Travel Forum / Destinations / USA and Canada / July 2003

I am traveling to the US and planning to rent a car in Seattle. I was
shocked to see the 18.3% car rental tax listed in the quote. Do all
other states have this tax as well? Why is it so much higher than the
sales tax? I don't remember seeing this type of tax last time I rented

I'm looking for some general info about outlet-stores in southern California
(SF and down)... I'm mostly interested in brand names like Nike, Reebok,
Diesel, Levi's and the like.
Also, where do you go for the cheapest prices on electronics in the L.A.

on 17 july we will have flight to miami and land at about 20h , our next
flight leaves about 4 h later.
we have seen that the airport is close by the city, do we have enough time
to visit a beach side restaurant (do you all have some ideas where to go ?)

Hi, I am in Australia and I am visiting the US next year for a holiday.
Can anyone tell me the best route from LA to New York and how long they
think it will take?
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I'm going to be in NYC next month and was looking at going to Ellis
Island and/or the Statue of Liberty.
Firstly, it looks like the Statue is still closed (unless these web
pages are out-of-date) though Liberty Island is still open.

I used Hotwire.com on 7/3 to book a room for 1 night (July 4th) at
$62.00, a good price.  When I got the email confirmation from them the
room price was $62.00 per night + $12.95 taxes and booking fees,
totalling $74.95.  The rate did not include breakfast, costing another

Hello and thank you in advance for your response!
My wife and I are taking a trip out to San Fransisco, California
sometime in October/November.  We are planning on staying in San Fran
for a couple of days, then driving down the coast (Highway 1) to Los

I will soon be taking a vacation in Destin, Florida.  Since there are
actually several good movies being released in the near future, there's a
good chance my family will pick a rainy day to go see one of them.
One thing that I have never seen in Destin OR Ft. Walton Beach is a

IATA resolutions (specifically 725d) require that the airline or agent
provides you with a "Passenger Itinerary Receipt" for an e-ticket.   Even if
you have an e-ticket you must have this piece of paper.   You don't need it
to board the plane it has two uses:

As part of a round the world trip next month, we will be spending 2 days
plus a morning in Hawaii (Oahu) and 2 nights/1 day in Los Angeles.
We are early 50's, fit and able, not 'beach people',  love general
sightseeing

Thinking of going to New York this year for the week including New Years
Eve.  Has anyone been at this time?  Any comments?  is this a good idea?
Thanks in advance
James.

seeing that getting cash advances on my credit card in Canada
would be a costly proposition, can anyone recommend an ATM
card
a) with which I can get cash easily in the Toronto area

I'm looking to purchase a get-away retreat for quiet solitude.  It must
have a magnificent view, preferably of mountains and water.  It's got be
be isolated (no nearby neighbors).
And it must be a log cabin.  

Good morning. We're flying into and out of Providence for the first time in
early August on a long Thu-Sun weekend, and would like any non-Hertz
suggestions as to a car rental which would involve going from there to
Mystic CT, motoring around a bit in the area, and coming right ...

I am going to Maui for 9 days. How much suntan lotion should I take? I
gather most things are expensive there.
Any tips are appreciated...
-RS-