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  1. nrclibn avatar

    RE: Some time in eastern Canada

    by nrclibn 01 June 2012

    Various comments... -I don't know much about a Bar Harbour, but Bar Harb_O_r might have an arts festival during your visit (2013 dates…

  2. wiash2 avatar

    Toronto-Boston-Bay of Fundy

    by wiash2 31 May 2012

    Hi All In July Mid I have to go to Boston for some business. I need to stay only 1 night. After that I wanted to got to Bay of Fundy,…

  3. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: Some time in eastern Canada

    by ianw6705 31 May 2012

    Here is our revised Eastern Canada itinerary - how does this look? 30 May - YVR - Montreal (Fly) 31 May - Montreal 01 Jun - Montr…

  4. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: Some time in eastern Canada

    by ianw6705 27 May 2012

    Thanks for the cuisine tips saskja ... yes, we will almost certainly head to Tadoussac, and the ferry across to New Brunswick, and then…

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    Re: Bus/shuttle from Fredericton NB to Portland Maine?

    by tofino_surfer 26 May 2012

    There are no longer any bus services which cross the border. Your only alternative would be to cross the border on foot or by short taxi…

  6. Arkay avatar

    Re: Trip in June to New England

    by Arkay 25 May 2012

    You're VERY late for booking accommodations -- settle on an itinerary and book IMMEDIATELY!!! I would also recommend getting a driving…

  7. LindseyHansen avatar

    RE: Some time in eastern Canada

    by LindseyHansen 20 May 2012

    In Canada I recommend stopping at Fundy National Park on your way to Baltimore from NS. It's in New Brunswick. A truly magical place…

  8. ianw6705 avatar

    Some time in eastern Canada

    by ianw6705 19 May 2012

    Hi My first post (I think) on the Canadian Branch. We plan to drive from Montreal to Baltimore eventually. We are thinking of three…

  9. Fwoggie avatar

    RE: Tipping at non-hotel Accomodations

    by Fwoggie 19 May 2012

    At least in Europe you don't get the OTT "Hello! It's GREAT to welcome you to our lovely restaurant, how are you all doing today? Have…

  10. jldew avatar

    Re: Fifty States, Fifty Parks.

    by jldew 18 May 2012

    We plan on flying to Alaska via Washington, and from Alaska to Hawaii, then back to our home state. No, this is not drug or caffeine induce…

  11. mrpenney avatar

    RE: Fifty States, Fifty Parks.

    by mrpenney 18 May 2012

    >Third, what order should we visit the states? If you're going to do something this--constrained, I suggest a further constraint: Choose…

  12. RoadWarrior avatar

    RE: Fill in the blank with a country

    by RoadWarrior 18 May 2012

    +I read that and said to myself "He's cheating! Bantu is not a country!"+ Post #27 included some cheating. But a narrow interpretation…

  13. LindseyHansen avatar

    Re: sandy beaches in Maine

    by LindseyHansen 16 May 2012

    The Sandy beach in Acadia is called "Sand Beach". It is in the park so you can't stay within walking distance. Acadia is also very crowded…

  14. trekker502 avatar

    RE: sandy beaches in Maine

    by trekker502 15 May 2012

    If I recall correctly, I would take my dog for a walk along a sandy beach that is about 3 miles west of the entrance to Acadia National…

  15. StanInMaryland avatar

    RE: sandy beaches in Maine

    by StanInMaryland 15 May 2012

    There is a sandy beach at Acadia, although I don't recall exactly where. I don't think it will be walking distance from any lodging.…

  16. mrpenney avatar

    RE: sandy beaches in Maine

    by mrpenney 15 May 2012

    The short answer is no. The whole point to Acadia is that it's rocky (not sandy). The sandy beaches in Maine are in the southwestern…

  17. misqui avatar

    sandy beaches in Maine

    by misqui 15 May 2012

    We're going to Maine this summer and would like to stay at an inn or hotel within walking distance to a sandy beach (so that our toddler…

  18. LindseyHansen avatar

    RE: Beach holiday in Maine

    by LindseyHansen 15 May 2012

    I agree with amobr82 message. Ogunquiit is an awesome spot for families although it would probably be slightly more affordable to stay…

  19. StanInMaryland avatar

    RE: Eastern United States Road Trip

    by StanInMaryland 14 May 2012

    East US is a long way from Maine to Florida. Please narrow that down a bit. I know a lot about the DC area, but if by "east" you mean…

  20. bjd avatar

    RE: Paris - One year Abroad

    by bjd 10 May 2012

    Okay, I see what you mean. You could also try the shared accommodation ads in [pap|http://www.pap.fr/annonce/colocation] then. As for…

  21. moxgyver avatar

    RE: Vacation in the dead of summer (see no

    by moxgyver 08 May 2012

    If you're just going to sit by the pool or beach, skip the flight and go to the Hamptons mid week. Nobody is there and you can pay in…

  22. Voy avatar

    RE: Just checking in

    by Voy 07 May 2012

    Just busier than hell in Florida - now home in Maine and have time to think and read and catch up! all is well. anyone heading this way…

  23. Voy avatar

    Just checking in

    by Voy 07 May 2012

    after a loooong time - and happy to see some familiar names.. hope all is well with everyone! and if you're heading to Maine... let me…

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    RE: Is the accent in Oaxaca stronger or am I losing my mind??

    by lake_wobegon 02 May 2012

    *"...so I'm wondering am I just 'out of tune' with the Mexican accent or is it really that much stronger in Oaxaca?"* There are many…

  25. theotherone21212 avatar

    Re: Camping in New England in July

    by theotherone21212 01 May 2012

    If you plant to visit Acadia National Park in Maine, you should book ahead as the park is very popular in July and August. Acadia NP…

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