I'm going to Ireland for a week with no hotel booked. How can I live like a local?

Q. I want to get back to my heritage, and live like a local. What's the best way to experience an authentic Irish lifestyle?

A. Cut out the MacDonald's and start walking .... there's start!

But seriously, there are Bed & Breakfasts still available (that's assuming you're going outside of the summer season and not taking a chance of going while it's a holiday weekend, then I'd say good luck to you because you will need it) and you can try to get these through the organisation Family Homes of Ireland, they do have a website.

Good luck!

And people do walk here, by the way.

What is the best hotel in San Francisco?

Q. Which hotel has the best combination of location, view, amenities, and price?

A. The Fairmont is considered to be at least one of the best, if not the best. There are two of them. The "regular' one is in Nob Hill, and the "Heritage Place" is located in Ghirardelli Square , which is just on the water, within a walking distance from the Pier, from the Golden Gate, etc.
http://www.booking.com/hotel/us/the-fairmont-san-francisco-san-francisco-california.en.html?aid=315878;sid=5fd32f217a8d181e6a8213f67b72b198

http://www.booking.com/hotel/us/the-fairmont-heritage-place-ghirardelli-square.en.html?aid=315878;sid=5fd32f217a8d181e6a8213f67b72b198

However, the Fairmont is not exactly the cheapest hotel in SF ;;-)

For a more affordable "very best" hotel (for its price level) try the Steinhart apartment hotel
http://tinyurl.com/326fmkw

You can also try the following links for your own dates, to see what fits you price and location wise:
http://tinyurl.com/36j6qx8

or

http://tinyurl.com/36dxhsy

For travelling with a family, see

http://polistraveladvices.blogspot.com/2010/05/bets-family-oriented-hotels-in-san.html

Would staying at anchorage or hotel alyeska be a better experience?

Q. It will be my first time visiting Alaska, and I'm flying into Anchorage airport.

Was wondering if locals or people who've visited think that experiencing Anchorage is better, or going to Girdwood and staying at Hotel Alyeska is. I am not renting a car.

Thanks!

A. OK Anchorage is the biggest urban area, and will have public transport. But you will only see the big city in Alaska, not really what makes the state so special. If you stay in Girdwood you will get to see more of what Alaska is known for. But I would really think about renting a car, so you can get out and around a bit.

Or if driving isn't you thing, who not look into the Alaska Railroad. You could see Girdwood and Seward. Both are beautiful, and would give you a feel for more then just the capitol city.
http://www.alaskarailroad.com/Default.aspx?alias=www.alaskarailroad.com/travel
They have rail specials, and they also have very nice double decker trains with these huge viewing windows.

In Seward I would stop at the Seaveys Iditaride if your interested in dog mushing:
http://www.ididaride.com/tours/seward/wildernessDogSledRideTour.htm

And in Anchorage the Alaska Native Heritage Center is worth a visit:
http://www.alaskanative.net/

But I would not stay in Anchorage the whole time, get out and see Alaska.

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