Nic mentioned Edmonton, Calgery and the Rocky Mountains as a possible fly drive destination. This got me to thinking (and researching). You can join the Rocky...
Di, Sorry to say this but YES, seen that, been there, got the T shirt, eaten the pie, and finally just about bored stupid with it. Vancouver is very scenic...
Thanks Sam & Sally - plenty to investigate in your message! A friend of mine went to Vancouver last year. He rated Vancouver Island (a lot), hated Whistler...
Hi Di We don't know about the train journey, at the moment, but Sally's sister's in-laws are doing it as we speak will let you know. S&S damandblast2003...
Look forward to your comments. Di ... sister's in-laws are doing it as we speak will let you know. ... places ... shirt, ... best, ... hence ... from ... ...
We looked into the Rocky Mountaineer for our trip this year to the north west. In the end it died because it was simply not possible to tie it in with a drive...
UK said - The other very practical problem with a Rocky Mountaineer journey is that it is one way and you will probably get stung with drop off charges for...
We had a week in Disney one Christmas. It was excellent and I'm not a big Disney fan (unlike most of the family) the way the whole place was done out for...
Hi, I just read that the Tioga pass into Yosemite is due to open on May 14th as long as the weather does not decide to change. This is apparently quite early. ...
Hi all Having been back for just over 2 weeks I decided it was time to put my first time impressions into writing (before I forget them all) I have mentioned a...
Di, Many thanks for the observations. I'll plunder them if you dont object and add them as comments to the absolute beginners pages. Once done I'll post the...
Hi UK Q. How did you keep your beer cold ?????? A. Bought them chilled and shuved em in a fridge! All our hotels (except Las Vegas) had them. Q. Did you take...
Di, Whereabouts did you stay in San Francisco, and would you recommend it to others? Also, any recommendations for the Yosemite area. We are travelling there...
Hi Steve Stayed at the Comfort Inn on the Bay. On the corner of Van Ness and Lombard. Paid extra for a bay view room and had a spectacular view of the bridge...
Hi Allan, 1. In my experience you can just turn up for accommodation. 2. Sorry no idea about the car! 3. There are so many things to see and do in that...
An especially warm welcome to fudgefan2000. By joining the group today, fudgefan2000 has the dubious distiction of pushing our membership up to 100 for the...
I'm thinking about creating a page about the differences between the UK and the USA on tips in bars restaurants etc. Anybody have any thoughts or experiences...
In my many trips to the USA, my dad taught me only to tip if the waiter/waitress had given good service and had actually earned it. So many times they tend to...
That may have been true at one time....but now (I feel) it is accepted as the norm to tip 15-20%.....depending on the 'degree' of service. ... ===== Some rise...
No, it is still the same way, I live in Florida and neither I or anyone else I know tips anyone for bad service, if you do want to tip 15% is about right. Kay...
Thanks for the replies so far. I think the thing about tipping in the USA that has surprised me the most (and others that I've talked to) is the wide range of...
... This is the correct percentage. Also note that daytime tipping at restaurants is 15% and nighttime is 20%. I happen to tip at 20% most of the time after a...
We implimented a sliding scale when we were out there recently. 10% - average but not sparkling service or food. 15% - OK but not exceptional 20% - spot on...
Just about to book my Xmas Vacation. Flying Out to Tampa International on December 26th. Now trying to decide where to stay. Anybody been to Clearwater or St...
We hired a villa with its own pool on the intercoastal waterway just inland from the Gulf coast at St Petersburg 5 or 6 years ago. Its a laid back holiday...
Hey UK Can I pick your brians about Orlando? As a follow on from Clearwater post, we are now trying to decide if we should spend New Years Eve in Clearwater or...
Hi Di My answer after your note below ... reluctant ... Yes we did spend a week in Disneyworld with all the Christmas stuff there but this was in early...
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