Travel Forum / Destinations / USA and Canada / October 2003

After my first trip to the US south-west last summer, I'm really in love
with the great nature of the west. We hiked wonderful parks as Yosemite,
Sequoia, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands and Grand Canyon and the
one month long on the road around California, Nevada, Utah and ...

All:
I very much enjoy this news group
and was wondering if any of you
had a gear list for driving across

I've got a SonyEricsson P800 and want to use it in the US. Can I go into
some shop and just buy some prepaid sim card, or are there any pitfalls?
I will go around with a camper, so I don't have a valid adress in the US.
Which are good telephone companies, esp. for dialing-up into ...

Kind folks,
  I'm planning to move from near Atlanta, Georgia, to near Providence,
Rhode Island, soon. Looks like I have two major decisions:
I-95: Flat (coastline) and a ton of cities (traffic)

im going to myrtle beach in a few weeks with my friends and need help
with knowing whats good places to go can any1 help me?

I just subscribed to this list as we are planning a trip to the USA and
Canada next year. I had a real chuckle at the debate over butter in
sandwiches, vbg. I have travelled a lot around Europe and lived in Canada
and as far as I know most countries put butter in their sandwiches. ...

We're looking at staying at the Walt Disney Dolphin Hotel next March,
the rate we've been quoted is $240 per night, which seems kind of
steep.  Does anyone have any recommendations for alternative lodging.
We're traveling with 2 small children and would like to stay in a

South Beach Miami:  Never been to Miami, looking for a hotel for a few
nights in late October.  Must be on beach, near or in Art Deco area.
Budget range $100-150/night.  Ocean view would be nice.  Anyone with
personal experiences regarding this?

Just curious!
I heard its Calgary -

There used to be a great restaurant called "13 Coins" right outside
SEA.  Anyone know if it is still there?
John

We are thinking of touring the Grand Canyon and some of the
National Parks next summer by renting a Van in Las Vegas.
We are  thinking of staying in Las Vegas for two nights
Three adults and two girls 10 and 12.

Probably a very silly question.  I am renting an apartment for a few
nights in W 46th Street and have been trying to find the nearest
grocer.
Any ideas where the nearest is?

Does anyone have a suggestion for a hotel/motel near Mt. Rainier?  
Our family of 3 is planning a visit next summer and are looking for a
reasonably priced place to stay.  We plan to spend most of our time outside in
the park and are looking for a basic, clean place to stay (not too ...

I am planning on travelling to Canada (from Australia) in January/February
2004. I have come across heaps of tours on the internet but am finding it
hard to decide between them. I am after reasonably good value, want to see
the East Coast (Nova Scotia, Montreal etc.), and am after a ...

I'm from Belgium, and I'm going on a holiday with my girlfriend to
Florida this year. During one of these days, my girlfriend has got her
birthday, and I would really like to surprise her. During the day we
are probably in Sea World, so I have to find something for the