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  1. CascadeBob avatar

    RE: West Coast and East Coast Road Trip

    by CascadeBob 20 April 2012

    As others have said, the west coast leg is impossible unless you plan on staying in the car and eating from drive-through hamburger joints.…

  2. penfold389 avatar

    RE: ESP for Drovers: How scared should I be on touchdown in AKL?

    by penfold389 08 April 2012

    #35 ozzie, thanks for the welcome back. I have been away. To cat I have never been away. I went to Zhangjiajie (Avatar country),…

  3. tiltedflipcurves avatar

    RE: Northeast for a week?

    by tiltedflipcurves 04 April 2012

    For the first week, given that you'll be crossing mountainous areas between Boston and Toronto, I'd spend a few days in DC as you proposed…

  4. VinnyD avatar

    RE: A week trip from Washington DC

    by VinnyD 29 March 2012

    You won't be swimming in the Atlantic in April even in North Carolina. Shenandoah National Park and the Skyline Drive (and maybe the…

  5. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: A week trip from Washington DC

    by ianw6705 29 March 2012

    There are mountains and beaches. I would look at a lazy loop that took you to Shenandoah NP, then Harpers Ferry, then Gettysburg, then…

  6. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Road Trip NYC to Washington and back - any tips?

    by VinnyD 25 March 2012

    Sounds OK., and it partially justifies the car rental. Book the ferry in advance. It will take 3 hours or so to get from Annapolis to…

  7. amysaunders82 avatar

    RE: Road Trip NYC to Washington and back - any tips?

    by amysaunders82 25 March 2012

    Thanks for all your advice guys! We've decided to do three nights in Washington now. When we leave we're going to drive to Annapolis…

  8. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Road Trip NYC to Washington and back - any tips?

    by VinnyD 25 March 2012

    A snob would probably be happy on the Acela (faster Amtrak train). You really won't want the car within any of those cities. I bet the…

  9. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Road Trip NYC to Washington and back - any tips?

    by bzookaj 25 March 2012

    >I was up for using the Greyhound, but my boyfriend is a bit of a snob so refused and insisted we hire a car! There are so many cheap…

  10. amysaunders82 avatar

    RE: Road Trip NYC to Washington and back - any tips?

    by amysaunders82 25 March 2012

    I was up for using the Greyhound, but my boyfriend is a bit of a snob so refused and insisted we hire a car! What is there to see in…

  11. tiltedflipcurves avatar

    RE: Driving to Washington and Philadephia

    by tiltedflipcurves 23 March 2012

    NY to Philadelphia is a quick but not scenic shot on the most direct route. It's not much more than an hour's drive, and there's plenty…

  12. BubbaK avatar

    Re: Driving to Washington and Philadephia

    by BubbaK 23 March 2012

    Your goals are still extremely broad. -You could drive down the coast to Cape May, NJ, take the ferry to Lewes, DE and then drive over…

  13. bzookaj avatar

    RE: General tips for NYC/Florida/Vegas/San Fran travels

    by bzookaj 16 March 2012

    >do people recommend sorting out a vague route now and booking into cheap places, or risking it and booking into motels/hostels when you…

  14. Fudgy_the_Whale avatar

    RE: From London: to NYC, to LA, to NYC?

    by Fudgy_the_Whale 12 March 2012

    +2 nights sleep at Motel 6 hotel $175+ Oh no, where in DC is this Motel 6? And for (yikes!) $175? I suspect it's the one in a really…

  15. tiltedflipcurves avatar

    RE: Road Trip NYC to Washington and back - any tips?

    by tiltedflipcurves 07 March 2012

    I would agree re dropping AC, but if it's a must for you or non-refundable, nearby Cape May has year-round Victorian charm, and is a major…

  16. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Road Trip NYC to Washington and back - any tips?

    by bzookaj 07 March 2012

    My first advice is to drop Atlantic City. It is exceedingly dull and ugly, unless you love to gamble and can't make it to Vegas. That…

  17. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Cross-country questions

    by VinnyD 27 February 2012

    The bus (actually light rail + bus) between Baltimore and Annapolis takes about two hours each way. I don't know that Annapolis is worth…

  18. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Cross-country questions

    by bzookaj 27 February 2012

    >the only thing I would differ on is that Annapolis is worth a day trip To be clear, I +do+ think it's worth a day trip. I just would…

  19. CascadeBob avatar

    RE: Cross-country questions

    by CascadeBob 27 February 2012

    When are yo utakin gthis trip? Winbter weather could make differences in the activities you do and the places you go. Overall, bjookaj…

  20. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Cross-country questions

    by bzookaj 27 February 2012

    +When is your trip?+ It matters. First, your questions:: 1. Are you willing to rent a car? Without one, you'll find yourself very limi…

  21. TMMT avatar

    Cross-country questions

    by TMMT 27 February 2012

    Hi all- I've been planning a trip with help of some other forums, yet a few questions could not be answered. I'm traveling solo and sleep…

  22. kenko avatar

    Re: A charming quaint country town....

    by kenko 22 February 2012

    I vote for Annapolis, Maryland. Very historic and has a nice waterfront.

  23. Fudgy_the_Whale avatar

    RE: A charming quaint country town....

    by Fudgy_the_Whale 19 February 2012

    +so we are reliant on public transport and having sights within walking distance or accessible by some other means.+ Automatically I'm…

  24. Ian_in_DC avatar

    RE: Chicago or Washington dc for a 7 day visit for my first time in USA?

    by Ian_in_DC 16 February 2012

    >#8, someone "in DC" should readily recognize that distance doesn't always equate to time. Distance always equates to time - it's called…

  25. MikeOh avatar

    Linehandlers looking for boat transiting Panama Canal

    by MikeOh 11 February 2012

    Hi! I'm traveling with my father in Panama 2/18-2/25. We plan to transit the canal, and would like to help you handle your lines! I…

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