Can anyone suggest a good vacation place for small children?|181164

We are planning a vacation for summer 2010 with our best friends. It will be 4 adults and 3 small children, aged 3 1/2, 2 1/2, and 1 1/2. We live in East Texas and would like to find a place that_s not extremely far away (like Hawaii or Europe) and not extremely expensive.
What activities can keep 3 toddlers entertained?

Legoland

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Orlando, FL is a major vacation destination with lots of attractions. It_s very popular.


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A trip to South Padre Island. Play on the beach, collect seashells

Does anyone know of any quiet spots in NYC to get some work done, and possibly open late?|146865

I go to school in the upper east side, and intend on skipping class to get other work done. Ideally I would go to the MET, and sit in Astor Court but they close at 5:30pm.
Any other suggestions?

Some coffee shops open late:

just take a walk down Warmoesstraat there is lots of coffeeshops that open to 1am sunday--thusday 2am fri -sat

Why not go to your local public library? That_s where most people go to get some peace and quiet. Most Manhattan libraries are open until 6-8pm. I_ve included the link to the NYPL hours.

hm maybe a starbucks?

My basement....

Try a Starbucks but avoid going to ones in high tourist areas. :) The ones by the Financial District are open until about 8:30 everyday and most of the time they_re empty since everyone who works in the area is already home.

Try a library

Which of the following US cities is suitable for me and are good ?|167975

I am a German student and i am thinking of moving to the US. It is hard for a European to earn money and find a good job. I also like to play music and maybe form a band and i want to learn recording and engineering and i also like busy cities. Which city would u recommend from below that i have chosen ?

1.Chicago
2. New York
3. Phoenix
4. Los Angeles
5. San Francisco
6. San Diego ?

LA is extremely expensive but i imagine they_re good for music.
why not start off in chicago work your way up and move to LA or New york when you have enough money

Definitely consider Los Angeles. I live in Orange County, CA myself. I love southern CA. Los Angeles is the center of everything. You can still go to San Diego, Orange County. You can go to the city, the beach is not too far away. However, stay away from the bad areas in Los Angeles. I actually know a bunch of guys from Germany that live in Orange County (which is not too far from LA, like 45 minutes). They all love it here. Also, the weather in LA is so amazing. You won_t have to worry about unnecessary rain, snow, or other bad weather that affects your day. Almost perfect weather everyday, and ALOT of sunny days! Also there is tons to do in Los Angeles; I personally go clubbing alot in LA, there are so many places to choose from.

Of course all the big cities are great, but from your choices I would definitely rule out Phoenix and San Diego, meaning I would not choose those because the other choices are simply better. I used to live in New Jersey, right by New York, and I personally think NY is pretty ghetto, but that is just my opinion. I know alot of people that love it though. Los Angeles, all the way!

What would be a good 4 day, 3 night vacation to go on by myself?|166427

I currently live in Southern California and I have next Thursday and Friday off to go to Arizona with my parents to see my Grandma, however my mom is currently sick and we may not go. I_m definitely still taking the two days off, but I don_t want to sit around my apartment watching TV. I_m trying to think of a good relaxing vacation to take by myself that wouldn_t break the bank at the same time. I don_t mind driving a ways, but I don_t want to have to drive more than a day. I also don_t mind flying somewhere, but a flight and hotel sounds like it would get pricey. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

I was thinking Key West until I saw that you are in California. Key West is still a great option, but the distance might be difficult. I would probably do Las Vegas - never been there but hear it is great! Some aspects of the Grand Canyon may be available during winter months so if you like that sort of thing you could consider that. If you were closer to the east coast, I would also suggest Savannah, Georgia - a wonderful city to visit.

I_d check in to one of those singles cruises!

A cruise.

Vegas Baby!!!

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I hope your Mom gets better.

How is Look Tours Hoover Dam Hummer amp; Colorado River Adventure? Is another tour company better?|117525

We want to take a 1/2 river raft and 1/2 jeep hummer tour leaving from Hoover Dam. What is the best tour company and how far in advance do we need to book?

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What should first time visitors to Sedona AZ do?|164713

We are new to the Phoenix area and want to go to Sedona- we are outdoor people :) - BUT my husband just had surgery on his arm and is limited on the physical activities. We also have a dog that would enjoy the ride. Any suggestions?

Take a ride up Oak Creek Canyon Rd (89A) To flagstaff. If you want to hike with the dog if you don_t mind him on a leash go to Red Rock State Park. That will be on 89A heading to Cottonwood from Sedona. If you want the dog to run any of the forest roads would be nice.

Now for you and your Husband
I_d take a Jeep Ride
then If you like to look at beautiful Scenery go to Clarkdale its just outside of Cottonwood and take the Verde Train Ride. In my book it is way better then the Grand Canyon.

Then in Cottonwood off of Main Street on 10th Street is the BlazinM Ranch. They have a great dinner show that isn_t to expensive.

You can get info about the train ride and the blazinM when your in Sedona at any of the tourist booths.

Anyone that I know coming to my neck of the wood those are the places that I recommend

Oak Creek Canyon is very scenic and has many of the unique red rock formations, like Coffee Pot Rock, and many scenic drives and lookouts. They have some short hiking trails, too. There_s plenty of birdwatching to do at Oak Creek Canyon. More Sedona things to do: You can go on a vortex tour. Vortexes are enhanced energy locations, and they are fun and interesting places to visit. There are many such sites in Sedona. There are many places to shop in Sedona, such as Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Center, as well as many small shops. They are into crystals and Indian artwork and jewelry in Sedona. There are also some good trolley and jeep tours in Sedona. I recommend Pink Jeep Tours if you want a good, informative, and fun jeep tour.

Also, there are plenty of good massage therapists in Sedona. The massages are very relaxing. They are great for sore feet, too.

Basically just drive. We drove thru Sedona taking pictures from the car or pull offs and then headed up to Flagstaff for dinner and then back to Phoenix.

You guys could hike, but your husband doesn_t seem up to it. There are also the little shops, those are always fun :)

Where is the best place to get discount FL theme park tickets?|163646

Where is the best place online (or in person) to get cheap/discounted Disney and Universal Studios theme park tickets for Florida on short notice?

You best bet for Universal would be to buy them on-line and pick them up at the gate if that is an option. Often times there are discounts when purchasing them on-line.

As for Disney, you are not likely to find significantly discounted tickets. Disney does not reduce their ticket prices, only their hotels fluctuate with the seasons. You might be able to get slightly reduced tickets from a travel agent or AAA, but use caution if you find any other site offering _discount_ tickets. Tickets expire after 14 days from their first use. So, you don_t want to get tricked into buying someone_s _unused_ days, because by the time you get them and get to the park they may be expired. You also run the risk of getting caught with tickets that aren_t yours. When you insert your tickets into the machine, you have to stick two fingers in as well for a finger scan. If it pops up the tickets aren_t yours you risk being turned away.

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Well the cheapest place to get tickets is online. They would have to deliver them though so that_s not the best way for you. Do you live in Orlando? If you do, you can go to places on the side of the road. There are many on the 192 or on International Drive. Also you can get tickets from Wal-Mart now. The cheapest website that I have found is the one below. If you want to visit lots of theme parks I would recommend the Orlando Flexi-Ticket because you get entry to both Universal parks, Sea World, Aquatica and Wet _n Wild. Also you would need at least 5 days in Disney one day for each park and then maybe a waterpark. Blizzard Beach is alot better than Typhoon Lagoon. Hope you have a good time! Orlando is amazing!