Travel Forum / Destinations / USA and Canada / February 2005

Coming to LA in March and flying out from SFO 14 days later after a leisurely
drive up the coast.
Just wondering if there are any sites out there that anyone can recommend for
coupons/vouchers for eating out and hotels/motels etc.

I'm traveling to Las Vegas in a couple of months for a conference and I
was considering bringing the kids (boys, aged 2 & 5) and of course the
wife.
I haven't been to Vegas in about 2 years and I've heard it has changed

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Since flights are so cheap at the moment I'm considering travelling out
to Boston for a week in April.
It'd be my first solo trip and my first time outside of Europe.
I have a friend out there and my current plan is to visit him and stay

We will be in the states for a coupleof months and want to know if we can
get a usa sim card which does not charge an arm and a leg.
Using our european card will also cost a lot while there.so we hope somebody
can advise us.

I am a UK doctor interested in a permanent job which has been
advertised in Prince George, Canada. My wife is in love with Canada and
I imagine the quality of life must be much better than that in the UK
and a better place to bring up young kids which is one of my main

Does anyone have any experience with the Owl's Nest Lodging cabins just
south of Yosemite (in Fish Camp, CA)? I was looking for reasonably
priced cabins for a Yosemite vacation this May.
Thanks everyone.  ---Jim

My outbound flight from DCA was full of Washington yuppies,
self-important people in such a hurry, they could care less about those
around them.  They're in such a hurry to pop out of the airplane upon
arrival, like some sort of bilogical champagne corks, that they insist

I am considering a trip to Glacier National Park around Labor Day.  I was
wondering what the weather would be like at that time.  The national park's
vacation planner says the average high in September is 70 degrees and the
average low is 39 degrees, which sounds pretty reasonable.  ...

Does anyone know of a website or guide to the locations used in filming
Vertigo?  We're planning a trip to the SF area and I thought it might be
cool to visit some of them.
Thanks

anyone know any websites that list famous film locations around LA, ?

We're visiting Alberta and Montana in the summer with two teenage girls.
Flying to Calgary and travelling down to Yellowstone via Glacier NP and
back. Is it cheaper to shop in the USA or Canada?
Paul

I'm planning a trip to the Outer Banks (NC) in April. My wife has made a
list of things she'd like to see including the wild ponies, the "Lost
Colony" on Roanoke Island, the dolphin tour, Penguin Isle et al. Can
anyone tell me if one or more of these has been disrupted due to the ...

Just wanted some feedback from others regarding
the following lakes: lanier and carter's.
Wanted to spend 1 or 2 nights in March on
family type accomodations and some easy hikes.

My family (husband and I and our 23, 22, 13 year olds) are heading to DC in
April with the rest of the masses.  I am wondering what you feel are the
major "must see's" there.
We are active, don't mind walking, enjoy museums, but probably don't want to