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Horizon Air wants you to travel after the holiday season. Horizon and sister company Alaska Airline are offering a sale on fares to several destinations. For example, a one-way trip from Pasco to San Francisco costs $119 and from Pasco to Chicago is ...

Horizon, Alaska airlines to offer special post-holiday fares - Tri-City Herald

Chances are, you're headed to the airport sometime this holiday season, but not to visit a quiet, sandy beach (even if you deserve it). Unlike travel seasons past, the upcoming one has more to do with visiting loved ones. In a Nov. 4 survey conducted ...

Holiday Travel - Forbes

Sterling hit a new low against the euro on Friday and declined further against the dollar, causing widespread fears in the travel industry that even Britons’ famous obsession with holidays may not withstand the currency turmoil. Tour operators have ...

Sterling low adds to travel sector’s angst - Financial Times

"Holiday travel" is a phrase that garners strong emotion. It may evoke the best of the season: feelings of warmth and the anticipation of seeing family. But there's a very real chance it will remind you of the journey, not the destination: the lines ...

Last-Minute Travel Deal Tips for the Holidays - HispanicBusiness.com

— President-elect Barack Obama, returning to his home state of Hawaii for the holidays, plans a beachside vacation at one of Oahu's most exclusive properties, according to an islander involved in the planning. Arrangements are being finalized for ...

Obama goes upscale in Hawaii for holiday - Houston Chronicle

President-elect Barack Obama, returning to his home state of Hawai'i for the holidays, plans a beachside vacation at one of O'ahu's most exclusive properties, according to an islander involved in the planning. Arrangements are being finalized for the ...

Obama, friends planning holiday stay at multimillion-dollar Kailua ... - Honolulu Advertiser

United States president-elect Barack Obama, returning to his home state of Hawaii for the holidays, plans a beachside vacation at one of Oahu's most exclusive properties, according to an islander involved in the planning. Arrangements are being ...

Obama goes for upscale holiday - Skynews.com

CHICAGO — For the first time in memory, airfares are falling rather than rising as the holiday travel season approaches. Prices for flights from Chicago to other U.S. cities during the year-end holidays have plunged 25 percent, to an average of ...

Fewer customers mean airline fares are falling - La Crosse Tribune

Holiday travel from the West Coast to Hawaii is averaging about $1,000 a round-trip ticket. The price estimates come from online travel company Travelocity for travel between Dec. 20 and Jan. 10. The estimates are for adult coach travel booked on ...

Honolulu-W. Coast airfare averages $1,000 - Pacific Business News

An unusual holiday experience awaits in Monterey this Saturday, December 13, from 5 to 9PM . The California State Parks and the Old Monterey Preservation Society open the doors to twenty historic adobe homes and buildings clustered in a five-block ...

Open Question: Dating ? for you men only.?

Hi you men out there. I met a man online from Canada, I live in Michigan. Anyhow we met twice and 1st time had a wonderdul date filled with chemistry and fun. The second time we hung out for a few days and too had an excellent time. That was near Halloween. Once we both got home I a phone call from him thanking me for coming, saying he had a wonderful time, and looking forward to the next time. I didn't hear from his as often after that time together. We still talked online but no phone contact. After about a 1 1/2 wks of it I sent him an email stating he had lack of regard for me feelings and basically just forget it all. I was very hurt and didn't want it to be over. I im'd him same nite after his resonse to me saying wow ok. I apologized and he was acting ok about it and said he missed me, just has been slammed @ work. Well since then we've only emailed and he always says he misses me. I too miss him alot. I left him vm on on thanksgiving wishing him Happy Holidays and no call back, he travels alot for work and often to same city and hotel. I'm wondering should I call the hotel and try to reach him? I normally wouldn't consider it but feel the need to put in the extra effort since I had sent the email saying for get it. Both times we met in that city as we live 5 hours apart. Its about 1hr and 30 mins away from me. If he's there I'd like to see him if I can get ahold of him. I know he's the one for me. more

Open Question: Is this a good way to start a story? ?

I'm writing a story, for no apparent reason, and I'm wondering if this is a good starting or not. Please let me know if it's to boring or to jumpy from area to area: Dramatic eyebrow twitch, second latte in the bag and a tendency towards horny thoughts; I justified that this was no reason in particular to panic. My hands had been gripping the steering wheel so hard for the past hour that they were turning white and beginning to clam up. Traffic during winter break was Horrible with a capital H. I don’t think I will ever fully get used to the horrific clamor that arose from a group of flustered adults on the highway. Had this really been my idea anyway? “Come home for the holidays sweetie. You can take that old beat up Chevy that you love so much.” Yes, that “old beat up Chevy that I love so much” was completely failing me. Why did my vehicle have to be such a gas hog? It’s ventilation system was broken and the stereo only brought in three channels. Thanks for caring Mom. My family was a whole bucket load of fun, all loving and caring-- just like the Adams family. And here was another Christmas devoted to them. I wasn’t too keen on the idea. I was already three hours off schedule. European history had gotten out late again because Professor Shit-brain refused to acknowledge the existence of a clock, Mathew had cornered me in the hall and practically forced himself on me (I disentangled myself and told him I was engaged. As if. He sure let go fast though.), and I had forgot to get a dog sitter for Toby. So now not only was my car a mess, Toby’s big fat rump was hair-itizing my entire back seat with his jet black fur. Why on earth did I have to get such a big dog? This was my third year of college, my third year of driving down the god awful streets of New York and the third time that I was going to regret bringing those caffeine pills my doctor talked so highly of. It was also my third year traveling as a single woman down the same stretch of highway in the same fucking car. Damn, can someone please bring me a soapbox, a tub of ice-cream and maybe a sexy picture of Neo to foam over and torment myself with? It would be such an improvement. My heinous thoughts towards my family and all that was demented was probably mostly, if not all of, the reason that I didn’t see the car in front of me braking wildly. So it was a complete surprise when the unearthly keening sound of tearing metal reached my ears and the large wump of my head into the steering wheel as Toby crashed into the back of my seat blinded my eyes. It was one of those “oh shit” moments where you feel completely detached from the world and everything spins in slow motion. The lights, the swollen color of maple leaves, start to blend together and the bar jarring crunch of things that should never be broken, shattering and smashing like candy in a child’s mouth, just becomes apparent. Obviously it's not finished. Thanks for reading that whole things if you did though.... more

Open Question: HELP!!!Traveling with kids during the holidays?

Every year, my family travels 3 hours to have a christmas party with some other relatives. There are many kids(ages 1-17). They are all coming on the trip. We go for the weekend. We need tips on Packing Light Staying occupied in the car Tips for all ages What to bring What snacks And anything and everything to do with traveling more

Open Question: what med can i give to prevent my dog from car sickness?

after may trials, i was able to conclude my dog has motion sickness. At first i thought it was fear, but i see now its just plain old motion sickness. I am traveling 12 hours in my car with my dog for the holidays, and was wondering if i can give her any meds( and what dose), or even herbal, to keep her from getting sick in the car. She weights 50lb. thanks more

Open Question: Traveling out of state for employer?

Can an employer send an employe by plane out of state to do a job and then tell that employee that if he wants to go home for the holiday it would be the employee's responsibility to pay for it. If so, what about telling the employee if they don't go home that they would have to pay for the hotel they are staying in (employer has been paying for it all this time) during the holidays. The employer knew when sending the employee out of state that the employee did not have any money for expenses. more

Open Question: How to Politely Decline People Who Ask to Stay at Your House?

My husband's niece and her two small children will be traveling over the upcoming holidays. She is based on the East Coast and is making her way to the West Coast over a course of 2 weeks. I don't mind her staying for just one night before Xmas. This will give us a chance to celebrate the holiday with her and her kids. However, she has asked about staying again (for possibly more than just one night) on her return - probably around New Year's. Well, by then I'll have had a houseful of family over the holidays and we also have dinner plans with old friends for New Year's Eve. My problem is that I'm not a hotel....but when everyone comes into town - they stay with us. I don't mind, but it is a lot of upkeep that I don't think everyone realizes. Fresh sheets, washing towels, ensuring there is enough food in the house, cleaning, dishes, etc. {sigh} It's a lot of work having houseguests! I just want to relax on New Year's Day and watch football with my husband. We're past the little kid stage and it's just the two of us now. So, how do I politely let our niece know that it would just be too much to have her and her children stay with us again. Am I being a meanie? Wow, I appreciate everyone's quick replies! For those of you who think I'm being mean....I didn't say everything has to be perfect when guests stay with me...but I'm sure they'd like a bed with sheets on it & a fresh towel dry off after they shower. Do you imply that I don't bother with these details....hmm maybe one time of that discourage future visits! Thanks! :) Oh and I forgot to mention that I work a full time job. My work is somewhat demanding and I put in at least 50 hours a week. I do not have a housekeeper. more

Open Question: Does anyone have any Delta Skymiles the can transfer me?

I am having trouble finding great deals even through priceline, orbitz, etc. I didn't realize that I was going to be taking this trip in time to plan properly, but now my friend is getting married and I need 3 tickets to a small town and I am not getting a break anywhere!! I searched for coupons through various internet sites, but none of them work for me. I did sign up for Delta Skymiles with one coupon that's supposed to give me a few miles, but I have to actually take a trip before I can take advantage of my skymiles. I need 3 tickets - actually from Austin, Texas (AUS) to Wausau, Wisconsin (CWA) roundtrip departing Dec. 26 and returning Dec. 31. I know, it's the holiday season! Uuugghh... however, I am not opposed to traveling off peak hours, coach, non-jet... we can even leave Christmas afternoon and return on the 1st. I just can't get a thing to fit my meager budget!! I believe that we can drive there on my budget, but with no extras for hotels in case of a snow in, emergencies, etc. my children are 1 and 3 and being from Texas, we have never seen 12 degree weather! So, with Delta... I need 67,000 miles to fly! If a few people have some miles they can pass on to me as a Christmas present, I'd greatly appreciate it. If there is someone out there who has some type of awesome special on another airline, I will make an account... Can anyone help me? Thank you, Yahoo Community! Merry Christmas! more

Open Question: all expense paid dream holiday?

where would you go on a all expense holiday?? this is second one i have had this year so undecided where to go now... i travelled american and asia as well as turkey last time so don't want to go there. we can spend £550.50 on accommodation per week we can spend £100.00 on food per week we can have unlimited travel expenses we can travel any where in the world but... only stay in one country for 14 nights and travel at least 6 countries with in 15 weeks which is easy because uk would have to be one as we are leaving here and returning here. please help me and my mate out, by telling us where we should go. NOT SHOWING OFF JUST WONDERED WHERE PEOPLE WOULD GO, ASIA IS THI AND CHINA more

Open Question: Sony Ericsson C905 or iphone?

Chaps I need your opinion: I love travelling and hence having a camera phone is handy for me as don't like carrying to much on me when on holidays - hence I think the C905 8.1 mega pixel camera phone would be great. However, I saw an add for the iphone and the features look amazing, I'm just worried about the size and if it will easily scratch. The price of the iphone will be almost double for what I will be paying for the C905. What are your experiences with the iphone is the hype true? or should I stick with the normal functions I'm accustom to? more

Open Question: HELP! Money, Bank, Currency question for traveling on a holiday!?

Say I have Australian money in my bank card and I travel to New Caledonia for a holiday. Would I be able to use my bank card that has Australian money in it to take out some cash in New Caledonia? I'm with St George Bank, if that information is needed. more

Open Question: Please help me, a foreign student, to make a conversation between travel agent and holiday maker.?

I'm a foreign student, so I don't know much about social life in your country. Yesterday my teacher gave me an exercise that: "Make a conversation between bank manager and client on an appointment about a bank loan to buy a house." Would you be kind enough to make a model conversation of that topic for me, please? Thank you advance. plz help me. this topic is very important to me. more

Open Question: Public transport in Atlanta from Ponce de Leon area to tourist spots in downtown Atlanta.?

I have read many reviews that downtown Atlanta is not that safe a place at night for tourists so am looking at areas further out to holiday in. I would like to know, though if the public transport system will allow me to travel from the Ponce de Leon/ Highlands area to the tourist attractions in downtown Atlanta? Thanks all for your advice. more

Open Question: Is it possible on a 5 day trip to Italy from NYC in a $1000? This must include all expenses even the travel,?

I plan on a trip which should cost me about a $1000 and this should include the flight charges and living. I don't wish to live in a lavish hotel, would not mind living in a hostel and see the amazing places.. Is that possible for me to go to Italy for a $1000 ? Or can anyone suggest me a good holiday spot as I plan on celebrating my 25th Birthday more

Resolved Question: I need a feedback or coaching about my relationship with my girl friend.?

my and my girl friend have been together for more than a year and we are so close to each other, she herself think modern in her life but her family are old fashion and do not allow her to travel with me alone, even they know me well and like me( I like them too). she is 26. we decided to go on a trip for holidays with a group of our friends. every thing was OK until her family decided to come to the same place we decided to go( her aunt also came from Middle East and decided to come with her family) so now she is changed her mind and told e she has to stay with them( she said her aunt would think bad thing about her if she stay with me for the nigh, I should mention that we sleep next to each other a lot, and she is only concerned about her aunt.) I tried to be cool about this, but now I'm burning inside. do you think I should be cool. or talk to her. please give me a feedback. Thanks more

Open Question: I want a mid-priced hotel near bourbon street in new orleans over the holiday weekend. any suggestions?

I'm traveling to New Orleans over the holidays. I want a hotel near bourbon street/french quarter .. and want it to feature a hot tub and breakfast. any suggestions? more

Resolved Question: Is it ok if i traveled to Mexico just for a couple of days if im 33 weeks+?

Well Im 33 weeks+ and well... the holidays are coming and i wanted to go to Mexico just for a couple of days.. i know that its risky but.... i want to go since i go every December and... i want to see my mom to... since shes over there and i haven't seen her in a while... im due January 27 2009 with my first.... what do you think?... its pretty far (16 hours by car) but well stop as often as we can just for me :] and ill be riding in the passenger side of the truck so ill be pretty comfortable.. 2 weeks ago we went out of town 6 hours from here n i did pretty good. didn't get tired or nothing got swollen.. lol but i really want to go... just for a couple of days. if i go well leave December 18... n ill be 34 weeks 2days... any suggestions? more

Open Question: I-512L Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the US?

Hello! I have a question concerning my travel document / advance parole. I have received it and I want to travel to Europe for the holidays. Regarding my flight ticket, what information do I provide? Do I put in my info that's on my passport (my maiden name and passport number) or my info that's on my travel document I-512L ( my new name as I have married and my alien number)? I appreciate your help very much! more

Resolved Question: What an illogical dream?

Another dream for my yahoo answers dream journal. I dreamt of this sleeping late in the afternoon (working in the night shift). I somehow found it illogical. Please help make sense. _________________________________________________ I dreamt that I was running on the road trying to catch a bus to Goa (my holiday destination in the dream). I found a white bus parked by the side of the road with some crowd. I ran towards the same thinking I would miss my bus. I had 2 bags; one backpack and one briefcase type bag in the hand. I got into the bus and kept the briefcase type bag in the bus. The backpack was still with me. (Now, this might sound little crazy and illogical). Then I dreamt of another bus coming from behind (on the left side of my bus) and it moved right next to our bus. I don't know, I felt like a big cupboard sliding from the back of my bus towards the front along the speed of other bus (I clearly remember there were seats in the bus then how can a big cupboard slid?). I jumped on it and warned a person right ahead. He at the last moment jumped on the seat right at the front end of the bus and to saved and he thanked me. Well, my bus started, moved along the main road and took a turn. It had to take on more passengers so it stopped for a while. I got down with my backpack (leaving the suitcase in the bus) to take a stroll. I got a call on my cell from a girl who was strange to me. She said she was coming along too but can't find me where I was and mentioned she was on the same road though. I asked her what she was wearing, she told me pink shirt and a black pant with a carry bag. I thought I saw her (same description and speaking on her cell phone looking lost) and waved my hand and asked her to turn towards me on the phone (90 degrees to her left,, but instead, she went straight and disappeared in the empty street, the voice on the cell said that she still can't see me. Seems that though the description was same I was looking and speaking to 2 different girls. Well, alone, then, I moved back to where the bus was standing and found it gone. I had to act quick and choose one of the 2 options: a. The bus, before stopping was going to take a turn (I got down early for the break). So, I could check there to see if it had stopped) b. Since it was just about time, go to the main road parallel to the road mentioned in "a" because I might have just missed and would be able to catch the bus by following it in the cab. I took option b and ran to the main road. I did not remember the bus number but knew how it looked like (milky white bus with pink color towards the middle dividing the bus into fore and the aft part). I saw one such bus and ran towards it, but it turned out to be a small truck with similar appearance (too cute to be a truck). The driver looked out and he was a military man (much too fancy to be a military truck). I asked him for a lift down the road and he gave me a lift. I climbed at the back of the vehicle where there were 2-3 military soldiers standing in their camouflage uniform. One asked me what was the problem and I told him I missed the bus and had 1 bag in the bus. He heard the same and started laughing loudly telling the others, "hey look, he has lost his bag and doesn't know which bus he was traveling in." ____________________________________________________ Then, (not in my dream) my phone rang and I woke up, attended the phone call and slept back hoping to continue my dream, instead, I dreamt of something else..... I saw an old lady in white saree (or consider a own, whatever you understand), lying down (I could see her upper half only) and she was smiling at me. The smile appeared genuine and sincere. ____________________________________________________ Please analyze! I have begun the habit of remembering dreams and I really find them crazy unless your answers make some sense in this entire event. more

Open Question: Summer Holiday - Ideas of where to go?

My friends and I are wanting to go somewhere on holiday. We live in the UK, is there anywhere not too expensive where we could travel to, e.g london, france etc. Please help x more

Open Question: travelling from boston to niagara Falls?

hi i will be going on holidays to boston. i also want to go to niagara falls i orginally planned to travel by bus to NY from boston and then go with amtrack from NYC to niagara but i have since found out that the only train leaving NY on the day of my travel is at 7:15am! and there are no buses that leave boston and would get me there in time for the train, has anyone ever takin this journey and could they recommend a good bus company as it looks like since i cant make the train in time that my only other option would be to get a bus from NYC to niagara. so if anyone had any experiance at doing this or could tell me a good bus company id appreciate it. thanks more

Open Question: i want 2 knw when the saudi embassy Mumbai is reopening after eid holidays?

im from hyderabad ,i hv 2 gt my visa endorsed i gt the medical done n i hv evthng ready..bt i gt 2 know from one travel agent that embassy is closed n will reopen on 22nd ,i want 2 confirm if it is really so...mine is a housewife visa ,my hub works in saudi more

Open Question: I wrote this poem but it doesn't have a title?

The sun peeks out illuminating the gloomy day Butter-crisp mahogany golden leaves glisten The symphony of the colored fall leaves harmonize in accord Abruptly the day is overshadowed by the grey shadow of clouds again The rain waters trickle from the leaves delicately resting on the brick walkway Listening to the firewood crackle and the searing flames Winds strengthen as they hug the windows of the bungalow Pattering feet and giggles travel down the corridor of the timber railing Blanketed in the coverlet of comfort Serene in the bliss of the moment The fresh aroma of warm apple pie and the sight of glazed holiday ham calling my name I am welcomed home again to all the placate memories as a child that excites every part of my being. Home again I am, home sweet home. What do you think? Happy Holiday's more

Open Question: travelling from NYC to boston....?

hi where travelling to boston from NYC on holidays. Where from ireland and i was just wondering i fthe lucky star bus company was good? i googled it and found it online for $15 we get a bus tip to boston... can anyone recommend a good bus company or tell me if these guys are good? also would u have to book in advance for a bus do you think? thanks for your help!! more

Resolved Question: Does holding a UK visa give me the same rights as a UK resident?

I hold a UK WORKING HOLIDAY VISA, does this mean I can travel around europe like a resident of the UK without the hassles of shengen visas and the 90 day rule? Does my visa make me a resident/citizen for the period of its validity? more

Resolved Question: baby and holiday jabs!!!?

i have a 3 month old baby, we want to go on holiday to the caribbean, does anyone know or have any experience about giving young babies travel vaccination's?? i am going next wednesday for her check up/injection's, so obviously will ask them, just thought i'd ask for some ones experience/knowledge, thanks in advanced!! oooohhhhh thanks babe!! (bla-bla) more

Open Question: New York City Discounts?

I am traveling to NYC over the new year holiday. This will be my first trip there. I am looking for some discounts and coupons to restaurants and other attractions. Any suggestions would be great. I would be willing to trade coupons/passes that I have to Vancouver attractions as well. Thanks! more

Open Question: I cut ties with my friend - So why do I feel angry that she's moved on so quickly?

I'm 17, and towards the end of High school...I became close friends with a girl. While she could be moody on occasion, I still enjoyed being her friend and was pretty devoted to her although she wasn't always like that in return. There were a few incidents where I noticed small selfish tendencies, but it wasn't until I invited her on a week long holiday to the coast with my other friends (Whom she'd never met before) that I noticed what she was really like. Everyone got along great at first, but that was until another friend of hers, staying 3 hours away, called her and she decided a better time was to be had with them. She left in a rude fashion (refusing to split the pre mentioned cost of a travel car she had traveled in). I was hurt, shocked, and embarrassed because I had told my friends how great she was and how close we were. I didn't hear from her throughout the week, and when I got home...I decided to call her. She was blatantly rude to me, but after a while, I decided to take her back. I don't know why. After hanging out with her again, and seeing the same complete disregard for me occur, I decided to cut ties with her. I haven't called her and she hasn't called me...but I've noticed she is moving on quite quickly with other friends. I ended the friendship, so why do I feel angry over it? I have more friends than she does, in my opinion, so why does it bother me so much that she's going out and doing things without me? more

Open Question: i need help with my car and its oil because i am not car smart at all.. i am college kid what do you expect?

i have a 98 chevy cavilier and it takes 5w-30 oil but i was wondering if it is safe to put the 10w-30 oil in it because i have a bottle in my trunk.. i just dont want to ruin my car because i am traveling for the holidays more

Open Question: Should I invite my in-laws to my graduation?

I'm graduating from college Saturday and I've only been married for about 5 months. I really don't get along with the in laws and my parents are traveling over 1000 miles to be here. I really just want to spend time with my family seeing as they're the ones that have supported me from the beginning in my college experience. We can't even have a decent holiday meal together with out my FIL being a jerk and I really can't even bring myself to spend time with them. They walked out of our wedding reception and left myself and my husband to clean up. And then never even congratulated us. So it makes it even harder to want them at something that they'll just make difficult. Help! more

Open Question: Once a person enters the state as a resident, how long did the persona has to stay before being able to travel?

I have a friend that has been here 4 months and she wants to go back to Colombia for the holidays, the question is how long does she has to wait before she can leave the United States, she is a resident, she is married to a citizen (not a american born citizen), please let me know if she is able to travel. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: What do you think of this...?

I have not title, just wrote it. The sun peeks out illuminating the gloomy day Butter-crisp mahogany golden leaves glisten The symphony of the colored fall leaves harmonize in accord Abruptly the day is overshadowed by the grey shadow of clouds again The rain waters trickle from the leaves delicately resting on the brick walkway Listening to the firewood crackle and the searing flames Winds strengthen as they hug the windows of the bungalow Pattering feet and giggles travel down the corridor of the timber railing Blanketed in the coverlet of comfort Serene in the bliss of the moment The fresh aroma of warm apple pie and the sight of glazed holiday ham calling my name I am welcomed home again to all the placate memories as a child that excites every part of my being. Home again I am, home sweet home. more

Resolved Question: Have you got travel plans for the holidays?

Open Question: Gifts for my boyfriend's family for Christmas?

We're travelling out-of-state to visit with my boyfriend's family. I don't know them well at all, as they are Mexican and some family members, such as his mom, don't speak English very well. I want to get his parents a nice gift but I'm not too sure what I should get them. I don't have a lot of money but I do want to get something nice. I cannot come up with any good gift ideas. The only idea that seems like it is a good one is a figurine I found online that has to do with The Day of the Dead, which is a Mexican holiday. It's beautiful and my boyfriend was pretty pumped when I showed it to him. I haven't said anything to him about maybe buying it for them because I'm just not sure if this would be cheesy or not. Any suggestions?? more

Open Question: I Lost my car title where can i get another one i live in CHICAGO?

ok so i have a blue suv and i need the car tittle when i was moving i think i threw it by accident in a box with other papers and now i need it can i get another one since i need it to for my holiday vacation I NEED HELP SINCE I HAVE TO TRAVEL NEXT THURSDAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!! I LIVE IN CHICAGO,ILLINOIS more

Resolved Question: How to word a corporate holiday party invite?

I have the whole invite worded appropriately up to this point. I just don't know how to include this final bit of info. The company will be footing the bill for a hotel room for the night after the party for any employees and their guests who do not want to travel to hopefully prevent driving under the influence. How would you suggest I word this? more

Open Question: Why do people go on holiday by themselves?

Okay so I get why they go to really interesting places like Kenya and stuff but why would they go to the Isle of Wight (which is in England btw) by themselves? I have to do a section on this for my Travel and Tourism coursework and I have no idea. Please don't say all that rubbish about how the Island is all incest because it isn't true. If you think it is then you're a pretty crap person tbh. And also we have an awesome festival which we can keep to ourselves if you think we're incested (is that even a word??) Sorry for the rant. Any help would be gooooooooooood :) x Thank you for helping mee :) For the first person who answered, I'm not going to be a travel agent lol and I'm not really rude, I was expecting a load of abuse because it seems that people really hate the Island but I don't - I like it :) So sorry if I came across rude - I was on the defense :) Thanks for all the help x more

Resolved Question: Do I need to obtain a schengen visa? ?

I am an Indian national (23 yr old, single, female) soon going to relocate to Austria on a temporary residence permit. I am going to join a host family in Vienna as an au pair for a period of 1 year. I need to know if it would be possible for me to travel to nearby schengen countries (e.g italy, czech republic, switzerland, germany, netherlands, spain) for tourism purpose during my vacations? The host family is offering me 1 week's paid holiday every 3 months so I was planning on exploring the nearby regions of europe (especially schengen countries) during my off days. Is that possible? What kind of visa would I require? What would be the documentation like? How much funds do I have to show? Is there a restriction on the number of countries I can visit in one trip? Thanks. The type of visa I will obtain is - Residence Permit – Special Cases of Employed Activity Aufenthaltsbewilligung Sonderfälle unselbständiger Erwerbstätigkeit more

Resolved Question: i want to go on a holiday with my partner and i where is a great place/area/see to go to in Australia?

we want go, see and do anything fun or romantic. we don't want speed $1000,s of dollars. any ideas will be great. we are willing to travel any where in Australia. we just want to go away for about 2 weeks. more

Open Question: How to stop mourning over a friendship?

I cut ties with a close friend a few weeks ago - and I can't seem to get her or what happened out of my system. Cut a long story short...I'm 17, and we became close friends during the last couple years of High school. Even though she could be moody occasionally, I still thought she was great and enjoyed being friends with her. I liked her so much, that I kept being friends with her after multiple situations where she would leave me feeling terrible, and even when I raised the issue with her, she would deny any responsibility - and always said - "You're needy", "I can't help the way you're feeling over it, only you can" - "Stop dwelling on it" She said all these things on one of the occasions that I felt used by her...I had invited her to a week long holiday at the Coast with a handful of my close friends (Whom she had never met before). I was confident everyone would get along, and they got along GREAT - Until she heard from another friend of hers, who was staying 3 hours away, and decided a better time was to be had with her. She left in a rude fashion (Refusing to pay for things my friends had prepaid on credit card for her - the travel vehicle in particular). I've cut ties with her now, but I don't know if I did the right thing. I was always a devoted friend, and she just didn't give me the same treatment in return. Was I expecting too much and how do I get this whole thing out of my system? more

Open Question: Where is the best place to buy a Maine Lobster Gift?

My in-laws have everything, plus they have more than one home and they travel. I want to get them a gift card so they can order a Lobster Dinner when they are ready. Which Maine Lobster places are the best? All of them have gift cards but the shipping costs are obscene. Thanks for help with my holiday shopping! (Please no suggestion of Red Lobster) whew 189 dollars for two lobster tails lobster prices are low now....i'm looking for a competitive price more

Resolved Question: Losing weight off thighs and butt?

I would like to lose weight off my thighs and butt but i'm having trouble finding the right exercise/activity to do to achieve this. I am a fit person so don't mind if you tell me to run or anything like that. I am on school holidays now as well which means my club sports are over so I am only relying on things to do around home but can travel to a pool or a local netball court, do you guys have any suggestions about what I can do? I don't want to go on a diet because they are only for a short time, I want something I can keep doing in the long run. I don't want to be muscly either just lean. more

Open Question: Cheap computer to buy?

ok i play world of warcraft a really fun game :) but my computer busted and need a new one, any idea of a cheap computer that will run the game fine? I am a 10th grader with no job and just the money i get from holidays which is around $80 and i get $10 dollars per week and if i really saved up good my dad could throw in a $100 or $200. please i need your help! Also it would be better if i got a laptop not a desktop that would make it better for traveling and all. more

Resolved Question: Need some Gap year help?? ?

I am currently planning my gap year. I have found a really great full time, free volunteer project in this country that will house, feed me etc. But after that I would like to travel a little. Possibly in the USA, South america, or Africa. Probably only for a few weeks though. I would like sort of, planned adventure holidays, possibly camps or something to do with horses. Any ideas? As cheap as possible! more

Resolved Question: Travelling around Europe/Eastern Europe?

Thinking of travelling for about a month in the summer through Europe inter-railing, will probably stick to the east as its cheap as hell! There's 4 of us in all (all around 20, students, Irish). Will be mostly a drinking holiday (with some sight seeing and some dancing bars(you know what I mean)). Where would be good places to visit that's cheap, thinking of going from Germany down eastern Europe and finish in perhaps Greece or Croatia? any tips/advice/suggesting? Am thanks but im not American, im irish, im talking euro's here, (i would be getting that that special ticket thing obviously, i know about that, im wondering about places and sites and hostels and things?) more

Open Question: Travelling to Australia with a one way ticket?

Hi! I'm travelling to Australia in August with a holiday work visa. I only want to buy a one way ticket as I don't know when I'll want to come back (could be 3 months or might decide I like it so much I'll do the harvest and stay 2 years). Will they let me into the country with a one way ticket or will I have to have a two way ticket? Someone said if you prove you have the funds to buy a ticket, does that mean around £700 on top of the £2200 you're supposed to have? I have family members (great aunt, great uncle, and cousins of my mums) who I will be staying with for a while in Melbourne will that make a difference? Does anyone know a good website with what you need to know for a journey like this it's so confusing! more

Open Question: Travelling to Australia, One way ticket? ?

Open Question: my job stresses me out so much i just feel so let down?

i have been working in different restaurants since i was 18 at the moment i work so hard in a busy carvery restarant that usually does 600 - 800 meals a day. im on minimum wage and i dont always get my contracted hours. the hours i do get are affecting my social life (i cant go out at weekends with my friends) and love life (i live with my boyfriend but he does a 9-5 job and i dont finish til 10pm). and nearly all the money i earn goes on bills...i havent had my hair done for 6 months and i cant afford clothes the assistant manager really doesnt like me. he is the person who does the rota. he is nicer to the other staff who have been there the same amount of time. if i want a certain day off i have to book it as a holiday but other people just ask and they get it. he also knows i usually travel by bus to get there and back so he gives me shifts that end 15 minutes after the bus has gone and i have to wait round for 45 mins for the next one. i took this job coz i was promised more chances of promotion...a year later and i havent been promoted or anything. ive asked about it and they know im wanting to train up but they gave the promotions to other people instead. i keep getting let down by them...i even got 2nd job in a shop with the hope that i could give up the restaurant job but it didnt work out (the boss in the shop was a total bitch and spoke to me like i was a young child its kept happening and i had to quit). im getting so depressed now. i feel like i will always be in the same kinda work on minimum wage forever. i see everyone else i know getting promoted and moving on...even my fella is due for promotion. i just seem stuck. i try so hard but dont get noticed. i feel as tho when i have kids they wont be proud of me. they'll just say "oh mum just works as a waitress, but dad is a bank manager (thats what my boyfriend does)!" when they say what does your mum do... im getting so depressed i feel as i have no future just the same old... i cant afford to quit it. i try to be positive but its so hard coz the same shit keeps happening more

Open Question: Cosmos Holidays & Monarch ~ Are they in financial trouble?

I booked a family holiday to Florida 6 months ago with Cosmos and Monarch. Last week they wrote to me changing my departure date by a week. I telephoned them to try to get the same dates but depart from a different airport. They want to charge me, approximately, an extra £700 for my workable option rather than their impractical one. Cosmos were inflexible, rude and unhelpful. I suspect that there may be another agenda at Cosmos. Any rumours out there whether these companies are safe to book a holiday with? Or should I cancel and book with a helpful travel company? more

Open Question: Flying with 10 month old for the first time over christmas?

We are headed to MI from FL for the Christmas holiday. My little man hasn't traveled via plane before. We have an almost 3 hour plane ride. Any good travel toy ideas to bring to keep him entertained...other thougths or ideas? He's at the age where he want to MOVE..not sit still. more

Open Question: Has anyone ever snuck their cat/small dog on a plane without paying the airline fees?

I've traveled numerous times on planes with my cat in an approved carrier in the cabin with me. He does well flying and I get to spend the holidays with him. Each time, I paid for a medical exam for him by my vet so that I'd have the medical certificate if they asked (they never did) and I paid the airline fees. Two years ago, the first time I flew, it cost $50 each way for his "reservation" and $30 for the exam, for a total of $130. The next time, it cost $75 each way and $30 for the exam, for a total of $180. Since I wanted to take him home for Christmas this year, I checked the airline pet fees and nearly fell out of my chair! Delta/NWA is now charging $150 each way for a pet and United is charging $175. The cheapest, USAir, is still charging $100 each way, but I don't fly them because they're almost never the cheapest airline for me. I recently bought a ticket on Delta for my flight home for Christmas and payed $250 for a roundtrip, but my cat's "reservation" would cost $300, more than my ticket! If I was flying United, it would cost $350! Now, I'm all for playing the rules, but this is crazy. And what's even more insulting, I pay all that money and my cat still counts as one of my pieces of carryon luggage! $300 and I don't even get to bring an extra bag! So I'm either going to board him (which now costs less than flying him even for a two- or three-week trip) or sneak him on the plane, but has anyone ever done that successfully? I wouldn't have to sneak him through security because the TSA people don't know and don't care what flight I'm on. How would they know if I have a reservation for him? And if I have a friend waiting to take him to a kennel in case my plan fails, what's the harm in trying? Has anyone out there ever done this? Ok, seriously, read the question. Don't send a stupid, knee-jerk reaction answer. If you don't own a pet and have never taken one on a plane, don't answer this question. I don't plan to send my cat through the x-ray machine! I'd walk through with him like I always do. My "guess" is that the only people who know if your cat is booked on a flight is the airline on which you're flying. Do the TSA guys know whether you've made a reservation for your cat? If not, why would they care if I have a cat with me or not? more