I've really gotten lots of great tips from this site as I prepare for a 3 week family trip to France, Switzerland & Germany this summer.<BR><BR>Are there other sites you use that have great information like this one from fellow travelers?

This site is a "ten"; <BR><BR>www.lonelyplanet.com (Thorntree) is a six and caters to a slightly younger, lower-budget audience.<BR><BR>www.slowtrav.com (or is it now slowtalk.com perhaps?) is an 8, not so much for its message board, but for its users' reviews of self-catering accommodation, but it has its own niche appeal.<BR><BR>Best wishes,<BR><BR>Rex<BR>

For information and discussion on France... and all things French, visit the Francophile Forum. There are discussions about itineraries, transportation, food, hotels and restaurants, etc.<BR><BR>http://forums.delphiforums.<BR>com/pbprovence<BR><BR>

The message board part of www.slowtrav.com is now found at www.slowtalk.com. Everything else (reviews, etc.) remains at www.slowtrav.com. I rate both sites a definite 10.

top<BR>

Omitted: www.madridman.com for all things Spain.<BR>

There is also <BR>www.independenttraveler.com<BR>www.travel.roug hguides.com<BR>www.virtualtourist.com<BR>www.itwg. com<BR>None of them are as active or as interesting as this one though.

For Paris-specific information, try bonjourparis.com

eurotrip.com

topping again<BR>

www.brama.com - good message board for travellers

In spite of the glitches, this site is much better designed, and seems to be more frequently used, than the other major travel boards.

Thanks for all the replies!!<BR><BR>As usual you fellow board members are very helpful.<BR><BR>Have a nice day all!