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4Stringer/KipWinger
Since 27 Apr 2005
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 Mon Nov 17, 08 8:32 am OT: west coast traveling tips requested |
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...Have some Australian friends who are thinking about visiting the North American west coast. Give 'em a tip-or-two if you have something to add. (This is not a kiting trip.) Here's their questions:
Qantas is having a 2 for 1 sale, so we can fly to LA or San
> Fran for about $3500 for the entire family!! Hooray! So I
> think I mentioned in my last email that we were heading over
> to your continent to visit my sister in Edmonton, Canada in
> June, but with this sale we have to travel between Feb and
> May, so we are probably going to head over in early March.
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> We have to fly into the US to get anywhere within the
> vicinity, so we were thinking we would make our way north
> from LA/San Fran maybe via Portland.
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> The thing is, we have to book and pay for these flights
> within the next 48 hours!! So we wanted to know a couple of
> things:
> 1) .. Is San Francisco an interesting place to visit for a
> day or two for a family with a toddler?
> 2) .. How good are the el cheapo airlines in the US? Which
> ones should we use/avoid, etc? |
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jack
Since 12 Mar 2006
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| Mon Nov 17, 08 9:34 am |
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| In and Out Burger - double double fries and a shake... |
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
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| Mon Nov 17, 08 9:39 am |
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Yeah, San Fran is a pretty cool city. I prefer it over LA. Southwest and Alaska Air are usually pretty decent on the West coast, but you can always try a search engine too.
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jack
Since 12 Mar 2006
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| Mon Nov 17, 08 9:51 am |
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| agree on SF - you can go north to the redwoods or napa/sonoma or head south to monterey (good aquarium) or santa cruz all family friendly or just hang out in San Francisco which is arguably the most beautiful city in the US. |
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Joshiebaby
Since 14 Oct 2007
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| Mon Nov 17, 08 10:14 am |
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farecast.com
PHD study by UW guy who was sick of having to guess which days and when to buy tickets. |
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
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PDX/ White Salmon
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| Mon Nov 17, 08 10:40 am |
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If they come to PDX...with a toddler...they should hit the ZOO, Childrens Museum and maybe even OMSI if they have the time.
http://www.portlandcm.org/
Check southwest airlines for flights they are usually pretty cheap from Cali to Oregon.
Maybe suggest they come closer to May then March....the weather will be alot nicer then in March. [/quote] |
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