Is Myrtle Beach still a family friendly place during Bike Week?|163773

My small family and I are planning a three night trip down to Myrtle Beach (My husband and I along w/ our 2 year old daughter). It just so happens to be during Bike Week. My best friend (who does not live there) said she_s seen pictures of topless chicks riding around on bikes and she said it may not be a good time to go down there. There isn_t really anywhere else we want to go.
I can_t imagine a place being so bad, that a family should avoid it completely. I_d like to here from a local and get their opinion.

Hi there. I live here in North Myrtle Beach and have been here for more than a year. I have seen all three _bike_ weeks/weekends.
The fall rally is a lot smaller than the spring rally. The only real problem is the traffic and watching out for bikes.
Um..have yet to see a _topless_ chick on a bike. (During the Memorial Day bike rally there are a lot of questionable outfits--but it is centered around Atlantic Beach anyway.)
Overall I think you would be okay during the fall bike week. If you can, try to find a place closer to the north end of Myrtle Beach or North Myrtle Beach. You can avoid a lot of the traffic that way.
Have a great time! I love it here and don_t ever want to move!

You can see that kind of stuff at bars, suck bang blow, the rat hole and other bars that cater to HD riders. I_ve been to 2 bike weeks and also own a home in MB and its a great place to go to, even in bike week. Just watch your speed limit on 17 business and 17 bypass, MBPD really means it when they put up a speed limit.

I_m not a local, but I_ve been to other bike weeks and I_ve spoken to people who have been to Myrtle Beach during bike week.

You won_t see women riding around with their tops off. You may, if your lucky see one flash em for a second. The police tend to have zero tolerance for that type of stuff during bike weeks. Most of the really wild stuff will happen at a private business, i.e. a camp ground or a bar. There is a famous bar for bikers in Myrtle Beach called Suck Bang Blow, where they do burn out contests in doors. What you will see a lot of is girls wearing ***-less chaps with a thong and a leather tank top.

The two things about bike week that would keep me away are that the prices for hotels will be higher than normal and I_ve heard that the traffic during bike week is REALLY bad. A local in MB told me about the traffic. From experience in MB not during bike week, the traffic is really bad, if it_s worse during bike week then it must be a parking lot.

What does a citizen of Mexico need to travel to the USA for vacation only?|189767

I know we Americans can pretty much go freely with just a passport to other countries, but what if someone from Mexico wants to visit? I have some half brothers who I would like to come visit me someday. What would they need? They are 18 and 20 years old. I know Europeans need a Visa and a lot of other junk unless it is for business or education, but since Mexico is kind of linked, what would they need nowadays especially with the illegal immigration.

Most Europeans need only their passport to visit the U.S. Mexican citizens must apply for a B-2 tourist visas through the nearest Mexican embassy or consulate. They must first get a Mexican passport. It is extremely difficult for a Mexican citizen to get a visa to visit the U.S., especially if they are young males and do not own a home or a business. I have witnessed this over and over. The visa officer they have their interview with will presume they will not leave the U.S when they are supposed to, and they must have a way of convincing him they have compelling reasons to return home. This is clearly stated on the visa instruction page and is not just for Mexicans, but for people from every country that is required to have a visa for the U.S. Overstaying and violating visas is a huge problem, that is why it is so very hard to get one. See site below. This is the starting point for applying for a visa. all instructions are there.

Where is a good beach to take kids in the Disneyland area?|173720

We are planning a trip to Disneyland next month and want to take the kids to the beach one day. My kids are 2 girls, ages 7 and 9. What are some good places in the Anaheim area? Directions would be helpful also. Thanks!

The best place to see beach-wise is Newport Beach. It_s an easy 15 minute drive if you go after the morning rush hour (after 10am) or before the afternoon starts (before 3pm).

Go south on Hwy 5, and then south again on hwy 55. Stay on the 55 until it ends onto Newport Blvd, and just keep going straight. You will end up int the heart of Newport at Pacific Coast Highway and Newport Blvd. From there, it_s easy to find the water, or you could also take a drive around Balboa Island, or Lido Isle (these are both small man-made islands that are easily accessible by bridges). At your hotel, they should be able to give you a map of the area that will make it easier to find your way around.

There_s a really nice shopping center called Fashion Island, if you_re so inclined that has great shops and places to eat that_s not too far down the coast. If you go further south on Coast Highway for another 15 miles or so, you_ll end up in Laguna Beach, which is also VERY nice for scenery although the traffic can be pretty awful, especially in the summertime. It_s still worth the drive, and if you take your time and just meander, it_s a nice day trip to take from Anaheim, down the 55 into Newport and then further down into Laguna Beach. When you_re ready to head back to Anaheim, just go back the way you came - north on Coast Highway, back to Newport Blvd, and turn right until it merges with the 55, and then go north on highway 5 again until Disneyland. For simplicity, that_s probably the easiest.

Have a great time !!

Any OC beach will be fun.
But I would go to Huntington or Bolsa Chica (in Huntington but _officially_ a separate beach). Both are easy to get to and family friendly. There is also, Main St right at the end of the pier to walk around the beach shops.

At the end of the pier is Ruby_s Diner, a _50s style diner. Last time I was there, I saw dolphins, porpoises, and pelicans. This restaurants are on many of the OC piers.

I wouldn_t go to Newport. It_s not 15 mins anytime, it_s probably 30 mins without traffic and add the summer time beach traffic - it could be 1 hour after getting off the freeway.

If you_re in Anaheim, you can take Magnolia, Beach or Brookhurst all the way down to Huntington Beach. Probably the least complicated way to get to a beach from Anaheim.

But all the beachs in OC are beautiful: Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona Del Mar...

There is no beach in Anaheim, but go down to Corona Del Mar, its a nice beach, and has tide pools for them to look at too. A hill to climb to the lil secluded beach, and gated off sea cave. My kids loved going there.

What are people in Seattle looking for in a roommate?|173323

And where is the best place to look? Craigs list just sends me fake people from God knows what country. Alot of places out here seem to be co-ed and that is not what I am looking for. I am out of ideas.

Then go through a roommate-placing agency instead of trying to do it for free.

And delete the dupe of this question - a bit annoying you asked it twice.

Someone hot who they can slip it in when they_re drunk together, wake up and act like nothing happened.

Check the PI/Seattle Times and Seattle Weekly and The Stranger as well to find more listings. Try the online versions of those papers which usually has more updated ads.

Walk around the University district! Plenty of places around there have signs hanging from the building saying *roommates needed, rooms available*. Even if you aren_t a student at UW, a good amount of places will take you anyways.

What methods of payment do most motels take?|110290

My new debit card is arriving late in the mail (I had to change accounts), and I am leaving on a road trip tonight. Although I should be able to reach my destination without stopping-I_d like a back up plan. Are there any motels (cheap ones) that accept cash, paypal, or anything other than a debit card?

many take cash or a CC even Debit Card.. used them all

Most lodging locations take a credit card when checking in and then at checkout. However, everyone takes US cash currency _=just make sure you get a receipt!

Hope the Above Info Helps!

They will take cash, but you have to pay in full when you check in.

I_m sure many will take cash. To be sure, you could call in advance and ask. Most prefer debit or credit cards.

How easy is it to become a street vendor in hawaii?|108930

I would like to sell fruit on the beach in hawaii and would like to get an idea of the process in getting street vendor permit for this Business.

It isn_t easy at all, and pretty much cannot be done. It_s not like many cities, you can_t get a permit for that sort of thing, especially on public property. All the concession licenses are given out for multi-year leases.

I don_t think it is a good idea. The lifeguards will probably chase you off the beach. If you get a permit, the lifeguards are not going to like you. Selling fruit on the beach (Waikiki), nah no go.

Maybe on the street and in the malls along Waikiki, but there are already a bunch of people selling something. To rent your space . . . expensive.

don_t try, you_ll fail miserably... sorry....

kthnxbai

Does anyone have any recommendation for the best vacation spots in North Carolina?|185837

I will be in North Carolina next week for a seminar and will have three days to spend vacationing. We will have a rental car so we could really drive anywhere. As Wisconsinites, we are thinking it would be best to head to the Coast, but that is a big stretch of land! Any recommendations for must-see destinations in North Carolina? Thanks!

I have heard about the outer banks being a great place to vacation. It_s pretty far from Charlotte - I want to say 6 or 7 hours.

I don_t know where you will be in North Carolina but you might want to check out the Outerbanks area. Wilmington is nice too or so I have heard. I lived in Charlotte but never made it out to Wilmington. My parents did though and a former hair stylist of mine.

If it_s not too far - I think you should visit Charleston, SC. I_ve heard from multiple people that it_s beautiful and a great city to visit. It_s on the coast.

If interested in the beach, suggest Wilmington. There are several beaches near this small city; Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach. Also Wilmington has great restaurants and several good golf course.

If the mountains, try Ashville. Builtmore House is located there and take at least a day to see / do everything. Located near a national park with great day hiking trails.

North Carolina has many possibilities from mountains on one side of the state to the coast on the other side. I live in the mountains near Asheville, NC- and many people fall in love with our Blue Ridge mountains, try a drive on the parkway, visiting crabtree meadows and mt. mitchell (the tallest mountain peak east of the Mississippi river! Western NC is full of mountain culture and scenic nature with our wildlife. We have caves, mining, hiking, rafting, swimming, about all you can think of in the mountains!
-then between the mountains and the coast is central NC, which is not super amazing but full of true southern culture within all the small communities. (also in this area is the cities of Raleigh and Charlotte which are top places. If you like amusement parks then Charlotte has Carowinds Theme Park which is full of thrill roller coasters. Its the only amusement park that sits in 2 states. It_s divided on the NC _ SC state line.
-Then as you stated: If you prefer the coast then the NC coast is very secluded compared to neighbor states. As Virginia Beach, VA to our north and Myrtle Beach, SC to our south are huge tourist traps, especially Myrtle beach, SC-if you would love the nightlife, shopping and huge activities. If you rather enjoy a scenic relaxing area then the NC coast is right for you. the southern coastal area of our state is home to Wilmington and other popular beaches which are family friendly and a little more populated then the rest of the NC coast. The rest of the NC coast is our outer banks with the Atlantic ocean on one side and the Pamlico sound on the other. The outer banks is a very exciting experience with nothing but sand and ocean along the way. You literally travel down the coast on a road that gets so narrow at times that you see only sand and ocean on each side of the road with warning signs of water crossing roadway. There are many lighthouses, restraunts, shops and hotels along theouter bankss as well and also in Kitty Hawk, NC which is on the banks is the area and memorial of the Wright brothers taking the first flight, inventing air transportation. but myPersonall favorit spot on the outer banks is OCRACOKE ISLAND-awesome! it is at the southern tip of the outerbanks and the only way to reach this is by the free ferry. you drive down the outerbanks which eventually ends at a ferry port where you board the ferry and then drive off onto Ocracoke Island which is majority protected national seashore meaning there is nothing! The island has wild spanish horses everywhere- they are believed to have swam ashore when a ship had sank many years ago, also there is the small fishing village of Ocracoke on the other end of the island, with the area where the infamous Blackbeard the pirate landed. Overall you will find something to do in this state! From the mountains to the coast and everywhere between. I hope you guys enjoy NC and see what it has to offer!