We are planning on spending around 6 days in Belgium. We are not ones to pack up and go to a different city each day. Is it best to base out of one or two cities and take day trips? I can buy a month train pass for $125.00. Is this the best option? We would be coming into Brussels, would like to see Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp. Any other suggestions... Read More

Hi all. We are thinking of going back to Mexico sometime in November. Won't be able to go for Day of the Dead unfortunately--timing not good for my husband's work. We are 70 yo active people who have been to Mexico many times and we are looking for our next area to explore. We could always go back to Oaxaca, as that is a favorite, but would ide... Read More

Hello, Our family (2a,2c) is planning our first trip to Europe from mid September to early October. After some research I think this will be best for us: London - 4 nights paris - 5 nights agvinon - 2 nights nice - 2 nights Vienna -2 nights grindelwald - 3 nights lucern or Zurich - 2 nights (then fly out late back to Australia) I initially planned... Read More

Hello Fodorites! I am taking my 74 year old mom and 9 year old daughter to Florence for 3 days. My brother and his girlfriend are joining us for most of it. So I will have some helping hands. But I am trying to plan out an itinerary that does not require a lot of walking or a lot of heat for my mom and is interesting for my 9 year old. Unlike her o... Read More

Hi. My husband and I fly to Lisbon mid August. We are currently spending four nights in the city. Then we go to sintra for two nights and Cascais for two nights so we could take our time there and relax. sounds good. However, then we go to the algarve, Lagos and tavira. I love the beach and quaint towns and chilling but I fear this is too muc... Read More

My sister and I have booked a tour of London that includes private transportation. How much should we plan to tip the driver? We will be there for a week an are supposed to have the same driver each day. The tour, hotel, and airfare are all paid for. We are also wondering how much cash we should take with us in pounds and if we should be concer... Read More

Looking for help advice intel. Planning the following - hubby and wife- winter trip- first time to these places/ Spain/Portugal MADRID 1/13-1/16 three nights Madrid Editon

I am just beginning to plan a trip to Andalucia, Spain next year (2025). Myself, husband, SIL and BIL. I was planning on May, as it seems to be the sweet spot weather wise. Unfortunately, BIL cannot go in May for several reasons. We aren't going without him, so now looking at April or June. It is important to us to have a few days of relaxat... Read More

WE are planning a 10 day trip to Italy in Nov from Milan Any suggestions on intinerary Read More

We just returned from a two-week trip to four cities in Scandinavia. I tried out a few new packing items and tricks for this journey and I thought I'd report back as to what I considered to be worthwhile and what I did not. I'll explain our traditional overall packing method and how the newer items fit into our logistics. Read More

Hello Friends! My wife and I got an opportunity for a trip to the UK happening in 2 weeks' time. We are keen to do both England and Scotland and are feeling a bit overwhelmed with planning our itinerary, especially given the tourist season. I would really appreciate it if I could get some feedback and tips on the below high-level itinerary we ar... Read More

1) I'm flying into CDG. Is a taxi from the taxi stand the best way to get to my hotel on the Left Bank? 2) I'm leaving Paris on the Eurostar. What is the best way to get from my hotel to Gare du Nord? 3) Do you have a recommendation for a Paris at night tour? 4) Do you have a recommendation for a Seine river cruise? Read More

My husband and I will be ending a 3-week trip to France and Spain with 4 nights in Madrid in early October. We were last there in 2016 and stayed at the now-closed Adler in Salamanca. We loved that hotel and its location, and are looking for something similar in Salamanca. I've reserved a deluxe exterior room at Hotel Totem and requested a balcony... Read More

I am planning a trip to England with a friend for September and we plan to go to the Cotswolds from London. We are taking the train into Moreton-in-Marsh, and wanted to find out if anyone knew if there was an easy access car rental near the train station in Moreton-in-Marsh. We are not planning to drive in London, but wanted a car in the countrysid... Read More

We 're looking for a nice way to break up the long ride between York and the Cotswolds (early Oct). We are willing to add three days to the trip if there are great sights to see. We are traveling via train. Thanks. Read More

Hi All, Well Fodorites you weren't kidding with the price of SS hotels. I'm defaulting to a b&b called "Casa Nicolasa"-does anyone have any intell on this one? Realize that all have their own standards and I'm learning that my bar is high but my pocket apparently has a rip in it. (: At this point in our trip, I don't need sea views or fancy-f... Read More

Just a heads up for people. When I was in Italy, I received an email purportedly from Booking.com saying that I needed to provide my credit card info so the hotel could do a test charge to make sure the card is active, and if I didn't, my reservation would be cancelled. I know some hotels do this (at least one of mine did), but I was immediately su... Read More

We just returned from a quick 10 day trip to Basque Country, including a five day self guided cycling tour. It was phenomenal! The bike portion started in Biarritz. I couldn’t find many good options for arriving into Biarritz airport, so we flew in and out of Bilbao. In... Read More

Hello All - we are planning a trip to Italy in Sept. I have most of the trip planned but have a few loose ends and logistic questions I’m hoping you all can provide some advise. 1. Rental car question: we would like to pick up a rental car in Milan and drop off before Florence - is that possible and if so, can someone provide suggestions on best... Read More

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

Hi, Next June im planning a trip going to London for 4 days, 4 days in Madrid and 4 days in Lisbon. I plan on flying between cities. Is this literary fesable? Thanks! Read More

Hello, I am looking for website/tool that will let me click on a destination, and then htat destination to give the direct flights from each one. I have only found sites so far that let you click on one destination then force you to search for flights, when what I really want is a quick way of finding flight routes to plan my next jaunt. Many t... Read More

Hi, we are going to be in Prague for 4 nights in Sept. Looking for a hotel, 4* or better which is convenient for walking to sights, not too hilly, close to restaurants & not dead at night. Considering the Moods Charles Bridge

Hey, seeking input on my itinerary for southern Germany. My wife and I are currently flying in and out of Zurich (due to cheap flights). Our itinerary currently looks like this. September 3rd- Leave RDU September 4th- Arrive in Zurich at 1300. Take train from Zurich to Freiburg September 4th- 6th stay in Freiburg September 6th-8th- Stay in... Read More

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