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Travel schedule comments
Hi all
Here a schedule for a nex summer trip. I know that in some case is a little bit tight, but I have only 3 weeks and there are so much thing to see...
We'll be traveling with two kids (10/11 years-old)
1 Fly to LAX
2 LA Hollywood - Beverly Hills - Santa Monica/Venice Beach
3 LA Disneyland
4 LA - DV Shopping - @ about 12.00 move to Death Valley - Stovepipe (17.30) - Visit dunes and surroundings
5 DV - LV Very early wakeup visit to DV then move to Las Vegas - Arrive at Lunch - Visit LV
6 LV - ZION Morning in LV - Afternoon/Evening move to zion ( Springdale )
7 ZION - GCNR A Short Hike in Zion (emerald pools) then move to Grand Canyon North Rim
8 GCNR - PAGE Sunrise @ canyon - Pt Imperial - then move to Page/Lake Powell - stop @ Horseshoe Bend
9 PAGE - BRYCE Visit Antelope Canyon, move to Bryce, via Cottonwood canyon...
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Boston: airport or Cambridge hotel ok for downtown?
I'm going to Boston in a few weeks but haven't booked a hotel yet. I need to be at the convention center pretty early most days but can't afford the nearby hotels. I haven't been able to get my head around the city layout and transit options yet. Can anyone advise whether commuting by public transit from a less pricey hotel in the outer areas, say near the airport or in Cambridge would be workable and safe? Many thanks!
Jun 30, 2012 8:09 AM
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Jun 30, 2012 8:09 AM
ilovethemountains
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Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park Opens Early
Guess the weather must be good as they are opening a week early and have availability July 12-19. We hiked up to Sperry last summer, as a day hike since we couldn't get reservations at the Chalet. It's a 12 mile round trip hike in one day, but they serve lunch in the dining room for hikers and the food was great, Soup, wonderful bread and pie!
http://www.hikinginglacier.com/glacier-backcountry-chalets.htm
NEW YORK-MIAMI
Hello!!!! I need your advice ASAP:) i need to solve when to visit the USA and my dream is to travel from NY to Miami by car. the only free period i have next year is March. Could you recommend whether it is risky and in what state the roards are during this period. I have found the agancy ready to arrange my trip but they say nthing about roads and weather. Help me. I will highly appreciate your advice:)
Jun 29, 2012 7:41 PM
raleighman23
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Jun 30, 2012 1:30 AM
carracar
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Co July 29-Aug 4th Need advice on sights and easy "ish" 14er
Hey Folks,
I'm a single dad, finally getting away for a short break July 29th through Aug 4th. Looking for ideas on what to do, where to go. (I'm a singer songwriter, blogger, and want to hike my first 14er) I'll have a rental car and want to include a railroad trip if possible one day. Any advice appreciated. Any cool places to stay?
O'hare - downtown
What's the bes way to get from the airport to the golden mile? I'm staying at the Red roof inn and I try not to take a cab from the airport. What's the best options? Bus, train?
Fun/Outdoorsy Road Trip from LA to Austin
Hi All! We are 3 females in our mid-twenties planning a road trip from Los Angeles to Austin the last week of July. Looking for advice on places to stop/see along the way. We are leaving LA on July 24 and have to be in Austin on August 1. This is what we have so far:
-Los Angeles
-Vegas, NV (not my first choice, but friends want to go)- 2 nights
-Flagstaff , AZ- 1 night
-Sedona, AZ (camp)- 1 night
-Santa Fe, NM- 2 nights
-(possibly camp in Big Bend NP)- 1 night
-Marfa, TX- 1 night
-Austin, TX
We are thinking of stopping by Faywood hot springs or White Sands in NM; possibly Carlsbad Caverns and either Guadalupe Mountains or Big Bend Nat’l Park.
Our interests vary so we are hoping for a balance of comfort (laying by the pool in Vegas should take care of that), outdoor activities (hiking West Fork trail, fishing, camping in Sedona), and experiencing local culture, music...
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Luxury accommodations in pristine/uncrowded nature
I am looking for a place to stay in a deep, lush forest for a couple days for hiking and maybe swimming / kayaking this summer, anywhere in the US or Canada. Of course, all the best, most beautiful locations are super busy.
Once in a while I used to stumble upon a luxury hotel or lodge, which is placed in a gorgeous setting, and for various reasons (say, limited access to the area and high cost of the rooms) doesn't seem to have the crowds. But now that I'm trying to plan a trip, I can't for the life of me remember any of those.
The only good option I found right is Lake O'Hara Lodge in the Canadian Rockies: very pretty location, great hiking nearby, and the only way to get there is by reserving a limited forest shuttle months in advance, hiking 7 miles from the nearest town, or staying at the lodge for $600/day. Unfortunately, the place is fully booked for the summer and fall 2...
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Jun 29, 2012 8:14 AM
MattGarbett
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Jul 1, 2012 5:21 PM
TonyK
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Seattle to San Francisco Road Trip
I'm flying to Canada from the UK on the 15th July to stay at my Mum and Dad's house in Windermere, BC for one month. I'm coming over with 2 friends and we were planning a trip down into America for a week or possibly slightly longer.
We would be looking to start our trip around the start of August, and I think that the Seattle to San Francisco route sounds like the best bet! I have managed to borrow my Mum and Dad's truck, and we are literally planning on living out the back of it.
We're all 19, so trying to keep the cost down by taking a tent and camping out wherever we can. Can we just find a spot along the way and pitch a tent, or is this frowned upon? Also, are there camp points in/near Seattle and San Francisco for when we are at the cities (or at least somewhere to pitch a tent)?
Finally, I have a couple more questions id like to just throw out there;
1. What is the best ...
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Washington dc - neigborhood for family with older childrens
We are going to stay 4 days in washington dc in october, we like to walk in the evening and night outside the hotel, in which neigborhood we should look for an hotel?
Jun 28, 2012 9:23 PM
sarahseattlerock
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Jul 5, 2012 2:22 PM
ilovethemountains
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Glacier National Park-Camping in/near
Hi All! I'm in the midst of planning a last minute road trip, and one of my stops is Glacier National Park. Wondering if anyone has a camping rec? Looking for something very cheap (I'm not afraid to rough it) :) I've done some research and found a couple but just wanted to make sure I'm getting the best deal out there before I commit! Thanks in advance for all your advice! Happy Travels!!
Sarah
Travelling from Cape Cod to Washington DC
We are leaving Canada and heading to Cape Cod at the end of July and wanted to know the best way to then travel down to Washington DC. It looks like it would be expensive to rent a car so we wanted to know people's experiences taking the train or bus between the Boston / Providence area and DC. Is it a nice bus or train ride or would it be better to spend a bit more and just get on a plane? Thanks for any advice.
Jun 28, 2012 7:17 PM
birdog3344
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Jun 29, 2012 7:53 PM
trekker502
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Lodging outside of Yosemite (around Tioga Pass)
Will be driving from Lake Tahoe to Yosemite on July 20th. Looking for inexpensive lodging, not camping, just outside the park for one night outside the Tioga Pass entrance.
What are the must-see attractions in Cleveland Ohio?
So I'll spend a day tomorrow from 1pm to around 9pm in Cleveland. Can somebody point out some good places to visit and take pictures? Thanks in advance!
Jun 28, 2012 5:46 PM
Blue_Beyond
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Jun 29, 2012 9:33 AM
BubbaK
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driving in states/canada
Can I drive in the US & Canada on my Australian license or do I need an International one (only away for 4 weeks)
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