. I want to know what the clothing stores sell, what type of style and their prices. Thanks

South Street used to be a funky type of neighborhood with thrift stores with unique finds. In the last decade, stores such as Whole Foods have moved in and South St is losing its _edge._ There are still some of those unique stores, but the neighborhood is getting gentrified.

What are good zip codes to live in in Broward County?|168152

I am moving to Broward and I am looking for a new house and needed advice on some good areas in Broward. Please advise zip codes with nice areas and alot of things to do. Thanks.

There are too many zip codes to break it down--plus a zip code can contain good address sections and really bad ones. So, don_t look at it that way. Mostly, city names are more reliable, and even then...
Good: Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, East Miramar, Davie, Some areas of Ft. Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, East Sunrise, Rio Vista in Ft Lauderdale is very nice, pricey, but near downtown Ft. Lauderdale where there_s lots to do.

The suburban areas listed are mostly residential--they sometimes have things going on, but as a rule, events _ places are spread out all over the place. Downtown Ft Lauderdale has a lot to offer, but I wouldn_t want to live in most of it--it really depends on where. There are some fabulous condos there, and a few pockets of neighborhoods, you_d really have to see it firsthand. email me if you have specific questions that I might be able to answer

You definitely need a car in Broward, rarely is anything within a comfortable walking distance--especially in the summer months.

33076 Coral Springs

33023

What is the best state to fly to for a short weekend vacation?|152294

I live near the ohare airport and was planning a weekend trip somewhere in north America or canada...flight shouldnt be more than 200. any ideas? anything but CA or WY because we just moved here from there. what about florida? let me know!!

FL
This is a good one for a quick weekend getaway. I know that US Air has some really cheap flights when I checked my website that were at $198. person for a trip to Miami FL for next weekend

Las Vegas
New York City
Miami

It has to be Nevada and the wonderful city of Las Vegas. Vegas because it_s affordable, very luxurious and full of activities. You don_t have to gamble or have a lot of money to have a great time.
I found a list of free attractions at this site
http://www.lasvegas-how-to.com/free-attr��
and also tips on how to get cheap flight and cheap hotels.

All I can say is Vegas Baby!!

What made the disney company merge the worldshowcase half of epcot and the futureworld part together?|177492

I watched a documentary on Disney World and it said that future world and world showcase were both two different ideas for a theme park and i was just wondering what made them merge the two ideas. in my opinion they are nothing alike.

i watched the same one.

what i am guessing is:
1. they didnt want to make 2 separate parks
2. they both deal with the world, life, and culture, so it seemed best to put them together.

EPCOT stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow

community i guess is the world showcase part and tomorrow is the futureworld part

Walt Disney innovated the not-traveling carnival called Disneyland.Epcot is a World_s Fair that never stops.Epcot is a combination of human (World Showcase) and corporate (Innoventions) values.Two Epcots would lead to the failure of the corporate one because humans do not hold corporate values.

Walt Disney wanted a balance of corporate and human values.Most have Walt Disney_s view of corporations but a few are libertarian which is a corporate philosophy.One theory why women earn less than men is that they hold human values higher than corporate values.

I think they did it to have some variety at epcot...
and to make it bigger.
at worldshowcase, they dont have big rollercoasters. but in futureworld, they have a lot of stuff to do there for kids.
epcot is considered _the adult park_, so they probably wanted something for the kids (older kids obviously) to do while the adults are having fun at worldshowcase.
basically, when you put these two worlds together, you make a great themepark.

I think the idea of putting these two concepts together came from the Worlds Fairs that had been going on since the mid 1800_s. Two of the major features of these fairs were displays of technological inventions and advancements, and national pavilions showing the culture of various countries.

Neither was working separately. They couldn_t figure out what was missing and then someone noticed they fit together so they moved the model together and viola, it worked.

Both parks on their own were too small. For this reason they merged the two into one larger park.
I agree they are nothing alike.

Can you recommend or direct me to Youth Hostels in Illinois?|164890

We are planning to go this summer. We_d like it to be cheap and close to Lake Michigan, Chicago and other sites of interest. Also can you recommend any places to visit? What cross-state travel options are there?

There_s a great one in the Loop. It_s part of the Youth Hosteling International group. I_ll look for the name.

Here_s their link:

http://www.hichicago.org/


This is a great location for exploring Chicago. It_s walking distance to the Art Institute, Millenium Park, the Shedd Aquarium and other science museums along the lake.

no i cant find youre own

How long do you have to live in arizona to become that states citizen?|130779

I plan on moving to az soon to persue a culinary degree but i dont know how long i have to live there to become an arizona state citizen and go to college.

You have to live in the state of Arizona for 90 days to be considered a resident. Which is funny because they give you ten days change your license.

I live in AZ and it takes a year to become an instate resident. You have to show them your income tax ( has to be filed in AZ) and an AZ driver_s license to become a resident.

For every state it_s At least a year!! U should of learned this in Civics!!

I dont know about arizona specifically but normally you have to live in a state for a year before you are a resident.

for college tuition purposes, if you are working full time, you can be considered a resident.

I_m assuming you mean a RESIDENT of the state. You are a CITIZEN (providing you_re here legally) of the United States no matter what state you live in.

Once you have established residency (rent an apartment, buy a home, get a drivers license, register your vehicle, etc.), you are a resident of that state. However, to take advantage of certain state funded benefits, a specific amount of time as a resident in that state is usually required in order to qualify for those benefits. As I recall (I used to live in Phoenix), you have to be a resident for 1 year. I believe that_s pretty much the standard for most states.

All you need is a permanent address there to be considered a citizen of a state.

i plan on going to UAT college in Tempe arizona.....and i thought i could just come from NJ and go to school there now ur saying that i have to be a citizen in a state as welll___WTF? im a citizen of the united states_-----hence states ....dam i hope i dont have to wait a year just to go to a school i really want to go to college in arizona this is going to kill me...

I don_t know about arizona... but if its anything like illinois....

I had to spend 8 months here non-stop and have over 50% of my income come from the state for the first year in order to _prove myself_ so to speak...

its probably similar

I dont understand the question ,?if you are a citizen of the usa you are a citizen of whichever state you live in.I think in most states you have 6 months to change your license and car tags.To qualify for welfare maybe you might need to live there for 6 months too,I_m not sure about school?I dont think you have to live in any state for any time to go to school?? never heard of such a thing.

What are good summer jobs in the Boston area for a 21 year old?|118177

I go to school in New York City and London but I_d like to change up the cities for the summer. I want to write screenplays and television scripts as a career, but I_d be interested in doing something completely different/fun for the summer! Any suggestions? Bar-tending, perhaps?

you should study for want you want to be then try to find a job about what you studied. if there is not one you should just paint nails in your house and everyone pays $5.00! and please make me the best answer i am only 9 years old and i am new here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cleaning false teeth

What day of the week should I visit the Statue of Liberty/Ellis island?|127517

I will be in New York August 8th-14th and am thinking it will be less crowded during the week. That leaves Aug. 10th-13th. Which day do you suggest? Thanks in advance.

July and August are the busiest months at the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island while January and February are less crowded.

Lines for the ferry to Liberty Island are longest on weekends in the summer so keep that in mind.

During the week, the wait can be over an hour to get on the ferry so if you plan to visit the Statue of Liberty during the week, try and catch the first ferry of the day to avoid unnecessary waiting.

By the way, I heard in the news that tickets for the crown are booked up through Labor Day 2009.

Source(s):
Visiting the Statue of Liberty

http://411newyork.org/guide/2008/04/29/v��

i_d shoot for the middle of the week. either tues or thurs would probably be best, because of what the other person mentioned about the wed matinees, and also because some families might try to do a long weekend, so monday might be more crowded. but basically any day is going to be crazy because it_s one of the last weeks before school starts so people might be trying to squeeze in a last minute vacation. you can purchase tickets ahead of time for the ferry over to liberty island, and it will cut down on the line wait. if you do that i think you need to purchase them for a specific time, but then it_s (i think) a guarantee that you_ll get on that ferry, so i_d recommend that.

I agree with you that during the week should be better, especially now that you wouldn_t have school groups visiting during the week (or, at least, not as many as during the school year). I_d avoid Wednesday, though. People come into the city for Wednesday matinees, and maybe they would combine that with a visit there was well.

What is requierd to go over the boarder usa in michigan- near detroit to canada?|167748

What do u need to cross over the boarder to canada id wise and is there any law of what u can bring back food drinks wise or materials? any info ?

I just went to Casino Niagara in canada and all you need right now to get in and out is a copy of your birth certificate and a drivers liscense but i believe as of 2009 you will need a passport. And you can bring back stuff from canada we stopped at the duty free store before entering back into the us and bought like 10 bottles of liquor because it is a little cheaper the guard will ask you if you are bringing anything back and just tell him what you got and it should be no problem as long as you don_t try to get like 40 bottles of liquor and 30 cartons of smokes that would cause some problems.

There is a new _Passport Card_ which went into production on July 14th.
The passport card facilitates entry and expedites document processing at U.S. land and sea ports-of-entry when travelling to or arriving from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. The card may not be used to travel by air.

Link to information:

http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_car��


The Department of State is issuing this passport card in response to the needs of border resident communities for a less expensive and more portable alternative to the traditional passport book. The card has the same period of validity as a passport book: 10 years for an adult, five for children 15 and younger. Adults who already have a fully valid passport book may apply for the card as a passport renewal and pay only $20. First-time applicants pay $45 for adult cards and $35 for children.

You need your passport to cross over to the other side and to get back into the U.S. And you are not allowed firearms, any fruit or vegetables, any illegal drugs.Any children must have proper I.D and a court documentation that they are your children. Birth certificates. Photo I.D. No living plants, and pets must have proper shots.

you need a birth certificate and photo ID if you_re traveling by land, but a passport if by air.. you_re not supposed to take food with you, but they don_t check you_re luggage so you should be fine

A birth certificate should be fine if you were born in America, if not,bring a passport.

Bring a passport or photo ID plus birth certificate. It_s easier to get from the US to Canada than it is to be let back into the US.

a birth certificate and id and you should be fine

What are the easiest things to do to cut back on money spent on vacation?|164485

my family is planning a vacation to disney, we dont have much cash right now and we need to cut back on the amount of money we end up spending there. can someone suggest some ways to cut back? we dont shop for many souvenirs as it is, maybe a sweatshirt or a tee shirt, and my mom buys a coffee mug. so we need other ways to cut back. we are planning on driving. (were from NY)

Here are some ways I plan on cutting back money spent on our future Disney trip:

- Bring a refillable bottle of water.
- When thirsty, go to any counter service restaurant and ask for a glass of ice water which you will get for free. Take some crystal light envelopes or koolaid and add to it for free beverage.
- Bring snacks into the park. They are allowed if they have no glass and no alcohol. Even a soft cooler (no hard ones) is okay.
- When at Disney, take advantage of buses from your hotel to the parks to save on gas.
- Eat at counter service places and not sit down places since those cost much more. See all menu prices for counter service places here:

http://allears.net/menu/menus.htm

- Fill your car up with gas just before you cross into Florida. The gas prices hike up there.
- Eat breakfast in your hotel room. You can always bring your own toaster or coffee maker to use. Just unplug it before you leave to the parks.
- If you are doing any programs for points cash them in now to get your rewards. We cashed in our mypoints for gas gift cards to pay for our road trip there.
- Visit the budget board at disboards.com to see how to get free supplies such as toothpaste to take with you.
http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.ph��

You might want to consider the now famous _staycation._ Find a fun spot closer to home that will be as much fun (maybe a different kind of fun from Disney but still fun). Travel expenses, lodging, dining, and amenities are cut dramatically!

We are terribly biased but we recommend that you look at the Catskill Mountains and stay in a vacation rental home rather than a hotel/motel. Our area is only about 2 1/2 hours from NYC so your gas is cut by.... A LOT!

A vacation rental is like going to visit someone only they are not there and neither is their stuff! Think family meals together (another big savings!!!); grilling on the back deck looking at the mountains. You get the picture.

There is plenty to do in the Catskills... and rather than spending money a T-shirt that will become a rag in three years, go to one of the many country auctions and get something valuable for cheap that will be a great memory for a long time!

What to do: Hiking (LOTS of state land), Skiing (slopes are open until mid-April), antiquing, ride down the Esopus River in an inner tube (wicked fun), golf, yoga, and more.

hope this helps.

they have a ton of food packages that you can get with your park tix-totally worth it.

Email me and I_ll give you the info for my friend who is a Travelocity partner travel agent- she_ll have AWESOME suggestions and can get you a great price on tickets and hotel... you just might have more spending money than you thought after she puts something together for you!

Angela

The food there is REALLY expensive. You could easily spend $20/person on ONE meal. I would suggest packing lunches and bottled waters.

How long does the snow in Denver usually stay until?|114915

My husband and I want to take a trip to the Denver area, and while there he wants to snowboard. When is the latest this year we can plan to go and still have a decent amount of powder on the ground? Thank you!

There will be skiing till early May........................March and April are our snowiest months

March - April usually, depending on our winter, but remember that these places are not IN Denver, they_re at least an hour away and probably more like two hours. You won_t ever find any _good_ snow boarding in Denver and _bad_ snow boarding only occasionally, and probably on a golf course somewhere even then.

it depends how mush snow is falling and right now loveland has the largest base depth at 48_ witch is not that mush snow so the sooner you go i would say would be better

Depends... we snow whenever we snow

One day its sunny next day its a blizzard.
Id say around february.

After that its mostly rain

How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Gwinnett?|114517

I would like to know how many hours does it take to drive from Gwinnett County to Atlanta? , and Gwinnett County to Dekalb County?

I drive from Lawrenceville to 5 points a few times every week. In good traffic it takes me around 34 minutes. during rush hour it can take 45 minutes to the worst ever was over 3 hours (stuck behind a jackknifed semi blocking all lanes of traffic).. normally it takes around one hour during rush hour.

Gwinnett and Dekalb share a border and from some points you can walk between in less than 2 seconds :) but Dekalb county is between Gwinnett and Atlanta. From Lawrenceville it takes me around 20 minutes to get to spaghetti junction (just inside Dekalb County if I take I-85) or about 25 minutes to get to downtown Decatur if I use US78.

atl - gwinnett -_ 10 minutes on interstate to 90 minutes - backroads to farthest edges

gwinnett and dekalb share a border, so 0 minute to 90 again

double for rush hour

[be more specific about locations - dekalb and gwinnett are big counties, even atlanta is a big place]]

wle

Run mapquest to get the route, and gauge your time. Though it wouldn_t take as long, I_d give myself an hour. (I hate being late.) One can assume there will be traffic during rush hour, and often at times when one would least expect it.

It really depends on the time of day. From Atlanta to Gwinnet during non-rush hour, I would say about 15 - 20 minutes. To Dekalb County, I_d say about 20 minutes.

It will take 30 mins to drive from gwinnett to atlanta. From Gwinnett to Dekalb, it depends on what part because you can take the backroad or take I-75 to I-20 E.

it actually depends on where you are.
half an hour from Gwinnett county to atlanta.

30 to 45 minutes depending on the traffic.

What are the main banks in the Seattle area that are ubundant?|112426

I know there is Bank of America and that is the most seen, but I wanted to know if there are any other choices for someone moving in from out of state.

Bank Of America and Washington Mutual are probably the most prevalent in the area, followed up by Key Bank and Wells Fargo next. There_s also BECU (Boeing Employee Credit Union), which anyone residing in Washington can now become a member of and who has pretty decent interest rates! Aside from that, there are some smaller banks, but they might make it harder to find available ATM_s unless it is one that you live next to. Then, it_ll just depend on where you specifically move to in the state.

Washington Mutual and BECU are pretty popular

wamu, (washington mutual) friendly service

How much should i bid in order to be successful for a hotel in New York City?|135146

I want to bid on a three and a half star hotel.

There are two websites that will give you guidelines on that: betterbiding.com or biddingfortravel.com.

Or, you could try Hotwire.com.

where in the city? Time Sq, probably 200 and up..

We stayed in Chinatown called Hotel 91, it was about 125 a night. A little noisy at night due to subway, but at least it_s clean and 5 mins ride from Time Sq.

US$150 per night but it all depends what time of the year you plan to come.

Between September and January, that price may not cut it unless they do not provide a lot of amenties for the room.

Is Ontario Mills Mall in California crowded?|116894

I am planning to go there on a Sunday.
Either August 23rd, or the 30th, and i am wondering if it is crowded.
I am going to drive a long way, so I need to know if it is even worth checking out.
Please do not recommend other outlets, my heart is already set on going to this particular one.
Thank you!

Hi,
That depends what time of the year you are going. I would not go near it during Xmas time. Weekends are busy days and there will be a crowd. I would suggest to go during the week if you can. There are 10 entrances, so remember which entrance you came in, or you will be looking for your car for a long time. Good luck.
Frank.

Seeing that you are planning to go on a weekend and right before the new school year, it may be pretty busy. I would recommend going early to avoid the crowds. Also, you may want to check out Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga, its less than 2 miles away at the Foothill Blvd exit off the 15 fwy.

Yes it_s going to be super crowded. I went there last week during the week in the afternoon (around 1:30pm) and it was pretty busy. Seemed like I had to park a mile away too. But it is one of my favorite malls, other than Montclair Plaza, so yeah it_s worth checking out. Food court sucks though...no good food at Mills Mall. :(

I used to live fairly near to Ontario Mills, and it can get VERY crowded. It was nice when it first opened, but I think it went downhill pretty fast. The Outlet Mall in Cabazon is much better quality, and kept up better

Probably, but what kind of mall/outlet is actually empty? I think it is worth it to make the drive. With tons of stores, I don_t really blame them for being crowded. Happy shopping!

I go there, yea on sundays it gets real crowded but they have cool stores, and a huge gameworks n sam ash n rainforest cafe, jc penny, burlington coat factory, and 200 stores more!!

Be safe. A lot of gang activity and hoodlums hang out here.

im going to this one too im so exited:) You shud let me know how great it was?

What are the best places to golf in the Chicagoland area?|151004

What are the best places to golf in the Chicagoland area?
My boyfriend and I are going to move to the area. He loves to golf and I would like to know about the different golf courses/centers in the area. I have never golfed. It is almost his birthday and I would like to surprise him with some type of golfing excursion or golfing gift certificates. Do you have any ideas as to where/what I can give him?

This might be a good place to start (
http://www.golfchicago.com/).
It has listings for all of the courses in and around Chicago. You can search for courses according to area.

The golf course up in Wilmette. There are some good views of the Baha_i Temple and the Lake!

What is the fastest way to get to West Hollywood during rush hour?|124522

I have to drive there from West Covina around 9 on Fridays, returning around 3, and I have yet to find a way to avoid 3 hours of traffic on the way home.

I usually take the 134 to the 210, but I_ve also tried the 10 and side streets.... still takes forever. If I left closer to 2:30 would it make much of a difference? Help!

There_s no easy way to get there quickly, although I_ve heard some people recommend taking the 10 west to La Cienega and then heading straight north.

Shoot Kim there is no good way...You might experiment
with the trains, like park in a lot out toward where you live and work you way in to the red line and so on....that_s the only thing I can think of that MIGHT work....It even might save you some money on parking (and a lot of stress)....

Take Metrolink and then the red line subway. The subway goes to Hollywood, so after that you_ll have to either take the bus or walk a few blocks.

Sorry Kim, but there are many thousands of people going the same direction you are going. It_s all a matter of having too many people in one place. Sorry, I feel for you.

If you have the means, charter a helicopter. Otherwise, you_re probably screwed.

What are some good places to see in Chicago, in your opinion?|147742

I haven_t been to Chicago in about ten years, but I_ll be headed there later this year - I know I_ll be seeing the Field Museum and the Aquarium, what else would people here recommend? I have a fear of heights, so no Sears Tower... :-)

The Art Institute is awesome, definitely go there. Make sure you get a deep dish pizza while you_re there... I went to this place called Giordano_s. And you really should go to the Sears tower... it_s really amazing and I promise it_s not scary. :)

The Bean In Millenium Park! This is also the place where Obama made his speech!

The Navy Pier is nice. Full of shops and restaurants along the water.

If you haven_t been to Chicago in ten years than you have not yet seen Millenium Park. It is a must see.

What is the differance between valley and desert?|100150

I just moved to the desert. You see the awesome mountains and desert land here. Then you have valleys. But, why are some places valley? I have to drive to valley sometimes and dont see the differances other then close to mountain. Are they differant or lower?Any help understanding appreciated. Thanks..

Valley is a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river.

Desert is a landscape form or region that receives very little precipitation. And is characterized by having lots of sand and little vegitation.

A valley can be part of a desert sometimes.

What is fun to do in denver, co at night for ages 18 and under?|131291

My boyfriend and i are stuck at home for spring break and we need something exciting to do for cheap!

Be creative, you can find a way to acquire a keg (convince an older friend or sibling to buy it) and have all your friends over and throw a rager. Kegs are only about $50 (which is cheap) and you can charge $3 per cup and make a profit if you get enough people to come.

Yeah, go ahead and give me a _thumbs down._ I_m fun and honest, which is why I have 57% best answers, while the museum/shopping crowd has under 10%.

You can go to Colorado Mills Mall, downtown Denver, Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, Butterfly Pavillion, or Belmar or to Boulder.

indoor skydiving :))
omg it_s sooooo fun!
[[not scary]]

eh, kinda expensive though.
but definitely worth it

I_m not from Denver but there_s loads of things to do.... its a bigger, more lively place than where I live now and I always manage to have a great time

Besides going to a movie (which I think is fun anyway!) you could go to a play at the Denver performing arts center (sorry, I can_t remember what it_s called, but it_s really nice), or a concert (they have just about all the stars) but my top recommendation would be Elitch Gardens. Once in the regular season, they_re open _till 9pm. They really up-ed their game when they broke off from the Six Flags franchise. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is fun, but the only things to do in the evening is IMAX movies (they don_t have the Hollywood movies, only the educational ones) and sometimes they have a special exhibition that has evening tickets available. Denver isn_t the best place for night-time activities, but you can still have fun!

goto 6 flags, imax, dave and busters, 16th street mall, im not familuar that much anymore i have moved to phx,az

QUAKE22 GOOD answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you learn about other countries In school in the united states?|121741

In canada we learn all about other countries in school. We even learn all of the american states and where they are and everything and we learn about politics in america and in other countries. Do you learn stuff about canada or anywhere else in school in the united states?

Yes, world history and current events studies.

Yes, we learn about Europe, Asia, basically every continent

Not much in public schools, kind of sad actually.

in mexico we learn about universal history and we know about many countries. and about canada i know avril lavigne is the second most beautiful girl, and obviusly you are the first. Greetings from mexico

Well, things about other countries are taught in the US. But like in Canada when it comes to learning French, just because it is taught doesn_t mean everybody will learn or remember. We learn some about Canada, and also other countries in the world, but the extent of that may depend on the region.

Not really.

If you can get a copy of our GED (General Equivalency Diploma - a test that_s supposed to be just as good as passing high school), you will see what little American public schools have to offer. I passed my GED in the 98th percentile and they never even tried to teach me American history, let alone Canadian history.