JFK Airtrain Avdice

Is it possible to take the airtrain from JFK-Terminal 4 to Howard Beach Station so that I can transfer to the manhattan bound A train? How do I go about doing this and how is payment made to use the airtrain? P.S. I have never used the airtrain b4 so any additional info wud b appreciated!
Thanks!

San Diego to Badlands National Park

Hey there,

I am a 29 year old British guy who's just about to undertake a string of travel writing assignments across America. Unfortunately, I don't drive so I thought I'd get on here and enquire if anyone is heading across The States from San Diego aaaallllll the way up and over. I'm planning to stop on route in Baja, the Sonoran desert, Joshua Tree Park, take in a little stargazing in Nevada, shoot some video in New Mexico, check out an annual Alligator roundup in Texas, canoe the Louisiana bayous, explore the Okefenokee swamp in Georgia and whole heap of other things right up to Badlands National Park in South Dakota. If you're planning a trip across the U.S between late July/early August till october/Nov, have a spare seat, want to save some cash and really fancy going offbeat a little (or even better, are a photographer embarking on a similar mission and fancy working togeth... more »

west coast trip and advise

Hi all

I am going wuith a friend to the west coast of USA and would like your advise on the itinarery

Its my first time in that area

also I have a few questions

would love ur input

1- what is a good hotel and not expensive to stay in at Vegas and SF
2- What is a good area to stay in at SF ( we will be renting a car for our whole trip )
3- Do we need to reserve hotels/Motels in advance ?
4- How much is the tax on shopping ,hotels ,restaurant etc ?

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FACTORY OUTLETS IN LAS VEGAS

Are the factory outlets worth going to in LV. I am particularly interested in shoes, handbags, and homewares.

Grand Ridge Parkway Accomodation?

Hi All,

On July 7th my wife an I are arriving in Atlanta to start an 8 day road trip which will include a good part of the Grand Ridge Parkway starting from Asheville and will ultimately end up in Washington DC. Our usual mode of road trip style holiday is to "wing it" when it comes to accommodation, however being peak season (which we usually try and avoid) I'm not sure how viable this is.

My question for people more familiar with the area is, is it possible to get accommodation along (or near) the Grand Ridge Parkway without booking ahead during peak season? We aren't too fused in terms of accommodation style as long as it is clean & comfortable (B&B,motel, etc), however with a pregnant wife we will need a private bathroom rather than shared facilities. If bookings are essential, can anyone offer suggestions north of Boone on a budget of around $100~150 a night (including all ... more »

US Visa Waiver - Is one day over going to be a problem?

Hello All

I've booked tickets for a US and Canada trip and applied under the ESTA for a visa waiver (as an Aussie).

I have just realised that my stay (in both countries - mostly Canada) is 91 days (if day of arrival is Day 0).

I fly into New York then travel across Canada and then out of LA.

Changing my flight is going to cost me in excess of $600 which I can't afford.

Do I risk it or do I sell myself to come up with the cash to change the flight?

There is no US consulate in my city so it's probably close to the same amount to apply for a tourist visa by the time I factor in flights for the interview to Sydney or Melbourne.

I honestly saw 90 days and didn't think that would take Canada into account. I fly on the 25th of one month and then return on the 24th three months later... it's just that that makes 91 days.

Any help would be much appreciated!

Th... more »

shipping car back after one way roadtrip?

My husband and I are planning a month long roadtrip Boston to San Francisco this September. Would like to do it at a nice leisurely pace and not have to feel like we spent all the time in the car. A friend suggested we ship the car back and fly back one way - sounds like a great idea. Flights are reasonably priced for a one way at the moment. Just not sure on getting the car back - Our car is sedan size and 2 years old. Who is a reputable company? There are brokers and transporters and I'm not sure which is better. What is reasonable cost to pay? (looks like range is $800 for open and over $1000 for protected from what I've seen on the web) sounds like we'd want to go with a protected transport as car is relatively new. Also, I see that most companies say they will not insure the contents of the vehicle - I'd like to leave some things in the car (like the tent, sleeping bags... more »

Honeymoon April 2013

Hi,

Looking for tips and suggestions for our Honeymoon to the US in April 2013. It will be our second time visiting the US.

Our plan is to spend 5 weeks away. We want to fly to Boston and stay 5 nights, bus to NYC (4nts), train to Philadelphia (1-2nts) and pick up our car there. The plan is then to spend three weeks driving to Washington, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Chicago and then to Bozeman via Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Then from Bozeman to Salt Lake City and to Las Vegas where we will drop off the car, spend 3nts and fly home to Sydney via LAX.

We'd love to know your tips and suggestions if this is the best route to take? (We want to see Boston, and visit NYC again, as last time we spent more time on the West Coast. And the second part of our plan is to spend a lot of time driving and getting over to Yellowstone National Park.) We're open to suggestions!

We'd also love ... more »