My family will be spending 10 days road tripping through Scotland in May. There will be four adults (myself, my husband, and my retired parents), and one 18 month old toddler. What towns will work best as bases for exploring surrounding areas?
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posted by asnowballschance
on Apr 25, 2013 -
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[Alaska filter] We are heading to Nome, Alaska for six nights in mid August. We need your suggestions for everything to make our week great.
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posted by AnOrigamiLife
on Jun 30, 2012 -
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Two of us are spending a week in Italy soon -- Rome, Florence, Venice. Help us find some cool places to stay!
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posted by chasing
on Jun 10, 2012 -
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Our family of four (Mom, Dad, 2 boys ages 8 & 12) wants to enjoy Yellowstone Park, the Grand Tetons, and possibly shoot down to the Salt Lake City area for about a week in late July 2012.
We love the outdoors, but can't bring camping gear. Will we be able to find spontaneous lodging in cheap hotels or cabins for under $100 per night - or do we need to book everything waaay in advance? [more inside]
posted by chr1sb0y
on Jan 16, 2012 -
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What's A Good Stopping Point Between Kansas City And Big Bend National State Park?
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posted by mmmbacon
on Jul 21, 2011 -
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Where should I stay in Tokyo for 2+ months? Any possible alternatives to gaijin houses, or which/where are the best ones?
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posted by dubitable
on Jan 5, 2011 -
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Recommendations for a Paluxy river B & B in Glen Rose, Texas. I'm absconding with Mrs Pecantree for the weekend. Victorian lace and pillows do not make a B & B attractive. Rather, honest nature and beautiful scenery with good food. We plan lots of hikes during the day.
posted by Pecantree
on Oct 5, 2010 -
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Where is a good, inexpensive place for a spur of the moment trip to New Orleans this Saturday?
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posted by HSWilson
on Sep 17, 2010 -
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Myself and two friends have decided to do our annual reunion in Olympic National park but since we’re all short on vacation, we only have Friday night through Sunday afternoon. Is there a way we could somehow combine a 4-10 mile day hike with a coastal experience in this amount of time? I've seen the wta.org and nps.gov sites but I'm sort of overwhelmed by choice and looking for recommendations.
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posted by neko75
on Sep 17, 2010 -
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DetroitFilter: I will be in Detroit for a conference next week. Help me figure out some issues of safety and sightseeing.
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posted by toomuchkatherine
on Jun 15, 2010 -
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I'm planning to visit Sequoia National Park for a long romantic weekend with the girlfriend and was hoping someone here might be able to recommend a place or places to stay. Originally we wanted to stay at
Wuksachi Sequoia Lodge but we couldn't get reservations for the particular weekend. A fireplace would be a big plus!
posted by Hairy Lobster
on Nov 5, 2008 -
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We're going to be visiting Boston for a few days, starting tomorrow (Sunday). We'd like to avoid traffic and parking issues by staying in the outskirts and taking mass-transit into downtown to see the sights.
We're looking for a hotel or motel that is pleasant, clean and fairly inexpensive (less than $125/night IF possible). Any recommendations?
posted by 14580
on Sep 20, 2008 -
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I'm moving from Boston to Cincinnati in a few weeks, and am doing the drive to OH on my own. I'd like to stop halfway through and stay the night - someplace not expensive, but hopefully someplace nice (to help cushion the blow of leaving 'home' for good). However, Travelocity et. al. are just giving me HoJos, Holiday Inns, etc, all for quite a bit of money per night and generally with questionable cleanliness. It seems logical to get off the highway to find a place that's not going to rip me off - but how do I find a nice, clean, mostly inexpensive place while knowing nothing about the area I'm hoping to stop (Rochester/Buffalo/Erie, PA)? Can you help?
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posted by AthenaPolias
on Aug 17, 2008 -
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Traveling to Oaxaca with a friend for a 2-4 week Spanish immersion program this June/July. We are looking for some advice about Spanish language programs, homestays/lodging, and transportation. We are having a very difficult time finding a good learning program—there are so many to choose from and we don't quite know what to look for and how to determine which ones are good.
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posted by iamkimiam
on May 19, 2008 -
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Can you help me find cheap lodging in Whistler, BC? Or if not, suggest another destination in North America for great skiing and cheap digs?
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posted by tslugmo
on Jan 31, 2008 -
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Korea vacation - best place to stay at a reasonable price? I am looking for any options for a 4 or 5 star hotel on the North half of Seoul, (ie, Hilton, Lotte, etc) but want to find a way to get the rooms for approx $150 a night as opposed to $250. If anyone is aware of any programs, etc for a budget conscious traveler to Seoul.
posted by chump
on Sep 6, 2007 -
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My wife and I recently re-watched
It Happened One Night, and I got to wondering about the auto-camps in that movie. They must have been prevalent in that time, but I'm wondering if any are left. I'd like to hunt a few down and work them into a road trip. Anyone out there in MeFi-land know of any in the USA?
posted by adamrice
on Jan 8, 2007 -
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Can anyone recommend some good stops on Highway I95 between NC and Florida? I'm driving to Florida after Christmas on Highway I95 and thought I'd consult the mefi hive for some suggestions on good stops for food or other things that are worth pulling off the road for periodically. I've driven the route before but I've always wished I knew of better places to eat than the usual chains/fastfood (ugh!) that have saturated the highway offramps. Roadside attractions are welcome, too (but not Pedro's tourist trap emporium at the NC/SC border).
posted by runningdogofcapitalism
on Dec 20, 2006 -
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I'm traveling to New York City in September. Is is possible to find a hotel that is
clean, quiet, and safe without spending a fortune?
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posted by 4midori
on Aug 15, 2006 -
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I'd like to gather some recommendations for good bed & breakfasts or rental cabins for a weekend couple getaway in the Oregon Coast area or other areas of Oregon with great natural beauty. Requirements are listed on the inside.
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posted by matildaben
on May 15, 2006 -
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I'm looking for recommendations for a bed and breakfast, a guest farm or guest house or something along those lines in Scotland.
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posted by undertone
on May 20, 2005 -
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Coming to New York for a week's holiday. I'd like to find a nice, interesting hotel in a convienient location for touristy things, preferably with free in-room wifi, for about $200 per night (for a double room). Any tips?
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posted by ascullion
on Jan 11, 2005 -
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CheapItalyHotelFilter: I'm going there in a few weeks, and need recommendations for 50 euros or less. Any ideas? +
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posted by amberglow
on Dec 18, 2004 -
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My wife is driving with a friend and out 11-yr old god-daughter from our home in Sacramento down to San Diego, leaving Sunday evening. They expect to be near San Luis Obispo when it's time to pull over and go to sleep. Can anyone suggest a good, interesting, fun or otherwise worthy hotel/motel/inn/b&b in the area?
I hate to ask 2 questions in one day, but you are all so very helpful! Please forgive me.
posted by luriete
on Aug 6, 2004 -
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