Apologies if this has been posted before. Venice has finally started charging their "day entrance fee" for those who are only coming in for the day. If you are staying in Venice you do not have to pay, but you do have to register. They are starting with some dates now and over the summer. I am arriving on May 2 and had no idea but someone I will be... Read More

Just booked for my fourth trip (really, third proper as one was just a couple of days in transit). I’ve been to so many places now I’m not sure where to go next. Been to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Takayama, Nara, Kanazawa, and lots of day trips. Any other recommendations? Hokkaido? Fukuoka? Hire a rental car? Two weeks to fill! Read More

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

I am arranging an airport pickup for later this week for my wife and a girlfriend who are visiting London. Arriving at Heathrow Terminal 3 from the USA at 7:30am. I am interested in suggestions and recommendations for what private car service you have had good personal experience with, There are so many choices it's hard to decide on which service... Read More

We are flying into Toulouse late Saturday night and leaving early two Thursdays later in late September (11 days/12 night). Below is a tentative itinerary with some specific questions. I appreciate any advice! Night 1, stay in Toulouse. Day 1: train travel from Toulouse to Latour de Carol where we will catch the Petite Yellow Train to Villefr... Read More

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

We are 2 “mature” women who will be flying from the US to Barcelona mid June. We want to pick up a car at the airport and explore Girona, the Dalí Triangle.and some of the Costa Brava for a week before going to Barcelona. We would like to pick 2 towns as a base so we don’t have to pack and unpack and we are stuck as how to manage... Read More

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

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

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

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? thanks Read More

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

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

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

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 Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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