Travel Forum / Destinations / USA and Canada / January 2004

What are the rules of the road in the US? Do they differ widely between
states as I'll be driving from LA to Chicago?
One in particular I'd like to know is if you are turning right into a
side-street, do you give right-of-way to a vehicle turning into the same

Hi
I am going to see the yankees in April. This may sound stupid but what
is the safest means of travel. I would anticipate going by cab to the
game as not a problem, it's the getting back to Manhatten with the

I am Going to visit LA for the first time and am hiring a car. I am thinking
of staying near Disney preferably within walking distance and driving to
Magic Mountain, Universal Etc. The main reason for this is I do not know La
and I have heard that the Disney area is one of the safer ...

 I will be arriving in Miami in few days. Is it possible to have the mail
sent to and held for pickup at the airport ? How to do it ?
thanks
L.

Has anyone been to the Big Basin Redwoods
in mid to late February timeframe?
Would it be too cold to take in the train
ride?

My family and I, including two three year old children are visiting
South Texas (landing in Houston) on 02 April 04, for two weeks,
including Easter.  Other than visiting family in McAllen and Monterey,
we are completely open to suggestions.  Baring in mind the

In lots of forums you can find interesting things about Yosemite, Bryce,
Grand Canyon etc. These are the popular destinations I pressume.
As we
will also be visiting a.m. park, I would love to receive tips on hikes,

Thinking of going with them, or perhaps even working for the company!
Anyone have any experience with them?
-j

Looking for a good site with a list of central toll-free phone
numbers in the US for US hotels, namely Comfort Inn. Looking for a
hotel in Michigan City, IN.

I'm a travel writer doing a piece for a national magazine on visiting
volcanoes around the world. I need to include some quotes from
visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and I'd like to know if
anyone would like to be interviewed for the story, either via email or

OK, flame suit on...
My wife and I will be visiting New York city this summer, with our 22 month
son. Are they any nice bars, particularly with an outside terrace, where we
can go for a quiet early evening drink and take our son too? I'm assuming

If we drive into Calgary with a hertz rental car and leave the next day by
train with the rocky mountaineer where would be the best place to stay ??
regards,
Joanne

Does anyone have a suggestion for a great restaurant in Phoenix, AZ?
My husband and I will be there between February 9-14.  Something nice
but unique?  A hidden jewel???  Your recommendations are appreciated!

We will be going to Gatlinburg at the end of February with a group of
people. They booked rooms at the Holiday Inn Sunspree (holidome). I read
some reviews on the internet that weren't so good. There were, however, a
few good reviews.

Morning,
we are going to Miami february 2nd and would like to stay a few days in a
safe area. Any recommendations?
Thanks al lot.