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Europe
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463 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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United States
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11 replies
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444 views
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Greetings,
As I gear up for an exciting two-month adventure across California in early 2025, I find myself in need of some advice. Could anyone point me in the direction of the optimal van rental service for this journey? My budget is somewhat limited, so I'm on the lookout for affordable options. Any recommendations or tips would be greatly app... Read More
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Air Travel
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4 replies
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228 views
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It's only been once or twice that I've been able to get an award ticket. I am quite uneducated in all of this with points and using award miles.
I have only 16,000 miles on FLYING BLUE. I had tons of points but they were lost after COVID and a couple of medical-reason cancellations.
And I have some Iberia points but after spending about an... Read More
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United States
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6 replies
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251 views
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We are going on a road trip in May starting in Tucson, headed to Joshua Tree (for Saguaro Nat'l Park) and then to Taos. Any ideas or suggestions for lodging, must see things along the way, or best routes? Vacation is May 16 - 24. The drive from Tucson to Taos is pretty long, are there any recommended stops along the way? Thanks! Jennifer Read More
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# 5 |
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Europe
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18 replies
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639 views
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In particular, wondering about Otranto, Gallipoli & Monopoli, places I might go for a day trip. Yes, I have googled them to try and ascertain what I'd like to know, but it is very difficult to tell.
My main question is how close the train station is to the town centers and if there are likely to be taxis available at the stations, because what mi... Read More
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Europe
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16 replies
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851 views
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My young adult kids are flying on AA from the US to London where they will transfer to Finnair to Helsinki and then to a smaller plane to Tromso. They only travel with a 22" roller carryon and a daypack. This is no problem to bring on board with AA. But Finnair has more strict weight restrictions and there is no way their bags will be under the... Read More
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Europe
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17 replies
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813 views
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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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United States
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23 replies
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926 views
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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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# 9 |
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Europe
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17 replies
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696 views
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This will be my second trip to Rome. I have seen the major sites. One of my favorite galleries was the Villa Borghese, so I plan to return. Other than that, I am looking for some unique places to visit or activities to do. I love art, music and history. I know - I will be in the right place. Read More
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# 10 |
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Europe
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24 replies
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1.1k views
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We will be making our first international trip with 10YO, 8YO and 7YO boys. I think we will have 8 full days, plus the day we arrive at like 8am and the day we leave at maybe 1-5pm (still working on which flights.)
We are coming the last week of June. Finding it very hard to pick what to do. With that amount of time we are thinking two to three... Read More
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United States
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21 replies
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967 views
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Mom, 20 year old son, 12 year old daughter- summer vacay-
Was going to Ireland, but other party bailed from the trip, so now looking to go somewhere for 9 days inside the US.
This can be a road trip, multi city flight, or a one destination trip.
I want it to be amazing for everyone, and I thought I would reach out for ideas. Have been considerin... Read More
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United States
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13 replies
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435 views
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Traveling to Monterey in September for family wedding, looking for a nice quiet hotel, we don’t need pools or ocean views. Staying 4 nights, wedding venue is at the Cooper Molera Barns.
Thanks!
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# 13 |
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Europe
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3 replies
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409 views
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Hello Fodorites,
We recently returned from spending 2 weeks in Brittany region and Paris in April. This was our first time in Brittany but have been to Paris a few times. Our itinerary:
3 nights in Rennes (day trip to Saint Malo)
3 nights in Dinan
3 nights in Vannes
4 nights in Paris
We flew out of the SeaTac Airport on a direct flight on Del... Read More
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Europe
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9 replies
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599 views
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So me and my wife planning to visit albania for 3 nights. We saw some tiktok videos and fell in love but upon research it seems like Albanias public transport system isn't like other europian countries. We found only a handful ways to travel once we are there but even that seems really complicated for us. Since we have limited days we can't just st... Read More
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Europe
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30 replies
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1.9k views
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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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14 replies
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705 views
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We are scheduled to fly to London on April 30. We can cancel until 48 hours prior to departure.
I've been watching the weather forecasts for Wiltshire, Somerset, West and East Sussex for some time now. It looks as though the cool, wet weather will continue for the foreseeable future, according to the UK Met Office and some weather sites. But the l... 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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# 18 |
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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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# 19 |
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Europe
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70 replies
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3.5k views
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We had a delightful trip to Italy in October 2023 and am finally writing this report!
After a wonderful trip to Ireland in 2022, we were eager to plan our next adventure. However, our son was about to propose to his girlfriend and we had to wait on their date selection to move forward with our plans. Our ideal time would have been the last 2 wee... Read More
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# 20 |
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Europe
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4 replies
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295 views
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Other than slight difference in price, is there any particular difference between? Recommendations? Looking to go from Como San G to downtown Zurich, or straight to ZRH airport. And thoughts regular vs business class? Thanks! Read More
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# 21 |
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Europe
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10 replies
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427 views
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Hello fellow travelers,
We are traveling in southern England by car starting in London and ending in Rye. We need to get to Paris and am hoping to get ideas on the best way to do so. We prefer not having to drive back to London and so are considering dropping the car in Dover, however, this requires taking a train to St. Pancras station then the E... Read More
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# 22 |
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Europe
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20 replies
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1k views
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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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Australia & the Pacific
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8 replies
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668 views
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Hello! My wife and I are finally looking to do a Honeymoon after a few years of marriage (Covid derailed a lot of plans). We're really interested in New Zealand. We've looked around at multiple past posts on different sites and itineraries, and I've crafted one for us. This will be during the New Zealand summer at some point. We currently are plann... Read More
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# 24 |
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Europe
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8 replies
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487 views
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Hello, Our family of four (two adults and two teenagers) are planning a trip to Provence late June this summer.
After three days in Barcelona we're renting a car (in France) and doing the following:
Two nights in Collouire (this might change)
three nights based near Avignon/Arles
Two or three nights near Vaison La Romaine
two nights in Ro... Read More
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# 25 |
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Europe
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8 replies
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350 views
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Hello everyone,
We finally booked our tickets to Andalusia. We are a family of two adults and two children (12 & 6 Year).
We'll be staying there for 11 nights / 12 days, we'll be landing in Malaga in the morning and we are planning to spend the days as following:
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[*]Landing in Malaga, getting train to Granada and spending 3 nights th... Read More
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