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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?
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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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26-Nov-2009 05:20
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26-Nov-2009 07:49
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Hi there, my wife and I are planning a 2.5 week trip to California over Christmas and New Year, and we want to hire a car and explore some of the surrounding areas.
Having researched on these forums and elsewhere it seems the more desert-like areas are recommended at that time of year for climate.
We have planned our trip something like this:
Dec 17th: Arrive San Francisco, rent car, stay overnight San Francisco
Dec 18th: Drive to Lake Tahoe (3.5hrs) via stop in Napa Valley/wine region. Stay overnight at Lake Tahoe
Dec 19th: Drive to Death Valley (9.5hrs). Stay overnight at Stovepipe Wells Village.
Dec 20th: Drive to Antelope Canyon (9.5hrs). Stay overnight at Page.
Dec 21st: Morning tour of Antelope Canyon. Drive to Grand Canyon (4hrs). Stay near Grand Canyon.
Dec 22nd: Visit Grand Canyon in the morning. Drive to Twentynine Palms (7hrs). Stay overnight 29 Palms.
Dec 23...
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26-Nov-2009 02:00
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26-Nov-2009 07:46
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Hi,
I’m considering bringing my roller skates on my Xmas trip to California. I thought that skating around Venice, Newport beach etc, could be a fun –and faster !- way to see those places.
1) Am I mistaking ?
2) Are they a lot of places to stroll with rollerskates ? Which strech do you recommand ?
3) Let’s say we’re on the bike lane and we see a nice shop across the street : is it ok to enter a shop with skates or we’ll look like two lunatics ?
4) Is renting a wiser option (airlines charge more and more for weight so if we’re going to use the skates twice in 2 weeks then maybe it doesn’t make sense to bring them.)
5) Is sand on the bike lanes a real problem for skaters ?
Thanks for your time.
Hello
Im enquiring into skiing at Breckonridge for 3 days, but also followed by a road trip to Canyonlands and Yellowstone for a further 4 days between February 12th and 21st 2010.
Firstly, is it possible to travel between the two NP's and see them in this space of time (Ive worked out its about 500 miles bewteen the two).
Secondly, are they accessible that time of year? Some websites have said they 'close down' during the winter months. Is it accessible by renting a car? Are there hotels/motels still open, and can I still see the granduer of the NP's? My thinking is, that this time of year would be beautiful, in a different season, but also not be crowded.
Has anybody got any tips/help/knowledge to help me out? Im a little worried about driving in snowy conditions - will it be bad on the main roads or roads leading to the NP's? Will I need chains? And are these eas...
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25-Nov-2009 23:27
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25-Nov-2009 23:27
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We will spend New Year's eve and a few more days in JTNP.
We're traveling in a VW van (Westfalia). We could book at either Black Rock or Indian Cove campground or take a chance and just try to show up at one of the other campground that does not allow advance bookings.
Our preference goes to a smaller campground without hookups (so there are no big RVs next to us!) with a nice setting like White Tank, Belle or Ryan campgrounds. Based on that fact, do you think it's wise to hope to get a site at one of these or considering it's New Year we should book beforehand and go with the herd?
Any comment about the different campgrounds at JTNP is most welcome. If you've been there, please tell me what you liked or disliked.
Thanks!
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25-Nov-2009 22:09
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blubblytraveller »
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26-Nov-2009 03:23
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Hello,
I wonder if you can help- me. MY friend and I have booked 17 nights in California night year during April; Thursday 1st April – Sunday 18th April. We fly in and out on San Francisco Airport. We'll be hiring a car as we'd like to be free to drive and explore California as much as possible. Together we would like to visit the following cities
San Francisco
• Golden Gate Bride Bike tour
• Alcatraz
• Napa Wine Valley day trip
• Yosemite National Park Day Trip
Las Vegas
• Enjoy the strip and the many hotels
• Grand Canyon
Los Angeles
• Visit Venice Beach
• Universal Studios
• Walk of Fame
• Amongst other activities
San Diego
Big Sur
I’m very keen to visit the cities above however at the same time conscious of the amount of driving that will be involved. I wonder if this is possible to achieve in 2 weeks? Could anyone give me advice on the best route to take ...
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25-Nov-2009 21:15
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tsukilina »
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26-Nov-2009 07:31
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Hi!
I’m going to NYC the second week of January and I was wondering if someone can recommend me a church to attend the service on Sunday morning. I was thinking in a Gospel service in Harlem, but any suggestion is welcomed!
Thanks!
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25-Nov-2009 14:34
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crissy1813 »
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26-Nov-2009 06:44
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Kahua »
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Hi. What is the best way to get from LA to Vegas. Can you drive it in a day? Will the roads be open between the XMas New Year period
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25-Nov-2009 14:33
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crissy1813 »
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25-Nov-2009 22:56
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bzookaj »
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Hi. I will be spending NYE in Vegas. Any ideas of what would be good for this evening. Also will be in Vegas between 28 Dec & 2 Jan - what must I see (first time to vegas)
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25-Nov-2009 11:20
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anyone101 »
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25-Nov-2009 22:12
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BubbaK »
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... they can bite you in the ass. From Bing Travel News.
By Robin Dalmas, Bing Travel
Just in time for the holidays, new fees that airlines charge for your luggage have clocked consumers on the head like a giant nutcracker doll falling out of the overhead bin. If you’re not seeing stars yet, try making sense of each airline’s baggage-fees policy. You’ll need a complex decision tree, and perhaps a calculator.
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25-Nov-2009 08:19
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jollytrekker »
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26-Nov-2009 06:26
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sabrosa »
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Hello,
We're travelling around Louisiana between Christmas and New Year and are looking for some inspiration on NYE when we'll be in New Orleans.
Never having visited the town before or spent New Year's Eve in the US we're uncertain whether we'll need to book something in advance or just pitch-up at a bar/restaurant of our choosing?
We're decided that the evening MUST include some live music! Many thanks in advance...
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25-Nov-2009 05:46
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Carneros »
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26-Nov-2009 07:23
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VinnyD »
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Hi, does anyone know if the Marriot Ocean Pointe resort in Palm Beach has a zero entry pool? I've heard that it does but looking for more confirmation.
If anyone can recommend other family resorts with z/e pools in Florida it would be much appreciated.
Thanks & Cheers!!
Hi
I'm going to a wedding next April in Phoenix, Arizona, and was thinking about spending a couple of weeks over there - perhaps Grand Canyon, Route 66, LA, maybe Vegas, perhaps up to San Fran. I'd be grateful for any suggestions/hints/ideas from anyone out there!
Thanks
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25-Nov-2009 05:05
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travellingdad09 »
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25-Nov-2009 13:59
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tomtraveller »
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We're driving from Seattle to San Francisco in mid December. We only have 2 days to get there (on the way back we have lots of time) so we're looking for the quickest route as well as one where there is little or no (hopefully) snow or ice.
Any advice ?
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25-Nov-2009 02:14
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ahaight »
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26-Nov-2009 03:32
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I am considering a winter time trip to the Grand Tetons. Does anyone have experience with this region during winter? Obviously there is the cold and lots of snow, but I am interested in x-country skiing, snow shoeing, etc. Are most places just closed or can you still get around okay? Any recommended spots to see? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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25-Nov-2009 01:21
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Kereneni »
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25-Nov-2009 06:06
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Kereneni »
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We'll want to go to the Hancock Observatory or the Skydeck - are there any pros and cons to either over the other?
Looks to be pretty much price neutral.
(Another option we're considering is to simply go up to the Signature Lounge in the Hancock Building and enjoy a drink while enjoying the view. This option would also be about the same cost as doing the tour. But presumably no lines and no rush-rush while atop the building.)
Also: Is the only difference between the two buildings' express elevator ticket and the regular admission the faster access to the top? Or is there some other factor I'm not getting? The price for the express is significantly higher than the regular admission.
Thank you in advance for your thoughts.
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