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Catalina Island not having chain restaurants, instead there is local restaurants instead.

When I search up Avalon, CA on Google, I have realized that there aren't any chain restaurants except for Vons, instead there are local, unique, and well-acclaimed restaurants. I edited and article to add information there on this article. I wanted to know now. I have a reasonable question to ask. Why aren't there any chain restaurants on this island, except for Vons? Is there any reason? How? Asked by: 204.129.232.191 18:32, 3 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there. We don't list chain restaurants on Wikivoyage because of WV:BORING. SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta) 19:45, 3 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

How is this boring? I know Catalina Island has no chain eateries. Plus, why did the island lack most of it? -- 204.129.232.195 21:06, 3 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@SHB2000: It sounds like the IP's point isn't about Wikivoyage's practices, but rather about the surprising real-world observation that the destination doesn't have many chain restaurants.

I might speculate that the local community doesn't want chain restaurants to open there and so doesn't give them permission. I remember years ago in San Rafael, where I used to live, there was a prolonged campaign not to let a Target store open, because community members were concerned that it would draw business away from the local shops that give the downtown area its charm. (Eventually a Target did open, but in an out-of-the-way part of town.) But I don't know if the situation in Avalon is similar, that's just a guess.

Here is someone else's speculation. —Granger (talk · contribs) 02:42, 4 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Mx. Granger @SHB2000 Give me some more examples about the Catalina Island not having those. What about the fashion brand chains or maybe shopping malls there in this island? Are there any? 204.129.232.191 16:43, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Either improve your manners or do your own research.--ThunderingTyphoons! (talk) 17:54, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Canada

I have some family in Canada I was wondering the fastest yet cheapest way to travel there I would like to take a plane but just can't afford it right now. What should I do?

Asked by: Bacon head

your question, geographically, is too vague; for instance, if you live in Detroit, Michigan and your family in Windsor, Ontario, it's possible to make it on foot by crossing a bridge. On the other hand, if you live in Australia, your only choice would be a very long and time-consuming boat ride. Ibaman (talk) 21:35, 26 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The cheapest ways across an ocean are Air courier, Hitchhiking boats and Freighter travel. See also Flying on a budget. Pashley (talk) 14:19, 27 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

From anywhere in the US, Mexico or Central America, the cheapest way will be by bus.

Most flights to Canada from South America, many of the cheaper ones from Asia & some from elsewhere are via the US. That will be a problem for some people, see Avoiding travel through the United States. If you need a US visa, that adds to both cost & hassle. Pashley (talk) 10:30, 28 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]