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  1. Francois avatar

    RE: Hanoi in December- too cold for Halong Bay cruise?

    by Francois 24 May 2012

    You can still visit Halong Bay in December (or even January) and kayak - just don't jump into the water. The other factor is that although…

  2. amobr82 avatar

    RE: 2 weeks in Cape Cod

    by amobr82 23 May 2012

    U$100/night is unrealistic for a dumpy Cape Cod hotel even in the off season. Vacation cottages go for upwards of U$1500/week. HI hostels…

  3. will1986 avatar

    2 weeks in Cape Cod

    by will1986 22 May 2012

    Hi there, My girlfriend and I are planning a two week holiday in Cape Cod and were hoping for some advice on where to stay. We're arrivi…

  4. mrpenney avatar

    RE: Trip in June to New England

    by mrpenney 21 May 2012

    >we want to choose one location to visit in one-day trips Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. This isn't quite clear. Do you…

  5. Ibana avatar

    RE: Trip in June to New England

    by Ibana 21 May 2012

    Thank you again! Everying is very useful. We have already been in Chicago in 2008. Unfortunetaly the Robbie House was closed but we…

  6. LADYJADEY avatar

    Cape Cod - locations decisions

    by LADYJADEY 08 May 2012

    Hi all We will be staying on the Cape from Mon 6th August departing Friday 10th August 2012. We are very keen to see the scenery and…

  7. DaBaba avatar

    RE: Your first business trip...fond memories.

    by DaBaba 19 April 2012

    I was 25 and a timber frame company we framed houses for asked me and another guy to fly to South Carolina to show their new local contracto…

  8. nrclibn avatar

    RE: Boston/NYC/Niagara Falls/DC trip this June!

    by nrclibn 19 April 2012

    It sounds like you don't have a car. Given that, I can't see much point in going to Hyannis unless you plan to get straight on the ferry…

  9. Christnp avatar

    RE: Help wanted for US East Coast Itinerary

    by Christnp 28 March 2012

    Miami will be inconvenient and August is a very hot time to go. DC, NYC and Boston are all convenient by Amtrak (or less expensive bus).…

  10. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Black Jack Anderson

    by VinnyD 27 March 2012

    Presumably the pirates didn't bring the whale oil to New Bedford and Nantucket where questions wuld have been raised about how they managed…

  11. Christnp avatar

    Re: Chicago and East Coast Trip - July 2012

    by Christnp 26 March 2012

    Hi rehcaet. Most people post itineraries that try to cram way too much into a short time period. You've done just the opposite! :)…

  12. TessiSwede avatar

    Looking for travel company sometime during May- Auguste. East Canada - US

    by TessiSwede 15 March 2012

    Im looking for travel company or just someone to share stories with over a coffee. Im flying from Sweden to Montreal 30:of May and back…

  13. bzookaj avatar

    RE: New England Roadtrip Summer 2012

    by bzookaj 12 March 2012

    >Sat - Sun - Boston >Mon - Thurs - Cape Cod and Nantucket / Martha's Vinyard (visit to one of these islands) I would leave for the Cape…

  14. LADYJADEY avatar

    RE: New England Roadtrip Summer 2012

    by LADYJADEY 11 March 2012

    Right, so I have been doing a lot of playing with a draft itinerary (thanks to all of your very helpful comments) and have come up with…

  15. LADYJADEY avatar

    RE: New England Roadtrip Summer 2012

    by LADYJADEY 10 March 2012

    Good persuasion - AMAZING photos. I want to be there now! Will definitely look to fit this in. Totally my scene and will test my skills…

  16. bzookaj avatar

    RE: New England Roadtrip Summer 2012

    by bzookaj 10 March 2012

    >We were a bit nervous of commiting to going too far along the coast due to the limits we have on time Portland to Bar Harbor is about…

  17. bzookaj avatar

    RE: New England Roadtrip Summer 2012

    by bzookaj 10 March 2012

    >Cape Cod (3 - 4 nights including some time on Martha's Vinyard and Nantucket) >Boston and surroundings e.g. cambridge (2 nights) I'd…

  18. Christnp avatar

    Re: Travelling around the U.S without a car

    by Christnp 09 March 2012

    A budget of $100-$120/night during autumn in New England will be challenging. The cheap motel type lodging will not be centrally located.…

  19. clarkcoan avatar

    RE: Where to go for a week in May?

    by clarkcoan 22 February 2012

    What about Nantucket Island? Can rent a bike and tool around on paths and back roads. Plenty of nature for hiking.

  20. Christnp avatar

    Re: San Francisco - Nantucket

    by Christnp 23 January 2012

    I'm seeing really cheap airfares from SFO to BOS in June. $139 one way. (Expedia.com) Though going cross country by land may seem appea…

  21. VinnyD avatar

    RE: San Francisco - Nantucket

    by VinnyD 23 January 2012

    I would spend three or four days in San Francisco, and rent a car and spend two nights in Yosemite. Book accommodation in Yosemite now.…

  22. amobr82 avatar

    RE: San Francisco - Nantucket

    by amobr82 23 January 2012

    "Rent again to drive out to the "Cape" If so, make a reservation ASAP to get the car on the ferry RT to Nantucket, if you think you'll…

  23. croissantaubeurre avatar

    RE: Star athletes, singers, movie stars, etc, first hand accounts

    by croissantaubeurre 29 November 2011

    A friend of mine met Carly Simon outside a shop (I think on Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket?). She was sitting outside the shop with her…

  24. mrmookie avatar

    RE: Hoi An rip-offs

    by mrmookie 11 November 2011

    Things are more expensive in Nantucket than in South Boston. Why is that?

  25. DubinNYC avatar

    RE: nantucket/martha's vinyard in september/october

    by DubinNYC 17 July 2011

    The bus service from Boston to the Islands (at least to Nantucket) is the Plymouth & Brockton Bus company. Take from South Station to…

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