What are good and affordable places to shop at in New York?|117342

My cousin and I are going to New York for July 4th. And I_ve been trying to find some cool and affordable places to shop. I_m looking for a prom dress (evening gown style) aswell. So If you know any prom dress shops please let me know!

Just for fun, I would go to Chinatown, that_s the Canal St. stop on the N R lines.
For a prom dress...if it is still open, you may find a formal gown on this store on 6th ave. by 56th-58th st. (west side of st.) It_s a nameless, constantly _going out of business store._ You would find something unique and glamorous, probably with rhinestones there.

H_M
Century 21
Forever 21
Top Shop
Macy_s

But check out department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Henri Bendel...they might have some big 4th of July sales.

SoHo . Dont 4get to go to GROM after that !

Where should I go for summer vacation this year?|127854

I like to go swimming, go shopping, live in a place that_s hot but not too hot, and that_s inside the United States not including Alaska and Hawaii.
Please reply by next Sunday!

If you regester for this in time my sugestion is Discovery Cove in Orlando Florida. You get to swim with a Dolphin and learn all about them and you can buy pictures and a DVD of your event.

They ONLY take 1000 people per day so regester soon if you want to go. Because it is part of Sea World, and Bush Gardens you can go to them all.

What is the best place to go skiing in the United States for a beginner family?|105010

We like to wine and dine so a quaint town would be great!!

for quaintness, new england cant be beat--especially vermont..there is nothing quaint about west coast ski resorts although the west has better snow conditions....with a good snowfall, however, vermont cant be beat...
smugglers notch is a popular family friendly ski resort and the area is very quaint complete with covered bridges, ben and jerry_s factory tours, maple syrup farms, etc...


http://www.smuggs.com/winter/

Telluride is a pretty good place to learn.

First time skiers and snowboarders who take a lesson will be able to navigate beginner terrain by the end of their first day. The Three Day Beginner Adventure enables you to develop life-long skills and independence on the mountain. Telluride is home to Lift 10, which offers some of the most gentle beginner terrain in Colorado.
If you are a more experienced skier or boarder, the Telluride Ski _ Snowboard School offers a full range of exciting options. Take your sport to the next level and learn the secrets of the mountain with your instructor.

For more information call the Telluride Ski and Snowboard School
800.801.4832 | 970.728.7507

Snowmass, Buttermilk or Aspen. All are within the same general area and Snowmass has great skiing for a beginner family.

I want to visit California for holiday. Where should I visit and where should I stay?|103462

I know the theme parks in LA are a must.
Where are cheap places to stay that are comfortable?
Besides LA anywhere else you recommend?
Is it really difficult to get tickets to a Lakers game?

San Diego is also nice lots of theme parks there too. Sea World, Animal Park, Zoo, Lego-Land (only fun if you have young children). As for places to stay your best off looking at a hotel site like hotels.com because they have rating and customer reviews of hotels.

Sonoma. It_s a great city in the wine country. You can take wine tours, go horseback riding in the valley, visit little shops and boutiques, visit the missions, general vallejo_s home all sorts of stuff. Staying in a cozy bed and breakfast is great. Plus there_s a ton of spas! Sonoma is just one of the amazing places to stay in California.

Hi -- I don_t think those theme parks are a must at all. They are juvenile, expensive, and boring to any adult, in my opinion. Much more interesting to me would be any of these:

1. Cultural sites -- ethnic communities in LA such as Little Saigon, Thai Town, Little Phnom Penh, East LA, Little Tokyo, Koreatown, Little Havana, Chinatown, Little Manila, and on and on. Our ethnic communities and foods are just wonderful!

2. Venice Beach -- indescribably weird. Eye candy.

3. Museums, all over LA. Just in the Pasadena area, about five, including the Huntington, Norton Simon, Contemporary, Asian, etc. Also the Getty, MOCA, LACMA for art, and many many specialty museums.

4. Botanical gardens

5. Architecture: modern and historic, including works by Frank Gehry and Frank Lloyd Wright. Wonderful guide books available. Walking tours and bus tours.

6. Concert halls, like the Music Center, including Gehry_s magnificent Disney Hall.

7. As you have mentioned, sports venues. Not sure about Lakers tickets (link below), but if not, try for a Dodgers game.

Many wonderful hotels in town. Decide based on the itinerary you plan. There is guaranteed to be more for you to do than you will have time for.

Enjoy our great and friendly town!

I_ve lived in CA my whole life, and have been almost everywhere in the state.

So the best advice I can give is it depends on the person. If you_re 18-25 and looking for fun, LA _ OC is the best. If you_re over 25, and nightlife isn_t as big a deal to you, I_d rate San Francisco, San Mateo County, San Diego County, Sonoma County as top choices. If you_re a parent, I_d recommend Disneyland (Orange County area), San Diego (Sea World _ other attractions), and San Francisco as the top choices.

And, I don_t know how hard it is to get Lakers tix.

Good luck.

I live in California maybe i can help/ well yeah deff go to LA also San Fransisco (it_s so much fun, they have lots of cool museums!), Gilroy (the city smells like garlic lol they have garlic festivals every july and this cool theme park called bofanti gardens u gotta check that out), san diego (sea world and the san diego zoo are musts!), san jose(lots of stuff to do including egyptian musuem so cool gotta see that!) so yeah lakers games are really hard 2 get tickets 2 though u can probably buy some on the web though lakerstix.com try anything but ramada hotels i like the comfort suites:)

Visit both LA and San Diego. San Diego is beautiful with lots of activites. Go on a few tours. You will love it.

http://www.socalthemeparks.com/southern-��

How much is a ticket from the new york area to?|190651

Europe (France, Spain, Italy) I am going this summer with school. And would like to start raising money soon but they won_t tell us till a meeting until the end of November so that_s a lot of time I could be earning during. So thanks in advance :)

Search kayak.com, orbitz.com, expedia.com, or any specific airline website.

Go look it up on travel sites, like expedia (tho I don_t know if they do international, but they might)
Looking things up yourself.. is good

Where is a new, fairly affordable place for a young family to settle outside of Jacksonville, Florida?|101748

I am looking for suburbs outside of Jacksonville where my family and I can settle, preferably close to the beach. Our children are young (less than 4 years old). Just some place safe, quiet, close enough to the highway with food and shopping close by. Any native Floridians have suggestions?

Might want to look at Nocatee along FL 210. With the real estate slowdown, there are some good bargains to be had there, altho it may be a while before you see many of the promised amenities. While it_s a bit out of the way currently, the go-ahead on FL 9B was recently given, which means a few years down the road there will be a major route directly into Jacksonville.

Can someone get married the same day when arriving in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?|116937

My fiance and I are planning to get married in Gatlinburg,TN and I was wondering if there are chapels that take walk-ins or may arrange same day services? We are not planning a fancy service, just the typical I do_s.

There are no waiting periods or blood tests. You can get married the same day as your license is issued and you may obtain your license up to 30 days prior to your wedding, however the license is only valid for 30 days. Both parties must be present to obtain a license.

yes they can. as long as they_re at a legal age, sure why not.

you need 2 check with state laws there

As far as i know yes, and alot of the chapels in gatlinburg also have honeymoon packages in some of the cabins...

If your looking for a simple traditional wedding and nothing too fancy, than u choose an excellent location. Their are plenty of chapels and etc., for y_all to choose from. Which ever fits to what your looking/wanting out of the wedding service. They have places from the chapels, in town, or even up in the mountains, close to the cabins. Gatlinburg has alot to offer and explore, so enjoy your wedding, honeymoon, and trip. Congratulations!!!

i live here in sevierville ...all you have to have is your license which is easily obtained and presto you can be married in no time flat ..i think one of them even has a drive through ..lol..make sure you are really ready for marriage and good luck...

sure you can do it. just find the right place. try the phone book and look up wedding chapels or something like that.

Gatlinburg is in Sevier County, Tennessee.

Marriage Licenses are easy to obtain in Tennessee. Simply appear in person at any County Clerk_s office, or one of the Marriage License Centers in Sevier County. Both parties must be present in person. Proof of age is required by a valid driver_s license or, another state-issued I.D., a valid passport, or certified birth certificate. You do not have to be a resident of Sevier County to get married here.

Couples may also bring a marriage license from any county in the state of Tennessee. Remember, licenses are only valid within thirty days from issuance. If applicants are under age 18, both parents or legal guardians must sign the marriage certificate.

No appointment is required at the Sevier County License Centers. Cost is $45.00 for out-of-state residents, which must be presented only in cash in the exact amount.

PLEASE NOTE: Recent Legislation has made Tennessee Residents subject to an additional fee for a marriage license if they have not had certified marriage counseling. Check with your County Clerk_s office concerning this matter.

You may get married as soon as you have a license to do so in hand.

yup and please pick me as an best answer i have never been one :_(

Yes! Several Chapels I_m sure that you can just walk in but you might want to call ahead to check on Marrage Licensing and tidy the detailes! Best Wishes

yes,my best wishes

Yep.

Residency Requirement: You do not have to be a resident of Tennessee.

ID Requirement: Valid driver_s license or certified birth certificate or valid passport. You must also provide your Social Security number. It is a non-negotiable requirement. You must have proof of Social Security. Passports from those who are not US citizens are acceptable.

Previous Marriages: You will need to show a copy of your divorce decree.

Waiting Period: None.

Fees: Cash only in some counties, and some accept debit cards. The fee for a marriage license is $93.50 - $98.50. If you complete a premarital preparation course in the year prior to your application date, you will receive a $60.00 discount. You will need to provide a Certificate of Completion. Non-residents can receive the $60 discount if they complete an Affidavit of Non-Residency.

Other Tests: No blood test required.

Cousin Marriages: Yes. A marriage to a first cousin is allowed.

Common Law Marriages: No.

Under 18: If either party is under the age of 18, they must be accompanied by parents. If under the age of 16, Tennessee law requires that the couple receives a court order before being allowed to marry.

Officiants: Any ordained or licensed clergymen over the age of 18, and justices of the peace, members of county legislative bodies, county executives and former county executives, current and former judges and chancellors of this state, current and former judges of general sessions courts, current and former governors of this state, the county clerk of each county, current and former speakers of the senate and speakers of the house of representatives, and Mayors of municipalities.

Miscellaneous: The marriage license is valid for thirty (30) days.

You can go anywhere and get married that day as long as there is a Justice of the Peace or other certified individual who is available to do it. However, you will have had to already gotten a marriage license for that state (which generally entails blood tests and paperwork.)

call their local licensing office _ they_ll tell you what you have to do

a marriage license doesn_t require much, other than signing your names, and showing your drivers license

then you_re good to go

blood tests aren_t done anymore (not anywhere I_ve ever been)

YUP - Just knock out your two front teeth and cross your eyes and you are in!!!
Actually they say that Gatlinburg has more wedding chapels than vegas now.

they have some--my dad got married like that...but i couldn_t tell you their names