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Re: California, driving down 101 last week of July
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Jun 18, 2013
Hope you have a good map. If so, be sure to look at it.

Re: Motorcycles
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 16, 2013

RE: California - motel
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Jun 10, 2013
You do NOT have to pay to join any "loyalty clubs". It is free to sign up and then you get a m...

Re: Trip to east and west coast of America
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Jun 10, 2013
Err...Ian, Sacramento is NORTH of Napa.

I am not sure that two days in the Napa/Sonoma area ...

RE: Road Trip Advice Request - San Fran to Tahoe to Yellowstone and more
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Jun 8, 2013
Are you sure you mean "Yellowstone" and not "Yosemite" ?

Yellowstone is 1000 miles from Yosemi...

RE: Travelling to the USA for 5 weeks
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Jun 8, 2013
I like your itinerary. For seeing so much you have allowed some time in each place.

For advic...

Re: Napa/Sonoma smart tasters
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Jun 7, 2013
Can't you ship more wine home? Or are you limited to two bottles each even if it is shipped?

RE: Redwoods between San Francisco - Monterey - Big Sur
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, May 30, 2013
Big Basin State Park is on the way to where you are going but you need to get off the freeway and...

RE: Cross Country US - June 2013
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, May 30, 2013
You really need a course in geography. Specifically to concentrate on mileage between destinations.

Re: Affordable Bicycle Tour of Napa or Sonoma
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, May 30, 2013
Don't pay somebody to give you a bicycle tour.

Go to the visitor center in the town of Sonoma,...

RE: san francisco airport and Cali road trip.
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, May 27, 2013
See #1.

It will be more expensive to rent the car from the airport than in the city. Both Uni...

RE: Choosing honeymoon destination
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, May 18, 2013

RE: 3 Months car hire, Philadelphia to LAX
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, May 18, 2013
Since you are from the UK, look at carhire3000. This is a car hire agency. They use different c...

Re: Choosing honeymoon destination
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, May 17, 2013
Costa Rica.

Re: SanFrancisco- hotel recommendation
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 23, 2013
As said, it will be hard to find a hotel in San Francisco at your price, at least one you would w...

RE: SanFrancisco- hotel recommendation
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 22, 2013
Yes, if you have a car to park you will be paying through the nose for that privilege.

If that...

Re: Suggestions wanted for scenic route from Monterey to Las Vegas
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 22, 2013
If you are starting your trip from San Francisco, ou would be better off doing the Yosemite trip ...

RE: A few quick questions! San Francisco to LA
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 20, 2013
Don't try to "wing" the accommodations on this trip. It is a popular route and I can almost guar...

RE: Isabella Lake, CA and Monterey/Carmel accommodation
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 20, 2013
You will not find anything in the Monterey Bay area for $100. And I cannot think of anything wit...

RE: Napa Valley suggestions?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - United States of America, Apr 20, 2013
Well, in St. Helena, Meadowood is THE resort hotel, but it may be over your budget. From there i...