What are the big differences between living in the southeast and living in Los Angeles CA?|174339

Living in the south is great and Ive never lived anywhere else, I will be moving west within the next year. Im curious about what to expect.

It_s VERY expensive.
I am extremely happy to pay $1450 for a 2 bedroom apartment in a nice area.

It_s congested.
Too many people on too few freeways.

The people are rude and mean.

The weather never changes.
There is no humidity, so you skin and hair are going to dry up very quickly. Get used to carrying a water bottle with you.

Everyone is pretty...and fake.
You can get plastic surgery as easily as you can get an apple.

EXTREMELY diverse!
Unlike the South, it_s not just Black and White here. There are cultures from all over the world who call LA home.

I think Joan Didion was paraphrashing Gertrude Stein who first said, _There is no there there!_ She was speaking of Oakland, too.

Refer to
http://www.bartleby.com/66/37/55537.html


See my previous answers about LaLaLand.

cost of living is cheaper

Housing is through the roof! We paid almost three times as much for our house here as we did back home (texas) but the shopping is great. The food is great. The wine is fabulous. The southern hospitality is gone though! All of my new friends call me Mrs. Texas bc they say I am so friendly to everyone. And everyone will listen to what you say bc of your accent so you have to be careful not to offend anyone although everyone is really laid back! Oh, did I mention the shopping?

rise in housing prices ...more bmw_s and mercedez and also much better bragging rights. Oh yeah more homeless are visible

Summers are not humid in LA, so even if the temperature sometimes gets as hot as in the Southeast, it_s much less oppressive. Also, It doesn_t rain in the summer in LA.

I_m a lifetime native of LA. Joan Didian said it best when she wrote _There is no there, there!_ In LA, you drive everywhere. Even if you_re going a block, you take the car, and curse the traffic. LA is smog, freeways, rude people, and noise. You can live in a place for 10 years and never speak with your neighbor. But it is also charming. The sunsets at the Hollywood Bowll on a warm summer night are amazing. Likewise, any type of music, art or festival you like is always happening somewhere nearby. Within 2 hours, you can go from swimming in the ocean to skiing down a hill, which is something everyone should try at least once. But the best part of LA is that _cold_ is anything less than 64 degrees!

The oceans/shores/waves are different. Smog is out of control there! The values and morals are different. Everyone is fake in Los Angeles but they_re nice to you, which I_m ok with it. I_m from Pittsburgh and moved to Los Angeles and no one really tells you the truth, everyone has weird motives, etc... but once you get used to it, you_ll be ok. Housing is definitely expensive. It_s not as glamorous as everyone thinks-far from it, actually. HOWEVER- the food and shopping is great, you can_t beat the weather (most of the time), you get to see movie stars at random spots, you get all of the movies before almost anyone else in the country does... I love Los Angeles compared to NYC. I_d move back in a heartbeat if I could. And there are good people there if you search for them!

The biggest is probably the time zones. It takes a while to get used to different time zones (where jet lag comes from). Although theirs is a different ocean you will find that the culture is very much the same.

In Los Angeles, you can find a really ghetto dangerous area, and drive for 15 minutes into a really affluent, clean, safe area.
LA is so diverse. It_s one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. That_s the big difference you_ll find.

It_s great if you_re wealthy or in tha Crips.

I have travelled to almost every city in the US including all of the southeast. There are alot more work opportunities in Southern CA. The people here are very self concious and selfish. But its not their fault, its just the system. The better you look the more chances you will have to succeed. Hispanics, corrupt and otherwise, have dominated certain lower end communities while places like Orange County are dominated by racist white consertive powerfuls who have priced out many of the hispanics. Most of the gang activity is in Los Angeles County especially from Long Beach up thru the 105 / 110 freeway corridors. Nevertheless, you_ll never here people say hello or be nice like in the south, unless you_re a total hottie. Most people just keep to themselves and mind thier own business. Good Luck.

Where is and affordable place for a single female to get away for a vacation?|194268

Im a 32 year old single female looking for someplace great and affordable for a vacation/get away. Im in dire need of FUN. I want some where i can meet people /men and have lots of fun activiites. I am not a big club or bar hopper .

go on a singles cruise most cruise lines offer it.
and just let yourself go and have fun

the Library - has some great books/suggestions
museums
go to your local Chamber of Commerce
if you are a member of the AAA, get a TourBook
:)

try one of the contiki tours--its designed for your age group, some of my friends did it and loved it


http://contiki.com/

How do you guys feel about proposal elimation of subway kiosks?|145000

I do not happy about that.
Also, according to Proosal Subway Station change, 81st St-Natural History_s Part-Time Station Customer Assistant kiosk at 79th St exit/entrance will be replace by 24-hour automated access.
I think that is not very great idea because stroller folks going to museum is not happy that service gate is not open and Stroller cannot fit through the HEET.

What do you think?

My friend, this is going to be a major security issue, because what happen if there is a crime happening or fire in the subway occurs (lets hope none of these thing really happen) how you_re going to call. The payphone in the subway are some time out of order and the you can_t get cell service in the underground section of the subway. So if you need help, well you out of luck.

This is another way for the cash strapped MTA of milk every nikkle and dime us, just because they don_t have the money. This should be a lesson for them not to dip their hand into the cookie jar.

Good luck

What time should I get to tix4tonight in Vegas to get the best show tickets?|158293

I got some advice on here that I should go to tix4tonight in Vegas on the day of the show to get cheap tickets to Cirque du Soleil shows. Does anybody know what time I should show up there in the morning to get tickets before they sell out? What time do people usually start lining up? They open at 10 am everyday. And I_ll be there on weekdays during the first week in March, if that makes any difference.

If there_s something that you really want to see, and especially any Cirque du Soleil show, get there just before opening, then snap up your tickets as soon as possible. Any available Cirque tickets go fast!

However, if you just want to see any show, for something to do that night. Late afternoon is the time to go. They post slightly deeper discounts closer to show time, but not on every show.

If there is a show that you really want to see, show up at 9:30 when they post the day_s listings and see if your show is one of them for sale that day. If so, stay in line. Cirque tickets tend to go quickly. But there is a chance that they won_t have any tickets for the show you want to see. If it_s something that you really want to make sure you can catch, it_s best to buy the tickets in advance. But Tix4Tonight is fantastic if you_re open to seeing any show.

Whatever you do don_t see Believe by Criss Angel and Cirque du Soleil. I saw it on Saturday at 9:30pm and it was horrible and boring. My friends and I went to tix4tonight at around 12pm that same day, there was a small line but we still were able to buy 7 tickets. The Luxor was not packed there is always seating because they have more than 1 show a night.

They actually open at 11am but the shows for the day are posted at 9:30am. My advise is to get there at 9:30 and if your shows are on the list, stand in line right away. There are no guarantees Cirque du Soleil show tickets will be on sale but there is no way to find out until that morning.

Whats a good way to spend a personal day in or around the San Francisco Bay Area?|157602

I have some free time on my hands, I live in the East Bay, and I_d like to make a solo day trip. What are my options?

Dear Nate:

I always enjoyed a Golden Gate Ferry Boat
Ride to Sausalito or Tiburon!

I think there is still a Ferry Boat at Jack London
Square? If NOT, drive to Pier 1 _ catch the
Ferry there. I spent many a reflective time
on the Bay, sailing to lunch it in Marin.

I also had Great Personal Days at Stow Lake
in Golden Gate Park by the Tea Garden.
I would walk or rent a electric Boat _ sail
around that Island.

Have FUN!

Go to Fisherman_s Wharf, Pier 39, Alcatraz, ride a cable car, go to a day spa, visit Chinatown, the Golden Gate Park (Japanese Tea Gardens are lovely), visit China Beach for great photo opportunities of the Golden Gate Bridge, visit Muir Woods which is very scenic and peaceful.

What food is Utah famous or best known for?|155512

This is for a project in school and i can_t really find any good answers!!! Thanx for the help!

I live in Utah, the fry sauce answer is correct, it can really only be found here, and yes, jello, especially the green jello, other than that, peaches...

Mormons. I don_t know what they eat, though.

National Parks, Mormons, and a dirty salt lake. The National Parks and scenery are some of the most beautiful on the planet.

Mormon food lol j/k

Honey it_s known as the beehive state

They are most famous, food wise, as the number one per capita consumers of Jello in the world. The state is predominately Mormon, and very large families are encouraged by the church. With large families come large family gatherings and church functions, and Jello is a staple food at these type of events.

Fry sauce is the one thing that you find everywhere in Utah and no one anywhere else even knows what you_re talking about. It is amazing!! Catsup/Mayo, equal parts - mix it up, much better than catsup alone.

Lemon wedge with diet Coke. I_ve seen people in other states do this in the past few years but Utahan_s were doing it long before anyone else.

There are a lot more caffeine free soda_s than I_ve ever seen anywhere else.

Jello, I guess. I don_t know who_s eating it all but I have heard that Utah and Iowa eat more jello than anywhere else.

I have a recipe for Funeral Potatoes that_s been served at every church dinner ever (including funerals, which is where the name comes from).

Bees/honey

Mormonism

i think : Chicken Pot Pie, Raisin Muffins, or Leprechaun Pie.

It_s known for it_s thick shakes, and great breakfast foods such as omelets and pancakes.

Fry Sauce. It_s a mix between ketchup and mayonnaise with a lot of different variations.

What is the best place to live in Metro Atlanta?|111287

I would be moving there pretty soon, what is the best place to live in Atlanta, I like the area that has a great quality of life, good school, has lots of stores, have great shopping mall, nice neighborhood, and parks. I don_t mind the commute.

I don_t know what the first answerer is talking about...

First of all there is crime is any huge metropolitan city.

There are some great places to live in the metro area. Some places that you should check out is:

Buckhead
Alpharetta
Lawrenceville
Holly Springs

You say you don_t mind the commute, but you_d want to see the place at 8:45 on a weekday morning! I would suggest living in town. Grant Park has some lovely historic houses, but I didn_t go to school there. Its on the edge of the quirky hip district (East Atlanta), has a park with a zoo and lovely neighbors. I lived there for a while and loved it! The mall is a bit of a drive, but no more than like 20 min to Lennox.

Gas isn_t getting much cheaper and 10 hours a week is a lot to spend in the car!

Good luck!

lol good luck on that one! there is no way that you can get away from crime. but it does seem to dumb down around here. But as it dumbs down so does my interest in living in the place because of lack of malls and stuff like that. lol but i guess any place in the metro is better than the real ATL.

Gwinnett County is good, if you go to the right spots. Lawrenceville and Suwanee are about the only nice spots left! But it_s about 30 minutes from the city, and it_s close enough that you don_t feel like your living in the boondocks.

I also agree with lucy b,you can also check out stock ridge,tucker,and forest park all seem pretty good to me

plan on spending at least 2-3 hours a day in the car if you want to commute.

norcross is nice.

North Suburbs like anywhere from Chattanooga to Buckhead.

Douglas County is pretty good

Buckhead!

About how much money would I need to take to New York City for a weekend?|156933

I am going to NYC for my birthday on August 13 thru August 17 and Im turning 20! Its my first time going and im staying with a friend...I want to know how much money I would need to eat, shop (and not the fake sh*t either), play with, probably to get around (like a taxi and what not), and just any other stuff! Please help and thanks for the advise!

I go to NYC all the time, so I would say at least $600. You HAVE to see a broadway show, which, at TKTS in Time Square you can get tickets for about 50 to 100 bucks, or else buy full price for about $200 depending on the show. Taxis are about 5 dollars a fare for long distances, so I really recommend you take the subway or walk, so about fifty for travel fares. NYC has amazing restaurants, but none of them are the least bit inexpensive, so you might want $200 for dining. And the hotels are normal, so probably about $350 to $400 for 4 nights in a hotel that doesn_t include breakfast (most of them don_t). Then some money for new clothes, the stores are like anywhere else, unless you do buy the _fake sh*t_ then its a lot cheaper. Bring a lot of money if you_re going high end, Barneys makes Bloomindale_s look like a macy_s. And even Macy_s in NYC has expensive stuff. You also want some money for Museums, and not the boring history ones. MoMa (Museum of modern Art) is AMAZING! As well as MAD (museum of art and design). And of course, clubs as well, since its the City That Never Sleeps. Hope I helped!

First of all make sure you keep your money in a safe place. I know a guy got $2,000 stolen from him from his backpack on a NYC bus so watch out...i would suggest you have like $350 if you wanna have fun but if you wanna do alot of stuff have some more money but most of the things there aren_t that expensive

Well it depends on which part of NYC your going to (its a really big city and in NYC its self there are tons of differ price ranges) When I went It was about $250 for the hotel $100+ for shopping $50+ for fun and maybe $30-$40 on taxi_s( depends how much you drive around) and $50 for other. So in all $490-$550.

Hope you have fun. Happy Birthday!!!!!

I would say at least $300 to $500 per day if you_re going to do a lot of shopping. You could do it less expensively if you use mass transit instead of cabs. You can pretty much get anywhere you want using subways.

i would say 2,000. if you want to do fun things, stay in a nice hotel, and shop. i wont take the taxi, walk or take the subway it is much cheaper and quicker.

Well, anywhere between $500 and $1000. Just spend it wisely.

Good luck

visa platinum card.

Where is a cheap place to park next to Coors Field in Denver?|160460

I am going to the Rockies game tonight and i was wondering if there are any places to park that are pretty cheap near by? Thanks!

We are headed there this weekend and we always park east of the field on 20th and Arapahoe and there is a lot that is $5.00 right on the corner and is really only a 3 blocks away.... We have parked all over and that is our favorite spot... when you leave the game Arapahoe is a one way headed south and you can get out of all the congestion pretty quickly!!!

Have fun and Go Rox!!! I surely hope they win!!!!

What do you think about the Greyhound bus line?|167229

Is it good, bad, so-so.
Please share your experiences because i am greyhounding to massachusetts in the summer and it is a 24 hour ride. Should i do it or not.

There_s quite a few pros and cons about taking the bus where you need to go. Personally, I_ve had great experiences with bus travel each and every time, with a few minor irritants on each, but it_s to be expected, not with only bus travel, but with every kind of travel there is.

One of the things I do to prepare is to try and put everything as carry-ons if you feel worried about people running off with your stuff. Greyhound allows two carry-on bags that can fit overhead or under the seat, but I_ve always been able to stick an extra one on when needed.

As an extra to this...seating placement can be vital sometimes. Some people like to ride in the front of the bus, which is perfectly fine (I recommend it if you get carsick easily). I, however, sit way in the back, in the seats in front of the restroom (The last seats on your left, upon entering the bus). The bad part about it is that you can_t really recline that much. The good part is that you have extra space to slip a carry-on bag, as there_s a small space there you can stick your bags and they_ll be fine. I_ve been able to stick a small travel bag on wheels filled up quite a bit with only minor hassle at worst. Also, another good part is that you don_t have to climb all over everyone if you have to use the restroom if you sit in those seats. At worst, you_d just have to maneuver around two or three people to get in.

The bathrooms are adequate. I_ve heard stories of overflowing toilets and bathrooms that horribly reek of excrement. I have never had this happen before at all, so don_t worry much about it. The bathrooms themselves are adequate. I_d clean the seat a little if you_re thinking of sitting down, and it_s a little tricky to get your bus legs when using it, but I don_t ever have a problem going in and using it. There_s usually hand sanitizer or moist towelettes there to use.

Here_s a money saver for you: Pack your own food. The meal stops typically are around fast food outlets and are overpriced, so if you_re a stickler for cash like me, here_s a suggestion. If you_re not allergic to nuts, go to Wal-Mart and pick up a bag or two of one of their trail mixes. They_re five bucks a pop, but if you pace yourself, you can make one bag last half a day or more. Also, bring a good-sized bottle of something with you. Once the contents of the bottle runs out, you can always hop out at any rest stop and fill it up quickly, then hop back on the bus/get in line for the next one, even on quickie five or ten minute rest stops.

The seats themselves are adequate as well. They recline back, but watch out you don_t end up in the lap of someone else. There_s small lights above you, so when night hits, you can turn one of those on and use it as a reading light or something. There_s just enough space for two people to sit, so don_t be surprised if you have a seatmate. If you_re kind of anti-social like I can be around strangers, you can pretend you_re asleep. One of my things I do is sit in the middle of the seat, put my jacket over me (in colder weather) to make myself look like a larger man than I really am, and pretend to snooze. It_s kind of mean, I know, but if you feel you need the extra space, it_s the best suggestion I can offer.

Sleeping, well...it can be an issue sometimes. If you have to sleep with someone sitting beside you. Avoid trying to sleep in an aisle seat if you can help it. It_s difficult because you can_t really lean anywhere or get a good position. If you lean to one side, you_ll be in your seatmate_s lap. If you lean to the other side, you_re blocking the aisle. You probably won_t get too much decent sleep unless you_re one of those sleepers who can curl up anywhere.

One of my favorite things about Greyhound is the big, panoramic windows they have. Even though Greyhound isn_t like a plane with an _in-flight_ (so to speak) movie, watching the scenery go by is just a heck of a lot of fun. I can do it for hours on end, seeing the different places go by. You can_t really do that in an airplane!

Probably the biggest con of all is the amount of time spent travelling. It can be tiresome after a while. You just have to go into it with an adventurous mindset. Each trip on Greyhound is an adventure. You get to see new people each trip, different experiences, sometimes even see new things you haven_t seen before! But it is long. I_d highly recommend packing entertainment. Pack only the expensive things you really, really can_t do without (You can pack a laptop. I_ve done it before, I just don_t break it out until I get to my destination usually.) or the things you really like that you want to use (Like a portable DVD player or a hand-held console like the Nintendo DS or the PSP). Sudoku books is a good idea, but I_d honestly recommend finding a site with printable sudoku and various other puzzles, so if you get tired of one, you can switch and do a different sort of puzzle. I like sudoku, mazes, and logic problems (the grid ones where you have to figure out who belongs with what, and stuff.). Books are excellent too.

Another con is sometimes you run into shady people or people who look like they_re into a lot of rough living. Just stay away from those people and don_t talk to them and you_ll be fine. Since Greyhound is the cheapest way to go, the likelihood is there. Don_t think that the buses are full of crazy delinquents out to get you though. Most of the people there are travelers just like you, just keep your wits about you and look like you belong there, just like anywhere.

All in all, I_d totally recommend Greyhound. With airfare and even gas being as expensive as it is, Greyhound is just mind-bogglingly cheap. From Bangor to New York City round trip, if I book on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (For both to and from my destinaton), it_s only $72! I just can_t see how that price can be beat at all. Check their website for fare and schedule information. Greyhound has a massively easy to use site. However, I_d buy your tickets right from the station, as there_s an extra fee to buy them online.

I hope your Greyhound experience, if you choose to take it, will be as fun as exciting as I find them!

I haven_t ridden Greyhound for a few years, thankfully. It gets you hwere you need to go, and mostly on time. Not easy to sleep on a bus at night, at least for me. Too many stops and they always make you get off around 2-3 am so the bus can be cleaned. But, it_s cheap and one night won_t be so bad.

Where is a good place to go on a class trip near Philly?|191120

I need ideas for a sophomore class trip to somewhere in the Philadelphia/Delaware area. It needs to be somewhat educational and not too far because of gas prices. But-here_s the catch-it has to be really appealing to 15-16 year olds because this is my platform for class president. Any ideas?

New York City. An amazing educational trip and a fun place to visit. Should be a popular choice.

Kyle is correct - NYC is only a couple of hours drive. If you want something even closer how about the Brandywine River Valley area? Plenty of hiking and outdoor activities in the area.


You can do some exploring for ideas at:

http://www.GoPhila.com/

aside from NYC or Washington DC

why not deleware water gap? or poconos.. you could do some awesome hikes and learn a great deal about science/nature/the environment.

How many city blocks equal 1 mile in Seattle Washington?|167626

Also, does anyone know a good place where I can do a mile walk in Seattle to rise money? I need somewhere safe and I want to walk in a big circle. Thank you all.

There is an easy, paved, safe path all the way around Green Lake. It_s actually 2 1/2 miles all the way around, but if you start at East Green Lake there are markers on the path to show you when you_ve gone just one mile.

I_d say about 15-20 blocks depending on whether you_re downtown or in a neighborhood.

And yes, I think Greenlake would be a good place to run a mile.

Is there any other place to see in Las Vegas beside the strip?|144407

I_ve been to Vegas couple of times, and in about two weeks, we are planing to go back there. Is there any other place to see in Las Vegas beside the strip?

Downtown Las Vegas has a lot of casinos and the Fremont Street Experience light show, produced on a metal canopy stretching five blocks along the top of Fremont Street. BTW, the Strip isn_t in Las Vegas. It_s in Winchester and Paradise, Nevada. There_s the Hoover Dam. 45 minutes north of the Las Vegas area is Overton, home of the Los City Museum where they have re-created the cave dwellings of the Anasazi who lived here before the current tribes of Native Americans. South of the city on the Boulder Highway is the County Heritage Museum. Further south, at the Railroad Pass Casino, you can board a train for a short trip to Boulder City and the Railroad Museum there. You can take a motor trip to Grand Canyon in Arizona. If you do, make the side trip to Winslow and see Meteor Crater, the crater produced by a metor strike millions of years ago. I don_t know if it is too late in the year, but you might want to take a trip on Lake Mead on board the paddle-wheel steamer the Desert Queen. Three hour tour with a brunch included.
Last, but not least, is a new museum east of the Strip on Flamingo Road near the University. It_s the Atomic Testing Museum and is dedicated to telling the story of the brave and dedicated people who carried out testing of atomic weapons northeast of Las Vegas years ago.

Hoover Dam
Freemont Street
Grand Canyon

Yeah there_s this place outside of the strip. It_s called Red Rock Casino and I guess you can say it_s pretty new. I went there last month and wow..it was soo beautiful! There_s this attraction, like rock and it_s like a water fall but then the best thing is that fire comes out later and it_s awesome!

What is the market like for Vegas dealers?|143047

How hard is it to get a job as a beginner? Do they have extensive background and credit checks?

VERY HARD , they have back ground checks credit checks are very inportant, A lot of the old and small casions that trained u and took break ins have now closed, it is very hard to get in with out knowing some one, The last few yrs its been that way ,DEALERS SCHOOLS ARE OF SOME HELP but don_t rely on it.

You got to know someone to be a dealer but there are plenty of other job openings at casinos. Take a different job get to know the pit bosses and then apply to be a dealer.

According to what I saw a few weeks ago, you have to be at least female and oriental. What is the deal? Are they recruiting and training them abroad?

yes to all questions.
and market is open.

It is actually not that hard to get a dealing job at a break in casino, but you will make $100 a day or less at most break ins. A dealer school will help you get an audition. It is when you are ready for a bigger casino when it is almost impossible if you do not know someone. Las Vegas is a city of who you know, not what you know.

u gotta know somebody to get a job in the casinos!

oh wow... _you have to be oriental._ how ignorant is that?

anyway, yes it is hard to get a job as a dealer. you_d probably have to start off at a crapier hotel off the strip or in downtown. like what most people said before me, in vegas you have to know someone to get in. whether it be cocktailing, dealing, working in valet, or even the spa you need to know someone who can hook you up and refer you.

How much does a rental car in Tampa Florida cost?|130047

My friend and I want to go on a trip to Halloween Horror nights for two nights in Orlando and would like the general basic cost of a rental car
and What age do you have to be to rent a car?

The basic minimum age to rent a car with NO underage fee is 25.

Most car rental companies will allow people to rent between 21 and 24, with an extra underage fee per day that can vary by city and by car rental company. You can find out more about the underage fees at

Hey Livi!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok i searched the web and priceline said there is a Hertz near by that is $15.49 per day and a optional $11.00 per day for collision insurance (which we should get) in the end it is roughly 62 dollars! Can_t wait! Hope we can go!
-ricki( ;
aka erica!

Another option would be Jolly Wheels Rent A Car. They rent down to 18 year olds in orlando.
http://www.jollywheels.com

Hey Livi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is my account the other is my mom_s!

How to spend Christmas Eve day in San Francisco?|143716

How should a family of four (2 adults 2 teens) spend Christmas Eve day in San Fran? We were planning on ice skating in Union Square but what else would be festive and memorable?

Take the Cable Car to Fisherman_s Wharf and Pier 39. Enjoy SF.

I_d say the Nutcracker, but it_s surely too late to get tickets for Christmas Eve.

Umm... I think the Walt Disney Museum is screening Fantasia on a big screen, which should be fun. Though teens may be in that awkward phase where they_re not young enough to appreciate it at first-hand value, and not old enough for the nostalgia/kitsch value. I_m tempted to go to it myself, but it depends on how much I hate people/holidays then (doesn_t look promising so far). _:D_ But meh. Off-Market Theatre is doing a performance of David Sedaris_ Santaland Diaries (in highschool, everyone loved David Sedaris... I_m guessing that hasn_t changed in the past few years), if that_s your thing.

Meh. Doing stuff on Christmas is kind of annoying, imo. If you actually live here (as opposed to visiting), I suggest staying home and baking all day! _3

The wharf has everything for all of you. Take a sightseeing cruise in the Bay for an hour or two, stop at one of the street artists to have a caricature drawn of the family for a remembrance.

how about stay in and enjoy ones company playing games and watching movies!!

yelp, take the cable car and explore pier 39- the kids would love it.

Where in manhattan does chinatown start and stop?|141626

I need to go to chinatown in manhattan but i dont know where in manhattan it is.

i don_t know the specific dimensions--you could search online for maps--but if you take the N/Q/R/W or A/C/E or 1/2/3 to Canal street, you_re in the heart of Chinatown.(Broadway and Canal)

Chinatown is located in downtown Manhattan. It kind of overlaps with many other neighborhoods so there aren_t exact boundaries, but if you go along Canal Street between Broadway and Bowery (closer to Broadway) you will be right in the middle of it.

It_s a fun neighboorhood to visit, very busy and exciting. Have a great time!

Chinatown overlaps into other neighborhoods like the Lower East Side. I would say it_s Delancey Street in the north which is on the border of the East Village and SoHo, East Broadway in the east stopping at Rutgers Street, Broadway in the west around TriBeCa and Chambers Street in the south around City Hall.

Whats the cheapest way to travel from VT to NY?|177715

A friend and I need to catch a bus/train/magic carpet/other means from Burlington, VT to New York, NY on February 1st and we need to return the following Sunday. Amtrak is over $100 and Greyhound goes as low as $50.

Any suggestions? Getting someone to drive us is out.

check jetblue.com, sometimes it offers $39 to $49 one way ticket to New York JFK.

Try putting an ad in the local paper.....don_t go Greyhound.....they really bite !!!!!!

What are the best areas to live around Atlanta?|177234

We are an inter-racial couple with a 12 year old child moving to Atlanta. I_m Jewish and my gf is West Indian. What areas are safe, diverse, with a good school district and within a reasonable commuting distance to downtown?

The County of Gwinnett is the best place to live in my opinion. the cities of Grayson, lawrenceville, snellville, and loganville are very diverse in race, creed, etc. my aunt lived in grayson for about 20 years before moving to SC. i have lived there for 2 of the 20 years. In Grayson, you are about 30min from downtown. but there are 5 shopping centers within 6 miles of Grayson.

Roswell and Marietta, extremely low crime and excellent schools. Also several synagogues.

Stay near Atlanta, the rest is very Republican! Try Alpharetta

Where they dress with their jeans down to their butts and talk all weird.

Roswell and Marietta

You_ll find the most diversity inside the perimeter (I-285). Atlanta is basically a blue-state city in the middle of a very, very red state. The further outside the perimeter you go, the less diversity you will find.

Midtown is reasonably safe, as is Virginia Highlands, Decatur, and Vinings. Atlanta_s crime rate, as a whole, is pretty high, so be prepared for that.

What is the best scenic river trip in Jackson Hole, Wyoming?|193554

I prefer large, endless, beautiful views, lots of wildlife, and good service. I have checked the rates and it sounds like the Grand Teton National Park trip is the best but also most expensive, please help!

There are many rafting companies that use the Snake River. Have you compared their prices?
They use the area because it is so beautiful, is accessible and exciting!
Some combine a float with a white water rafting adventure.
With the Grand Tetons to look at while floating along!

I can only suggest you keep checking them all out on the net till you find what you want and what you can afford.

Can anybody recommend a compelling Katrina tour of New Orleans?|143522

A few buddies and I are visiting New Orleans next month. We are all very interested in taking a compelling Katrina tour of New Orleans and are looking for suggestions of reliable and high recommended companies that can provide such a tour. We would prefer a private tour in a van as there are about 6-8 of us. However, if the tour is awesome, a bus is totally acceptable.
I greatly appreciate your assistance in identifying such a firm. Their website and telephone contact information would be greatly appreciated in your response.
Thanks very much!!!
James E

I recently took several of the Katrina disaster tours to find out what the guides were saying about my city. The most professional of the tours was by Grey Line. They have a website
http://www.graylineneworleans.com/


Despite what _deanie1962_ says, all of the tours are safe.

Also, a red X on a house does NOT mean someone was found dead inside. The X is a search _ rescue mark: The top is the date the building was searched, the left is the unit designator (ex TFW means police from Texas Fort Worth), the right is hazards (such as a gas leak) and the bottom is the number of people found. The number at the bottom of the X is almost always zero now.

A red X just means that was the color paint they had.

Gray Line Bus Company has a Katrina tour. Here is their website. I believe they do a private tour but you have to have 10 minimum. Their website is:


http://www.graylineneworleans.com/katrin��


You may find other tours but Gray Line has the best, but more importantly SAFE, tour. The tour does go into the less desirable neighborhoods, since they were one of the hardest hit areas, along with Lakeview. New Orleans East had a lot of poorer neighborhoods, and the majority of the residents were unable to afford flood insurance, which is very sad because they are left with virtually no means to rebuild. Lakeview is a richer community, but they were still impacted just as hard as the East, but there is a lot of rebuilding going on.

You will be very moved by this tour. It is very surreal, and brings you face to face of what can happen in a few hours time. The most disturbing picture for me is seeing the red X_s on the houses, and more so seeing the ones that indicate a death. Being a resident of this area, now 2 years post Katrina, it still bothers me to see that. The television showed alot, but not nearly what you will experience.

Enjoy your trip to New Orleans, and be safe.

Is Diamond Head in Hawaii fit for the disabled and elderly?|139785

My parents and I planning a trip to Hawaii this spring. I_ve heard that Diamond Head is a great place to go for great views. I_ve read some things about hikes and narrow passages. My parents are older and they can_t take heavy hikes or lots of stairs. Is this a place we should plan on bypassing?

The climb to the top of the summit is over 760 feet high and can be very challenging for the elderly or disabled individuals. There are also over 170 steps that your parents will be required to climb. You can visit the Diamond Head information and facts page at
http://www.sharinghawaii.com/attractions��
for more info.

There are plenty of other scenic locations on Oahu that are more accessible to the elderly, such as the Pali lookout. They could also consider a easy hiking trip to Manoa Falls or Waimea Falls - learn more at
http://www.sharinghawaii.com/attractions��

I_m sorry but Diamond Head is just not accessible, there are a lot of stairs (99+) and the passages are narrow, so Diamond Head simply won_t work

BUT - try the Pali lookout - you drive right up to the parking lot and it is only a few steps to the lookout. From there you can see a panoramic views of Honolulu, Diamond Head, KoKo Head, the wide Pacific Ocean and more - its windy so hold onto your hat =)

Aloha!

Here is information on hiking Diamond Head and other trails, I would say your parents should pass on hiking Diamond Head.


http://www.hawaiiweb.com/html/hiking/dia��



http://www.hawaiiweb.com/html/duke_kahan��
Oahu Island site views.

yeah, it_s a big diamond head, maybe like 43 karats, enjoy the sparkling diamond when you get there. but you can_t steal it, because there are many security

There_s probably a couple hundred stairs. I would pass.

no way! too steep!

It_s a short hike, but the stair is not good for them.

When are the Halloween decorations at the Disneyland Resort put up?|138363

I am visiting the Disneyland Resort on September 11 to 15, and would really love to see the parks decorated for HalloweenTime! I know the official celebration begins Friday the 25th of September, but didn_t know if the decorations would be up prior to that. If you know when the decorations are up, please let me know!

Hi,

The Halloween decorations will be done on September 25th. They will be up until November 1st. I hope you can make it. Disneyland has the best decorations. If you can_t make it, try to make it to see the Christmas decorations. That_s from November 13th to January 3rd. Sleeping Beauty_s Castle looks absolutely beautiful. Everyone loves and anticipates the holidays at Disneyland.

Decorations are going up NOW! By the 11th, they will all be up. The new Halloween fireworks won_t start until the 25th, and Haunted Mansion will be closed for the holiday overlay, but you should see most of the decorations.

Hopefully, they will have Murphy, _The Reluctant Dragon_, working at the Fantasmic show by then.

They say it will be the Tuesday Prior. Had the same question and asked a cast member when I was at the park last week. Space Mountain and Haunted Mansion are closing on the 8th to _Halloween _the attraction....

Not sure, I know that they start decorating in September. The haunted mansion is usually closed during September but you_re able to see some of the Nightmare Before Christmas decorations peeking at the top. Not sure what days though they actually start so you might see items here and there.

What is the normal price range to rent out a hotels ballroom for about 6 hours?|174453

I am hosting a graduation party and none of the hotels seem to cooperate with me! the ballroom should hold about 70 people!

usually no cost if using hotel catering as opposed to strictly renting facility room. check with non-profit churches, community facilities etc.


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Does anyone have an opinion on the rooms that were remodeled at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas?|173386

Heading there for a march madness trip, and are deciding between Bellagio, PH or the Wynn.

They_re really nothing special. I would rather stay at the Wynn.

I can_t imagine they_re as nice as Wynn or Bellagio

How can I kill 4 hours in downtown Albuquerque? Should I stay in a hotel, or take the bus home that night?|140259

Next week I (and probably 1 other friend) am taking the bus to Albuquerque to see a free concert of my favorite band. The bus arrives 4 hours before the venue opens. Is there enough to do and see in downtown ABQ to kill the time? And also, there is a bus that goes back that night at 4:25 AM, would it better to take that bus home, skip the hotel all together and save a little extra cash?

I think the bus drops you off on 1st street right down town. It depends where the concert is, the convention center, which is downtown, Tingly, which is at the fair grounds, or the Journal which is out by the airport. There is not much to do down town. I would probably get a room and even rent a car. Everything is pretty spread out. If you had a car you could go ride the Sandia tram then get to the concert! Not sure when the bus will leave that next day but it_s never that fun to sleep in the station! I would get a room! Good luck!

Need a good therapist recommendation in the dallas area?|149892

I am going through too much emotional trauma and am looking for a good therapist recommendation if anyone has heard or been to one? Thank you so much. I really would like someone with age and lots of experience ideally.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t_ct=res_cd��

chakdetherapist.com

Dr. Kathy Tipps - she is very practical and to the point.

What kind of shoes should we wear in winter in Chicago?|139861

My daughter will be going to Chicago in Feb. to check out a few art schools. We are from So. Cal so we have NO idea what winter is really like and have absolutely NO idea what kind of shoes she will need to walk around the city in. Help!

Well it sorta depends. If there is snow on the ground then you_ll want something that you can walk around comfortably in and keep your feet dry. So like a hiking boot would be good.
http://www.columbia.com/Category.aspx?to��
If there isn_t snow on the ground then basically a sneaker or whatever you feel comfy in. But I wouldn_t wear open toed shoes during the winter here. It can be brutally cold here in Feb.

Boots, get them offline if you can_t fine any, you don_t want to get to Chicago without them. Your toes will freeze trying to find some to buy. She might want to buy leg warmers to wear under her pants and layers.. layers ...layers.. The wind will cut right threw you... its the worst part... She_ll need a scarf and hat/hooded coat..

Being from Cali, you probably will be REALLY sensitive to the cold. So I suggest insulated boots/shoes. If it is snowing, then insulated boots but no snow, get the insulated shoes. With the insulation, she can just put on several pairs of socks. I don_t know if they sell boots in Cali judging from what the previous person said but you can always get here and buy boots for cheap. And if she will be walking around, she will need a hat, scarf, gloves, long johns or tights and a good warm coat. Every part of her body should be covered because the chill factor downtown is not nice. It is brutal even without the snow because the wind is blowing air from Lake Michigan which makes it colder than outside the city. I hope she has fun!
And I hope I didn_t scare her off.

WARM WARM WARM!!!!

Boots
Anything that is close toed.
I live in Texas and know that Chicago is a cold state,ummm watch the news ,mabe?

I lived there two years. One winter had NO snow. The other had a little. Both were skin ripping, bone crushing cold because it really is windy. No misnomer. Even in April, the wind is so strong it felt like it would pull out my hair. BUT, Chicago is awesome and I would move back in a minute. Summers are incredible and she will never be bored. If she_s going to live in the city, I would recommend Lakeview, Wriggleyville, or Lincoln Park. There are other nice parts as well but I_m less familiar with them. I would want her to live around the Loop/downtown. And this is going back 12 years now. Hope it helps. Philly has good art schools as well. Great city but a little more _lived in_ than Chicago.

A normal winter has lots of snow so make sure she has boots. Yes I know that she wont be able to get them at home but put aside $200.00 just for winter boots and shoes that would be a min. As the temp. goes below freezing at time -10 with the wind chill factor you do have to worry about getting the feet damp and then getting frost bite. I live in MI , across the lake and had up to 7 toes frost bitten at one time. My first year I did not have boots. Not fun

In CALIFORNIA Can Teachers and Student stay in the same hotel room?|124003

My class is going on their senior trip soon, and our travel agent is trying to give us crap about the teachers and student staying in the same room (and possibly sleeping in the same KING bed). It_s illigal in Oregon but I can_t find anything for California.
Help?

If the teacher and student are the same sex it shouldn_t be a problem to share a room but there is a risk in that either one could say that something happened and there would be no way to defend against it. The same bed part is just asking for trouble though, especially if the people are of different sex, even if it isn_t against the law it can still get everyone involved in big trouble. I don_t believe there_s currently a law against it but it could be classified under general inappropriate behavior laws.

It has been since the mid 90s since I was under 18, but I know that it was never an issue when i was was in school. In fact I clearly remember a class trip where I shared a room with a teacher.

This day and age people are so wierd and sensitive that it wouldnt really suprise me if it was true though.

I don_t advise it people always freak out about that type of thing (look at Michael Jackson), you should probably keep teachers and students separate. Even if it is legal (I have sared a room with a chaperone (not a teacher), although there were seperate beds.

What is a centrally located, fairly priced hotel in Vegas?|162224

I_ve never been and will be staying for a couple nights this month. I have no idea where to book a reservation.

I would suggest Excalibur for your first visit. It has a great location and the rooms are fine. Imperial Palace has a great location but it is old and is showing it_s age.

Imperial Place. It is perfectly located in the middle of the strip. The Flamingo and Harrah_s are next door. The room prices are great. It is a nice hotel. One of my favorite. About 9 places to eat. _ The new Las Vegas monorail route includes stops at: MGM Grand, Bally_s / Paris, Flamingo, Harrah_s / Imperial Palace, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Hilton and the Sahara. Which is great! Hope this helps! Enjoy your trip!





http://www.vegas.com/resorts/imperialpal��

Imperial Palace is a dump.

Just do a Google search for IMPERIAL PALACE LAS VEGAS REVIEWS

if you want to see what a dump it is.

If you just want a plain, basic hotel room Bally_s is the lowest priced acceptable property on the center strip. Flamingo and Harrah_s GO rooms are a bit nicer than Bally_s and a bit higher priced.

Paris is a step up; nicer than Flamingo and Harrah_s and more expensive.

Caesars Palace is a step above Paris and Bellagio is a step above Caesars.

I recommend booking the best hotel you can afford. Even though you don_t spend much time in the room, it will make the difference between raving about your vacation after you come home and complaining about it.

Best price, central location. Try, in order of quality, Bally_s, Flamingo and Imperial Palace. The only thing the Imperial Palace has going for it is price. But there are plenty of other choices. Below is a map of the Strip. Below that a place to shop for hotels and book them. Below that a site with Promo Codes that may apply for the dates you require. Can be quite a savings but read the everything in the promotion to make sure it is what you want. For instance, some Hotels post a cheap price but then add in _resort fees_ that is a bit deceptive.

*

The imperial palace is centrally located.It is a cheap hotel,but you will be in walking distance to all the good casinos.Many people stay there for that reason.They don_t plan on spending too much time in their room.

I live here and used to visit before the move.
try this site. vegas.com
it will show you a wonderful selection of places and rates. also it is a locally owned business with real American people that answer the phone if you get in a bind ... you are not call some off shore country where the people have no clue what you are talking about.

Check these Hotels

Venetian Resort Hotel Casino Las Vegas
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Bellagio Casino _ Hotel Las Vegas
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Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino Las Vegas
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Mgm Grand Hotel _ Casino Las Vegas
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Treasure Island Hotel Las Vegas
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Caesars Palace Hotel Las Vegas
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Excalibur Hotel And Casino Las Vegas
http://hotels.americacheaphotels.com/Hot��


Stratosphere Hotel _ Casino Las Vegas
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Planet Hollywood Resort Las Vegas
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Las Vegas Hotels
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In order to get the best price book directly with your desired hotel and use a promotion code. Keep an eye on
http://www.vegas-hotels-online.com
- it has the latest promotion codes for MGM Grand, Monte Carlo, Excalibur and other Las Vegas hotels available.

Yes, the Imperial Palace is where I stay, but it_s kind of a dump. Right near by is Harrahs or Flamingo which are also reasonable. Ballys is good. A good site is i4vegas.com
Excalibur is a little too far on the one end of the strip _ geared more toward kids. Planet Hollywood is nice.

HOW MANY ARE IN YOUR PARTY? WE STAYED AT THE PLANET HOLLYWOOD....4 TO A ROOM AND IT WAS 22.00 EACH WITH TAXES...THE ROOM WAS HUGE AND THE BATHROOM WAS ALMOST AS BIG AS THE ROOM...WE WERE VERY COMFORTABLE AND HAPPY WITH THIS AND WOULD DEFINITELY STAY THERE AGAIN! IT WAS REALLY EASY ACCESS TO ALL THE PLACES WE WANTED TO SEE...ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE NIGHTLY WATER SHOWS!

WE BOOKED A HEAD THRU HOTELS.COM

Book directly from the hotels using their discount codes. Look for deals at Imperial Palace, Flamingo, Excalibur, Luxor and Tropicana.

http://www.lasvegas-how-to.com/special.p��

Here_s the joint where the band put me up.


http://go.reservediscounthotels.com/hote��

Imperial Palace is good. I_ve stayed there. It_s not expensive, and it_s not a dump either. Other nearby ones include Harrah_s, Bally_s or the Flamingo.

Hello
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Central for walking? Middle of the Strip is something like Treasure Island. Not a bad place; great atmosphere. Under $100 on weekdays during slow months.

Right now there are deals galore. I_ve stayed at the Las Vegas Hilton for $45 / night.

Check out www.lasvegasnow.com which is local TV8 site with links and info. I would sugggest you look at Excalibur

What is the best hike in the La Sal Mountains in Utah?|126778

I will be traveling through the La Sal mountains and I was wondering what trail would be best for me. I_m looking for a strenuous day hike to a high elevation.

hi there information for you,only links but they have all the details,,good luck..


http://www.trails.com/activity.asp?area=��



http://www.go-utah.com/La-Sal-Mountains



http://utahpictures.com/La_Sal_Views.php



http://www.utahwild.com/mountains/county��



http://www.roadtripamerica.com/GettingOu��


best regards pops..

thank you...

Where are the best places to enjoy the Rocky Mountains (US) on a limited travel budget?|137771

A friend and I are hoping to see what we can of the Rocky Mountains and other nature-esque point of interest this summer, and need to keep travel costs down as much as possible. Does anyone have any ideas as to camping locations, great views with low costs or free access, and relatively inexpensive food? We_ll be coming in from south-central Texas, if that makes any differences. Thanks in advance!

You will be entering Colorado on Raton Pass between Raton, New Mexico and Trinidad, CO.. What a gorgeous view just as you get past the crest of the pass. If you want to see the Rockies in the southern part of the state, turn west at the sign to Walsenburg and follow signs to La Vwta pass, then to the town of la Veta. There is a state park just after La Veta where you can camp...gorgeous place. If you would like to go to Rocky Mtn, National Park, northeast of Denver, it is fantastic. Youcan camp there too. Or you can go on line and book lodging at the YMCA of the Rockies...just 1 mile from the entrance to the park...great place with lodging in all price ranges. They fill up fast so you woud need to make reservations very. When you go to the park, go to the visitors center and get info on al kinds of trails and ikes. Be sure to drive up to top of Trail Ridge Road...it is fantastic. On your way to Denver you will go through Colorado Springs...you could go see Pikes Peak...actually you can_t miss it...it twers over the city, go up to the town or Woodland Park, and go see the garden of the Gods with its amazing rock formations...right in the middle of Colorado Springs. i lived in Springs for years, and camped all over Co. I highly recommend the YMCA of the Rockies.

How does it take regular mail to travel from Washinghton State to North Carolina?|158962

i am excepting a regular mail and it has already been a week and two days. how long should it take?

It should take about 3 to 4 business days, depending on when you mailed it. I think there must be a problem because it doesn_t take as long as you waited. Good luck!!

How can I get the cheapest possible (yet reliable) Walt Disney World and/or Universal Studios tickets?|124290

I am planning on bringing my brother and sister to Disney (and possibly Universal) for 1 day each in March 2010.

Sad to tell you but Disney Theme Park ticket prices went up a few days ago ~ a one day ticket is now $79 or $84.14 with tax included.

Universal Studios has their buy one day admission ticket and get 2nd day free ~ advertised as their 2 Day/2 Park Admission Ticket ~ for $99.99 or $108.64 with tax. You must buy in advance but it_s a great way to visit Universal Studios and Islands of Adventures on a discount.
Read more about that here ~
http://www.universalorlando.com/tickets.��

The best and most reliable website that will list all current Disney or Universal deals is:

www.mousesavers.com

You can also get legitimately, slightly, discounted tickets at:

http://www.undercovertourist.com/united-��


But for that site, it_s typically at least a 3 day ticket that you would have to buy. Sometimes that may change, so check it occasionally too.

Most _discount_ websites are scams, and buying from ebay or craigslist is far too risky. Since they take your finger print, and put an expiration date on tickets now, you can think you_re buying a real ticket without it actually being a working ticket. There_s no way to prove it, as tickets can only be checked at Disney parks. You_d have to take a strangers word for it.

A one day ticket is $75. Finding it much cheaper than that is usually rare, or not worth the risk.

How is traffic from Malden to Boston during rush hours?|123516

I currently live in the South Shore Quincy Center area and drive to work in Fenway and it takes roughly 45-60 minutes. My family is looking at houses in Malden (where Stop and Shop and Superfitness is) and I was wondering how traffic is from Malden to Fenway at 7-7:30am and how traffic is from Fenway to malden around 4pm-5pm? What routes would you take because I know there are several ways? Any specifics would be appreciated. Thanks!

I lived in Malden and took the train to Boston everyday. Cheaper and less of a hassle and way faster.

Definitely take the T. I lived in Malden for a few years without driving. The Orange line is fast and cheap and much better than fighting traffic. Depending on where in the Fenway you need to be, you can switch to the Green Line at North Station or Haymarket, or get off the Orange at Ruggles or Mass Ave.

Parking lot.

How is the babysitting at disneyworld hotels?|113380

in august my husband, daughter, son, and i are planning a trip to disneyworld, and we are staying at the Disney_s Yaht Club hotel resort, where it sais it has babysitting. I thought that would be great considering my son will be 3 months. So i wanted to know if anybody has had their chid(ren) go to the babysiting at any of the hotels. And what is the age limit. thx!!!

Excellent. You can actually get the service at any resort -- though the yacht club is wonderful! With you close proximity to Epcot, you_ll be able to walk there for diner each night!
Consider hoppers, if you think dinner in Epcot sounds like something you_d like to be able to do frequently.

Disney_s Child Care Programs are wonderful. A god friend of ours reserved a spot for her son during one of our visits. She was worried that he wouldn_t like it (he was 5 at the time), but when we went to pick him up, he didn_t want to leave! She chose the Never land Club at Disney_s Polynesian Resort. The package included dinner and all of the activities. It worked out great and he had such a good time! Here are some basic details about the programs Disney offers:

? Available at Deluxe Disney Resorts only (note: guests do not have to stay at a Deluxe Resort to take advantage of program).
? $11/hr (tax is included)
? Child must be between 4 and 12 years old / potty trained / and no pull-ups
? Hours are from 4pm-midnight
? Complimentary meal is served for kids
? Must make reservation by calling 407-WDISNEY

In-room babysitting services are also available and I have heard wonderful reviews on their child care staff. Enjoy your vacation!

I looked into it and I am pretty sure the minimum age limit is 4 years old. But double check for your specific hotel. I am not sure if Yacht Club has a different service.

Disneyland Paris I availed of the babysitting service and I have to say it was excellent..

Enjoy your holiday

What are some good areas of denver to live? They need to be safe and near the hospitals.?|126373

I am 24 and about to graduate from Respiratory Therapy. I am planning to work at one of the children_s hospitals in Denver and would like to know what would be a close and safe area to live. I am single and would like to live where there would be other young people in their 20_s and 30_s. I can afford apts around 800-1000 a month. any ideas?

I live in the south east denver border right across the street from aurora on alameda ave.
about 15 minutes from the children_s hospital and 15 minutes from downtown
It fits everything you want,
here_s a link to an apts complex,Rent is around $780-890

http://www.sevenoaksapts.com/

The apts are pretty nice and so is the management

Stay South in town. Stapleton is surrounded by high crime areas. It_s nice and new, but my ex-husband was a cop in that area. I would not live there.

Check out Congress Park, Washington Park, Cheeseman Park, University Hills, and Highlands area if you like more urban areas. You_ll be about 15 min. to the Children_s Hospital. You_d also be close to other hospitals if you decide to go elsewhere.

If a little more suburban is your style then I_d stay on the south side of the metro area.

You can check local crime statistics with the police departments before you sign a lease anywhere.

I live in Stapleton which is the East part of Denver, and I would say its at most 15 minutes from Children_s hospital, and at most15 minutes from National Jewish. Stapleton is definitely a safe neighborhood, it has a mix of young people and young families. I like it (I am 24 as well). I share my apartment with my roommate, it_s 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms for $1030/month, so I think you could definitely find something in your price range. Let me know if you need any more help!

Aurora or Stapelton.
Aurora is less safe {but still safe, lived there all my life no problems} but cheaper.
and stapelton is more expensive but more safe.

I live in a part of aurora that about 5 minutes by car to the hospitals, even with walking distance. its nice haha.

South or East Aurora, which is about 15 minutes from The Childrens Hospital. Make sure you go South of Mississippi and East of Chambers.

You should check out the Quebec area.There are alot of new homes being built and it is not to far from the hospitals on Colfax.

If you can afford to live in Cherry Creek then do so. It_s really nice.

Any ideas for a nice quiet place to go to visit with my sister on the north side of Indianapolis?|125975

Looking for a park or somewhere like that. Not really wanting to spend a lot of money. Just some some where we can sit and talk.

The Broad Ripple area is pretty populous, but has a nice canal walk where you could sit on a bench and feed ducks and talk. There are also several cafes with outdoor seating that are reasonably priced and pretty tasty.

Indianapolis has lots of parks where you can sit and visit. I agree with the person who suggested Broad Ripple...it has a park plus lots of little restaurants/cafes that aren_t expensive. Does your sister live in Indianapolis? Ask her if she has any suggestions on where you two can visit.

Here_s a listing of Indianapolis parks:

http://www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPR/Par��


Click on different ones to find out their locations. Hope this helps.

US 31 and 151st Street, go east a little to Cool Creek park. Quiet well kept park away from the hood.

When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?|136006

We want to visit Las Vegas sometime next year. When is the best time to try and go? We are more interested in the lowest prices than with weather (we all grew up in California and are used to 105 degree weather durring heat waves and very cold weather as well). Any advice you can offer would be great! Thanks!

October-November is a very good time to go to Vegas because the weather is much nicer at that time.
hotel rooms are cheaper during the week...i wanna say sunday-thursday. u can stay at a really nice hotel for like $150 a night during the week(on the strip), and end up paying $500 a night in the SAME hotel, but pay more because u went during the weekend. so hotels are cheaper during the week. we did the mistake of going during the weekend.
i grew up in California too, and Vegas_s weather will top Cali_s anyday!!! i came back from Vegas and we were still out on the strip around midnight and it was still hot outside. and it went up to 115, 118 outside...my mom_s friend had suggested to us, to rest during the day(when it_s REALLY hot outside), and go out at night, when it_s a bit cooler, and plus, Vegas looks prettier at night.

mid fall....go to weather.com or search for best time for traveling in Las vegas...ur bound to find something

Generally, Las Vegas is much cheaper and less crowded durring the week. Seasonally, February through May seems to be busiest, with the covention season, NCAA basketball tourney betting and Spring Break. The week before Christmas is often pretty quiet, but it quickly gets busiier, with famously fully streets at New Years.

The prices in Vegas do not seem to go by a season. We have found that the best time to go is Monday thru Thurs. I believe that most of the shows are dark on Mondays and most package deals are for 3 day weekends (Fri.--Sun.).

Go around Christmas time during the week (Sun to Thursday) for the best hotel rates.

One of the least expensive times to visit, and least crowded is the time between the end of Thanksgiving and Christmas. I like the weather best in September. We have also gotten great deals in April. Summers seem to be most expensive. I_ve been about 13 or 14 times...all times of year. You just never know when you are going to find a deal. I have found the best deals at www.worryfreevacations.com Give them a try.

We just qouted a package for August 21st to August 24th air from Detroit for two people staying at the Luxor. It was priced at $650 ($325 per person). So if you can stand the heat then August has some great deals. If you are interested in working with us you can contact us or visit our website to submit a free qoute request at bctravelcompany.com. Another website that offers some fantastic Las Vegas deals is travelfunjet.com

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I think u need to check the weather channel website. It is so hot and I am in Kansas. The heat index was 111 so it must be very hot there. I would wait till it cooled off.

Anytime except summer because it is soooo hot. I recommend September.

The cheapest time is August and even better Thanksgiving and Christmas.

How practicle is it to get 6 people in a 4 person room in Las Vegas?|121027

Looking to save some money and scrunch people into a room. Besides the uncomfortable-ness of it all, how strict are hotels on this, and is there really a way they could find out? I stayed at the Mirage once and I do remember having to show your key to goto the rooms, but I am not too worried about this, as we should have multiple keys.

It is possible, lots of people do it every day. The best way to do it is have only two people check in and ask for two keys (usually the max they_ll give you.) If you need more keys, have one of the people that checked in go down and ask for another key (they_ll have to show ID). You_ll probably have to have people travel in pairs, or plan who_ll be out of the room when so someone can always get in. Some hotels ask to see your room key when you enter the elevator banks, but they don_t inspect it enough to tell what your room # is or anything. They just want to know you are staying at the hotel. A word of caution though: If SOMEHOW the hotel does find out, they could charge you anywhere from $15-$30 per person, per night on top of your nightly rate. Depending on where you want to stay, I would just try and find a cheaper hotel so you can spread out, and just ask for adjoining rooms, or rooms on the same floor.
http://www.goldcoastcasino.com
is a great hotel (off the strip but it has a shuttle that takes you to the strip) and it_s very clean. They have an awesome, cheap buffet and a really good slot club.

The only hotel I have ever had to show a room key at to get to the elevator is New Orleans. It is probably entirely possible, other than the comfort value. Rooms in Vegas are so cheap though, you could get two rooms for less than 15 bucks each if you book far enough in advance, less than that still if you stay downtown.

look at www.vegas.com for rooms.

Personally, I wouldn_t suggest it. I have worked in the hotel industry and If they do happen to figure it out some way, you could be thrown out and you won_t get your money back. Also, keep in mind that many of the hotels in Vegas have _eye in the sky_ cameras that monitor all comings and goings.

The other thing is they are only going to give you towels for 4 people, so keep that in mind. I guess you could take your own.

It_s really quite easy since most hotels are so large that they won_t be keeping track of who comes and goes. Once some of you check in, you can let the others in. Just make sure that while you check in, the others are out of sight. Simple as pie.

You can probably get away with it. But if you are caught, you could be thrown out. And with 6 people the noise level could get too high, thus drawing attention to your plan and increasing the chances of being thrown out.

With tourists being such a good target for crime, I am sure that every hotel in Vegas has cameras in the hallways. I am sure they will notice if people are constantly going in and out of a room.

I would suggest either finding a suite that can sleep 6, or just pay a little extra for 6 people. I am sure most places wouldn_t mind if you are simply up-front about it.

What we do is we get a two bedroom suite at the Polo Towers. It_s pretty cheap and on the strip next to the Aladdin. There is a sofa bed so it sleeps 6 and they give you 6 towels. There are two bathrooms, a living room and a kitchen with a dining table. www.polotowers.com

LOL! We crammed like 10 people in a room once. We were sleeping all over the floor... well most of the time everybody was out doing stuff.
It_s definitely possible!

They wont know. I have never been to a hotel where they asked to see the card. I have told the hotel that there will be only 2 people in a room then crammed in like 6 or 7. I think that hotels automatically give you 2 keys too. And there is usually always a couch, and then you can call for one of those fold up beds.

The hotel won_t care if you cram however they may either charge more or insist you get two rooms if you want 6 keys. Some hotels are more strict than others...depends where you stay. You could anonymously call the hotels you are interested in and ask what they would do.

It_s possible. After you check in, later that night or the next day tell them you lost your key and they will give you more. Every hotel I stayed at has asked for keys past a certain time at night. You can also call house keeping and ask for a rollaway bed or cot.

How much money would you suggest I save up for a one week honeymoon in Disneyworld?|110117

I_ve got plenty of time I think, I_d just like to know how I could get a good deal and still feel like royalty that week! :-) Any suggestions?? Thanks!

It depends what you are wanting, when you are going ,etc. I suggest trying to plan a year in advance, or as soon as the dates become available for sale. This way you have the most choice. Find a good travel agent ( I use
http://mousetrips.com/WaltDisneyWorld.ht��
and they are absolutely wonderful with planning very magical trips) to help you, same price but tons of benefits. That way, as soon as a promotion comes out, they will have it changed over for you so that you can save some money.

Since you are saying that you want to be treated like royalty, I would definitely suggest a deluxe resorts. You will have a lot of choices. Yacht and Beach is one of my favorites as well as Polynesian and Grand Floridian is very luxurious. These are going to be costly, I would also suggest the dining plan, or even the premium or platinum plan if you are really wanting to go all out. And then I would suggest length of stay tickets, and/or the premium upgrades. Assuming you are planning to go for a week, with all of the stuff I mentioned in a deluxe hotel with concierge service, I would say about $5,000 would be a good amount to save up. Now, this isn_t including air, spending money once you arrive (if you have the dining plan you won_t need nearly as much) and then transfers or a rental car.

Now, you really could spend a lot less, but this is going with what you described and really having a royalty stay. You could probably get something nice for around $2,000.

I hope that this gives you a little better idea. If you have any other question, feel free to e-mail and I will try to help you out.

Congratulations on your wedding!

Two grand, at least.

Probably in the vicinity of $1,500.. the biggest expense will be getting intno Disney World.. what a rip off

about $5000 if you want to do it well.

For a decnt one at least $3,000
resort, plane tickets, and park tickets are roughly $2,000 or more but then theres the food and other necessities.

A lot.

Here are some ballpark figures for your trip (other than the expense of getting there since I don_t know where you are coming from).

Tickets into the park will cost you roughly $210 each for the week. Buy them at disneyworld.com or from a Disney Store. There are no places that will give you more than a few bucks off a ticket. Don_t fall for any site that is offering really cheap tickets. It is either a scam or a way to lure you into going to see a timeshare presentation or something like that.

The hotels onsite will run you somewhere between $100 and $300 a night depending on which resort you stay at. The $100 rooms are very basic but still offer you a Disney experience. The higher end resorts are great. Very nice with all of the ammenities you could want. You will be treated like royalty. There are also some perks that only onsite guests receive (eg. getting into a park an hour early). But, if you want luxury without paying that much, there are literally hundreds of hotels within a few mintures of DW in all different price ranges. I always use tripadvisor.com whenever I look for hotels anywhere. They will give you good prices and unbiased reviews of the hotels.

If you stay onsite, those are the only costs you will HAVE to pay other than food. Everything else is provided for you. But, you cannot possibly go to DW without spending money on stuff you want. Food there can run you anywhere from $6 a meal to $50+ depending on where you eat. You must eat at least one time at a nice restaurant. They have some really cool ones in EPCOT and all of the luxury resorts have one. And, if you like souveniers (who doesn_t?), you can spend $10 or $1000 on them. (Hint: Bring an extra suitcase to take them all home!) If you stay offsite, you will need a rental car (don_t rely on the hotel transportation) and $8 for parking per day. But, you can save a few $ by eating in your room.

So, overall, the cost can be as little as $1000 or you could spend well over $3000. And, you need to add in the cost of getting there. If you like, you an e-mail me if you have any specific questions. Motts1962@yahoo.com

Oh, one last thing - you don_t have as much time as you think. Do NOT wait to start planning. Start now!

I would say if you want to have a really good time five to ten thousand dollars would be a good amount so you can enjoy all of the luxuries that they have their. Why don_t you also try their website so you can price things and maybe start looking at discounts when you book things in advance you may have a chance at getting better discounts. You can also request that they send you some information and they will sometimes include brochures that will have discount packages.

Have you checked with any of the airlines flying to Orange County_s Anaheim Airport (John Wayne International)? Sometimes those airlines have packages that not only cover your motel stays (There are several inexpensive motels within walking distance of Disneyland), but also trips to Disneyland and other theme park areas.

You should also call the Anaheim Convention Center to find out what conventions it is hosting during the time you are going to be in that city. Then, when you have the information, call the association involved with any particular convention and find out which airlines are giving special deals for travel to Anaheim. I did that a few years ago and, by indicating to the airline that I was going to a convention of the California Dental Association, I not only got a lower fare, but also whatever additional packages came with it. My wife and I had a great time in Southern California.

You are going to have a GREAT time in Disney!

First off you are going to have to buy you twp matching Mickey hats, Bride and Groom of course! The Bride hat has a veil and is super cute. Cost is probably $50 total but when you wear these to the parks then cast members tend to pay extra special attention to you.

So you are up to $50.00!

For the rest you can easily look up the ticket prices so add that to the total and then for spending money....

If you are planning on a nice upscale dining experience to celebrate at least plan 100-150 per each upscale meal. Usually one is enough.

There are several mid end places to eat and if you don_t go to extravagant then you can plan on spending maybe $100 a day on food.

You need to shop, especially in Epcot. That is what half of Epcot is all about and there are such unique items to find there. I would budget at least $300 for Epcot shopping alone, and of course if you can afford it bring more.
I don_t want you to feel left out from that super shopping experience.

So many romantic things in Disney are free, like walking the boardwalk in the evening to the ferries that take you around.

Don_t forget to take at least a day to rest by the pool and enjoy your new marriage. Try this sometime in the middle of your vacation. Your footsies and energy level will need this. This will also help out your budget. A day to relax and enjoy each other will be fabulous.

All in all without including tickets or hotel $1500 to $2000 will get you a fab vacation at Disney.

I am going to be in Seattle in February and would like to do some outdoor activities?|144521

I am not skilled enough to do the hard mountain climbs, but am up for camping, hiking, whitewater rafting, and lots more! I_d also like a guided service rather than planning my own. Any suggestions? I have about 3-4 days to spend.

Dicovery Park is a short bus ride from Downtown and has nice beaches and trails. if ya can go to a Town called Gold Bar WA,
Wallace falls is there and got a 7.5 mile trail to the top and some great hiking in a rainforest around. big trees and lots of giant ferns and one of a kind moses. starts out a little lame but gets ruff towards the end, bring water and food

February is the Rainy Season - stay indoors. If you are in Seattle in the latter part of February - go see Julius Caesar at the Seattle Opera.

bring a raincoat or umbrella or both lol

There are lots of great places around Seattle for what you want..but remember seattle is in a rain forest...February will be WET. There_s a really great outdoor retail activity store in seattle called REI...they should still be there..I_m in vancouver.bc...but I bet they could help with more information.

The best outdoor activities for that time is skiing or snowboarding.
The Summit at Snoqualmie is juat about an hour east, and Crystal Mountain about two hours south.
If you wanna do hiking and camping: Seattle is awesome for that, but not in February...

As a former Seattlite, the quality of life there is fantastic! There are so many things to do it_s just unimaginable. You could take in Mt. Ranier, Ferries everywhere, Seattle Central, the Piers, A terrific zoo, Northwest Trek, and so much more!
The weather in February towards the end of the month the beginning of spring with all the cherry blossoms and just so beautiful!
Hotels are cheaper outside of the city and away from the airport. Restaurants galore and really a very easy city to navigate! The shopping is fantastic with malls in Tukwila, Federal Way, and Bellvue being some of the best. And of course, the city mall and shops! The monorail will take you right from seattle city mall to the seattle central area!

Can i rent a car in houston texas and turn it in in new york?|169719

We are planning a trip to new york in march. We are leaving from Houston Texas. Can I rent a car in Houston and turn it in in New York? We plan on catching a plan back.

You can, but it will cost a lot more than returning it in Houston.

Sure, but it_ll cost you far more than the airplane flight. Driving 1700 miles? Don_t do it. Fly there, rent a car (not at the airport) and fly back.

it_s cheaper to fly there too than driving unless u want to visit other cities on the way.
thousands of miles is a lot of gas money.

What city do you fly into to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY?|123111

Want to plan a trip there and am not sure if Syracuse, Albany, or another city has the closest airport. Thanks!

i am not sure if utica still has flights. if so, it is the closest. if not, the other poster is correct.

Albany. There is an airport in Binghamton also, but there are fewer flights and it_s about the same distance as Albany. But it_s good to keep in mind if Albany times don_t work or if you_re coming from the west - Binghamton would be about half an hour shorter flight if you_re coming from the west.

Albany is closest major airport (70 miles). Cooperstown in the middle of nowhere. The drive through upstate NY is pleasant enough. If you stay overnight, bring something to entertain yourself. The town closes after dark.

What area of land is north of alaska and canada?|123885

we have this 60 question open book test.
and it_s like questions from the whole book. and i can_t find any of the answers. we only have 2 class periods to do it, and i_ve already taken up one of them and i didn_t get even half way through it.
and that_s just one of the questions that i can actually remember. so yeah.

I smell one of those dumb-*ss trick questions by a liberal teacher. The answer will be somethng stupid like _Oomoo Island, the indigenous homeland of the Mukluk Tribe of the Inuit People_. Or else, the answer could be something not quite geographically accurate, like _Greenland_. Most of Greenland is north of Alaska and Canada, but not all.

Go to the library and get a globe. There is a Canadian island group nearly at the geographic north pole, but the cheap globe I have does not give the name. I really suspect that is the answer, and the teacher is claiming it to be an independent tribal nation. Let me know when you find out the correct answer.

Ice my friend. I have been North of Alaska - there is only ice. If you go far enough North you start going South to Greenland.

Siberia in Russia and the North Pole.

What kind of lines are there for general ticket holders visiting Disneys El Capitan Theater in Hollywood?|120623

We_re thinking about visiting El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, and don_t want to spend the extra money for VIP tickets. The web site recommends arriving at least an hour before show time to get seats. Is that really necessary? How bad is the crowd? There would be 8 of us, but all teenage or older, so we don_t need all the seats in the same row.

If they say recommend an hour, they are probably right. you have to take into consideration, Traffic, Parking, getting your seats and all those other things that _Always_ seem to go wrong when you want to do something at a specific time.

The past two shows I_ve been to, that 1 hour is just about right. The last show (Hannah Montana), we have VIP tix, and got there just as the box office was opening. There was already a considerable line (This is Friday morning before 10 AM, just so you know).

So yeah, an hour is about right. Maybe more on Saturday and Sunday.

We saw a show there a couple of months ago on a Sat afternoon. The movie had been out for a couple of months at that point. There was plenty of seating for us just to walk up and get the tickets. The theater may have been 1/3 full.

If you are planning on going to see a new release, than you need to get there earlier.

How much will cost me transportation to NYC?|133623

I_m really worrried about my vacations in October, I_m planning to travel to JFK, but I_m staying in a friend house near New Jersey Airport. Can somebody tell me exactly cost to travel from JFK to Manhattan.? And Manhattan to EWR? Also I need exact information of how much will cost me travel from EWR (NEW JERSEY AIRPORT) to Manhattan? Please help me I_m really desperate. Please if somebody can tell me the cheapest transportation method, no matter the time traveling from a point to another.

New York City buses and subways are $2.
Airtrain JFK cost $5.
PATH train is $1.75
New Jersey Transit one ride in 1-fare zone between Newark and Newark Airport is $1.35

Airtrain Newark $5.50 fee is cover by $15 one way ticket from New York Penn Station to EWR Station that purchase from window or ticket vending machine.

It cost $7 if you take Airtrain JFK and subway Manhattan-bound E, J/Z at Jamaica/Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av Station or Manhattan-bound A at Howard Beach.

If you buy following MetroCard:
Unlimited Ride:
1-Day: $7.50
7-Day: $25
14-Day: $47
30-Day: $81
7-Day Express Bus Plus: $41.

From Terminal 4, Q3 connects to (F) at 179th St to Manhattan.
Q10 Local and Limited meets E and F at Kew Garden.

B15 takes you to 3 and L_s New Lots Av Stations, and Hewes St J/M Station.

From Newark Airport to NY Penn Station:
From Terminal A, B, C, purchase $15 one way ticket to New York Penn Station at Ticket Vending Machine.
Then take AirTrain Newark to Newark Airport Station, then transfer to NJ Transit to New York Penn Station.

If you take cheaper option, make sure to get on Newark-bound #62/#67 for $1.35 to Newark Penn Station, then transfer to PATH train to World Trade Center or free transfer at Journal St to 33rd St train to Christopher, 9th, 14th, 23rd and 33rd Sts.

try the shuttle, like $17 to NYC from JFK


http://www.goairlinkshuttle.com/

well they_re all really close so prob not much maybe a taxi service? or a bus.

more than 2 dollars

How hard is it to find a good serving job in Maui?|194546

I am planning to move to Maui within the next two months. I_ve been a server (not find dining) for about 4 years, and I was just curious as to how easy or difficult it would be for me to find a job. Also, I don_t know how good the money will be. I know that living out there is expensive...

Most people in the service industry don_t make alot of money there and room rents are very expensive. Most people end up rooming with several others who can share the rent.

There_s always a shortage of good servers in most of the hotels in Lahaina on the west side of the island as well as the hotels on the SE side of the island in Makena.

You may also find some serving jobs in Kahului in the North central part of the island.

Hana is a beautiful part of the island on the east side, but there_s only the Hana Hotel and most tourists don_t eat or stay there because it_s VERY expensive.

As for other expenses...gas is about $5(+) per gallon and food is about 20%-30% more expensive in the stores.

As Jessica mentioned, speaking a second language is very helpful, especially Japanese, Korean, Polynesian, or French.

Where there is tourism there is a need for servers. Lahaina is where you_ll find most of the tourism on Maui, and hence, many restaurants and bars. Wailea, Kahului and to a lesser extent, Kihei will also be places where you_ll find opportunities.

If you have experience, it_ll help. I_ve talked to many people from the mainland who had stories not unlike yours and made the transition.

Of course it_s very expensive, but I_m sure you know all about that, it_s no secret at all.

Its not hard to find a job, Its just hard to find a good one. You can work at a resort or get paid to fish or something, but if you are looking for a gig that will help you pay the rent, don_t even try. Prices are crazy and jobs don_t pay well there. Its just not practical.

It shouldn_t be too hard - there_s a lot of restaurants on Maui from Fine dining to Casual to Hotel and Fast Food. They need great people that are dependable and have a good attitude. Maui is a nice place to live but like you mentioned cost of living is pretty high. Good luck!

if you speak a 2nd language, very easy

Where is the best value for tanning in Madison, Wisconsin?|157117

I need to get some tanning in between now and the end of May (maybe even early June). I don_t want a commitment any longer than that because I_m moving. Given this information, where is the most economical (best value) place to go tanning in Madison, Wisconsin?

outside, in the summer, it_s free

in the sun

Which island in the Florida Keys is the best to visit?|131999

My friends and I are taking a trip to Florida, and we_d like to spend some of our time down in the Keys. I_ve heard great things, but I_ve never been before and have no idea which island is nicest and has the most to do. Key West seems to be the most popular, but Islamorada looks stunning in photos, too...

Help? Thank you!

I think it kind of depends what you want to do. If you want to:

See the sights: Key West
Lay on the beach and snorkel: Bahia Honda State Park
Camp: Bahia Honda/Long Key
Glass bottom boat tour: Key Largo

Generally, Key West tends to be the more popular than Islamorada. I_ve been down to Key West before, and personally, I liked it. If it_s possible try to go to both places, but if you_re on a budget and want to go to only one city I would rather much pick Key West.

NYC: How long will it take to get from Grand Central to the Ferry Terminal?|109923

I_m going to NYC for the first time ever in a bit and am taking a train that arrives at GCT around 8:30. I was planning on going straight from there to the Ferry Terminal in Battery Park. How hard is it to get a taxi outside of GCT?, How long is the average cab ride from GCT to the Ferry Terminal and what would be the approximate charge?

It was the Friday after Thanksgiving in 1997. My wife _ I, and the 2 daughters, walked out of FAO Schwarz, on the corner of 5th Ave. _ 58th St. around 6:00 P.M. and had a 6:30 dinner reservation to meet her brother_s family in Little Italy. I told the cab driver there was an additional $20 in it for him, if he could get us there around then.

We were taken on a thrill ride that would rival anything any of us had ever been on...at any amusement park we had ever been to! We went over a sidewalk, through a red light, around other vehicles that I felt I could touch if I just put my finger out the window one inch and at speeds at times that made us feel we were in a movie.

I found it amazing what an extra $20 could do...and my wife threaten to shoot me if I ever did that again.

We arrived in front of Ferrara_s Cafe at 6:35 on the dot!

My friend, the trip from Grand Central to Staten Island Ferry Terminal will takes about 20 minutes. Take the downtown (southbound) #4 or 5 express train (Green Line on the subway map) from Grand Central to Bowling Green.

Once you get to Bowling Green, exit subway at the south end of the station and walk south along Broadway from the station to Ferry Terminal.

I hope this information is very helpful.

Good luck
Native New Yorker

What is the name of the 8-story tower near the Gettyburg National Battlefield?|106660

I visited Gettyburg with my class this past week and we climbed an 8-story tower near the battlefield. What is it called?

The park service constructed a number of towers on the battlefield near the end of the 19th century. It certainly wasn_t the National Tower you saw because in 2000, the Gettysburg National Tower, built in 1974, was imploded.

_An observation tower overlooking the Gettysburg battlefield was demolished Monday by the Interior Department in a major step toward restoring the site to the way it looked during the Civil War._

The 307-foot National Tower at Gettysburg was dubbed an _eyesore_ by Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt, who was on hand late Monday for the toppling, accomplished with just a few pounds of explosives.

Makes no difference what it was called, it_s just not there anymore!! Consequently it could not have been the one that is being ask about.
****In 2000, the Gettysburg National Tower, built in 1974, was imploded

when i was there they called it the battle field tower.

I think its the National Tower constructed under the Gettysburg National Military Park Survey.

How long does it take for a text to reach Florida from England?|119263

My boyfriend is on holiday in Florida and I give him a text every so often. How long does itctake to get to him? And also When I text him i have unlimited texts so it_s free for me but how much does it cost him???

stfu u ugly british pig he probably having sex with all the hot babes in florida riding rollar skates haha or visiting one of the many strip clubs there

sleep tight !

Txt should get there in almost an instant. I txt my friends in CA from NY and they get it within a min.

It will probably cost him 10-15 cents a txt if he did not order any txt package from his cell provider.

it costs him to receive yours while abroad unless he is pay as you go,should only take 20 seconds i think and maybe costs about 20p

Where are the best places to meet female friends in san diego?|158615

Im in my 20s and looking for female friends. where are the best places to look?I. I have read things about the clubs out in san diego to meet friends there. This is a new concept to me. Im not even much of a clubber. These must be some upscale clubs cause at the clubs where Im from the females are usually petty and envious. and are only there to look for guys. I wouldnt think twice of meeting female friends at a club, where im from. but if there is somewhere in san diego, I should be please let me know. it doesnt have to be a club, other suggestions would help. Im a woman of color and I welcome all races as long as they arent drama, uptight, petty, or a backstabber.

I would suggest taking some classes in areas that interest you.....yoga, tennis, etc....that is a great way to meet fun people! Also-the Reader probably has other types of local clubs-ie book clubs, cooking clubs, etc that might be interesting!

if clubs aren_t your thing, check out a lounge (I like Visions restaurant _ lounge in the Gaslamp). this might be a more ideal place to meet female friends. also, try classes at the gym.

yoga class,kick boxing. Casual bars,BBQ_S,Dance class the gym, The mall, cosmetic counters Nordstroms,nail salon,spas,library, SCHOOL,tanning,beaches,rollerblading,job��
Good luck!

Try an online (platonic) social group! I belong to one and we_re always doing fun things togther.

Welcome to SD!

if you go school like college or sumthing well school. But if not go to clubs

What are some nice, fairly affordable hotels within walking distance of South Station in Boston?|130635

My buddy and I are going to be in Boston for just one night next month and need to stay pretty close to South Station. We_d like it to be someplace fairly nice, but not too outrageously expensive. Maybe around $200.00, max. Any suggestions?

Motel 6 is very affordable.

Try Westin Water front. I booked them through priceline.com. I put a bid for $150 and they accepted. I got a room with two queen beds. Pretty cool. And it is walking distance from the South Station and it_s a 4 star hotel. It_s new so you can get lucky.

ho-tel mo-tel,,holiday inn.:)

No Holiday Inn or Motel 6 near South Station.

The hotels that do exist are all luxury. Try Priceline.com, otherwise you_ll have to stay someplace else. But Boston_s public transit is very good so you probably do not need to be so close to South Station in the first place.

Try the Hampton Inn or Holiday Inn Express in East Cambridge near Lechmere.

How long does it take to recieve a letter in the mail within the same city ?|122999

I just came from the post office in Henderson. and it is around 2 pm. It is being sent to Henderson jail. I hear it is anywhere from 1-5 days ? (hopefully closer to 1!) please let me know. thank you.

its my experience that it takes one day-two at most

In my town it takes 1 day to go 100mi. away and another day 2 come back!

First it has to go to Tyler, then it goes back to Henderson, so you might get it in 3 days.

What is a really good priced hotel in New york under $275?|119737

My cousin and I got our tickets yesterday and we_ll be going during the 7th through the 9th. If you know of any good hotels near times square or in the West or south of manhattan it would really help. We_ve been on the phone for hours looking adn only found the weird hotels.

You picked a bad time of year- hotel rates are at their highest for the holiday season. I doubt you will be able to find something that cheap. I suggest trying

www.quikbook.com

They have the cheapest rates I know of. However I doubt you will find anything for Manhattan for less than $400 a night. So unless your willing to stay near the airport or one outside of Manhattan (Brooklyn, Long Island, etc.) then I think your out of luck.

Good luck though...

You_ll think I_m crazy, but I_ll let you in on a secret that lots of travelers to NYC take advantage of. Stay in Secaucus NJ!

For 249 or 299 you can stay in a highly recommended place and be in the city in 15 minutes. You won_t find anything comparable to this in the city. It_s the Holiday Inn at the Harmon Sports Complex. It_s worth taking a look at!


http://reserve.hotelsntravel.com/hotel/1��

I stayed at the Marriott near the World Trade Center site the last time I was in town. It was nice and clean and the bed was comfortable plus I dont think it was very much. That was all the way at the south end of Manhattan though, but its a 15 minute subway or cab ride to anywhere else from there.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ny��

You can go to ShowMeMyTickets.com and search for hotels, just plug in your date and you_ll get plenty of options. Good luck
and safe trip

Hotwire.com will give you the most for the least. Just plug in the dates you want to stay and hotwire will give you several options. You can choose from three and four star hotels in manhattan or one star hotels by the airport. Just remember one thing...they do not tell you the hotel until you pay, but you can rest assured that you will be getting the best hotel for the money you spend. I got a four star hotel in manhattan from December 18 - 23 for $184.00 a night...better than anything from expedia, orbitz, or priceline. When I called the hotel...the best they could offer was $249.00 a night. I have used Hotwire in the past and you can definitely get the most bang for your buck with them.

If you_re trying to keep a budget try this site

http://www.cheaphotels-rates.com

I_ve had good luck with them in the past
Hope it helps!

Just because you are going to NYC doesnt mean have to stay in NYC. I am going Dec2-5 and staying in Fort Lee New Jersey. There is a bus that takes you to the subway. From there you take the _A_ train right into the city... We are staying at the Holiday inn and the bus is right across the street from the hotel... ITS $122.00 A NIGHT WITH A AAA CARD

on the 30/30 website they were doing three nights for $275. so id look there.

Where can I go camping near Minneapolis?|104172

What is the best place to go camping near Minneapolis? I am planning a trip. Please try and include rates, services if any and suggestions.

Thank you!

The state_s own web site is FILLED with information for you!

The 1st link is the home page. The 2nd link is for camping. On an advanced search, there wasn_t much available within 50 miles...so may I suggest that you scroll down to the advanced search and put in an area of the state you would like to camp for some options.

I found over 10 places EAST by the St Croix.....(3rd/4th/5th links) and added links for even MORE information!

Happy trails!

Try Wild River State Park near North Branch, less than an hour north of the metro....

How to hook up with a girl in California?|145614

I am 17 and going to America for 5 weeks (a LONG time). I have never hooked up with an American chick. I am alright looking with a British accent. Any tips?

Oh yeah, i don_t want any commitment or anything, just like one night things, on like beaches. Thanks.

Kris.

Maybe you should try going to Pahrump in Nevada where prostitution is legal...

No but seriously...Since your only 17, you can_t go club hopping to pick up a chick....

I guess just try to flirt with every girl at a mall untiil you find one who_s looking for a one night stand like you?

So you think that all American girls are hot? Wrong there is alot of hot American girls no doubt. Just like in England has hot women. I just hope you dont think all of them are blond tan girls. But dude you cant go clubing if your 17. And only hoes like one night standing. To be honest with you. Their probably going to take you as a joke. A little British boy trying to pimp out some American girl. If you got money and a nice car and a pretty tight game. Then is no problem you can pick out 2 girls out of 15. You should do what i do. Go to public places with your friends and get a girls number.

Did you really think that there is some magic word that works with American girls that doesn_t work with British girls? Really? Come on. Maybe you should hold off on hooking up until you_re old enough to understand that five weeks is not really a LONG time and that the question you asked is a product of you thinking television is reality.

There_s a place in Anaheim, called Fantasyland. I suggest you try there. You need to stop believing that movies are real, mate.

If you want the quick hookups, you have to be in the right place at the right time, and REALLY have the looks. There are way too many wannabe actors here for the average guys to get lucky.

You really should have posted this in the dating forum. You might get a better response.

In other words you looking for an American girl to get a piece of *** from, right?

How would you respond if an American guy asked that same question about girls from your country?

Girls of any country should be treated with some degree of respect, not just looked upon as a semen depository,.

If I were you, I would stick with the British women...or better yet, Aussie/Kiwi women. Americans only go for the money.

umm the same way u pick up a girl in england
u cant go to clubs
hit the beach or a hotel pool
if your at a nice hotel they have pools like nice pools, alot of people are around there

i used to hook up with girls by the beach, they just ended up being boring. i normally go to malls and end up talking to people randomly or go out at night. Just do the general way of hooking up with people. I can_t really help you with dating. sorry.