How much would it cost to purchase a passport and where can I get one?|146688

I_m traveling out of the country this summer

http://www.usps.com/passport/welcome.htm

See site below for all passport application info and to print out the forms if you like. the fee is $100.00 plus photos.

How bad is the weather in Miami at the moment? How much is it raining?|131709

I_m looking at going on holiday in Miami from next Monday for 10 days or so, but all the weather reports I look at forecast thunderstorms. Is it really going to be that bad? If it does rain, how long does it rain for and a what times? I desparately want a nice beach holiday!

it always says that but it is only a little while dont worry you will be fine

Your holiday shouldn_t be ruined, have a great one=]

Lately it_s been raining for a while then it_ll go away and the sun will come out and sometimes it happens so quick and sometimes you kinda forget it even rained.
Today it rained for like an hour I think then the sun was out again.
Oh but be careful w/ mosquitos and just a reminder it_s humid.

there are thunderstorms almost every day here in miami, usually in the afternoon but sometimes in the morning too. it doesn_t usually rain all day though. but the middle of summer is not the best time to come down here, it_s better during spring or maybe early summer and fall and it will still be really hot.

Just come to Laguna Beach in California, it_s only 90 here!! But that_s normal for us. Just wear some sun screen stuff to protect your body. What_s funny, is that I_m east, and have to work for the next 3 weeks, 12 hours a day, and in Riverside it_s 105 everyday. Anyhow, take my advice, if you got bucks, go to the California beaches. They are awesome right now. Ron

There is rain almost every day right now, rainy season, but doesnt last long. An hour or so each day. Some days you may get lucky and have no rain. The weather is beautiful, more sunny than rainy or cloudy.
Definately do the 10 day vacation down here, you won_t regret it.

yeah in the afternoons it storms. but there are good days. Summer is the worst time in my opinion to head here to Miami. But its not overcast and raining 24/7. You_ll get a tan, just not as much as if u came here in the fall or spring.

I was just there less than a week ago and it rained everday I was there (4 days). However, it rained in the evenings, for about an hour or two so you will still enjoy your vacation if you go. Even though it rains, it_s still really hot.

they say that, but really, it will rain one part of the day for maybe 2 hours or so. mostly mid day. lol. florida weather is stupid, but overall bring the sunscreen.

Its hot as balls,it_s been raining a bit everyday

it rains almost daily but it goes away fast too
so it shuldn_t dampened ur trip

What are some fun things to do in Miami and southern Florida?|121866

I_m wondering what kind of nature and historical sites I could visit, along with exciting tourist attractions. I_m considering vacationing there for spring break.

you can go to south beach and park attractions
florida is really fun ive been there.

south beach, everglades

Any good stops on a road trip east from either Indianapolis or Lexington with an 11-year-old boy?|198073

We are headed to Washington D.C. by car from Milwaukee next week. We are trying to avoid the excessive tolls on the freeway and are planning on going through either Indianapolis or Lexington, KY along the way. We were hoping to make a stop or two at some _interesting_ places so that it_s not continuous driving because he won_t peel his eyes off of his video games. If you have suggestions, I_d love to explore them. Thanks!

I live in indianapolis. The Downtown area has a zoo with komodo dragons on display, lots of museums such as a western museum, a big huge mall :) with a movie theatre check out www.indy.org What is nice ( if you don_t smoke) is marion county has a ban on smoking in restaurants also. hwy 40 runs through here, which used to go directly to washington DC....
what are you interested in? If I know I can maybe direct you kbear2265@yahoo.com

Cedar Point ammusement park, Sandusky OH
Rock and ROll HOF in Cleveland
Pgh for Carnie Science Center and Kennywood amusement park and Three Rivers at Point Park
Nice trip...you_ll enjoy yuourselves

What to do at midnight during Christmas in New York?|118708

We are a three-member peruvian family that will be in NY during Christmas time. With no relatives in the US, we want to do sort of the same tradition we are used to. This is being awake at midnight to wish Merry Christmas to each other and have dinner (even our 4 year-old kid). I understand tradition here is different since everybody goes to sleep but we have been suggested to go to NY for a different experience. What would you recommend besides Mass?

NY is the city that never sleeps. There are some one of a kind restaurants in NY you can eat at midnight. I would go to the giant Toys r us with ur kids(it has like 5 floors and a ferris wheel) and see some of the attractions if its ur first time going there.PS i dont know what time these things will be open. I Have some websites of places in NYC you might want to see below.

i_m catholic, and we go to midnight mass on christmas at midnight

o, sry just read the rest of your question
um other than mass though, idk

Go streaking.

U can go to the Rockefeller center and Times Square. It_s really fun at that time there. Good luck!

Where are the best vacation spots in the US for a family of six?|118227

The kids are 12, 8, 6 and 4. Disneyland and Disneyworld are out of the question, they are too expensive.

I can relate....I took my three kids to Myrtle Beach South Carolina. They have amusement parks and water parks etc, lots of mini golf and cheap eats...And most of all reasonably priced lodging. I would consider there. I go every year to this day....I don_t know what time of year you are planning to go but when I go in May, I can get an oceanfront suite for around $70 a night and that can sleep four kids and two adults....For example, room type H at Sea Dip Motel _ Condos....www.seadip.com
The best part is when you get to town there is about a 1/2 dozen different coupon books you can get and save big on food and shopping.
You can also get a free nice book sent to you at www.myrtlebeachlive.com
I get one every year.

Depends on what you like to do.

We rented a camper and took off to see the USA. After discovering that everybody liked camping, my folks bought a camper and we continued our _See the USA_ quest for several years.

With the price of gas these days that might make cross-country tours a bit steep. In that case you might find a GOOD campground (with lots of stuff for kids) within a reasonable distance

The price of a site in a campground for one night is probably a lot cheaper than motel accommodations for 6 and might offset the gas expense for long distance trips (we went as far as Massachusetts to Yellowstone and back.) Camp cooking is a lot cheaper than eating out too!

One of the best parts was the _OK... where should we go this year?_ That was asked about 4 months before the trip. Planning the trip was half the fun!

hawaii
your welcome

How do you guys feel about proposal elimation of subway kiosks?|144304

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