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10 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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# 27 |
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Europe
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4 replies
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Hello,
My husband and I are traveling to France Sept 15th for 10 days/nights. We fly in and out of Nice and will be renting a car. We are staying 3 days in Antibes then travel to St. Remy area for 4 nights. Suggestions on where to base our last 3 nights? Prefer less than 1.5hrs drive to Nice airport so as not to travel too far the day we leav... Read More
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# 28 |
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Europe
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8 replies
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624 views
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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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# 29 |
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Europe
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7 replies
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I'm planning to rent a car in France. I called my credit card company, Capital One, and they told me thart they would provide insurance for damage to the car I rent.
do I need to get something in writiong to show the car rental so I wont be charged for insuranc e?
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# 30 |
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Europe
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8 replies
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My husband and I would like to go to 2 or 3 Greek Islands at the end of August. (We'll be in Dubrovnik for a wedding and would fly in from there.) I took a cruise of the Greek Islands 35 years ago but my husband has never been. We are foodies and want to enjoy some amazing food and wine. We want to relax on beautiful beaches. We are active and enjo... Read More
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# 31 |
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7 replies
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I'm getting into the nitty gritty of my November 2024 Japan planning and have a few questions:
Tokyo Hotel Location - I'm going pretty basic and budget for my Tokyo accommodations. I'll be in Tokyo for five full days and plan to explore most areas of the city. I'm a solo female traveler, and although I won't be out and about after midnight, I wi... Read More
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# 32 |
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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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# 33 |
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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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# 34 |
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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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# 35 |
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Europe
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3 replies
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Hi !
what would you do with 25-28 days with an arrival and a departure from Barcelona in july ?
1) we already been to Barcelona and catalonia 7 years ago so dont feel the need to stay there for more than 2-3 nights.
2) we would have car.
3) we are looking to escape heat a bit (yes Spain is not a good choice for that )
4) Pyrénées wou... Read More
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# 36 |
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Europe
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10 replies
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Yes, we were just there in September, but my daughter Hannah and I had a hankering for London. She can’t get enough tango dancing here in St. Louis, hoped to see friends from her school and work time there, and I have never gotten enough London. I bought tickets for LETTERS LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall for March 6 as soon as I saw them on sa... Read More
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# 37 |
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Europe
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6 replies
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Hello - I'd love information on hotels in the $200 or less US dollar price range near the Pantheon and ideally - one close to a metro stop that goes directly from the airport to the area. I've stayed at Hotel Suez, which is close to the St. Michel line and that I believe was direct from CDG. I'd like to find something closer to the Grands Hommes, w... Read More
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# 38 |
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Europe
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11 replies
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713 views
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Hi all! Group of 3 - well versed travelers age 37, 33, and our mother 62
All in very good shape
I am looking for any tips or recommendations on our upcoming trip to Europe.
I am sure most will say this is too much but we are going to give it our best shot (as it is already booked)
All travel will be on the Eurail with exception of renting a c... Read More
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# 39 |
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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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# 40 |
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Europe
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9 replies
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Short trip with my adult daughter the beginning of May. First time visiting Switzerland.
Flying into Geneva from NY. Would love ideas and tips for Geneva (hotels, restaurants, sites) as well as any fun day trips easily reached by train.
Not big hikers. Love quaint towns, water, museums, shopping, cheese, great food… Thank you so much! Read More
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# 41 |
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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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# 42 |
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6 replies
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Super excited to check out this area! Rough draft of the itinerary before I start planning specifics.
Day 1: Land in Milan, train to Lake Como
Day 2: Lake Como
Day 3: Lake Como
Day 4: Lake Como
Day 5: Rent car, drive to Dolomites
Day 6: Dolomites
Day 7: Dolomites
Day 8: Dolomites
Day 9: Drive to Milan or Venice, spend day there
Day 10: Flight home... Read More
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# 43 |
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3 replies
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Hello travellers,
What is the impact of the drought in Catalonia for tourists who are considering visiting this summer? I am sure tourist dollars are needed but visitors also add to the strain on water resources. And from a selfish perspective, what is the impact on the experience for visitors?
Thanks for any insights. Read More
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# 44 |
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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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# 45 |
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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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# 46 |
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14 replies
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Hi All,
I am well aware that this is an extremely broad question, but can you all throw some family vacation ideas at me? Live in central Jersey, have an almost year two old and an almost six year old. Looking for a family friendly vacation this summer for two or three nights within a three-ish hour drive from us. We’ve done a few of the pretty... Read More
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# 47 |
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Europe
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9 replies
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689 views
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Family of four, two adults, and two kids are traveling in end of July-Early August to Basque Country. Our plan is the following (most are subject to change, except staying in San Sebastian for a week since our kids our in summer camps there and we need to keep this as home base.
Week 1 - French Basque s... Read More
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# 48 |
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Europe
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3 replies
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293 views
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Hi,
Me and my friends are going to Santander for 5 nights from May 26th to 31st May. We are staying in the centre of Santander.
We were thinking possibly about hiring a car however the issue seems to be that I read you are only allowed to park in the centre of Santander (blue zone?) for two hours at a time, is this correct?
Only reason w... Read More
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# 49 |
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Europe
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18 replies
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673 views
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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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# 50 |
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Asia
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6 replies
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429 views
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My daughter is going to Vietnam in May. What are the best non-slip sandals to wear?
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