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[QUOTE]Originally posted by KacyB: [QB] Mgt - Henry has already advised me on timings and has helpfully suggested people who can organise not only the trains but also the hotels etc., so they are on the case. There is chance that I've already left it too late, but here's hoping I haven't!! The plan is to fly into NY but out of TOronto. That is, obviously, not set in stone, but I couldn't find a suitable way to travel from NY to Niagara (or atleast one I felt happy with). It seems more sensible that way. I'm planning one or two clear days between cities, so will (hopefully) have atleast one full day in each place. I'm hoping, once I get some details on train availability, we can decide exactly what the plan is. SF is not negotiable, as it's where I had my honeymoon. Really, really looking forward to taking the children to Alcatraz, Cliff House and on the trams (and the Cathedral, which I remember being amazing!) but also (I think) a jelly bean factory and the forest... and my dad told me about somewhere just across the bridge (I forget the name) but it's supposed to be a lovely village... I think NY is pretty sorted - standard tourist stuff, plus the zoo at central park. Washington... the white house and capitol hill Chicago - I will check out the suggestions given here. The science museum should tick quite a few boxes and, I think, would be good to have the children understand the journey they are about to take. GWS - I think we will just chill out and maybe visit the springs. Just enjoy midwest (Is that the right area!?) of America. Portland... Not sure, but I just want to go there. Vancouver - the aquarium and the cable car Jasper - Once again, just chill and take in the atmosphere Toronto - CN tower and trip to NIagara So that's where we are. Thanks for the notes re. power. I will have an adaptor. 90% of the stuff the children do on lap tops is downloaded (great tip about the film though - thanks, Henry!) so wifi won't bother me a jot. The internet connection is more for me, really, so won't bother the kids in terms of apps. Thanks also for the tip re. 'pinchable' items. I will look into a bag which is not overly large but will fit all our 'neccesities' in safely. I'm planning to take either 1 back pack or 2 'fly-safe' pullalong bags. I'm erring more to the side of two bags as (i) my son will happily pull one for me and (ii) I think they would be more accessible (nothing worse than having the one thing you need at the bottom of a loaded backpack!) and (iii) I guess easier to store. Also, if we take 2 pullalong bags, I can have a 'day' pack for all the stuff we don't want to leave lying around. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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