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My wife and I are planning to spend three weeks in Wales in September/October. We are 72 years old so not interested in surfing or so-called adventure tourism. While I love walking my wife’s health doesn’t allow her long or too strenuous walks.
I am not really interested in cities so will probably avoid Cardiff and even Swansea. While we are i... Read More
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# 52 |
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Europe
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9 replies
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Hello fellow travellers
my family of 3 have purchased Eurorail pass tix as we are travelling for 7 weeks on the Continent..our bucket list
we leave Rome on the 23 Sept and have booked into Lauterbrunnen on the 23rd night
we were going to fly but don’t want to miss all the scenary seen from a train
i realise it will be a long day…but ple... Read More
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# 53 |
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Europe
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17 replies
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Hello, We are US family of 4 (2 teenagers) flying in and out of Zurich late May into June for 2 weeks. I had planned for us to train everywhere, but some of the travel time looks like it would be greatly shortened if we rented a car - for all or part of the journey. (picking one up from interlaken and the remaining trip seems like a good idea, but... Read More
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# 54 |
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Europe
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24 replies
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Hi there.
I've been reading through some posts and not finding exactly what I'm looking for, so hopefully some of you who travel to France frequently can offer some recommendations for us. We will be in France for 2 weeks in early June: ~3/4 days each in Normandy (Bayeux, Honfleur); Loire (Amboise); Dordogne (Sarlat au Canada); and Provence (Avi... Read More
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# 55 |
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Europe
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12 replies
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Looking for help deciding on where to stay for 2 nights in Matera. We will be there late October. We would like to be in the Sassi, with an outdoor terrace for the views. Cave room or not - either is fine. We would like to stay under 250 Euros per night.
We are currently considering:
https:/... Read More
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# 56 |
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Europe
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3 replies
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My wife and I are doing two weeks in Northern Italy in September. We are in our early 40's and like both a mix of adventure and relaxation in our trips.
I just found out it's actually just as cheap (if not a little cheaper) to fly into Zurich or Munich than Milan. Wondering if we should add Switzerland (the Bernese Oberland area) or if that woul... Read More
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# 57 |
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Europe
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14 replies
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We arrived in Paris at 6AM on Friday, zipped through passport control and were able to check into our apartment at 8AM instead of 4PM, a huge bonus. We had a nice note from the owner and two small boxes of Alain Ducasse chocolates to welcome us which was a nice surprise. We purchased our usual essentials and took a nap. We can't power through, espe... Read More
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# 58 |
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Europe
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14 replies
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I’ll be renting a car in Spain for 20 days. What type of phone charging is usually available in a typical car? I want to make sure I bring the right cords and anything needed. Read More
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# 59 |
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Europe
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66 replies
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Hi, my sister and I (of “varsity” age) are leaving next Monday 4/8 for Lisbon and Porto. We have been monitoring the weather reports and cannot believe our good fortune - it’s been raining for weeks - and this is the forecast for our trip
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# 60 |
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Europe
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21 replies
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I'm new to the Fodor's forums and I have found some great info on both Turkey and Greece. We are seasoned travelers in our 60s who are planning to visit Turkey & Greece in Sept/Oct 2024 for about a month. We have never been to either country, and I find I'm struggling with this trip's planning more than any other place we've been. (Even more than P... Read More
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# 61 |
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37 replies
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On April 20, just 4 days ago, I suggested to middle sis that she should apply for Global Entry. I thought the whole process would take months, as she's never had it before.
Today, just 4 days after filling out the application, she got the email of her conditional approval. She scheduled an interview at her home airport for May 1, just a week fro... Read More
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# 62 |
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Europe
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23 replies
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I am interested in reading comments by people here who have tried to lean a language from the sites such Babel, Rosetta, and the others.
I know zero about any of these.
I enjoy leaning new languages but tend to be bored by strict grammar.
My goal is to improve my ability to chat, or ask questions, when I travel in Italy.
I can get along prett... Read More
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# 63 |
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Europe
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6 replies
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After time in Bordeaux and the Medoc with family this June, I am looking to find a less traveled town to explore - soak up some medieval history, take long walks, read in cafes, relax. Périgueux and Poitiers seem to fit that brief and are easily accessible via train. Is a week or so in each place too much? I will be without a car but will happily t... Read More
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# 64 |
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Europe
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9 replies
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We're flying in and out of Bergen in July and will be in Norway for 9 nights. Torn on whether to stay put in one spot and do day trips out of Bergen or to be more "nomadic" to cover more ground. Would prefer to stay in only 2 or 3 places for overnights, however, not a different place every night. We expect we'll rent a car, so won't be limited to o... Read More
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# 65 |
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16 replies
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As some of you who already helped me know, in less than a month I will be taking a bike/barge tour. Prior to the cycling trip I will be spending three nights in Amsterdam to recover from jet lag and to see some of the sights. This is going to be leisurely, and I don’t intend to run myself ragged trying to sightsee. I like to just wander in scenic a... Read More
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# 66 |
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9 replies
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Arrival:
Day 1 Arrive Zurich at night at Zurich HB, staying near Glattbrugg.
Day 2: Zurich to Zermatt, Gornergrat peak.
Day 3: Local Zurich, lake ride, Lindt Museum.
Day 4: Zurich to Gruyères Castle, cheese making.
Day 5: Zurich to Stein am Rhein, Grindelwald, or Lucerne ( please suggest where)
Day 6: Zurich to Milan by train
Day 7 Lake como day t... Read More
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# 67 |
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4 replies
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4 adults flying into Heathrow in June. Would like a car service to transfer us to hotel in Southampton. Looking for the least expensive way ..suggestions appreciated Read More
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# 68 |
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28 replies
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I spent twelve days in Japan (March 28-April 8) after disembarking from a cruise ship in Tokyo. Since Fodorites are always helpful with pre-trip questions, I like to provide a trip report in case it sparks someone else’s interest! I’ll cover logistics first and then summarize what I did and sights I saw.
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# 69 |
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12 replies
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Its probably obvious that I spend an inordinate amount of time dreaming about, and planning, travel.
I admit to spending a lot of time browsing around various review sites, including the very popular Trip Advisor (yes, I know that TA is not a dependable site for selecting restaurants, but I do look at it, mostly for the photos, and the comments fr... Read More
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# 70 |
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152 replies
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We booked this trip back in May. We’d been trying to visit the Dolomites since 2020, first planned for October, then moved to December. The trip had been completely booked and cancelled twice.
Hopefully, the third time would be the charm.
Flights and planning
We decided to spring for Business Class, as we’re getting awfully tired of... Read More
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# 71 |
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47 replies
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In early May I will be attending a week-end family event in Tacoma. Many years ago we visited other locales in the area but didn't make it to Seattle or Tacoma, so Seattle is brand new to me.
I am contemplating adding a night or two in Seattle either before or after the Tacoma week-end. But, frankly, nothing about Seattle is truly jumping out a... Read More
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# 72 |
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16 replies
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This may not be helpful to a lot of people, but in case anyone is thinking about doing one of the Camino routes that start in Portugal, I thought I would share it anyway.
In April I cycled the Camino Portugues from Porto to Santiago de Compostela with five friends. Some day by day observations and pictures will follow. I'll start with generaliti... Read More
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# 73 |
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34 replies
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Hi everyone! My son (age 11) and I visited the Mosel / Rhine region of Germany last week during my son's April vacation break. I have previously visited this area 21 years ago (!) in 2003 with my mom. We had a very hurried itinerary back then (I was young and didn't know better... and my poor mom who had to keep up with me). This time, our itinerar... Read More
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# 74 |
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Europe
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4 replies
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Just looking at booking a hotel in Venice for 2 nights. The breakfast looks great but at £30pp each day it seems steep! However I’ve heard Venice is really expensive so wondering if it will be cheaper to book breakfast as well rather than be stung £10 for a coffee and £15 for a croissant! Read More
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# 75 |
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Europe
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28 replies
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We have a booking at 10:30 AM for the Tower, a 2:00 PM booking for Westminster Abbey and then 4:00 PM Thames Cruise from WM Pier to Greenwich.
Please give ideas about how we can tour both around 100 min each.
Yes, I know it will "not do justice" to the historical places. But I guess that's better than just taking selfies from outside, right?... Read More
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