Travel Forum / Destinations / USA and Canada / January 2005

I am triing to find out how much a second hand car is worth in the us.
Here in the uk, we have a couple of long established guides, parkers
and glassers (parkers is also on the internet for free).  These give
guide prices for each model of car for each year of manufacture.

That is exactly what I was looking for.  It is really detailed.
And what about news groups, forums or whatever that discus how good
cars are?  Like uk.rec.cars.misc.

Hiya! =)
Will be visiting the beautiful city of Long Beach Feb 17-21. Probably
driving from SF. I will be busy during the day from 8am-5pm but will be
free afterwards to roam the nightlife. Does anyone have suggestions or

With this number, there may be little difference between a taxi and
shuttle, but suggestions appreciated.
Thanks

My daughter is going on a school trip next week from the US to Montreal.  
In case of emergency, I'd like her to have a cost-effective prepaid
phone card with her.
I have a decent Sprint card - 4 cents/minute, rechargeable, no monthly

We are offering very large discounts for January 2005 in Lido Beach, Florida.
We have the best rates on Lido Beach which is in the Sarasota, Fl area.
We are steps from the beach and we offer FULLY EQUIPPED efficiencies, one
bedroom and two bedroom units.

Can anyone help me out here.Im going to usa on holidays from australia and
the person i am travelling with has had a previous charge for drink driving
but did not serve jail time.Are we still allowed into the usa or will we be
rejected upon our arrival as i have had people say to me ...

We are planning a trip to Yosemite during March 24-31. We will be flying in
from Florida. We have made tentative reservations at the Wawona for 4
nights.  We could not get reservations in the valley.  We like to day hike,
we are not skiers but would consider a try at cross country ...

Is a 4 wheel drive vehicle a good idea/necessary in the Scenic Wonders
rental area during the end of March?  We will be renting a vehicle from the
Fresno Airport and are wondering if snow chains are required on 4 wheel
drive vehicles as well or if we should just opt for a standard ...

Norm Goldman, editor of sketchandtravel.com and bookpleasures.com interviews
author and expert on Minnesota, Tim Bewer.
Tim shares with Norm his vast knowledge about Minnesota:
http://sketchandtravel.com/INTERVIEWS2.cfm?holdid=103

I am thinking of booking the Best Western Westwood and interested in
more opinions on this hotel (two good reviews on tripadvisor).  It is
quite close to the 405 freeway (which is good and bad, I suppose).
I am looking for a LA hotel that has easy access to freeways (doing

Norm Goldman, Editor of sketchandtravel.com and bookpleasures.com interviews
author and writer Maria Goodavage pertaining to how couples in California
vacation with their dogs at romantic inns:
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Are we the only couple who haven't planned out our dream honeymoon
years in advance?  We are getting married on April 30th and still have
not decided on a destination.  We were originally thinking an
all-inclusive in the Carribean, but got some negative feedback from

Many thanks for some excellent advice.  Just one last question then.
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced hotel, centrally located in
the Charleston area for about 3 nights?
Thanks,

       Will be returning from the Caribbean to the States early next month
via CLT.  Any Customs issues I need a heads up on: delays, surly agents,
etc.?  Will be arriving about 17:30 mid-week with (I hope!)carry-on luggage
only and nothing to declare.  We are two 50-ish ...