[Marilyn]

I fly into Newark once a year on business. So it's a great opportunity to spend some time in the city. I hope to take my husband or other daughter next year. If you are willing to compromise a little on your hotel, you can do this trip more economically than we did, but I've stayed in so many hotels that I just won't stay in one anymore that I'm not sure is going to be clean and nice. Websites like Travelocity that give reviews from people who have actually stayed there are great resources. I've been burned by Hotels.com. Twice I stayed in hotels they ranked as being pretty good, and they were absolutely dumps. Never again if I can help it. I'll spend the extra $30 or $40 per night to have a clean nice room and comfortable bed. If they have down bedding, more the better!!!