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I have over researched and now I can't figure out how to balance everyone's requests! Background: My sister and I will be in Spain for 2 weeks (12 full days, 2 travel days) in mid-June with our 5 teen boys. We originally had planned to go south to Seville, Granada, Ronda, plus Malaga Vicinity (for the Caminito del Rey and beach day). We fly in and... Read More
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Europe
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22 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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Europe
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27 replies
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Hello there,
I realize this is the millionth time this question has been posted, but I’ve got specific criteria for the best Cotswold base that I’d like to ask about. For a 5 night stay at a self-catering cottage in August with a plan to explore villages and countryside, what would you suggest with these priories in mind:
1. The top p... Read More
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Europe
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19 replies
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We are planning about 10 days in Tuscany and Umbria. This would include Florence 2 nights and Siena 1 night, cities we have visited multiple times before, so essentially 7 days to divide among the small hill towns and Perugia. At the moment, we are thinking of picking up a hire car for one week from Siena, driving to Orvieto as a base, but stoppi... Read More
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Europe
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12 replies
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Could someone help me with a brief itinerary for a trip my husband and I are planning for our 60th birthdays this summer?
We have flights booked RT from the US to Rome from August 6th to August 20th.
We have two weeks and would like to see the following areas:
Rome - 1 night
Almalfi Coast
Sorrento
Capri
Cinque Terra
Tuscany Wineries... Read More
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Europe
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447 replies
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Live from Madrid....it's Sunday morning live!! (sorry about that!!)
I'm a very short time into my stay and am already SO happy! Yes, American Airlines has misplaced my suitcase, so was withering with cold in a long-sleeved t-shirt but all is great now that I am seated in the nearly empty Car One of the splashy new Scarlet IRYO train, bound for C... Read More
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Europe
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31 replies
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Hello Fodorites! My daughter and I will be leaving Lisbon and flying into Venice in July for 2 nights. Is there a nearby town that is a good point for a day trip into Venice. The lodging there in Venice is so pricey that maybe there is a reasonably close area and take public transportation into Venice? Read More
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Europe
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20 replies
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My husband and I are planning our first trip to France at the end of September/early October. We're excited, but would love to get some advice on creating a practical itinerary. We are flying from Honolulu, Hawaii (where we live) to Los Angeles, then onto Paris. It's going to be a long journey so we plan to give ourselves a day or two for jet lag i... Read More
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# 9 |
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Europe
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6 replies
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I am planning a 20 day trip and I want to visit Northern Italy places such as Venice, Florence, Lake Como. Also Id like to stop by some places in Switzerland and southern France such as Marseilles and Nice.
I want to rent a car, however I have read that I should not do it in Major Italian cities and only do it for the ride outside of the cities. H... Read More
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Australia & the Pacific
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8 replies
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Hi All,
We're (Other half and 5YO) are travelling out July/Aug next year for 2-3 weeks. We're loosely following the British and Irish Lions so will be in Melbourne for 4/5 days, Sydney for 4/5 days and then up to Palm Cove 4/5 days.
At the moment the only thing we are 100% doing is a barrier reef tour when in Palm Cove. Otherwise I'm looking for... Read More
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Europe
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18 replies
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I seem to be having a lot of trouble with the details of this trip. I finally have my dates, my itinerary, my flights, and my hotels. I want to rent a car in Edinburgh on September 17 (Mon) and drop it in Bath on September 21 (Sat). So I went to a few companies to see where the drop points are and if they're open on Saturday.
I checked with thre... Read More
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Europe
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6 replies
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337 views
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Hello all,
Working on a trip to Austria this summer from late June to early July with my spouse. Hoping for some advice, particularly on where to stay in the Alps. Also appreciate any suggestions and recommendations on anything else. A bit about us, we're in our 30's, live in Alaska, have been to Italy once, and France twice. We enjoy large cities... Read More
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United States
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5 replies
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Before I forget some of the interesting details I'll start this Trip Report.. On Tuesday 4/2/24 I left home (Crescent Oregon) and drove over Oregon 31 and Oregon 140 into Nevada. By the time I got to Denio Junction NV (US 95) I knew I didn't have enough gas to make it to Winnemucca. I got $20 worth at the station in Denio Jct. at $5.699/gallon. I f... Read More
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Europe
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8 replies
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We are 2 “mature” women who will be flying from the US to Barcelona mid June. We want to pick up a car at the airport and explore Girona, the Dalí Triangle.and some of the Costa Brava for a week before going to Barcelona.
We would like to pick 2 towns as a base so we don’t have to pack and unpack and we are stuck as how to manage... Read More
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United States
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4 replies
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ISO hotel recommendations for Florida National Park Trip. We are thinking of using Homestead as our home base. Any recommendations on places you’ve stayed that you enjoyed? Cleanliness is top of our list over amenities. Would love any recommendations for places to visit and restaurants in the area. Thank you! Read More
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Europe
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26 replies
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I've been reading about protests happening in different parts of Spain regarding overtourism. We have a trip planned next month and I would like to get some feedback from locals or recent visitors on what's happening and if there is anything we should or shouldn't do while there that will not ruffle any feathers.
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Europe
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21 replies
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London 10 nights - have to have this amount if time here due to Taylor Swift concert Aew wrestling etc
portugal 7 nights
Seville Spain 4 nights
Gibraltar 4 nights
Rome 4 nights
Malta 7 nights
Munich 3 nights fir Oktobefest. Will fly to Portugal from London then bus/train for Portugal/Spain. Fly from Gibraltar to Rome . Fly from Rome to... Read More
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Europe
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7 replies
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I am arranging an airport pickup for later this week for my wife and a girlfriend who are visiting London. Arriving at Heathrow Terminal 3 from the USA at 7:30am. I am interested in suggestions and recommendations for what private car service you have had good personal experience with, There are so many choices it's hard to decide on which service... Read More
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Europe
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7 replies
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We are flying into Toulouse late Saturday night and leaving early two Thursdays later in late September (11 days/12 night). Below is a tentative itinerary with some specific questions. I appreciate any advice!
Night 1, stay in Toulouse.
Day 1: train travel from Toulouse to Latour de Carol where we will catch the Petite Yellow Train to Villefr... Read More
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Europe
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8 replies
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HI All -Traveling to Scotland with our 12 year old son. I will be touring for one day, the town/church/gravesites of my ancestry (Ritchies) in Stevenston, Ayrshire dating back to the 1700's (prior to that in Perthsire). Then, we'll be traveling on to see a bit of Scotland. We will have a rental car. Here is the intinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Glasgow... Read More
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Europe
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9 replies
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Hi there. I’m looking to take away my daughter (16 years old) for a short beach break after she finishes her exams in June. Most likely Europe for circa 5 days but maybe further (we live in UK). Any reasonably priced recommendations would be hugely appreciated 🙏! Many thanks. Nick
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Europe
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7 replies
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Would love some advice about the best way to travel from Venice to Slovenia. We are staying in the San Marco area of Venice and I guess there is Uber or buses available to get to a train station and then on to Ljublijana? Read More
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Europe
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18 replies
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I understand that one must book certain buses in the Dolomites in the high season. Does anyone know specifically which dates are considered 'high season' and how I find out which buses need to be booked, and how far in advance?
We will be staying in four areas of the Dolomites from third week of September through mid-October. Read More
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Europe
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16 replies
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I used to call these micro visits to a place a "drive by." But I like the term hit and run tourism because it implies some damage is left in its wake.
Here's an interesting article about coping with hit and run tourism, written by the director of the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence.
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Europe
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14 replies
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Hi !
We want to go back in family (2 adults and 2 teens) for a seventh time in july for 25-30 days.. This time we have that plan in mind.
1) Fly to Paris (cheapest flight from Montreal)
2) Take a rental car (no stay in paris which we have seen for one week last year).
3) Drive to northern France
4)Belgium (5-7 nights)
5) Netherlands (7-8 nights)
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