First, I am a solo traveler. I love exploring on my own, but fractured my spine a few months ago. While I'm mobile again, there are a few issues with too much climbing or heavy exertion. I'm going to be spending three weeks in Europe. I'd like to go to Andalusia (not sure where) with a side trip to Morocco. Is Morocco a day trip or do I extend that... Read More

We are doing a two week trip in Slovenia and northern Croatia and we pass right by northeast Italy of course and my wife insists that we stay in Italy for a couple nights. She had first said Venice but I talked her out of it due to the hassle and the large crowds in August. I would rather add nights to the towns we found in the other countries but... Read More

Where would you recommend our family of four enjoy a classic English breakfast within easy (5 minutes) walking distance to the Tower of London? So far, my review of Google maps is coming up with Coppa Club and The Ivy Tower Bridge. There are other restaurants nearby, but they either open too late or are just quick takeaway places. Am I missing anyt... Read More

It's no secret that Italy is one of our favourite holiday destinations in Europe. After travel resumed post-Covid, my wife and I returned to Italy twice, heading south - Sicily and Calabria (September 2022) and Puglia, Basilicata and Cilento (October 2023). This summer we shifted our attention northward. Our itinerary over 3 weeks Read More

Planning a last minute summer trip with hubby and 2 teens. Is this too ambitious? Normally we stick to cars, trains and keep it geographically simple but we are up for some adventure and trying to also make flights work I got with points :) HELP! Fly into Paris Paris - 4 nights Fly to Dubrovnik Dubrovnik - 4 nights Zadar and Croatian isla... Read More

Finally, France. After that endless journey from Australia - 33 hours from home airport to Zurich, then train west. My itinerary : May/June 2024: flight in and out of Zurich Besancon 7N Avignon 9N La Tour-de-Peilz (Vevey) 2N Meiringen 11N Winterthur 1N I’ve visited so little of France, having only been to (and loved) Alsace, trav... Read More

Hi all, Traveling for ~ two weeks in September to Spanish Basque Country (entire trip is 3 September - 24 September, incl Madrid stay) Many challenges booking accommodations (this is my fault - unaware that September is huge w/tourists) but the biggest issue was 'TRAINLINE' - I recommend not using them, after completing the entire one way from Madr... Read More

Sicily has been at the top of our travel wish list for several decades, but it always seemed to get bumped for something else, or put on the back burner for when we had “enough” time. Due to work, pets at home, and other factors, we cannot travel for much more than two weeks at a time—but last year, we decided to make Sicily a priority for 2024.... Read More

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

Traveling from South Africa Landing Geneva then Villeneuv 3 days, Chamonix 4 days, Briançon 11 days then Paris overnight then Troyes 7 days and back to Paris. My question is simple - the Eurail Global pass does it work on ALL trains that i will use, even the Metro in Paris?? Read More

Hi! My guy (60) and myself (F57) are flying into Bari mid July on a Monday about noon. We’re staying 3 nights in Polignano and I’m trying to get a sense of our options when we first land in Puglia for our first time, either press on directly to our accommodations and catch lunch nearby or go into Bari proper and have a... Read More

To those of you that have teens that may look older, what was your experience regarding proof of age at the various museums and sites? I know that different sites may have different rules, but in general did you find that a photocopy on a phone was sufficient proof or do they normally require the hard/original copy of the ID? Thanks. Read More

@};- Hello fellow Fodorites. I have not been around since 2012. I hope it's ok to re-enter this amazing travel community of lovers of all things "Spain". I am THRILLED to see some familiar names and some newer ones too. It may take a while to get up to speed with any tech changes so feel free to clue me in. I was INSPIRED to come back to these foru... Read More

We are retirees, active and are looking at pre planning a trip to Scandinavia for 10-14 days. I have noticed many small tours are offered. Would this be the recommended way to get around Scandinavia? Read More

Going on a business trip and will have time to vacation for 2 weeks around Europe after and then need to visit family. I can choose either June 15th to July 1st for my dates or June 22nd to July 9th. How much of a difference would these dates make in terms of crowds? Looking at Spain, Budapest, and Greece, but sometimes I change my plans on a... Read More

Hello, My family of five with three teenagers will be visiting Ireland this June for the first time for about a week. We fly in and out of Dublin and have tentatively reserved the following itinerary : Drive from Dublin airport to Mountrath - one night stay Drive to Dingle - stay 2 nights Drive to Lahinch - stay 1 night Drive to Galway - stay... Read More

Traveling to Puglia in July from JFK with husband and 2 children ages 5+9. We will have 8 full days + partial travel days. Debating between 1 home base or splitting time between 2 locations (if yes, where? half and half split?) I know it is high season - would prefer to stay outside of busy area in a more relaxed setting with a pool where park... Read More

Hello, We are eagerly awaiting our upcoming trip to Australia and New Zealand for this fall! All our reservations are made, and I am now looking for restaurant recommendations for Melbourne and Sydney. I've already made reservations for dinner at The Sanderson in Sydney, compliments of our daughter and son-in-law. They gifted us with a gift certif... Read More

Airbnb in Paris… yay or nay? I’ve always stayed in hotels but I may spend 4-5 nights and thought it would be a great way to save money and have more space. Any recommendations? Reasons not to? Thanks! Read More

Hello everyone, we are planning a ~12 days trip in late September to Italy and would really like some advice and suggestions! Some quick facts: [list] [*]Never been to Europe [*]10-14 days, starting from mid/late September [*]Flying from US east coast (NC) [*]3 adults + 2 kids (ages 4 and 7) [*]Not a huge history/art buff [*]Don't speak I... Read More

Thanks to many of you for your excellent guidance/reports/posts on the areas of Spain we are visiting in July. A special thanks to [utag=169187]mikelg[/utag], [utag=171967]Maribel[/utag], [utag=170246]MFNYC[/utag], Maribel, [utag=523521]KarenWoo[/utag], [utag=168707]ekscrunchy[/utag] and [utag=215631]Micheal[/utag]. Your input really helped us shap... Read More

Hello all. We are planning a trip to Upstate NY. We will spend a few days in the Finger Lakes so DH can fish. After that we have another week or so. I would like to see the Adirondaks but I'm hearing a lot of good things about Saratoga Springs. We both love history, waterfalls and great scenery, and DH loves fishing. Should we stay in Sarato... Read More

Hi all, I need some fresh ideas for our summer '25 trip. My now 16 year-old son and I will be outside of Berlin in July for a sporting event that ends on July 20th. We will have from July 21st to August 4th (departure date) to travel with my husband and other son. I have promised my older son that we would visit the motor valley in Italy, so w... Read More

I'm looking for a place for our family to visit in Europe for Christmas through New Years. We are not interested in skiing, and it looks like many Christmas markets will be closed by the time we arrive. Most of us have been to Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, London, Scotland, and Rome/Florence/Venice. Given that many places a... Read More

As part of a longer road trip in northern Italy, we will be staying in a home in Argengo on Lake Como for nine days in September. A friends told us about the Bernino Express train ride - and it sounds lovely. Wondering if this could be a long day trip - or better as an overnight stop. Has anyone taken this four-hour scenic narrow gauge train ride?... Read More