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  1. 07-Feb-2004, 03:58 PM #1
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    We had a great time in Arizona!

    We enjoyed the Phoenix Open golf tournament. We attended Friday with 113000 other fans. It is the wildest golf tournament on the PGA tour. It was so noisy that the men with the Quiet signs gave up on the 16th hole. I also have never seen such a fashion show, high heels, very short skirts and beach wear were not uncommon. Far from the usual country club golf attendees.

    We then headed south to Tucson, Tombstone, Bisbee and Sierra Vista.

    In Tucson stopped by the Pima Air and Space Museum to take in their large outdoor airplane collection it's website is www.pimaair.org . Also checked out some golf courses, let me know if you need any golfing advice. My husband ended up playing with a retired USAirways pilot, small world that it is.

    Tombstone was a dose of the old west. The story of the town ended up in several movies. We stopped by the OK corral, Boothill and the Bird Cage Theater. I would suggest the trip for anyone who enjoys a good western story. The web site is www.cityoftombstone.com

    Bisbee is an old copper mining town south of Tombstone. The town is full of artists and interesting buildings through the twisting streets. The web site is www.bisbeearizona.com

    We also stopped in Neco on the Mexican boarder so my husband could play an inexpensive WPA era golf course. If you are a golfer and down that way he would highly recommend the golf.

    Sierra Vista is an army town tucked into the mountain. It is in the middle of many scenic roadways. It also has the best selection of accommodations for your trip to the South east part of Arizona.

    Enjoyed your beautiful state. Just sorry we could not hook up.


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  • 03-Mar-2005, 02:53 PM #2
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    Donna,

    Another member of the forum recommended contacting you regarding a cruise as you have posted info in this area before. I'm traveling for the first time on Royal Caribbean and wondering if they offer upgrades to interline passengers similar to our industry's non-reving policies. I know other cruise lines do offer this at times, but I haven't heard anything about RCCL. Any info you might have in this area would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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  • 03-Mar-2005, 05:21 PM #3
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    I have taken cruises on RCCL, Princess and Holland America and found that all of them have the possibility of upgrading to a nicer room. The last time I travelled on RCCL, they didn't upgrade me but I had a room for 4 and there aren't many of them on the ship. I know when I have been upgraded it was done upon arrival at the dock because I did not get assigned a specific room in advance. Last time (on Holland America) I booked an inside cabin (the cheapest one available) and was upgraded to an outside one with a big window and a real bathtub instead of just a shower. We were very excited when we opened the door.

    I will say that the food on RCCL was not nearly as good as the other two cruise lines I've been on. While still pretty good it didn't touch the elegance of Holland America or the variety of Princess and they would not be my first choice in the future.
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  • 25-Aug-2005, 05:59 PM #4
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    When I lived in NYC we would do day trips to Boston. They consisted in taking the train from the airport to downtown. Touring the State house and Faneuil Hall and other history sites. Then we would have seafood for lunch. Then we would take the train back to the airport, all in about 5 or 6 hours. Just walking in Boston is a historical treat.
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  • 26-Aug-2005, 08:50 AM #5
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    Coyne thanks for your reply. It suddenly dawns on me that asking a question about Boston in the "Phoenix thread", wasn't one of my wisest moves.

    Then all of a sudden it hit me:
    I should have hung that ceiling fan higher.

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  • 25-May-2005, 03:23 PM #6
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    Hi Donna,

    I'd like to know the best (cheapest) deals on helicopter tours of the Grand Canyon. I would prefer to go from Vegas or Flagstaff if you have any info on tours from those cities.

    If I went, I would be travelling with 2 children, boys age 13 and 7 and probably on a weekend, and probably in the fall.
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    Have you checked your pass bureau? Some of the helicopter tours have interline agreements. They leave from grand canyon airport (north of flagstaff) and can be a great deal. Otherwise it is a pretty expensive way to sight see. Tours of Flagstaff? Totally unnecessary. IT is a pretty small town and, if you stay there, be aware that the train runs right through town and there are no hotels where you won't hear it. If you are staying inside the park, try to get a reservation at the Bright Angel Lodge. There are no interline rates but it is right on the edge of the canyon. Very rustic.

    The fall is a great time to see the canyon because most of the tourists come during the summer. The leaves change and it gets cool up there.

    If I can help you further, let me know.
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  • 26-May-2005, 02:41 AM #8
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    m0loch,
    I don't know if this is of use to you but Scenic Airlines offer staff standby rates on their tours from Las Vegas ( I paid USD 60 a couple of years ago ). You get a flight from the North Vegas airport to Flagstaff ( over the western end of the Canyon, but not into it ), lunch on arrival in Flagstaff and then a Coach trip to the Grand Canyon with about 4 hours there to investigate. On the day I went we had about an hour delay on the flights which meant flying back to Vegas at dusk which gave great views of the strip from the air.
    Contact Scenic at info@scenic.com to get current rates.
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  • 26-May-2005, 02:50 AM #9
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    Whoops .. confused myself there .. the flight is of course to Grand Canyon Airport and the lunch is had there...
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    Donna I'm planning a trip to Maine. Unfortunately the best flights leave me with a 5 hour layover at BOS, and since I can't sleep in airport chairs, wondering if you (or anyone)
    has any suggestions on what to do in Boston at 6AM, I'm assuming the bars are closed.

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    Edited post--excellent speller, poor typist
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