Planning your Trip

Rome

2009-11-06T03:01:47Z

Rome - great public transportation in Europe, so you never have to rent a car or struggle with traffic (or unfamiliar road signs). #1 don't-miss location is St Peter's in the Vatican, with the Sistine Chapel & more than a day's worth of art on the walls, the floors, & the ceilings! #2 the Roman Coliseum (what a thrill to walk in the steps of Romans from so many centuries ago!) & the Catacombs below. #3 don't miss spot is the Sunday Flea Market (ridiculously wonderful shopping abounds!). Favorite quirky, out-of-the-way attraction: the Capuchin Catacomb of Bones, where monks since the 1500's have donated their skeletons to create the most bizarre & beautiful displays!

San Francisco

2009-11-06T02:52:08Z

San Francisco, CA - 3 "don't miss" locations in this city are Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown & Haight-Ashbury for unique shopping & viewing pleasures. Also, Golden Gate Park for great views of the famous Golden Gate Bridge, & the famous restaurant "Cliff House" with it's view of Seal Rock & Alcatraz Island.

Things to do in Chicago

2009-11-06T02:47:48Z

Chicago, IL - spend some time by the lake as it's the prettiest scenery in town - lots to do in that area, including the Field Museum of Natural History, the Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier (full of great shopping ideas for the holidays!) & Soldier Field, just to name a few! plan to ride the famous Chicago El (the elevated railway) to get around the city to avoid heavy traffic & parking headaches! Other great locations to visit include the famed Museum of Science & Industry, the Zoo, & downtown State Street. For a different twist, try the GBLT neighborhood of Belmont or the redlight district on Rush Street!

San Diego

2009-04-21T13:18:28Z

I will be planning a trip to California soon. I have never been to San Diego before and would like to spend two days there while I am in California. Is two days enough and what are the best things to do in San Diego?

Las Vegas, is there anything to do other than gamble?

2009-03-30T18:02:15Z

My husband, his brother, his wife and I are going to Las Vegas for 3 days and will be staying right on "the Strip". I'm not a big gambler, so to me this trip needs some added "to-dos" before I can even call it a vacation.

Is there anything to do that is in close proximity to the Strip and cost conscientious other than shows? We booked a Cirque du Soleil show one evening but I have no other ideas....