Travel Forum / Destinations / USA and Canada / September 2005

Hello. I know this is totally off-topic but as I know many americans
post and read in this newsgroup, I was wondering why when you look at
the United States via GOOGLE EARTH, Indiana is the ONLY state with a
different color! All the states are usually green, or green and brown,

I'll be flying in to Miami in a couple of weeks and am starting a
Florida tour. After picking up a hire car I would like to head out of
Miami, and spend a night not too far away.
How is Boca Raton?

I'm from Croatia, and planning trip in San Francisco, CA
in September.
Because I have never been in USA, and SF, I would like to ask some
touristics question about SF.

The Republicans have a long history of concern for property rights.
The recent Supreme Court decision regarding Eminent Domain might be
related.
The tax and program cuts, and policies of the Reagan and Bush

I would like to know how long does it take to go to Niagara falls from NY.
How many days are necessary for a fast visit?
Is it recommended to go there on december or it will be too cold and frozen?
Where could I find some info?

I have heard that the French Quarter and the Garden District were not
badly flooded, if at all.  If this is true, that may at least mean that
the tourism industry may be important in the initial efforts to rebuild
the city.   Does anyone know the extent of the storm damage in the ...

I'm planning a trip to Dallas and then to Phoenix for a few days in
October.  In Dallas, my hotels are taken care of, but in Phoenix I'm on
my own for arranging everything.
Think it's worth bothering a travel agent?  Will I get better rates on

My fellow Americans:
First, I want to apologize to you, and particularly to the citizens of
Mississippi and Louisiana, for my administration's failure to prepare for
Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. I apologize for our excruciating

My wife and I will be travelling to Toronto shortly and I'd like to know if
anyone here has an opinion about where to stay in the city. We are in our
late 40's, we like history, art, and just generally knocking about new
vistas. We will not be renting a car. Our first thought was to ...

We nurture an ambition to see New England in the fall in 2006(OK - we
don't pretend to be pioneers or seeking an original experience!)
The best time is October?
Our half formed idea is that having crossed the pond to the Eastern

Hey Joey Jolley!
Your car-free wet dream is coming true in Vancouver!  Well, for a single
day.  And only two streets.
http://www.vancourier.com/issues05/091105/news/091105nn10.html

Could you indicate to me which areas in Monterey, Carmel and surroundings
you would consider to be the most romantic and perhaps unique.
Also, which of these venues permit marriages to take place, eg. parks,
museums, etc?

Three days ago I said:

Inter-active satellite map of New Orleans; street map; map defining
flooded parts:
<http://makeashorterlink.com/?P39C128BB>
The satellite image on the left at the URL below shows New Orleans as

Hello everyone, my wife and I are working on purchasing a resort. You can
see it at www.thetimbersresort.com
We will be adding Guided ATV trail rides, Jet Ski's
and Snowmobiles as well as the potential for a guided