Travel Forum / Destinations / USA and Canada / April 2005

We are considering taking a Walking vacation to the States next Spring
(early May).
I am just at the very early planning stages at the moment (i.e. We do not
even know where we want to go).

Couple coming to USA 3 centre visit as above June 2005 from UK, can
anyone point me to really good websites, or offer advice as to
attractions, safety,  etc
Is this the best newsgroup to post such a question ?

First time RVer here ! How easy or difficult is it to drive a 30'' RV
in Alaska in Summer ?! I would request experienced RVers to help me
with some do's/Dont's of RVing in Alaska.
Appreciate your help.

I'm planning to get out of DC this weekend and see the Chesapeake Bay
area, staying overnight one or two nights. However, I have no clue
where to go. I want to avoid the touristy areas and get into the more
remote, rural parts. As I understand it, this is mostly on the Eastern

Does anyone know if Union Station in DC has facilities to leave luggage for
a few hours please?  We will be visiting the region next week and we need to
leave our suitcase somewhere secure for a few hours.  Any help is
appreciated.

Does anyone know of any highway or other construciton delays en route
to or within Death Valley coming from Las Vegas?
Thanks, Brian

I lived in Newport for 10 years and I want to share some information to
anyone who may have interest:
Description:
Newport is small very picturesque, historic New Endland sea port. The

Can anyone recommend a good destination that
has good city stuff and natural scenery and
is a short (< 3 hrs)
direct flight from atlanta airport?

We are trying to plan a white Xmas in the USA this coming season, and
were hoping someone maybe able to help?
We are looking for a cabin that is self contained preferably secluded
(private) but not far from town so as to get food and to go to

Does anyone know if you hire a car in the USA are you permitted to take it
across the border into Canada?
Thanks
Michael

London or Windsor Ont.

I'm just starting to plan my second rtw, to commence in May '06. Lot's
of questions.
I'll keep them in seperate threads to save confusion.
One possibility is to fly in to YYZ Toronto from Shannon in early

We're planning a trip in July to Los Angeles and interested in staying on
the beach in a mid-range priced hotel.
Our girls are 11 and 15 and we're trying to pick the best beach to stay
on....Venice, Malibu, etc...

I was considering taking PH-6 north from Waterton Lakes to PH-3 to
PH-22 up to the Trans Canada Hwy 1 and on to Banff.
Has anyone traveled this route?  Are the roads good?  We're traveling
in a 34 ft motorhome

I need to move and want to move to a place with the following criteria:
1. Temperature between 45 F and 95F. Prefer 70-85F.
2. Low crime
3. Cheap cost of living. Rent for a 1 bedroom under $500.00