Also, I've decided to stay in NYC for 2 more nights before heading back to LA and then to Syd. But I haven't booked accommodation yet. Is anyone looking to share the accom costs for 18-20 June??

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Hi Maria,
The Contiki Resort is the Best Western Stovalls Inn.


Definitely think it would be a great idea to do the 'extra' activities together as a group.
In the next few months we all should come up with a few dates for different activties so we book on the same day.

Talk soon


Only 151 days now Mick lol!

Oh yay!!! Thanks Jess! I'm arriving at 5pm on the 5th, and would love to catch up for a drink on the night. I'll be easy to identify- will be wearing "OMG, I'm here all alone!!!" look
PS should I just catch a cab from the airport or is there a shuttle bus I need to know about? thnx!

Hi Maria,
I'm gonna be arriving on the 4th, so i'll definately be ready for a drink on the 5th! I still can't believe i'm going on holiday on my own!!!
And i'm staying in NY til the 21st. Staying at the Marrakesh for one extra night after the tour (18th) then got another 2 night which I'm gonna book when I'm out there!

Anyone else up for helicopter ride from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon?? Expensive but apparently well worth it!!

4 Months 4 Weeks to gooooooo!

Also forgot to add, apparently theres a shuttle bus from the airport to Anaheim for something like $20 I think - anyway it's much cheaper than a taxi!

How's the exchange rate between the Australian dollar and the US dollar?

I'm pretty annoyed as the pound was worth $2 earlier this year and now it's like $1.30. How crap is that?? Hopefully it goes up a bit by June!

Thanks Lisa, I found shuttle bus info in Contikipedia, slowly discovering answers to all my questions.
I'm also staying in NYC for extra couple of days, Marrakech is quite expensive though if you're booking the whole room for yourself. I'm still looking for options. Maybe will find a share buddy in the group. Ah well, gotta wait and see.
And yeah, fingers crossed that the exchange rate will pick up!!!

I'm so jealous that your tour is all booked out.. I tossed up between this date and the 23rd of May - and went with the May one so i spend my bday on Vegas! Hope you all enjoy your trip!!

Yeah the Marrakech was too expensive for me to book out a single room, so I just booked the one night extra as a twin share.

I reckon there will be quite a few people staying in New York after the tour, so hopefully we can all work something out! I don't wanna be paying over $100 per night, need to save my money for nights out!

Hello!
My friend and I Rach are travelling together. cannot wait!
i wish i had the courage to travel by myself.
So keen to make new friends tho.
are you gals on facebook?
Kath.

Hi Kath and Rach,
Where are you guys from?
Are you arriving before the tour and staying on for a bit after?

Hi iv been thinking of doing this tour for ages iv just got back from a euro tour it was fab. Iv been a bit worried bout travels on my own to usa but now iv seen theres a few going solo think im def gonna book the tour. Thinking of going a few days early too. Im 26 and from london.

Im booking for this tour. Im from South Africa, anyone else?

Those of you who are staying in NY for a few days afetr the tour - are you pre booking rooms somewhere? I don't want to book in somewhere on my own!

Also I think we can book soon for the Alcatraz tour for when we're in San Fran, so we should try and book it for the same day so we can go together.

Hi Lisa, I'm staying in NY after the tour but haven't booked a hotel for the same reason. I'm just thinking to book it on the spot, surely somebody from the group won't mind sharing the cost. What do you think?

Yeah I reckon there will be a few people staying on for a few days. What day are you leaving? I'm coming home on sunday 21st in the evening.
I'm sure we'll be able to find somewhere to stay while we're out there. If not we'll be sleeping in central park!
It's not long now - 13 weeks 2 days to go!!!!!