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  1. gratton1932 avatar

    RE: Xmas in Tucson

    by gratton1932 01 June 2012

    Thanks for the tip FlagStuff. I was researching Coronado Condos which is about 8.5 miles from Camino Cartamo where the family will be.…

  2. FlagStuff avatar

    RE: Xmas in Tucson

    by FlagStuff 31 May 2012

    So you want to be within a "few kilometers", essentially 1-3 miles from what I gather. That's +nothing+ in terms of distances on the far…

  3. victalis avatar

    RE: road trip southwest in november

    by victalis 31 May 2012

    thanks for the great advice.... After reading and thinking some more..... 29oct arriving Phoenix, sleeping Phoenix 30Phoenix - Prescott…

  4. Paddy001 avatar

    Need a travel buddy to see vegas, grand canyon etc

    by Paddy001 31 May 2012

    Hi, I am a summer student here at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. This is my first time in this place and I wanted to visit the…

  5. gratton1932 avatar

    Xmas in Tucson

    by gratton1932 31 May 2012

    I am sure there is someone out there who can guide me, please. We are planning a family Christmas in Tucson . Daughter has already booked…

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    RE: Xmas in Tucson

    by Websterella 31 May 2012

    Um, you might want to try posting this on the USA branch. I could ask my nephew but he lives in Phoenix so I doubt he'd be able to help…

  7. gratton1932 avatar

    Xmas in Tucson

    by gratton1932 30 May 2012

    I am sure there is someone out there who can guide me, please. We are planning a family Christmas in Tucson . Daughter has already booked…

  8. michoacan avatar

    RE: Driving from Tucson to Loreto

    by michoacan 25 May 2012

    I like cataviƱa. Rocks and cactus. There is a mid-scale hotel there on the right side of the road. I do hate to think of any town as being…

  9. dlglidden avatar

    RE: Driving from Tucson to Loreto

    by dlglidden 25 May 2012

    Most everyone drives to San Diego, crosses the border at Tijuana and then drives down Hwy 1 to Loreto and I would strongly advise you…

  10. michoacan avatar

    RE: Driving from Tucson to Loreto

    by michoacan 24 May 2012

    Mex 5, is not a highway once you pass Puertecitos south of San Felipe. It is rocky and very rough in spots. Passable with a pickup truck.…

  11. the_saguaro avatar

    Driving from Tucson to Loreto

    by the_saguaro 22 May 2012

    Hi All: We will be driving from Tucson, AZ to Loreto, MX this summer. We will be taking Interstate 10 to I-8 to El Centro then Route…

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    RE: Yet Another US Road Trip - Timing Question

    by stopthebus 17 May 2012

    Yeah, I'll reiterate that I'd skip Sequoia / Kings Canyon. They are very nice parks but simply don't offer much to the non-hiker (and…

  13. SDBH avatar

    Re: Disneyland to Disneyworld

    by SDBH 15 May 2012

    Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located in southeastern New Mexico, and accessible from the southern route from Grand Canyon to New…

  14. carracar avatar

    RE: Short weekend trips...

    by carracar 11 May 2012

    I.would add East St.Louis,Illinois...South Tucson AZ & Inglewood CA. to your short list...carracar

  15. montereyjack avatar

    RE: Nogales/Nogales - an underrated destination?

    by montereyjack 06 May 2012

    Well how many international tourists include Tucson on their well worn SF-LA-Vegas-Grand Canyon itinerary? There is a tv show, Border…

  16. FlagStuff avatar

    RE: Where/which city to do student exchange in north america?

    by FlagStuff 30 April 2012

    +I guess access to hiking and parks would be nice+ ASU is probably the winner in that department, at least until April when Mother Nature…

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    Re: Family trip to Tanzania parks & Zanzibar

    by alascaux 27 April 2012

    Hello family of four, I would recommend Warrior Expeditions and Safaris from Arusha. Check their webpage and email the Director Mr. Pasan…

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    Re: kilimanjaro guide

    by alascaux 26 April 2012

    Hello, I suggest you contact Warrior Expeditions and safaris at info@warriorexpeditions.com, Mr Pasangei Lasakai, director. Check their…

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    Re: Climbing Kilimanjaro

    by alascaux 26 April 2012

    Hello, I know a group that is climbing KILI in September and they are looking for another 1 or 2 people. They are using Warrior Expedition…

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    Re: Walking Safari

    by alascaux 24 April 2012

    Hello, would like to say that it is against park regulations to trek in the Serengeti. But, you can trek in the nearby Ngorongoro Highlands…

  21. FlagStuff avatar

    RE: road trip southwest in november

    by FlagStuff 22 April 2012

    I've not personally been to White Sands, but my wife thought is was really neat - maybe not a must-see on the level of the Grand Canyon,…

  22. victalis avatar

    Re: road trip southwest in november

    by victalis 21 April 2012

    thank you for the great advice, sounds better...One more question. Would it be better to skip white sands (or is it a must see?) to save…

  23. FlagStuff avatar

    RE: road trip southwest in november

    by FlagStuff 21 April 2012

    Rethink the trip as loop starting in PHX. This will save you money, and probably time also, as your multiple backtracks will be time-consumi…

  24. MarkMark avatar

    RE: road trip southwest in november

    by MarkMark 21 April 2012

    My sister has a cool coffee shop in Tucson, Revolutionary Grounds Books and Coffee. Stop in for some Jo and say hi to her for me! …

  25. carracar avatar

    RE: road trip southwest in november

    by carracar 20 April 2012

    As there will probably be a hefty Drop off fee (unless they want cars from ALB to PHX) for the rental...I suggest thos as a loop tour...PhX-…

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