Travel Forum / Destinations / USA and Canada / May 2005

I am considering staying at the Omni Shoreham for a few days in July
with my family.  The purpose would be a trip to Washington, D.C.  I am
interested in taking the metro to most attractions.  The Omni has a
good rate and is near the zoo.  Can anyone give me advice about this

The other threads regarding tipping in bars and restaurants in the US
have neglected one interesting facet of the New York experience.  The
following information applies generally to locally owned and operated
bars and taverns as opposed to those in hotels or operated by large

do anyone have any idea how long it takes to get the Canada visa to
visit niagra falls?
We are 5 people planning to visit NYC and niagra falls (preferably
canada side), we have 3 days starting from our arrival in NYC (starting

I will be visiting the Stampede and will call into our Edmonton offic
for some work, before heading to Billings to visit some friends.  Thi
will be my first visit to NA.   It appears the only fights go vi
Seattle, Denver or Salt Lake City, would prefer to not waste time bac

I am trying to get my girlfriend from the Philippines over here t
Canada. But she doesn't want to do the whole getting married thing t
get here. Her family is coming here on a family visa, but she'
excluded because she's 23. Can anyone help me out here with my options

We're having a family reunion-type vacation on Catalina in August.
We're looking for recommendations for reasonably priced rooms suitable
for kids and 85-year-olds. Close to fun and shopping, not up on a
hill.

My film "Dances With National Parks" features Mt. Rushmore, Grand
Teton, Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Zion, the Grand Canyon, Monument
Valley, Arches, and other national parks/monuments in South Dakota,
Wyoming, Utah, and Arizona.  With buffalo, moose, beaver, and many more

Any sights and activities recommendations for a father and an 11 year old
daughter?  They'll have some free time while staying in St. Louis on
business.

We're planning a family-reunion type get-together on Catalina, and
looking for a recommendation for a hotel suitable for kids and
85-year-olds... oh, and close to  stores and fun (not up on the hill).
Any recommendations appreciated!

The San Francisco Muni map shows a line GG running through the Marina/Cow
Hollow (Lombard St.) area to Downtown (Market St.). I can't find any
information about the line at the SFMUNI web site. Does anyone have any
information about it?

Does anyone have any idea of the US entry requirements for UK citizens after
25 Oct 2005?  There was talk of UK citizens needing visas after this date.
I've tried the Dept of Homeland Security and they haven't replied.
Any help appreciated

I am trying to decide where to go for vacation this summer. What is your
list of the top 10 most unique places in the United States?

I have some business in Salt Lake City in mid may. Does anyone know if
any resorts will remain open til that late in the Season? I know down
in Summit County Colorado, Araphao Basin stays open til July 4th!
Thanks from a avid skier from Florida that doesn't get to see much snow

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During my travels this coming June, I will be having a five hour layover at
the Philadelphia airport.  What's around the airport that could occupy my
time during this layover on a Saturday night?
Clint