Travel Forum / Destinations / USA and Canada / February 2004

My wife and I are planning our first trip ever to Hawaii, and would
appreciate some advice from people familiar with the islands.  Thanks
in advance for any help.  We'll go for one week.
Here's what we want to do, not in any particular order:

We are thinking about packing up the six children and heading to DC
for a visit this summer.  We would like a hotel that is in the city in
a safe area that might have suites or accommodations more suitable for
a family of eight.  Of course, affordability is also a plus. 8^)

Actually this will be our first trip to North America.
We (wife, 2 kids (7 & 8) & myself) have been to europe & Aust & NZ. We
will be landing in Vancover and intend to spend 3 weeks there.
We like outdoor family activites and exploring villages and small

I have conflicting information.  If the observation deck open.  Heard
it was closed since 9/11.  Also, if open, how much does it cost to go
to top?  Thanks for the info.

looking for a motel in Universal/Burbank area, clean tidy, secure family
type motel for
about $60, maybe close to fast foods.  We want to visit the
Hollywood/Beverly hills

All train stations seem to not offer luggage lockers anymore since 9.11.
Anyone got a suggestion where to store luggage while shopping/sight-seeing
in mid-Manhatten?
Thanks,

I will be vacationing in the area in February.  I found 3 good beaches:
- Caladesi Island State Park
- Clearwater Beach
- Ft. DeSoto Park

I will be going to Florida on holiday (from Scotland) later this year.
I have been to Orlando and done the "Disney" thing but would now like
to see more of this beautiful state. I fancy a week on the west coast
and have been looking at St Petes or Clearwater. Any advice about

I am looking to spend a week in Miami Beach area and need help finding a
hotel.
Cost is a factor. Just a quick getaway - looking to do it inexpensively.
I'll be going alone (to get out out this xx'ing cold in Boston) and "want to

I tried to respond privately to your post awhile back (about using some
comments I had about LA on your website)but the e-mail was returned. At
any rate, it's OK with me if you incorporate some of my comments, but I
would like to see the edit first.  Thanks.  Terri

I am looking to spend a week in the Miami area and would love help
finding a great hotel.  Cost is not a factor.   I usually go to the
Caribean but my friends want to stay in the country this year..with
that being said--THE MOST IMPORTANT thing to me is the beaches.  I am

I've seen some beautiful images on television lately of what I believe
is North Carolina. Many of the beaches appear very peaceful and
romantic.
I'm looking for a quiet and romantic getaway location.

New online
three different photo series from Arizona USA:
Phoenix - Burnt by the sun
Sun City - Active and forever young

could somebody please post the list of the 20 places
that they mention in this month's issue
the mag wants you to either sign up for a trial sub
or join AOL(yeah right sure ok remind me to do that

We are planning to head for one of the scheduled shuttle launches in
Sept. or Nov. this year.   This will probably be a one-time experience
so we wish to "do it right".  Any advice as to where to stay, getting
tickets, watching and photographing the event?  Anyone who has done it