We had a reservation in Clearwater, Florida for next month, but canceled it because of the oil spill. We lost our deposit so we now need to camp, but would love to camp on the beach. Does anyone have any ideas? Or do you know of any hotels/motels that are inexpensive that are just a mile off the beach?

I live in the Bay Area and myself and a couple of girlfriends want to go to “the desert” for a couple of days in August. This sounds kind of silly but we just want a change of scenery and climate. Maybe camping, maybe a hotel. I don’t even know where to start. Maybe with what is closest? Beautiful? I don’t know if we’d be willing to cross state lines, but ANY help/input/recommendations/advice at all is greatly welcome and appreciated – thanks!

Is it better/cheaper to stay on the grounds? No camping or cottages that we have to clean…I’m more of a full service hotel kinda girl. Have never been there, so am interested in any advice that you can give!!!

In particular:

1) Is having a car to move about in yellowstone give a huge advantage as compared to hoofing it? How did you get around the park when you went?
2) Does it make sense not to set up base in one of the lodges/hotels within the park, instead get a tent and camp outdoors? Whats r the pros and cons of camping during the entire trip?
3) Any other cost saving ideas and tips for enjoyin this park?

We aren’t looking to camp, just a suitable hotel. Suggestions please, and supporting reasons would be great! Also being first timers to Yosemite, any help on the best time of year would be great too!

In August we are travelling by car from Philly to eastern Maine to visit friends. It will be me, my husband, and my 2 boys ages 8 and 6. On the way back home, I’d like to split the trip and drive at least halfway home, then stop for one or two nights somewhere fun. Any suggestions where to stop and specifically where to stay? We are open to anything but don’t feel like packing for camping. Hotels, motels, Family friendly B&B’s, stuff like that…thanx!

would it be a good idea to shoplift say,and get to spend the night in a police cell

i am 19 and a friend of mine is graduating from boot camp…we are traveling to see him graduate and i need to know of an okay inn/motel that will not deny us. My sister is 21 and she is also going, but i am the card holder. Can anyone recommend a good place to stay for about 3 and a half days? Thank you in advance.

My boyfriend, my dog and I would love to plan a trip to the big island for a few days but cant find a hotel or camp site that is pet friendly. We live on Oahu and really dont want to put him in the kennel. Any suggestions?? Open to other islands also!! Thanks

Me and my husband want to either camp on the beach, wake up, and go kayaking, OR stay in a REALLY nice resort hotel and go kayaking in the morning. What to you think?