Travel Forum / Destinations / USA and Canada / January 2005

Just returned from a quick trip to LA for a funeral.  Alaska now flies
into Long Beach Airport, and we found it to be a really convenient
alternative for trips to SoCal.   JetBlue uses it too.  It's really
small, and looks like California in the 50's with its whitewashed

I am traveling to Inuvik and the Yukon in the month of June on the
Dempster Highway. I just wanted to know how the driving conditions, bug
conditions and weather conditions are? Also, this may seem like a silly
question, but I know this area is a place for Grizzly Bears. I was just

Hey,
Anyone tried to get Delta on the phone today?  All reservation lines
have been busy (busy signal, not hold) since 3 am this morning; they
must be dealing with a lot of cancellations but I need to change a

Planning a trip for early February to see Hearst Castle in San Simeon, and  
the surrounding area.  Thinking about staying for three days in Cambria,  
Cayucos, Morro Bay or San Luis Obispo, making day trips around the area.  
Any thoughts on exactly what area we should stay in?  ...

my wife and me took the last decision: we'll get back to usa this
summer, with a couple of friends.
what follows is our idea and will be our path, if any of you won't
suggest us any changes.

Who flies this route non stop?

I am 25 yrs old and I will be visiting Philadelphia for a conference
for 5-6 days in March.  I would like to sneak away for a few day trips
to visit some attractions in Philadelphia and maybe even New York or
Atlantic City.

I'm looking to visit a friend up in Montreal sometime soon but being a
student I find $300 airfares and $150 train tickets a bit pricey. I saw
mention in this post
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rec.travel ...

Hi there. First post, be gentle :-)
I am from Melbourne, Australia and will be travelling to the USA in
September/October this year with my boyfriend. Just wondering how you
would recommend travelling around domestically? I'm guessing options

Hi all - I'll be spending about six weeks in San Francisco this spring and
I really want to enjoy the best of what the city has to offer. Any advice,
suggestions, recommendations would be appreciated. - TIA Lillah

Mexican fans took up the chant "Osama! Osama!" during a recent
US-Canada Olympic soccer game held south of our border. Last month,
protesters in Athens chanted "Sept. 11 every day!" during an
anti-American rally.

For anyone who lives in NYC, I'm curious to know what the apartment
rental situation is like there (in general)?
Regarding availability... are waiting lists common for certain
buildings... common for most buildings?

Has anyone stayed here recently? how is it standing up in terms of
cleanliness, roominess and efficiency. We are going to see the Gates in
Central Park and this location is perfect.

Anyone have ideas or personal experience for oceanfront lodging with a
kitchen on Maui or Kauai where my wife, 2 kids (7 & 10 yr old boys) and
I could stay, and have worthwhile snorkelling within walking distance?
We plan to be there during April and I'd like my kids to be able to

Looking for outdoor activities and places of interest ...
maybe a Ghost town near LV? Also, places to see the ocal rattlesnakes
& Gia monsters. I'll be going in January, however, there should be some
areas that have some activity. ANything would be considered within a 5