Forum: USA & Canada
December 4th, 2009, 10:46 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 7
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Four Star Hotels in NYC-Manhattan
Shopping tips for womens clothing.
You'd need to be more specific about her budget, style preferences,
age group, etc. (Unless she just wants a big department store.)
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Forum: Air travel
November 19th, 2009, 06:00 AM Posted to rec.travel.air
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Air travel
November 19th, 2009, 05:56 AM Posted to rec.travel.air
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Pressurized cans in checked baggage
Luggage compartments are normally pressurized (although not to sea-
level pressure) and heated. Don't forget that dogs & other pets are
sometimes shipped that way.
But rough handling by a baggage...
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Forum: USA & Canada
November 17th, 2009, 07:56 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 5
Views: 363
Dining out in Manhattan NYC
cheap or good cafe's, etc in this area.
Perhaps someone here will have some suggestions, but you might want to
just ask the concierge or front desk clerk at your hotel. I'm sure
they're asked that...
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Forum: USA & Canada
November 12th, 2009, 06:12 AM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,171
How are things in New Orleans these days?
Speaking of tours, I highly recommend the French Quarter walking tour
offered by the Friends of the Cabildo (a non-profit group). The 2-hour
walking tour is led by licensed guides & has an emphasis...
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Forum: USA & Canada
November 12th, 2009, 05:52 AM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,171
How are things in New Orleans these days?
I've seen enough mentions of Oak Alley to send
me to the web sites mentioned earlier so that I
can check it out. *I've not done a plantation tour.
There are several plantations in the New...
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Forum: USA & Canada
November 10th, 2009, 10:40 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,171
How are things in New Orleans these days?
I would appreciate current feedback from tourists or residents.
The tourist areas are pretty much back to normal, as are the
plantations outside the city (like Oak Alley).
New Orleans definitely...
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Forum: USA & Canada
October 30th, 2009, 02:12 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,712
Taste of Florida?
Sanibel... would be another good choice
A retired relative of mine visits Sanibel almost every winter. It's
ranked as one of the best places in the world for collecting sea
shells, which wash up...
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Forum: USA & Canada
October 30th, 2009, 12:08 AM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,712
Taste of Florida?
We're an older couple without kids so things like
Disney World doesn't sound appealing
Just wanted to mention that there are portions of Disney World that
can be very enjoyable for adults, and...
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Forum: USA & Canada
October 24th, 2009, 05:16 AM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 13
Views: 857
Route 66
Thinking of travelling from Australia to US for the first time...
the old route 66 travelling from west to east, then
from Chigaco to NYC then back home.
Steve, since this is your first trip...
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Forum: USA & Canada
October 17th, 2009, 04:08 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada,alt.travel.canada
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Replies: 6
Views: 839
Driving from Calgary to Houston between Nov-Jan
Are snow tires necessary?
Winter tires can definitely give you more control. But if you may move
to Houston, a more practical choice might be to get some new all-
season tires that have high...
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Forum: USA & Canada
September 28th, 2009, 11:10 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 2
Views: 788
Grand Canyon tours for elderly
Just noticed that Grayline says regarding the West Rim...
we recommend that those requiring
wheelchair assistance consider the South Rim
Tour option [instead of West Rim]
I know your parents...
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Forum: USA & Canada
September 28th, 2009, 10:50 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 2
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Grand Canyon tours for elderly
Hi, I am taking my 80 year old grand parents to tour the Grand Canyon
departing from Vegas in 3 weeks
First of all, it's great that you're taking your grandparents there.
It'll be a wonderful...
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Forum: USA & Canada
September 27th, 2009, 08:29 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 73
Views: 3,254
Cashing Travellers checks in USA
Do banks, Hotels, Restaurants etc, charge a fee for cashing US
Travellers cheques.???
I don't think stores ever charged me a fee when I used cheques to pay
for purchases years ago; they treated...
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Forum: Air travel
September 23rd, 2009, 03:59 AM Posted to rec.travel.air
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Replies: 12
Views: 786
TSA Compliant Toiletry Bag???
Nothing other then a ziplock bag is acceptable
This may sound like nitpicking, but actually the TSA doesn't say
"ziplock", they say "zip-top".
"Ziplock" makes people think of the disposable...
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Forum: Air travel
September 23rd, 2009, 03:50 AM Posted to rec.travel.air
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Replies: 12
Views: 786
TSA Compliant Toiletry Bag???
So the bags being offered with the travel sized
bottles are not acceptable...
A toiletry bag is acceptable if it is clear, quart-sized, and has a
zipper top. Containers inside must be 3 ounce or...
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Forum: USA & Canada
August 26th, 2009, 03:16 AM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 7
Views: 776
California - where to go/what to see?
We want to enjoy it all when we go on our trip,
from the beaches to bars/clubs to a coastal drive
to sightseeing and quaint shops, etc. etc.
Five days sounds like a lot, but it'll go by...
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Forum: USA & Canada
August 16th, 2009, 11:58 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,686
Virginia foliage ??
this one is what I needed http://www.dof.virginia.gov/fall/index.shtml...
Good. Hope you enjoy the fall foliage; I'm sure it'll be beautiful.
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Forum: USA & Canada
August 15th, 2009, 09:36 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,686
Virginia foliage ??
when should I plan on driving thru Virginia
Bobb, there are web sites that predict the optimum times for fall
foliage. A Google search for "Virginia Fall Foliage" should turn up
several.
Also, at...
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Forum: USA & Canada
August 15th, 2009, 06:05 AM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 11
Views: 904
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Forum: USA & Canada
August 2nd, 2009, 04:31 AM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 18
Views: 923
Hotels with Free Internet access
John, many motels offer it these days. But if you were happy with
Holiday Inn Express, you might just want to stick with them as they
are also in the states you're planning to visit.
James
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Forum: USA & Canada
July 31st, 2009, 03:05 AM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Medical emergency in USA? ? ?
My question is, who pays for this very expensive care?
I'd estimate it cost at least $50,000.
Since a huge sum of money is involved, I wouldn't rely on newsgroup
posts for advice. Your friend...
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Forum: USA & Canada
July 29th, 2009, 07:14 AM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,218
SF tours and shuttle info needed
2. Are city tours available nearby?
Many tours are available. I took the Grayline tour many years ago and
enjoyed it.
San Francisco has a great public transit system and it's fairly easy
to get...
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Forum: USA & Canada
July 19th, 2009, 11:12 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,496
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Forum: USA & Canada
July 19th, 2009, 03:21 AM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,496
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