A short sightseeing cruise by this vessel called Minneapolis Queen really helps you understand what Minneapolis means.

Upper St, Anthony Lock and Dam is a unique experience and do not miss it when you visit Minneapolis.

Minneapolis is well connected and St Paul is its international Airport.

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It is nature - sublime, pristine and improved by man. Visit with family and friends and you'll find the park is very refreshing. The weeping tree and tree houses are examples of great imagination!

The most wonderful 3D show at Chocolate city is superb. You can pretty much smell the chocolate. I started liking chocolates after this visit.

Go from Harris Burg by car/taxi .Harris burg can be reached by flight -I think itis international airport.
Enjoy travel by AMTRAK -It is very good.

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Staff are very friendly and the travel counter persons are excellent. However don't forget to ask and demand what is promised eg daily amenities -t ooth brush, shaving kit etc. I would say our stay was very good.

Food at Crown India - just 400ft from the Crown Plaza is excellent and very reasonably priced. They also offer a free drop at falls.

Needless to say Niagra Falls is a divine experience. Also don't forget to experience the wondeful aquarium with your family.

Go via Buffalo Niagara Airport and ask the hotel in advance to book a taxi so you save. Crown Plaza has website and you may do advance booking.

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Everybody's Pizza across from the main gates of Emory University is a good place to hang out with the locals. Method Coffee, next door does some of the best coffee in town and the staff are lovely.

www.everybodyspizza.com
www.methodcoffeebar.com

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The museum's name speaks for itself I think. Basically it's guided small tours around re-created tenement rooms. Really worth a visit. If you've been to the Dennis Severs house in London you'll get the idea.

www.tenement.org

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It is a website which I read about in an article on this site. It has apartments or rooms to rent all over NYC. I rented a fab studio in Greenwich Village for $150 a night through them (how cheap?!) The owner was very helpful and nice - he even contacted me after we left to say I had left $50 in the studio and sent it back to me! Owners don't get paid until after your stay so it is all safe and secure plus the website is nicely designed, easy to use. Highly recommended. The apartment I stayed in was called 'Famous Street' and I found it by searching for 'two people, whole apartment $150 max'. Only minor downside is that I couldn't find a way to search by area.

www.airbnb.com

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Absolutely amazing fish. So many different species and so many colours!

I went with Sea Quest who are based, along with a few other companies, at Keauhou Bay. You can get there from Kona using the free hotel trolley bus (it picks you up from the quay and drops you at the Sheraton just up the road).

The equipment provided was top notch (much better than the stuff at Hanauma Bay on Oahu) and there were light refreshments in between the two stops. We chose the "Deluxe Morning Adventure" which also takes you to Honauau Bay - near the place of refuge.
For that you need to get the shuttle leaving Kona at 7:30.

On the boat trip out we also saw a number of pilot whales a few miles offshore.

You also get to see a few interesting volcanic rock features, such as blow holes and lava tubes.

www.seaquesthawaii.com

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Buy a Muni 1 ($11), 3 ($18) or 7-day ($24) visitor passport for unlimited rides on cable cars, streetcars (trams), trolleybuses and diesel buses, but not BART. Regular fare is $2 (Cable Car is $5).
If you're 65 or older, show your driver's license, ID or passport as proof of age and buy a Muni monthly Senior Pass ($15).
Muni's visitor passport and Senior Pass can be purchased at their kiosk (looks like a cable car) at the Powell-Market cable car turntable. You can also buy a Muni 2-for-1 street and transit map for $3 there.
Muni is the nickname of the San Francisco Municipal Railway, America's oldest public-owned large city public transit system (1912) and probably the last to call itself a railway.

Muni (San Francisco Municipal Railway)
Phone: 311 (within San Francisco)
1 (415) 701-2323 (outside San Francisco)
www.sfmta.com/cms/mhome/home50.htm
Visitor Passport
www.sfmta.com/cms/mfares/passports.htm
Senior Pass
www.sfmta.com/cms/mfares/passes.htm

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This is a great way to see the Park, but I beg you all to wear a cycle helmet at all times and to exercise every caution you would on the open road. The Park is frequented by extremely fast cyclists, who sorry to say, do not always obey the traffic signals or even the most basic safety rules. People are killed and injured here every year by speeding cyclists. My 15-year-old daughter was hit from behind by a speeding cyclist and sent flying over the handlebars last summer in the Park, despite the fact that she was cycling in the designated bike lane, in a perfectly safe and orderly manner. The cyclist who knocked her off was admittedly concussed, but he started telling the attending police and paramedics that she had been the one who caused the collision, because she had ‘come out of nowhere!’ Luckily, other cyclists who had witnessed the incident stopped and gave their version of events, so we heard no more, but it was a very unpleasant experience and the speeding cyclist had to be taken to hospital. Also, if you are a pedestrian using a crossing in Central Park, be aware that cyclists seldom heed the crossing signals – quite often they are simply going too fast to stop. Use your ears and eyes to cross safely. Part of the problem is that not for nothing was Manhattan named the island of hills by American Indians. There are quite a few hilly parts in the Park and bikes can reach a fair old speed when going downhill. Please don’t be put off – this a fabulous cycle ride – but don’t assume that you are ‘safer’ in the Park and relax your guard!

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The Alexander Inn is one of Palm Springs' newest hotels. Each villa suite is large (almost 1200 sq feet) with a separate bedroom, kitchen, and living room that opens poolside. Quiet, relaxing, and something to remember. Great deals.

1425 S. Via Soledad
Palm Springs, CA 92264
760-327-4970
info@alexander-inn.com
www.alexander-inn.com

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For anyone on a budget, taking the train across America is ideal. We paid about £650 from NYC to LA, via Toronto, Chicago, Seattle and SF, and you can stop off for as long as you like in your chosen stops!

Because it's America, the space you get on the trains is immense compared to the UK and on certain legs of the journey you get your own cabin with panoramic windows to watch the world go by (and a free little bottle of bubbly upon arrival!)

The longest leg of our journey was approx. two days through the beautiful flat plains of the Midwest with the occassional ranch and small town thrown in for good measure, followed by the beautiful Rockies, where we even saw a few wild animals!

All your food is included in the price of your fare - staff come knocking on your cabin door to take reservations and at your alloted time you make your way to the dining carriage. If you're travelling alone or in a couple you'll share a table with other passengers.... although we're a bit British sometimes and don't like awkward small-talk, this actually was a lot of fun! One night we shared a table with a sweet Midwest school teacher (v. talkative) and a toothless trucker (not so talkative!) Priceless!

www.amtrak.com

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Take a drive (or the Amtrak train) south from Washington DC and you will soon be immersed in British Colonial History in Williamsburg, Virginia. In addition to the historic sites, Williamsburg also has an excellent winery just outside of the town. It is surrounded by historic sites, beautiful scenery and fun things for the family. The winery is just the perfect place to escape. It has great wine and great food on site in the Gabriel Archer tavern. Send the kids to explore history and parents explore the winery!

www.williamsburgwinery.com

5800 Wessex Hundred
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 258-0899

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It is like rollercoaster ride and offers sensational views. My tips would be to (1) get there early in the day and (2) avoid being fleeced by the guys who hang around Powell purporting to sell tickets, but then slink off with your money into Burger King! You buy the tickets ON THE CAR. Don't make my mistake.

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If you are visiting Napa Valley, you should think about driving further north to Lake County.

This area was where the original vineyards were planted, long before Napa. It is far less touristy - with a beautiful clear lake.

Harbin Hot Springs is also a hidden gem of Lake County. It is a "clothing optional" spa with a laid back, new age feel, that is exceptional value - especially if you choose to sleep outside on the pool deck...

www.lakecountywinegrape.org
www.harbin.org

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If you haven't been to Central Park before and love bike riding, rent a bike and explore the park yourself. I found this company on Google - you can choose bike rentals or bike tours, price is good and the service is very nice.

Central Park Bike Rent
www.centralparkbikerent.com
158 West 56th Street New York, NY 10019
1-917-892-9279
www.centralparkbikerent.com

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This winery is worth a visit not only for its wine, but also for the unique way of getting from the vineyard to the winery.

The winery is perched upon a small hill overlooking the vineyards and the only way for visitors to reach it is by cable-car.

This short ascent provides marvellous photo opportunities on the way.

1111 Dunaweal Ln
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-3300

www.sterlingvineyards.com

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Think of California wine trips and you immediately think of Napa Valley and Sonoma. But before Prohibition, the area around Yosemite National Park known as the Sierra Foothills was more famous for its wine production. This area is having a long overdue renaissance, and once again is producing some fabulous wines. Relatively new vintners are doing some exciting things with grapes, and where better to taste them than in the beautiful surroundings of the Sierra Mountains.

There are some great wineries and vineyards to visit in the Mariposa area, but my favourite is the Chappell Winery. We were recommended this family-run vineyard and winery by the fine sommelier at Elderberry House and were not disappointed. Visit their tasting room in downtown Mariposa and try the wonderful grenache, an absolute steal at $12 a bottle. Even better, buy a case at $120 and get them to ship it for you. Don't forget to buy a couple of extra bottles to take away with you on the day, because you won't want to wait until you get home to drink it!

www.chappellwinery.com
Chappell Winery
5888 Colorado Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338

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When you drive up to a fairy tale style chateau and staff line up to greet you with wine and hor d'oeuvres, you know you're somewhere special. A truly individual and luxury inn, with fabulous food at the adjacent Elderberry House, and some amazing local wines - we were recommended a wonderful local Zinfandel at a very reasonable price which I still dream about! Beautiful touches like homemade cakes in your room and handwritten goodnight notes add to a magical experience. You might not feel you want to leave once you're there, but if you must, Yosemite is really close by, as are some great local vineyards to rival Napa and Sonoma.

www.chateaudusureau.com

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Nicholson Ranch is a recently established small family owned artisan winery located midway between Napa and Sonoma. We came across it last year after arriving to the wine region late in the afternoon. Most of the tasting rooms in the other wineries close to the public at 4.30 or 5.00pm. This one remains open until 6pm and despite arriving just half an hour before closing we were well looked after by the staff and enjoyed the great views from their Redwood Terrace.

www.nicholsonranch.com
4200 Napa Road
Sonoma, California

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While possibly uninspiring, the small town of Buellton in Santa Barbara County will nevertheless be unmissable to fans of the wine nerd film ‘Sideways’. From just beyond the windmill of Days Inn (the guy’s hotel in the film) take Avenue of the Flags which leads to the Santa Rosa Road. This idyllic winding road follows the Santa Ynez River through the Santa Rita Hills AVA (American Viticultural Area). Stop off at legendary pinot producer Sanford to visit their recently opened mission-style tasting room sited in the middle of their historical vineyards. Don’t miss the Dominio del Falcon reserve pinot noir. Back in Buellton book a table in advance at the Hitching Post II for unbeatable steaks. Maya won’t be there, but open a bottle of ‘Highliner’ in her memory (the local wine made by Frank Ostini, the restaurant owner and head chef).

Sanford Winery
5010 Santa Rosa Road
Lompoc CA 93436
Tel (805) 735 5900
www.sanfordwinery.com.

Hitching Post II
P.O. Box 2009
406 East Highway 246
Buellton CA 93427
Tel (805) 688 0676
www.hitchingpost2.com

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