Oahu - Hawaii advise

Aloha!!!

I will be traveling solo to Oahu from the 31 of January until the 8th of February and need advise, would be really happy if anyone can give some help. I am backpacking.

I am planning to stay in Waikiki for the weekend, Any advise where to stay?
I want to go diving, visit Pearl Harbour, and take the lost tour and perhaps take a surf lesson while I stay in Waikiki.

Then I would like to go somewhere nice where I can spend a few quite days but he beach where I can snorkel, maybe do a hike or two.
Does anyone know a place that is affordable with good vibe, with other backpackers? that I can get with public transport.

If you have any advise about places to eat, stay, visit. I would be very happy for any help.

thanks a lot for your help.

Looking for a travel buddy (May'13)!

Hi!

I'm heading to the West coast of the USA this May. So it'd be great if I could find someone to travel and hang out with!:)
I'd like to see as many cities as it possible, of course - LA, SF and Las Vegas!

Looking forward to hearing from you, guys!!!

San Francisco- Alcatraz, Baseball, Yosemite questions

Hi,
I am going to be in San Francisco for a week in May (15-22) and am looking for some advice on a few things.

1. It's recommended to book in advance for Alcatraz night tours- how far in advance do I need to book for this time of year?
2. I think it might be fun to see a baseball game while I'm there- the Giants have 2 night games and a day game that I could attend. Is it easy to get tickets to a game when I get there, and is a day or night game more fun?
3. I've seen day trips which go out to Yosemite- using a combination of bus/train/shuttle, with 5 to 6 hours on the ground in Yosemite Valley. Has anyone had any experience with one of these tours, and if so any recommendations? Is it worth it if I only have time for a 1 day tour?

Thanks in advance.
Hollie

"Have you been on a farm?"

This question is on one of the forms for entry to the USA.

What does a "yes" answer trigger for a returning US citizen? I will be at a farm stay for a couple of days in New Zealand. I will scrub my boots!

Arizona and San Diego

Hi , my husband and I are travelling to Arizona in February and hiring a car to explore. We have booked the first few nights accomodation . We have not booked yet for Flagstaff / Sedona or San Diego. Is it easy to get a room on the day, or do I need to pre book? We live in Scotland , so not too familiar with how to do everything In The US.I am a little reticent to pre book as we are not quite sure how long to stay in different areas. If we left it to the day does anybody have any advice on how to find suitable accomodation. Is snow likely to be a problem driving near Flagstaff at this time of year?
Also , going to San Diego. What would people advise to do in 2/3 days.

Many Thanks for any advice.

Accommodation in popular tourist destinations

Hello, me again. It is now settled on where we are going and transport all arranged for our 5 week trip around the US in May. Now I need to get going on the accommodation. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

In the list of areas/cities below, what suburb/area should I be looking for accommodation? I really feel like I'm going in blind when it comes to booking the accommodation because there is so much available and all so widely spread around the areas. Is there an area that is most popular among tourists? Somewhere where "its all happening and we have to stay there"?

• Boston (possibly a bit out of the city to find a cheaper option but then close to public transport into the city)
• New York City (possibly a bit out of the city to find a cheaper option but then close to public transport into the city)
• Washington DC
• New Orleans
• Las Vegas (how do we find a good d...

Saying hello and asking for advice please :)

Hi all,
My names Paul, Nice to meet you all!
I'm in the fledgling stages of planning a trip to Hawii , oahu to be exact. It's going to be a surfing trip, I'm not the best surfer in the world (I longboard and body board) so I want to go in September when the surf is a little smaller and more managable for my meagre skill level!
I'm planning this for 2014, to give me time to raise the funds.
I'm looking for basic accomodation, prefrably just a b+b. I only need somewhere to get my head down and store my Stick when I'm not in the water.
A quick scan of the internet was a little disheartening, $100 a night for a B+B. Is this a typical price? As I'm thinking of a 3 week stay $2100 seems a little pricey, thats before flights, food, drink , car hire (i'll need a car to travel around the surf spots) etc.
Anyone have any ideas on how I can cut down on these costs?
I reckon I'll be able ... more »

Travelling outside of New York city in March

Hi I noted the great responses to a previous query on what to do in NY. All helpful and I have noted all.

My fella and I are having first US holiday from 9th March. 2 weeks in New Orleans and wandering around that area and then 2 weeks in NY and looking around that part of the country.

We are mid-aged, like small towns, walking in the bush, history, music and good food (not all necessary in the one place). We can hire a car or travel by train. We want to go slow and take in the scenery, not too much rushing from place to place.

All ideas appreciated.

bandicoot