Can anyone recommend family accommodation in New England with plenty on offer in surrounding area?|132885

My husband _ I have visted Boston, Marthas Vineyard, Kennebunkport etc pre children and really want to take our kids there, 9, 7 _ 5 years of age. It_s important to get the right accommodation for 5 of us and that there is stuff to keep kids interested. Bike riding, boat trips, parks, beach etc.

Consider Rhode Island. Our small state has many of the things you_re looking for... here in Newport we have beaches, a beautiful big harbor with a wide range of boat trips, gilded-age mansions, many colonial era buildings, a fort, nature reserves, excellent shopping, world-class events etc. Within a short drive, you_ll find much more - a great zoo in Providence, more beautiful scenery and beaches, woods, off-road cycle paths etc. It_s also a great base for exploring further afield - you can get a fast ferry to Martha_s Vineyard, and Boston is only 1.5 hours away by road. Cheaper family accommodation may be found just outside Newport in Middletown, Jamestown or Portsmouth.

Thank you Marj, great reply. Sorry it_s taken me so long to appreciate your email. I will certainly look into the useful links you sent. Thanks again.

What are the best cruise lines for a group of family from ages 11 to 62?|123335

We are looking for a line with lots of things to do, but also quiet places on the boat and excellent service.

I definitly go with Disney. It is a moderate priced cruise, with a deluxe feel. The staff will cater to your every need. The shows are great, the food is delicious, activities are a lot of fun, rooms are a little bigger than other lines and cleaner and the staff is unlike any other. Disney will spoil you once you have been on board.

The reason I say Disney is because of the age range. The kids will have a blast with all the activities and the older members will have a great time relaxing and enjoying the shows. It really is great for everyone and it still makes adults feel like a kid again. It is one of my favorite cruise lines and I have been on a lot of cruise. Disney also has a great family reunion package you can add on.

Here is a link where you can get more info on the cruise:
http://mousetrips.com/DCL.html


As far as best cruise, it really depends on what you are looking for. One of my favorite lines is Disney. Reasoning: The cruise ship is always spotless and they do a wonderful job of keeping it clean. The rooms are slightly larger than other lines, and trust me , on a cruise it makes a big difference. The shows are wonderful. If you have kids they will absolutely love the boat, it is probably the best line for families. The food has always been good. Finally, the staff. I have never experience service while travelling like I have on Disney, they go out of their way to make you comfortable and it is great. I think that Disney is a great option even if you aren_t taking kids, it is just an all around great line. I feel, as do many others, that once you get off of a Disney cruise you will be spoiled. The price is very modest and affordable, but you feel more like you are on a luxury line. It is hard to top Disney. They have the benefit of lots of fun, onboard activity, but also the quiet spots for adults only. And the service, is some of the best you will find.

Other lines:

Carnival. Their prices are usually the lowest, but the quality of the cruise is a lot lower than other lines. In my experience the food hasn_t been very good, the ship needed cleaned up and renovated really bad and the service didn_t compare to other lines. If you read reviews of Carnival ships, you will see a lot of people have had the same experience. They advertise as being the fun ship. This is true if you are in to partying, gambling, drinking, etc. But I really don_t like this type of thing, so the atmosphere wasn_t very appealing to me. Plus, the age range on board is pretty young. You will find lots of young families and also college aged kids. So if you are wanting to stay away from kids this may not be a good line. This also tend to be a line for families, but I really am not sure that this is the most appropriate line to take kids.

Royal Caribbean is a pretty good line. It kind of runs in the middle as far as price goes. They have lots of on-board activities and it is a lot of fun. I think this is a better option to take kids on than Carnival, but that is just my opinion. The average age tends to be a little bit older, but still a lot of fun and less partying. I think it is a great line. If you have kids it might be a better option than Disney, simply because they offer more choices for destinations. But if I had to choose between Disney and Royal Caribbean and destination really wasn_t an option, I think I would go Disney hands down.

If you are wanting a little more sophisticated feel and a more luxurious line, than I would look into lines like Princess, Oceania, Crystal, Celebrity, etc. These are all really great lines. They cost more than some other lines, but the service and food and overall cruise is well worth it. But again, this is a little more sophisticated group of cruises. So the average age is going to be older.

It really just depends what your budget is, that will really change what line will be best for you.

Disney. They have the best program for kids of any ship I have been on and they have activities for all ages. Lots of grandparents take the grandchildren on a Disney cruise.

try disney

Disney Cruise Lines is a nice family-oriented cruise line...Carnival Cruises are among the top, Princess Cruises are really nice...truth...board the _fun ships_ of Carnival..their fleet of fine vessels would suit your needs quite well

First, all of the major cruise lines have activities for kids and most new ships have a seperate area for kids activities. These are staffed so kids don_t just go there and play on their own. You didn_t say how many kids are in your group so cannot advise more than to say that if you have a bunch of kids, the Disney cruise lines is the best. That line will have all the kids activities and all the Disney characters on ship to entertain them. I have never been on a Disney crusie, but I saw on the travel channel that their ships have areas that are reserved for adults only.

The other cruise line you may want to consider if you have young folks, like ages 20 to 35, in your group is Carnival. Carnival has the party ships that most young folks go on.

The cruise lines you want to consider if most of your group is over 35 or 40 are Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, and Norwegian cruise lines. These are all mid priced and generally have an older, more mature crowd and people who have cruised multiple times. These lines WILL have kids areas and staffs also, just not as much as Disney.

All of the big cruise ships are so large and have so many specialty areas, like casino, library, internet cafe, piano bar, movie theater, smoking room, board game room, etc., that its very easy, even with 2,000 people on ship, to find a spot to relax in quiet and read. Ships will have so many decks and spot to sit that you can find a sunny spot or a spot in shade.

If you really want privacy for yourself, consider a balcony stateroom. I love balcony rooms and never cruise anymore unless its a balcony room. You can always have all of the outdoor privacy you want.

If you have abunch of kids or young folks you can probably get a balcony room for yourself and an inside room across the hallway for the youngsters.

The service on ships is generally alwasy great. Occasionally there may be an isolated problem, but lines will make things better if you do have a problem.

The food is great on the lines I have been on, NCL, Royal Carribbean, Celebrity and Princess. I understand its a bit better than the Carnival and Disney food.

Go to this web site and read about cruises:

http://www.cruisecritic.com/

Carnival is family friendly and of course disney

Princess Cruises

What is the maximum clearance of the quot;Needles Eyequot; in the Black Hills of SD?|149119

We are planning a family trip to South Dakota later this year and I need to make sure we will be able to enjoy the same things I did when traveling there as a child. What are the heigth and width restrictions when traveling on the roads around Mt. Rushmore that have all the tunnels?

Several years ago we drove most of the roads in that area with a Chevy full size van, and had no problems with clearances. If you are driving a very large motor home, or pulling a big camping trailer, you may have a problem. Try the web site for the National Park Service, and click on that area. It might give you the info you are looking for. Have fun, it_s a beautiful area. Also, Devils Tower Wyoming is close.

Is there a comprehensive site listing all of California public beaches?|120073

There are a lot of them. I_d love to have a web site that lists each one, maybe has pictures, and discusses amenities and features.

Resources about California beaches. Links to the hundreds of public California beaches, including private California beaches and nude ones. You_ll also find reports about the water quality at California beaches and photos of California beaches, as well as the best guidebooks to California beaches.

Here are a couple of more sites for you.
If you go to the beach often, I would recommend that you get an annual state parks pass.
It makes dropping by the beach on your lunch hour or to watch a sunset that much easier.

http://www.goingtocalifornia.com/pages/s��


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Ca��

How much money does it cost to live in a 1bedroomapartment in boston?|186068

1 bathroom also, and no balkonies,fireplaces,ect.

With access to the T, you do not need to focus on an apt. in Boston. There are hundreds of other living possibilities in the outlying areas, like Newton, Arlington, Concord, Medford, Somerville, East Cambridge, etc. That said, there are distinct advantages to living in the heart of Boston. Specifically, you don_t need a car because everything is within walking distance, or, the T is close by. So what you spend on an apt. is made up for what you save in transportation. However, there are also many beautiful things to see in the above cities mentioned. Have you ever considered living in a co-op? I lived in Newton for a couple years while in school and basically, lived in a mansion with my meals cooked every night. I had to cook 2Xs a month for my end of the deal (plus rent obviously). Good luck~

It completely depends on what part of town.

$1250

about 400 to 600$ a month

alot like 1400 or more

if you don_t mind the commute.. (taking the T).. you can live just outside the city..

before i got my condo.. i rented in Quincy for about $1100 2bedrooms, parking, etc..

Last year, it was $1700.

maby 1800.00

About 1.000

Depend on the quality of the place. =)