Q. How long would it take to drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Philadelphia, PA? Then, how long would it take to drive from Philly to Cape May, NJ? Also, how long would it take to drive from Philly to Nantucket?
And finally, any opinions about Cape May? Is it nice? What is there to do there? Are there any downsides to Cape May? Do you have any lodging suggestions? Does it have nice beaches? Any other info? Thanks.
ok, google maps, okay....but can you answer my question about Cape May? Any opinions?
And finally, any opinions about Cape May? Is it nice? What is there to do there? Are there any downsides to Cape May? Do you have any lodging suggestions? Does it have nice beaches? Any other info? Thanks.
ok, google maps, okay....but can you answer my question about Cape May? Any opinions?
A. Pittsburgh to Philadelphia is 5.5 hours to 6 hours by car. Philadelphia to Cape May is about 2.9 hours to 3.15 hours. Philadelphia to Nantucket is about 6.5 hours to 7 hours with another hour-or-so on the Ferry (more if you take the "slow" ferry with car boarding).
I know a lot of people who go to Cape May, NJ. However, I've only been there once myself. I think it's okay. It's a lot like Avalon or Stone Harbor. The beaches are sometimes crowded and the food is okay. Parking is terrible and buying beach tags is a pain. They do have a movie theater and you can bike. Nice hotels are the Marquis de Lafeyette Hotel and the Grand Hotel.
However, if you are debating Cape May from Nantucket, then I would have to chose Nantucket. It is only 45 minutes away by jet from Philadelphia and I imagine about an hour by commercial airplane, plus additional hours in the terminal. Nantucket has nicer hotels, shopping, beaches, and restaurants to offer. Nantucket also is renovating it's Dreamland Movie Theatre! In the meantime there is another one in Sconset though.
-Catherine
I know a lot of people who go to Cape May, NJ. However, I've only been there once myself. I think it's okay. It's a lot like Avalon or Stone Harbor. The beaches are sometimes crowded and the food is okay. Parking is terrible and buying beach tags is a pain. They do have a movie theater and you can bike. Nice hotels are the Marquis de Lafeyette Hotel and the Grand Hotel.
However, if you are debating Cape May from Nantucket, then I would have to chose Nantucket. It is only 45 minutes away by jet from Philadelphia and I imagine about an hour by commercial airplane, plus additional hours in the terminal. Nantucket has nicer hotels, shopping, beaches, and restaurants to offer. Nantucket also is renovating it's Dreamland Movie Theatre! In the meantime there is another one in Sconset though.
-Catherine
Any health and safety precaution for cape town and sun city?
Q. I intend to visit Cape Town ans Sun City, South Africa, with my husband in November. Do we need to be extra careful about health issues? As far as I know, the tap water drinkable, something which saves us from lots of problems as far as fresh vegetables, fruit and ice cubes are concerned, right? It's also malaria free, right? What about any particular safety precautions?
Personal experience would be appreciated...
Personal experience would be appreciated...
A. Hi there,
The tap water in S.A. is perfectly drinkable, however, some people prefer the taste and supposed health benefits of bottled water. I usually only drink tap-water, I can't stand paying R10 for a bottle of water that tastes much the same but supposedly gives me more calcium and has less chemicals in it or whatever.
Similarly, the ice is fine. As for fruit, if it is bought from a super-market it is fine, but be careful and use your discretion if buying from a roadside vendor. I have bought oranges from one and they were fine, but I would never purchase fruit without a skin, owing to hygiene concerns.
You are correct in stating that the areas you are going to are malaria free, so don't worry about that.
As a woman, I would definitely disagree with Jameel's statement that Sweetie is blowing things out of proportion. What she has said is not the best advert for S.A., but it is a realistic reflection of the current state of affairs in S.A.
Here are some tips:
-Do not drive through isolated areas or impoverished areas at night. If possible avoid driving at night alone entirely and use a taxi (this can be confused in South Africa with a mini-taxi, so tell him to ask for a Mozzie Cab).
-Do not obviously display expensive jewelry, cameras etc when in public.
-Ask locals which areas are safe and for general advise on safety, and abide by it.
-Do not walk around after dark in any area.
-Do not use public transport (municipal buses, trains or "mini-bus taxis"). If travelling between cities, a private bus service, such as the Greyhound is extremely safe, however, flying is far faster and easier.
-As Dirk has so wryly remarked before, poor people are not animals in a zoo, do not stare at them or go on the so called "township tours."
-It is safer to use a credit or debit card or a Master Card etc than to carry around large sums of cash.
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If you are hiring a car:
-Never hitchhike and never pick up hitchhikers.
-Do not stop if you see a broken down car on the road late at night, even if people are asking for help. This is a common ploy to hijack people. Rather phone a towing service or similar.
-If possible, drive with your brights on at night, to avoid thorns etc that may have fallen into the road. Occasionally, glass or nails are put on the road at night to cause a tire to burst, thus allowing fora hijacking. Once again, this highlights the importance of not driving through unsafe areas at night and also not driving along the freeway at night, as this is targeted, especially when in close proximity to poor areas.
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-Do not answer your cellphone if the area you are in seems unsavory.
-Do not spend ages digging through your bag, especially if the area seems unsafe. - Make sure it is organised before you leave your hotel.
-Keep pepper spray on you.
-Do not visit secluded places alone, especially at night.
Other:
-Exchange currency at the banks, not hotels or travel-agents, as you will get ripped off.
-Even if it is not hot, apply sunscreen regularly, of at least an SPF 30.
-When swimming in the sea, always abide the lifeguards instructions. Do not swim at night, as they are off duty and the South African waters can go from calm to very rough within a few minutes.
-When at the beach NEVER swim in areas that are not projected by shark-nets.
I hope I helped!
The tap water in S.A. is perfectly drinkable, however, some people prefer the taste and supposed health benefits of bottled water. I usually only drink tap-water, I can't stand paying R10 for a bottle of water that tastes much the same but supposedly gives me more calcium and has less chemicals in it or whatever.
Similarly, the ice is fine. As for fruit, if it is bought from a super-market it is fine, but be careful and use your discretion if buying from a roadside vendor. I have bought oranges from one and they were fine, but I would never purchase fruit without a skin, owing to hygiene concerns.
You are correct in stating that the areas you are going to are malaria free, so don't worry about that.
As a woman, I would definitely disagree with Jameel's statement that Sweetie is blowing things out of proportion. What she has said is not the best advert for S.A., but it is a realistic reflection of the current state of affairs in S.A.
Here are some tips:
-Do not drive through isolated areas or impoverished areas at night. If possible avoid driving at night alone entirely and use a taxi (this can be confused in South Africa with a mini-taxi, so tell him to ask for a Mozzie Cab).
-Do not obviously display expensive jewelry, cameras etc when in public.
-Ask locals which areas are safe and for general advise on safety, and abide by it.
-Do not walk around after dark in any area.
-Do not use public transport (municipal buses, trains or "mini-bus taxis"). If travelling between cities, a private bus service, such as the Greyhound is extremely safe, however, flying is far faster and easier.
-As Dirk has so wryly remarked before, poor people are not animals in a zoo, do not stare at them or go on the so called "township tours."
-It is safer to use a credit or debit card or a Master Card etc than to carry around large sums of cash.
_________________________________________________________________________________
If you are hiring a car:
-Never hitchhike and never pick up hitchhikers.
-Do not stop if you see a broken down car on the road late at night, even if people are asking for help. This is a common ploy to hijack people. Rather phone a towing service or similar.
-If possible, drive with your brights on at night, to avoid thorns etc that may have fallen into the road. Occasionally, glass or nails are put on the road at night to cause a tire to burst, thus allowing fora hijacking. Once again, this highlights the importance of not driving through unsafe areas at night and also not driving along the freeway at night, as this is targeted, especially when in close proximity to poor areas.
_________________________________________________________________________________
-Do not answer your cellphone if the area you are in seems unsavory.
-Do not spend ages digging through your bag, especially if the area seems unsafe. - Make sure it is organised before you leave your hotel.
-Keep pepper spray on you.
-Do not visit secluded places alone, especially at night.
Other:
-Exchange currency at the banks, not hotels or travel-agents, as you will get ripped off.
-Even if it is not hot, apply sunscreen regularly, of at least an SPF 30.
-When swimming in the sea, always abide the lifeguards instructions. Do not swim at night, as they are off duty and the South African waters can go from calm to very rough within a few minutes.
-When at the beach NEVER swim in areas that are not projected by shark-nets.
I hope I helped!
How to save money in Disney world and the other Disney parks?
Q. We will be going in September. We have our hotel booked and plane tickets purchased. Are there any ways to save on rooms, if we already booked them and have used AAA to get a good discount? (We will be a group of 5, 2 adults 3 kids - 22 mos, 8 yrs, 13 yrs)
We plan on buying food outside the parks, for breakfast and snacks. We will need to buy a few meals in the parks or resort. Any tips on how to save money or where to eat? At least 2 sit down dinners, the rest can becounter service or whatever.
How about park tickets? I have looked practically everywhere, and can't get a break on tickets for more than $2 a piece.
Any money saving tips or tricks would be great!
We plan on buying food outside the parks, for breakfast and snacks. We will need to buy a few meals in the parks or resort. Any tips on how to save money or where to eat? At least 2 sit down dinners, the rest can becounter service or whatever.
How about park tickets? I have looked practically everywhere, and can't get a break on tickets for more than $2 a piece.
Any money saving tips or tricks would be great!
A. My family and I love to eat at Cosmic Rays - which is a counter service restaurant in Tommorwland of Magic Kingdom. It is cheap, the portions are huge (which means the kids could split - and actually, for the adults, you could split a grilled chicken Caesar salad...they are fantastic there!). In addition to the food savings, the kids will be entertained by the animatronic Alien Lounge Lizard who sings, plays piano, and is actually pretty funny.
Also, in MGM, the Sci-Fi Dine-in Theatre is fun and not too bad on the wallet. It is entertainment for the kids (movies and "car-tables", good service (from waitresses on rollerskates) and the food is good enough for my family to go EVERY time we go back.
Other than that, Disney is an awfully pricey place to eat and stay. I will tell you though that for many of the restaurants, the price is worth the experience. Allow me to share with you my favorite picks from Disney cuisine:
Steaks: La Cellier (Canada, EPCOT) or Concourse
Steakhouse (Contemporary Resort).
Seafood: Cape May Cafe (seafood lover's dream buffet)
American: Sci-Fi Dine In (MGM) or Turkey Legs in
Frontierland (Magic Kingdom)
Asian: Japanese Steakhouse (Japan - EPCOT) or
Polynesian Luau (Polynesian Resort)
Character Meal: Dinner at Chef Mickey's (Contemporary)
Hope this helps!
Also, in MGM, the Sci-Fi Dine-in Theatre is fun and not too bad on the wallet. It is entertainment for the kids (movies and "car-tables", good service (from waitresses on rollerskates) and the food is good enough for my family to go EVERY time we go back.
Other than that, Disney is an awfully pricey place to eat and stay. I will tell you though that for many of the restaurants, the price is worth the experience. Allow me to share with you my favorite picks from Disney cuisine:
Steaks: La Cellier (Canada, EPCOT) or Concourse
Steakhouse (Contemporary Resort).
Seafood: Cape May Cafe (seafood lover's dream buffet)
American: Sci-Fi Dine In (MGM) or Turkey Legs in
Frontierland (Magic Kingdom)
Asian: Japanese Steakhouse (Japan - EPCOT) or
Polynesian Luau (Polynesian Resort)
Character Meal: Dinner at Chef Mickey's (Contemporary)
Hope this helps!
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