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09-19-2022, 03:46 PM | #23 |
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I'm from the deep south of New Zealand, winter temp -10 C to 10 C, averaging 0 before global warming, now it seems to be averaging 6C !
We spend a lot of time on ski fields, worst I've had was caught in a blizzard in ski field at -16C and that was no place to be outside with 60mph+ winds. Back in the day when they didn't shut ski fields at any cost! I'm no longer planning to drive cross state! FLy and hire locally. yes I have planned all along to bring ski level clothing including snow boots. Thanks guys Shortlisted Washington, Boston, Buffalo ... |
09-19-2022, 03:49 PM | #24 |
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the remaining question is do i take up my friend's offer to be driven > 5hrs from somewhere near Boyne City to Chicago ... if i can predict bad weather, NO!
is the main road ?highway between those 2 places wide and well maintained? |
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From Boyne to Grand Rapids, Michigan (approx 3 hours) is a snow-likely region. Unpredictable, but could interfere with your travel. |
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09-19-2022, 04:38 PM | #28 |
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bTW I would be a little more tempted to drive than fly short distances because that time of year, with Chicago being the local hub airport, expect serious delays if the weather turns. If it's really bad and you're driving you can always pull over and rest, better than being stuck in a US airport.
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09-19-2022, 09:38 PM | #30 |
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I am from West Michigan (Grand Rapids Area). The winter drive can be hit or miss and depending what you plan on doing in Chicago the traffic can be difficult. From Boyne down to Chicago , you will have no issue as long as there is not a winter storm happening.
A tip if you want to avoid traffic: I would drive down to New Buffalo and jump on a train if I wanted to visit Downtown Chicago. It's a bit slower but 100% stress free. Best of luck on your travels. |
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this must be tongue in cheek!
our transport ministry has essentially blacklisted winter tyres you can't buy winter tires locally! we drive on summer tires, and carry chains! unfortunately when it's icy cars just crash ... i bought some winter tires once from japan ... till today had not had the chance to use it where i live (coastal deep south). drive on summer tires up the ski fields would you believe it. the last time i ploughed the snow in my coastal town was 2014. i don't know how i didn't crash. 2 day old 1-2 feet deep worth of snow, ploughed it on the hilly suburbia for 72 hrs with my Subaru WRX (not STI) on cheap chinese summer tires (Achilles ATR Sport!). was still very immature back then ... Last edited by G30M; 09-20-2022 at 01:31 AM.. |
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looks like domestic flights are all about the same price -
which of the big domestic airlines have the best customer service, followed by reliability? (Delta, AA, United) hmm, are there any other airlines? (NY - Washington - Boston - Buffalo) thanks |
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Customer service and reliability are not normally used in the same sentence with U.S. airlines.
I just flew Delta to Europe and back. On time in both directions. Service was OK. Same with my family’s other two flights to/from Europe on United. In my opinion, international flights are more reliable than domestic. I think there is no meaningful difference between airlines regarding domestic flights. Airports on the other hand can have different levels of reliability. Again, weather can be a non-issue in the Midwest during winter. Or it can tangle flight schedules in the entire eastern third of the country. It’s unpredictable in winter. Reliability (opinion based on lots of international and domestic travel): Detroit - average Grand Rapids - above average but limited flight availability South Bend - above average but limited flight availability Ohare - below average Newark (if you are in NYC) - average La Guardia - below average |
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Yeah strap yourself in, US airlines are greyhound busses with wings. Delta maybe slightly ahead for service etc but i'd go with the biggest network in your flying area to try and avid delays.
And south island NZ is freezing if you're from Sydney but yeah Toronto has you licked. |
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how much time do we need to get through check-in + security + etc for domestic flights in
JFK NY the ones in Washington DC - looking like Reagon so far Boston Logan |
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There are always busses, but most are kinda gross. There are a few luxury bus lines that sound interesting, but I've never done. https://www.smartertravel.com/luxury...ead-of-amtrak/ I'd probably try NYC, buffalo, niagra, and boston by train. Compare DC a bit closer and fly to meet your friends in Michigan. |
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Thanks. I think I was put off by the Amtrak negative reviews, though the positive ones outweigh the negative.
I am actually very afraid of the security theatre! |
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Arrive at security 2 hours before departure. This gives you more than enough time almost 100% of the time, combined with peace of mind and a lower stress experience. The “extra” time committed is only approx 1 hour, not much in the grand scheme of things. |
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