Travel Forum / Destinations / USA and Canada / October 2003

Driving south for the winter
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Is there any feasible way of making a day trip from Washington DC to
Williamsburg without a car? Amtrak is possible but the last train back is at
15:07 which doesn't give a lot of time there. Greyhound takes far too long.

Can anyone tell me something about the safety (and the way to the hotel)
of the following Greyhound Stations? :
- Atlanta
- Hollywood

I will go from Atlanta to Gallup by Greyhound.
Has anyone an idea for a stopover on the route (Greyhound route!)?
Dallas? Amarillo?
Or something in the "outback"? "Outback" would be great, but I need a

We were recently in SF and were very pleased with the whole experience!
Something we saw, thought we would be heading back to for more info, then
couldn't, perhaps someone can help--
Somewhere Downtown, there is a newer high rise building that has, I believe,

Wondering if anyone has any ideas here on this.. Mapquest shows a route
going way out to Syracuse and then up I-81, which seems like a lot of
extra miles. I was thinking going through Montreal might be better,
though that means driving on non-freeways for much of the time.

   I will be visiting Chicago soon, and am hoping that someone who is
more familiar with the area than me can answer the following
questions:
1) Looking at a bike map that shows the points of access to the

Would love a mid price hotel suggestion in the old part of the city. Is
upper better than lower town for convenience and views? Hotel Cap Diamant
looks interesting.  Has anyone had first hand experience there?

Are there any great websites with information on relocating to SFO?
Thanks!
LM

How long does it take to get from downtown San Francisco (Union Sq area) to
Oakland airport by taxi please, around 7am weekdays, and how much can I
expect the fare to be?
Is a there a better way of getting to Oakland airport, say by public

I am conducting research at the Univeristy of Virginia and would
greatly appreciate you taking a few moments to answer some questions
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Hubby and I are all set for a winter vacation, we will land at FLL
airport and make our next international connection from MIA airport.
We're renting from Budget Rent-A-Car as Fastbreak members and have
about a 4 hour timeframe between flights. Had a few questions for

I am looking for a chep car rental at DFW arriving 11/19/03 departing
11/23/03.  Does anyone know how I can get a cheap rate?  Most sites
like HOTWIRE, PRICELINE, ORBITZ etc........ are all the same.  Nothing
different than the Avis Homepage. There are "Promotional Codes" out

Had a great time in Chicago, 8 days.  Hadn't been there in 12 years and
I forgot how incredibly clean it is.  Most of the downtown area is
nearly spotless, incredible!
What a first rate, world class city, easily #1 in U.S.A.

I am planing to visit Chicago in Nov 1st/2nd week. Please let me know
if its good time to be there or it would be very cold.
Thanks