Where can I take a family vacation with our dog who loves the outdoors?|120964

We are located in New York, so nothing further south than South Carolina, and nothing further west than whatever is next to Pennsylvania.
Our dog loves to go hiking with us and loves the beach. But we need _dog-friendly_ trails and beaches.

Some hotel will let you stay with your dog. Camping is the best vacation for the family and the dog. I heard that the mountain in Virginia and North Carolina. are the best.

Check out:

www.bringfido.com

for pet friendly lodging and destinations.

What is so special about the Golden Gate bridge?|121445

And why do so many people want to make tourist there? It is just another bridge, why is it so attractive to tourists I don_t understand what_s it_s significance?

The Golden Gate Bridge had the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937. It has been surpassed by 8 others now.

The center span was the longest among suspension bridges until 1964 when the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge was erected between the boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City. The Golden Gate Bridge also had the world_s tallest suspension towers at the time of construction, and retained that record until more recently. In 1957, Michigan_s Mackinac Bridge surpassed the Golden Gate Bridge_s length to become the world_s longest two tower suspension bridge in total length between anchorages.

_The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay onto the Pacific Ocean. As part of both US Highway 101 and State Route 1, it connects the city of San Francisco on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula to Marin County.

The Golden Gate Bridge had the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937 and has become an internationally recognized symbol of San Francisco and the United States._

_The bridge is widely considered one of the most beautiful examples of bridge engineering, both as a structural design challenge and for its aesthetic appeal. It was declared one of the modern Wonders of the World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. According to Frommer_s travel guide, the Golden Gate Bridge is _possibly the most beautiful, certainly the most photographed, bridge in the world._ wikipedia.org

It_s name make it special, _The Golden Gate_. Also, it_s so awesome to see this huge structure over the bay and able to communicate point A with point B.

Another thing that I feel it makes this bridge special is the color. This orange tone make a cool effect when the background is cloudy. The color also make it look _Imposing_ and _huge_.

As other person said, It_s spectacular to see it with fog. For those who see it for the first time, It_s an unforgettable experience

In conclusion, The golden Gate Bridge is a bridge, but not like any other. For this reason is the most important symbol that represent _The City By the Bay_

I love it!

It_s not just another bridge that connects point A to B. It_s a BEAUTIFUL bridge that functions as a bridge as well as an amazing art piece and yet, complements very well with its natural surroundings.

It is indeed a marvelous engineering structure that has now been surpassed by other newer structures. But you do have to see it in person first to understand the beauty of it. AND to see it in different weather conditions for that matter.

For the context of the times when it was constructed (1930s), the GG bridge was (and remains) an engineering marvel. There are a number of documentaries that cover its construction. It has withstood the test of time for aesthetics and engineering.

It_s a bridge that_s by the water ^_^

and it looks so cool at night with all the lights! (especially if you_re looking at it from the plane as it lands into the airport)

It_s a bridge like no other. See it on a foggy day ! No doubt you_ve never been there.

Go see and you_ll know !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can visitors to the USA get a refund of taxes paid during vacations?|196329

Does anyone know if visitors to the USA can get a refund of the taxes they_ve paid during their vacation - like reimbursement at the border as they leave the country or something? The UK and Australia have similar systems and I_m wondering if the US do. I_m planning to go for a 3-4 week holiday next year and am curious. I_m not a US citizen (obviously).

Great question. Great idea.

No once they get their hands on your money, you cant get it back.
By next year they will have raised sales tax even more...as city _ states _ federal ..every one ! is low on money.
Sales tax goes for upkeep of the state, and city .. parks-roads- police etc. Which you_ll be using, so that would be their argument, Im sure. They have plans for all kinds of new taxes, too !
Its possible you_ll have hotel tax too, if youre going to a tourist type area.

Sigh.

No, if you buy anything here you need to pay the taxes on it. It_s a sales tax, not a citizen tax.

How do I find a honest moving company that is resonable? Moving from California to Gerorgia?|173561

Doesn anyone have a good referal and or some good advice on this?

Try ABF u-pack moving company. They drop off a trailer and you have 3 days to pack it and unload it. You are responsible for any damage because you packed it. All you pay for is the trailer use an mileage.Unlike pods ABF goes everywhere even a very small town. From MA to Arkansas it cost 1200 dollars. We have also used Mayflower and that was almost $6,000 but they do all the work. Things can get lost or damaged.

Thanksgiving trip ideas-What cool things in the United States do you recommend?|109885

We want to spend it in the United States. Some people are coming from New Hampshire, some from Maryland, some from San Francisco, CA so we want to _meet up_. We_d prefer warm/hot weather (so not the North) and/or a resort. Anywhere cool that you live or have visited you can recommend? We like to swim, shop, go to theme parks, water parks, sightsee, do tourist stuff, go to casinos. Not big nature people (hiking, biking) and not doing extreme sports (hang gliding, bungee jumping). Thanks!

You might want to consider Hawaii. On Oahu they have swimming, warm weather, shops, a water park, and tons and tons of touristy sight seeing stuff. Waikiki Beach sounds like it would be a good fit for you all. It is a long haul from the east coast, but worth the trouble to get there!!

Have fun.

I would recommend staying in Pennsylvania. There are amusement parks, like Hershey, fairs, historical sites to see and you_d be in the middle. So if you would want to go see Maryland and go to Baltimore, you wouldn_t be far, you could go to the Hard Rock Cafe in the Inner Harbor see the Aquarium and all that.

Branson, Missouri! Fly into Springfield if you_re not driving, and enjoy the gorgeous scenery on the way to Branson! Uh, this is a _cool_ place, tho... not warm. It is centrally located, and about everything on your list exists there.
That is, it_s cool in the fall and cold in winter... except for the fact that it is Missouri... you can never depend on the weather. If you don_t like it one day, stick around. It_ll change! You can scratch your sunburned back with your frostbitten fingers...

try disneyland in florida

I can only advise you in the area I know as Im on the east coast. In November , the state that has what your looking for is Florida. bettyk

I think Florida is probably your best bet. It_s got everything you mentioned doing...Orlando or Tampa/Clearwater.

yes I have been to the florida keys and loved key west fl. lots to do there and all the places you want to see and do are there. We are going back in august.

SIX FLAGS!!

Come stay with me! I am the manager of a small bed and breakfast in Southern PA (another vote for Pennsylvania!), and we are just getting it started up. Check out the website (below), and then let me know when to expect you! We are designed to be a resting place for missionaries, etc., but are open to the public this year until we have more missionaries lined up. Oh, and we do have a full kitchen you can use, and the option of meals prepared (for an additional fee), so you could have your whole Thanksgiving dinner all set for you! Hope to see you for Thanksgiving!

go to Hawaii

Where is a good place to stay off Disney property?|108525

I have 2 teenagers and an 8 year old. Because of the extra person we keep getting bumped up to the more expensive rooms. We are on a budget..any suggestions about a good place to stay for a reasonable price?

The last time I went to Disney we rented a house about 8 miles away. It cost about $1,000 for the week. It came with 4 bedrooms plus a den with cots and a heated enclosed pool. It was great. We even had a large kitchen and family room. It is much cheaper than staying in Disney World. We went with out 4 kids and both my parents so we had plenty of room. And it was only minutes away from Disney World.

This year for the first time we are staying in Disney World only because it is a present from our parents. You may want to check out Universal Studios. Much better than MGM Studios in WDW! You can spend a couple days in that alone. We only spent one day there but would definately go back for 2!

By the way, google rental houses in the Orlando area. There_s tons of them! You can pick what size house to rent. And they usually go by the week, sometimes you even get daily rentals, depending on the prices. It is well worth it!

Enjoy your stay!

Why not rent a condo or a house ?

Then you would have 3 + bedrooms and your own pool - many of them have games rooms PStations etc to suit teenagers

Homeaway is a good website - you are renting direct from the owner and they also have a security guarantee.

You can search by price (starting around $300 a week) although don_t be afraid to make an offer - times are very tough in the Orlando vacation rental market at the moment and there are 3500 owners competing for your business.

I stayed in a 2 bedroom suite at the Cypress Pointe Resort in 2003, and it was great. One bedroom had a king bed, and 2 twins in the 2nd bedroom. They are basically condos. There was also a sofa bed in the living room. The place had a big screen TV, full kitchen (all utensils included), washer and dryer and a jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom. It also had a screened in balcony area. They did not have housekeeping included in the price, but I believe it was available if you really wanted it. I went in November (off season is always cheaper!) and paid $79 - yes $79 a night for it. They must have had a surplus of the 2 bedrooms, because I_d been looking at 1 bedrooms for like $99 a night, and happened to see that the 2 bedroom was cheaper. I was shocked at what we got for the price. The location is convenient...theres stores and restaurants nearby, and the entrance to Disney was only about a mile or so.
Good luck with your search!

Check out the Seralago hotel it has 2 room suites at reasonable rates. 1 Bedroom 2 double beds, murphy pull down, and a double pull out sofa. Depending on the time you want to go will determine the rate. You can also call the hotel directly and ask for the magic card rate. This rate is blacked out for April and other holidays. You can get the magic card for free through orlando.com. This hotel is right next to Old Town where they have rides and games of all sorts. With kids that age it will be nice for them to have something to do after the park. You can check out oldtown.com for more information. The pictures they show on the web site are actual rooms have stayed there 2 years in a row. They do have transportation to Disney if you need it free of charge, but all other parks are for a fee.

Well this might be a little much but its not too expensive. My family usually stays at a rented house with its own screened in pool in Kissimmee. I know this sounds expensive but they really aren_t. For a 3 bedroom house with a pool for 7 nights its $695.00. The company we go through is inn house vacation rentals i will give you the websites. They are really nice and are so much nicer then staying in a hotel. I hope you consider this option because it will make your vacation so much better and will be fin for your 8 year old, the 2 teenagers and you.

Check out the Grosvenor Resort, my family and i stayed there a few years back, it was pretty affordable, there was nothing particularly special about it like the Disney resorts have but, it is close to downtown disney, within walking distance, and you could hop on a bus from the hotel to go to the parks, It also has a pool, gym, game room, and tennis courts, after all, you won_t be in the room that much on your vacation, hope I could help.

What is the best cost parking location in San Francisco near Union Square?|193066

I need to go to union square in San Francisco this weekend and the mall parking seems very expensive at almost $35.00! Even if it is within .5 miles.

My suggestion is leave the car at home.public parking will run you 15 to $20 a day. It_s cheaper to find the parking spot outside the city and take BART to the mall.

The cheapest garages are the city-owned ones. That would be the Sutter/Stockton garage or the 5th _ Mission garage.

The entrance to Sutter/Stockton is tricky. You need to go north on Grant Street, then west on Sutter, then right on Stockton.

If it were me, if you are coming from the South Bay or the East Bay, I would just take hte BART into downtown. Parking can get really expensive.