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RE: Parking in San Francisco
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, May 25, 2013
The Point Montara lighthouse hostel has free parking south of SF. Many of the cheaper motels in...

Re: Near Yellowstone
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, May 25, 2013
Also Custer State Park, Wind Cave State Park, the old frontier gambling town of Deadwood, and Pet...

RE: Amtrak trip through US alone
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, May 23, 2013
Just a few things to remember when considering this trip:

The rail pass is not a hop on hop...

Re: How to get across the country with Dog?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, May 14, 2013
There are many companies that will move your pet for you. Google pet transport or pet moving co...

RE: I-94 Road Trip...What to do?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, May 2, 2013
I enjoyed checking out the various sculptures located all along the Enchanted Highway, a 30 mile ...

Re: Round trip in the States ?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, May 2, 2013
Amtrak does have a pass, but it is nothing like the hop on/hop off passes in Europe like the old ...

Re: Best novels set in San Francisco?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, May 1, 2013
Monk stopped filming a few years ago, but is still in syndication and shown on tv quite often. Y...

RE: Isabella Lake, CA and Monterey/Carmel accommodation
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 24, 2013
There isn't a whole lot to see between the mountains and the Big Sur. It will also depend on whi...

RE: Saint Louis to Chicago
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 22, 2013
Not to make your decision more dificult, but if you like parks, there are also many along the riv...

RE: Saint Louis to Chicago
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 21, 2013
Central Illinois is not a big tourist destination, so I think you dont really need to make advanc...

RE: Isabella Lake, CA and Monterey/Carmel accommodation
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 21, 2013
I think you'll be fine without a reservation in Carmel/Monterey as its not the popular travel tim...

Re: Yellowstone NP - Itineraries
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 21, 2013
I havent been camping at Yellowstone in ages, so cant help with where to camp or what to see. Bu...

RE: Isabella Lake, CA and Monterey/Carmel accommodation
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 20, 2013
There are only a couple places in Lake Isabella, and they are barely adequate. Kernville, about ...

RE: Road trip through Georgia USA
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 20, 2013
If you like pop culture, fans of the TV show The Walkiing Dead have been flocking to some of the ...

RE: Caribbean cruise destinations for an independent adventurous traveler?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Apr 18, 2013
I've done the same cruise #1 you mention. I didnt think much of Ocho Rios at all, though it is c...

RE: Cabin by the lake, between LA and Grand Canyon
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 16, 2013
You might also want to consider renting a houseboat on Lake Mead or Lake Havasu

Re: Cabin by the lake, between LA and Grand Canyon
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 16, 2013
Big Bear Lake is one possible option. It is in the San Berardino National Forest at an elevation...

Re: How to pay bridge tolls in San Francisco?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 13, 2013
Thanks Nutraxfornerves for the detailed info.

I was sure they had that type of system in SF,...

RE: Which national park to choose in CA?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 13, 2013
i would choose hands down Death valley. IMO, there are more specific sites in Death Valley to s...

Re: How to pay bridge tolls in San Francisco?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 13, 2013
the golden gate bridge is now all electronic, no cash acepted. you can can pay for tolls at kios...