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romanb »
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This branch covers: Mainland USA, Hawaii & Alaska
So many posts request the impossible - that a bunch of people who have never met you magically intuit how much you have to spend and what will make you happy on vacation, generally planning out your route for three months and helping you get discount flight reservations.
So, what can you do to get great travel advice?
1. Do your homework
The web is filled with basic information like how far it is from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon, or how to get from JFK to Manhattan (all major US airports have websites with transit info). Google is your best friend. See the list of indispensable sites below. Get your basic info first, then you can ask intelligent questions on the TT and pick the brains of the many knowledgeable locals who frequent this site just hoping someone will ask about a romantic B&B in New Orleans or a baseball g...
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13-Jan-2009 03:16
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Yersinia »
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US Department of Homeland Security Reminds Visa Waiver Program Travelers of ESTA Requirements Effective Today
Release Date: January 12, 2009
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today reminded travelers from all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries that they are now required to obtain approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to traveling to the United States. This requirement, effective today, applies to all eligible citizens or nationals traveling under the VWP.
“We have been collecting information from visa waiver travelers for decades, and establishing a program to get that same information in advance is one enhancement that allowed us to extend the valuable benefit of visa-free travel to eight new countries in 2008,” said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff. “In...
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10-Dec-2009 22:37
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leanneclarke »
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11-Dec-2009 03:56
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VinnyD »
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My husband and I have been invited to a wedding in Vermont - Burlington next Sept. We will be flying in from Australia, and were hoping to visit San Francisco, LA, and Las Vegas, then go over to the wedding and fly back to Australia. Is this to much in one month. I am open to suggestions.
I have been to Hawaii but not mainland America. I need a few ideas on forming an itinerary. Also some suggestions on a budget. re: accommodation food, sight seeing etc.
How will the weather be at this time of year.
Thanks for any help Leanne
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10-Dec-2009 21:57
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RGUtena »
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11-Dec-2009 04:05
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nutraxfornerves »
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Hi, I am not a US resident myself, but I'm intending to book an Alaskan cruise with Princess through a US travel agent because she offers a much better deal (more than 20% cheaper) than what I can find here at home.
However, I have been warned by a local agent here that certain special deals are only available to US residents, and if I go on a special deal that was meant to be only for US residents, then I would be denied boarding. Is this true???
I am waiting for clarification from my US agent, but I will check with Princess myself tomorrow. In the meantime I also want to get some independent opinions and hear about other people's experiences. If this is too difficult / risky, then I'll pay more and use a local agent here.
Any advice?
Thanks!
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10-Dec-2009 20:21
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schmunks »
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11-Dec-2009 04:23
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nutraxfornerves »
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Am planning to visit a relative in San Fran Feb 3 -7 and need a place to stay near her care home (Vintage Golden Gate) Suggestions on hotels/guest homes, etc please
Address of care home 1601 19th Ave - what area of the city is this in?
After many years overseas (yaaay), I've just moved back to the US (hmmmm...) and need to get health insurance (boooo...). I'd love some tips and suggestions from anyone who's been in a similar situation or knows more about the system than I do - I'm a bit boggled by all the info and choices online now.
I'll be working part-time (probably as self-employed, so no insurance through work) and will also be going back to college (part-time and then full-time I hope). Any suggestions for decent health insurance that won't cost me an arm, a leg and a kidney? It'd be great to have some wellness/preventative options (annual exams, girly check-ups, screenings, etc) instead of just emergency stuff, but I may be asking for too much...And I'm sure that dental would be waaay too much to ask for , but why not try anyway? :)
Thanks for any ideas, will also post on the Long Haul and Health branc...
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10-Dec-2009 14:19
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escutcheon »
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11-Dec-2009 04:20
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mrpenney »
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My brother travels through Iowa, Missouri, Kansans and Nebraska quite a lot and would really get a kick out of a book that he could take with him. He's especially fond of Kansas, so one focusing specifically on that would be grand as well. I did some digging but am coming up with NOTHING. Am I just not looking in the right places or are there truly no options out there?
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10-Dec-2009 13:56
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bendigo »
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11-Dec-2009 02:36
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Does anyone have recommendations for Hostels in Times Square area of NYC?
I'm heading there at end of Feb for 9 days for a Conference and sight-seeing - a few that I have looked have upper age-limits (40 or 45) - I'm 46 (but much younger at heart!), so presumably they won't want me.
I have looked at "New York Inn Hostel" (47th & 8th) but can't find any reviews of Trip Advisor or otherwise - does anybody know it?
Thanks,
Rob
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10-Dec-2009 13:27
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philasian »
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11-Dec-2009 03:10
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Kahua »
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A couple (43 and 40) coming to Hilo side of Big Island. We plan to drive from Kona to Hilo on 12/25 and stay in Hilo until 12/29. But we can't find any car rental available as of today. If we can manage to go to Hilo from Kona, we will need a car for our Hilo stay only.
Any size vehicle is fine, both of us can drive automatic - one of use can also drive manual. Arrival 12.26 in evening - and leaving Hilo morning 12.29. Can take transit to you and will return with full tank of gas. Great driving record - we are careful with two clean cars here at home - and no accidents or tickets. Our plans are to see the town, drive up to the volcano park and hike around.
If you have a vehicle and are looking for some cash - please provide some clues. Can't believe a place lives on tourism doesn't have enough cars to rent.
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10-Dec-2009 10:36
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Mer_S »
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11-Dec-2009 03:59
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nutraxfornerves »
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We are travelling to US/Canada from Australia in October 2010 for a family holiday.
The 2nd part of our trip will be travelling from Seattle to LA in November.
We were hoping for some ideas about driving and places to visit.
From looking at Google Maps it doesn't look like there are very many places of
interest from Portland to San Fran (sorry to offend anyone) so we liked the idea
of going slightly inland on Route 97 to see some of the national parks etc and
then I thought onto Route 5 and onto Yosemite before heading into San Francisco.
We then are planning to go the coast road from San Fran to LA to see Monterey etc...
Does this sound ok and could we do it all in 12 days?
Would love any tips or ideas that you have.
We will be travelling with 2 young children aged 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 years old.
Mer
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Trip to Hoover Dam, Liberace Museum, tethered balloon rides, Bellagio art gallery. What else is there to do in this town during the day in the winter?
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10-Dec-2009 07:59
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monyetz »
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10-Dec-2009 22:26
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BubbaK »
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Is it worth it?
I'm planning to visit Las Vegas for new year's eve and has been looking for hotels as well.
I'm thinking of staying at the new Aria.
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10-Dec-2009 04:13
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jms1974 »
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11-Dec-2009 02:34
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bzookaj »
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Hi all,
Is there any kind of affordable transit between Reagan International and Dulles Airports in the DC area?
Please let me know!
Thanks
Jon
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10-Dec-2009 04:10
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darkglobe »
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11-Dec-2009 03:13
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Kahua »
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Hello All,
My wife and I will be on the Big island of Hawaii for 7 days and nights in January and I'm hoping for some advice. My questions are as follows:
1) What part of the island to stay at and for how long?
I was thinking of basing myself in Kona or near there for the first 3 days/nights in order to explore that side of the island (beaches, snorkeling w/turtles, fish, petroglyphs, etc.) and then traveling to the Hilo side for 2 or 3 nights in Volcano Village and/or Hilo as a base for the volcano, lava fields, Punalu'u beach, stargazing at Moana Kea, etc. We would then return to Kona for either one or 2 days (depending on how many days we need on the Hilo side) in order to explore the Kohala Coast (beaches, whale watching, etc.). Is 2 days sufficient for Volcano Village/Hilo, or should we plan on 3 days there? Is Kona a good base for that side of the island?
2) A...
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10-Dec-2009 03:16
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MarkMark »
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10-Dec-2009 08:22
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qwovadis »
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A good read, and hopefully will deflect many of the "how can I stay in NYC on the cheap" questions:
NYTimes Frugal Traveler Article of 12/9/09.
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09-Dec-2009 22:08
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bananapeel »
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10-Dec-2009 14:06
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libbyh »
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Heya!
As part of my round the world trip (from Australia), I'm going to be spending approximately three and a half months in the U.S. I'll be arriving in Vancouver on the 26th of February and leaving New York on 11th June.
My plan is to hire a car or camper van and drive down from Vancouver to Seattle, then make my way over to Yellowstone (via route 90?) where I'll stay for about a week. After yellowstone I'll drive down to Salt Lake City, then to Vegas, then be in L.A by March 29th. Then I'll spend a week in L.A before I depart on the 6th April to drive up the coast to San Fran (arrive there on the 20th April). Then I'll spend about a week and a half there before flying off to New York to spend May on the east coast before going to London.
I suppose my main questions are;
1) Should I hire a car or could (and would) it be cheaper to go by bus or rail?
2) Is one month (March...
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09-Dec-2009 18:02
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mavi »
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10-Dec-2009 00:23
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qwovadis »
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