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Travelling to London A++++ read for excellent suggestion

fighterfish2 — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:41:55 GMT

Hi Everybody,

Old hand at Travelling in London, I have had many people advise me to go to Brighton for the day or Margate. Going to the English seaside is a must for any American, it is a wonderful way to hear the lovely people and see what Fish and Chips are really about??? These are windy seaside resorts!!! I then heard about Clacton-on-sea this is a train ride from London Liverpool Street station train tickets cost the same as going to Brighton and they have a sandy beach there unlike Brighton with its (horrible cobbles)!!!!! When you visit the only way into town is via the Tourist office (good stopping point A+) then you are greeted by a delightful solar powered street lights flowers and lovely locals. You can pick up some really tasty Fish and Chips once in the town and before you reach the beach go to a small shop (Tubby Issacs) and experience the best of fresh local sea food all prepared by hand (unlike Brigton being machine manufactured). There is a long pier that could do with a bit of a paint work but it still has loads of English character. There is a quaint little railway that takes you along the sea front and if you are lucky you can meet one of the local fisherman on the front. Later you can head off to Clacton Factory village by bus where you can pick up a good bargain (especially in the Next shop and local jewellers). I then went to the local foots farm and had a English horse riding lesson. What an experience that no other seaside town can offer. THIS IS A MUST DO IF YOU WANT TO GO TO THE ENGLISH COAST it also boasts the suniest seaside resort and Ive been 3 times (it's always sunny when I visited) have fun and enjoy

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In london please please please if you like markets do not visit Camden Market it is not as good as everyone says it smells of piss more piss and drugs. Spitalfield market however is modern undercover market, so don't worry about the rain. It is modern and a good area to visit lots of bargains to be found and many stalls. on Sunday if you are lucky enough to be there please visit some of the other markets there. These include peticoat lane, Brick Lane and Columbia Road flower market. wow all in one area fantastic. they can all be found in Liverpool street. Or for something smaller and pleasant go to Covent Gaden Market lots of street performers open all week and nice and quiet.

California trip April 2010

brizy — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:26:26 GMT

Yep, have done our basics...but would be interested to have any comments. The intension is to start in los Angeles and get a hotel for a few days and recomendations? there will be 4 of us all men! Then we have a winnibaggo for about 3 weeks and we intend to take a slow trip up to sanfrancisco where do we stop? maybe a few days there then go to the wine area and make our way back inland to Las vegas and the back to Los Angeles. well thats the intension any one out there with any tips etc..Regards Brian

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henry2406 — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:18:22 GMT

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Travelling to China

Fanny Law — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:10:36 GMT

Hi, I just returned from China and want to share my experience with you. I think you will love Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou. They are three huge cities but all have a completely different feel and sights to be seen. The Great Wall at a lower more touristy section in Beijing, Shanghai is an important centre of commerce and finance. Suzhou is fantastic-you will also love the beautiful largest fresh lake. The hotels I booked were so good while I was searching information of China and discovered a website (www.chilodge.com). My tour was a fantastic experience – I hope you enjoy yours too!

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petersu — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:07:19 GMT

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Vietnam - Back to the battlefield.

paradissatravel — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:51:32 GMT

Most people think of Vietnam as a war. But the old history has all gone. Now peace and safety resides. It's opening to the world as a friendly and exotic place on earth to be.

So why don't you think of coming. I'll name some of the reasons why you should:

1. She's a new place. It's not touristy like in Thailand and many places you go, people got stunned by your appearance.

2. She's safe and friendly. The majority of people in Vietnam are farmers, pure farmers. Many of them have never learnt of much apart from the village they were born in. Naturally, they're almost all friendly and safe to be around. Moreover, the communist government does a good job in ensuring securities all over the country. Nothing of a crime has happened to tourists for the last decades.

3. She has lots to see: A thin country stretching for thousands of Km from North to South. It has beautiful mountains with colorful and rich culture hill tribes. It has beaches and many of those are considered best in the world but still, they're not touristy. Sound cool enough? Not end yet, she's home to 7 UNESCO World Heritages. Almost anywhere you go, you're tumble on a World Heritage.

4. She's cheap. If you want to, then 1 dollar could buy you a basic lunch or dinner. Wandering around and you want to find somewhere to sit and drink? Mostly you don't have to pay more than one dollar for it. Cheap accommodations and services are everywhere around the Old Quarter in Hanoi and Pham Ngu Lao street or Bui Vien street – Sai Gon (if you're traveling on a tight budget). If not a tight budget? Never mind. You have top hotels and resorts of the world in here.

5. Is travel here convenient? Sure, many companies operate the open bus (good quality in general) and they run almost to every capital cities in the country. Moving around is very easy.

6. After all, traveling is to experience the difference. And Vietnam simply is from any place that you have been.

So, Vietnam? Why not!

Travel Thailand

greg34 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:49:03 GMT

The Kingdom of Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist country, and one of the finest countries in the world in which to spend a vacation. Blessed with a tropical climate that is neither too hot, too dry, nor too wet in the monsoon season, it is possible to travel comfortably in Thailand at any time of the year.

Travellers, upon arrival in this land, are safe from the turmoil of life. Even in Bangkok, the Thai uniqueness in its food, architecture, language, customs and religion enliven and please the senses.

For travellers, Thailand is the only gateway in which to experience the special life of Southeast Asia. Due to the fact that the country has never been colonised, the Thai individuality blooms and remains vibrant. When the journey is over, the Kingdom will leave visitors with the desire to return again and again, as the smells, sights, and memories of the land and people remain indelible in their thoughts, for Thailand is a feast that they will always carry with them.

Thailand's climate is tropical, high both in temperature and humidity, and dominated by monsoons. April and May are the hottest months of the year, when even the locals are moved to complain about the heat. June sees the beginning of the South West Monsoon, and brings with it the rainy season, which continues intermittently until the end of October. From November to the end of February the climate is much less trying with a cooling North East breeze and a reduction in the humidity level. This is also the main tourist season, and the best time to visit Thailand.The north and north-east are generally cooler than Bangkok in winter, and hotter in summer.

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The British aren't coming

rjohnloader — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:18:22 GMT

Another proposal from Homeland Security on identity information seems to be yet another nail in US tourism from over here.Lat year I holidayed in North America - Canada though - and in Hong Kong (which you'd think, being part of the People's Republic of China would be a tricky place to enter, but it wasn't). At Hong Kong aiiport they even have a visitor competition to select the immigration officer of the month.

I used to vist the USA regulalry in the 70s and 80s. Immigration was always diificult despite my date of birth being 4 July. But then your people cancelled my life time visa in line with everyone else's and it got worse. So I don't bother.

Air New Zealand has had to lay on flights via Hong Kong from London rather than expand LA ones due to complaints from their passengers at the highly intrusive immigration processes just to wait in a lounge whilst the plane's toilets are emptied. Hong Kong wins stopover visitors as a result.

So USA, your paranoid civil servants and politicians may protect you from their supposed enemies in Europe but those of us with income to spend on holidays will go to places where, after a 10 or 12 hour flight, we are welcomed by the country and where they won't retain large amounts of information that infringe our civil liberties.

Now I live in an area with probably the highest population of US citizens in the UK thanks to USAAF. Curiously those people do not seem threatened by us and they are totally surrounded by us. So get your government to see sense. Welcome tourists from Europe or kiss their euros/pounds/kroner goodbye - there's plenty of places that want us and our money and that have attractions just as good as the USA.

Locating People by their Phone Numbers!

frank08 — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:42:39 GMT

Hi all,I have some phone numbers of Canada and US. I want to know the full details of these numbers for a market analysis. Does anyone have any advice or suggestion which meets this requirement?Thanks in advance!

Bargain travel in December

Elizabeth — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:50:03 GMT

The beginning of December is an inexpensive time to travel in the USA. Hotel and car rental rates are slashed after the Thanksgiving holiday and before the big rush of the December holidays. I was looking in our hotel reservations and found some great deals.

In Miami, Florida the El Palacio Boutique Hotel has nightly rates starting at only $79 (normally they are $123). Orlando, Florida has several rates starting at $60

There are some $80-90 rates in Denver, Colorado. The 4-Star Radisson Woodlands Hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona has nightly rates starting at $70 and many of the motels are only $40-60.

If you don't mind planning only a month in advance, take a look and see what kind of great deals you can get.

If you know of a great deal somewhere, please share with the other readers.

Happy Halloween! A few tips for tonight...

Elizabeth — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:58:21 GMT

Happy Halloween! Here are a few tips for the scariest night of year.

Before you venture out with the kids for trick-or-treating tonight put reflective tape on your little spooks, use a flashlight, cross at cross walks, and only visit homes with the front porch light on. Remind the kids to never go into a stranger's home.

Try and stay on the sidewalks. If there aren't sidewalks, like in my neighborhood, walk on the left side of the road -- facing traffic.

Keep costumes away from those Jack O'Lanterns with candles inside. If a costume does catch fire remember "Stop-Drop-Roll."

Dial 9-1-1 from any phone for emergency service.

If you are an adult going to a "Big Spook" party keep yourself and others safe by not drinking and driving. Instead, take a taxi or the local public transportation. This is great night to get a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and the police will be out watching.

Happy Haunting!

November 1st means cheap candy

Elizabeth — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:24:50 GMT

The second Halloween is over all of the spooky themed candy goes on sale. By the end of the week the stores are offering it for as much as 90% off. If your holiday cookie and dessert recipes call for Hershey Kisses, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, or M&Ms this is the time to stock up on the cheap. If you're going to be unwrapping the candy anyway it doesn't matter what the wrapper looks like.

Santa Train Rides

Elizabeth — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:15:34 GMT

Now that the holidays are upon us the fun festivities across the U.S. are beginning to open, including the popular Santa themed train rides. One of the most popular Santa train rides is the Polar Express out of Williams, Arizona near the Grand Canyon. Every year this ride to see Santa at the "North Pole" sells out. Other train rides include: The Nevada Northern Railway Polar Express. The Verde Canyon Railroad, also in Arizona, has the Santa Claus Express. In Essex, Connecticut the Santa Special has Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and Christmas Penguin on board. In Grapevine, Texas, between Dallas and Fort Worth the Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s North Pole Express travels along the historic Cotton Belt Route to the Fort Worth Stockyards. In Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada the Winter Train Journey offers spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies. If you're thinking of going on any of these rides I would suggest reserving your tickets now, as most fill up pretty quickly.

Fall festivals in the USA

Elizabeth — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:37:37 GMT

Now that October is in full swing my inbox is full of invitations to events across the USA celebrating fall. U.S. farms are opening for people to come and pick their own pumpkins and apples, weekend festivals are being held in almost every city, beer and wine festivals are popular now, some towns have cornstalk mazes, and haunted houses are beginning to pop up in hopes of scaring the bravest of the brave.

One of my favorite sites to find local festivals and events is http://www.festivals.com/ The site stays updated and already has 2008 events listed.

Colorado ski resort is first to open for 2007/2008 season

Elizabeth — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:58:48 GMT

Arapahoe Basin, Colorado will once again be the first ski mountain to open in the USA for the 2007-2008 ski season. Wednesday, October 10, 2007 is the official opening day at 9am. http://www.arapahoebasin.com/

Flying into Denver International Airport is your best bet for affordable airfare, then take a shuttle or rent a car to drive to A-Basin. The drive will be 1.5 - 2 hours. The other ski mountains should also be opening soon. From now until the third weekend in November (Thanksgiving week) the slopes are pretty empty, especially during the week. As soon as the holidays hit the slopes are very crowded until after spring break in March.