Travel Forum / Destinations / USA and Canada / May 2005

Turkey Point is waiting for discovery: miles long sandy beach and clean
water... It is only one hour or so from urban centers such as Hamilton,
Toronto, Kitchener, Waterloo, London... I have a few photos of Turkey
Point Beach on my page http://cottagelistings.net

I'm visiting New York in summer and plan to fly into JFK. Is it possible to
take public transportation such as the bus line to the Port Authority? I
know there's some kind of private airport bus that goes there but it costs
$15 and with two of us, that's more than we want to ...

My wife and I will be driving to Alaska starting around the beginning of
August and returning home around the end of September (yes, we have a copy
of the "Milepost"). I'd like to know what experiences people have had, or
advice they can render, on getting hotel or motel ...

I have made a stupid mistake and ended up booking the Sir Francis Drake
Hotel on priceline.  Since then I have read some very awful reviews
regarding the hotel.  I am thinking whether I should just leave the
booking and book some other place, or stick with it.  If any one has

We are planning to visit Washington this summer and have a question about
parking at Metro stations.
When we visited a 10 or so years ago there were spaces set aside that only
could be used after 10:00 or so to give tourists a chance for a spot.

But check ahead if you have reservations.

Hi - my family and I are doing a road trip through Florida/Alabama in
early June and would like to stop for a couple of days in a nice beach
community.  I've heard that both Pensacola Beach and Destin have
gorgeous beaches and I don't have time to stay in both - so which one

Hi! My husband and I would like to visit Chicago during the Memorial
Day weekend. We just want to see the city and do some basic
sightseeing. We'll be traveling with a 6 mo old baby. My questions are:
1. Which hotel could you recommend that is not in the city center, is

Does anyone know of a website that has a cumulative mileage calculator?
I couldn't find anything.
Thanks-
Susan

Big Apple, Newyork city and area questions, please advise :
What is the name and location of a large and great specialty food
store, health store in Big Apple? ( Chain stores and Unique one if you
know )

I am planning drive from Santabarbara to Monolake in a day along 395. I
have heard 395 is scenic. Is this a good drive?
I am going on May 30. I read about snow at that time.
So, I pls let me know about the road conditions.

Thinking of flying up to DCA instead of BWI on a Friday
because it's gonna save me $100.  Problem is, it'll be
Friday around 4:00 when we arrive and I'm kinda curious
what kind of traffic I'm gonna get caught in trying to get

Frank,
Once upon a time you asked me about the Asterisk hotel. Well I have
finally stayed there, and can give a firm recommendation. €48 a night
got me a  well-appointed room with shower on the 4th floor (yes there is

Planning a cruise out of Miami in Nov. Is it worth it to drive down to
Key West for a day. Will arrive in Miami on early Friday morning and
the cruise doesn't set sail unitl Sat afternoon.
TIA

If money wasn't a limitation, what parts or area/s of the US and / or
Canada would you most like to spend your retirement in and why ?