Will your first trip be “like we usually do” or an all-out celebration? It seems some will opt to make up for lost time/opportunities and others will just resume their customary habits. I’m on the fence but have plenty of time to decide before our turn for the vaccine 💉 Read More

Hi. I would like advice on the following itinerary in late December 2022 to early January 2023: 1. Fly into Seville (stay 4-5 nights) 2. Train to Granada (stay 3 nights) 3A. Train to Valencia (stay 2-3 nights) and then Train to Barcelona (stay 4 nights) Fly home from Barcelona OR 3B. Train to Barcelona (stay 4 nights) then Train to Valencia (s... Read More

Things were put on hold for a long while. Now I am starting to resume planning again. Back to deciding whether to use Padua as a base to see Padua and Vicenza or just stay and do both as day trips from Venice. The list of interests in Padua are the Scrovegni Chapel; the University tour; St Anthony's Basilica; the botanical garden; Prato del... Read More

Hi I'm prepping my travel stuff, here's what I have: - security luggage from Pacsafe ( it has wire mesh in the fabric) - travel door latch - travel door/window alarm - rfid sleeves for credit card and passport - vpn app For those of us that are security conscious ( some may say paranoid) what other security gadgets/apps (android)have you used/sugg... Read More

Hi ! We will make a 38 days trip In france in july-August. We will need a car for 29 days (no car needed in Paris and Lyon). We have to take the car in Paris and return it in Lyon. We live in Canada so prices here are in CDN $$ We usually rent thru autoeurope and always have got good price, but the car industry is not the same for the last 2 ye... Read More

We will be returning to Portland for one night, and have decided it might be best to drop off the rental car the night before our morning flight. Any particular suggestions for a hotel with a shuttle near the airport? Also, are there any interesting/delicious independent restaurants nearby, either walking or a short Uber trip? Read More

This will be my first trip to Boston. I have done some research but I am overwhelmed. I am planning this trip with a companion but it may also end up a solo trip. We are planning on a Thursday through Sunday in September. I am looking for hotel recommendations in the mid range. Hopefully under $300/night. We are interested in historical site... Read More

We returned last night from CDG and thought I'd share that we all took at-home COVID tests in our suitcases to Paris so when we left we'd be able to take the tests in our hotel rooms. I think it would have been very easy to have been tested at a pharmacy in Paris, but we did that route in Portugal in December (the 1-day law changed DURING our trip)... Read More

Hi there, We are 2 adults and one 12-yr-old flying into Inverness and staying in the Highlands for 5 days in April. We want to rent a house (probably AirBnb) in the countryside or mountains not much more than 2 hours from Inverness. Our top priority is natural beauty, with lovely--or better yet, dramatic- scenery, and don't plan on doing many to... Read More

My husband and I are in our late 30s, no kids, high stress jobs that allow little time off. We take COVID seriously, double mask in crowded environments. Before the pandemic, we went on culturally rich and complex trips to Europe and Asia. Europe and anywhere far is too hard for us with our COVID protocol, so we've been doing shorter trips to Mexic... Read More

With a lot - a lot - of time on my hands these past weeks, I've been doing a lot of work scanning old pictures and renewing old memories. A couple of weeks ago I decided to post an [url=https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-reports/2017728-trip-report-our-first-rtw-2005-a.html]account on Flyertalk[/url] of the first round-the-world (RTW) trip... Read More

Hi! I just started planning a trip to Germany next spring (my first time going yay!). While searching for travel tips on Instagram I came across an ad for WayAway.io. Apparently, it's like an online travel agency and flight search app. It looks cute but I’ve never heard of it before. Is WayAway legit? Has anyone used it? Read More

Is there a day trip from Barcelona with beautiful coastal or waterfront views? We're looking for something comparable to the views and the vibe in the French Riviera. We won't have a car so relying on public transport. We want to get out of the city and see something beautiful. But prefer something with a water view more than something landl... Read More

Lonely Planet has just released the 4th edition of their coffee table title. The price is $50 US. Again, the photography is outstanding. Fave shot: a massive camel train stops below desert mountains to wallow and drink from a rare pond <... Read More

Hello, I am getting married the first week of June 2021 and we are planning to go on a honeymoon right after. Greece or Bodrum Turkey? We don't want to spend a full week sitting on the beach and do not want overly touristy places / traps. We took a trip to the Amalfi coast (Ravello) and we loved that. Views are stunning, weather and food perfec... Read More

Any recommendations for accomodations in NYC for 2 adults and 2 children in June of 2021? Would prefer Mid town east or East of Central Park. Not looking for extravagant accomodations.....just clean and safe. Thanks in advance. Read More

Hi All! I will be traveling to Paris with my fiancé next week, we will have five full days to sightsee. This is my itinerary so far. I was wondering if I can get some input? If there’s anything I should omit/ condense with another day/ switch around. I really really appreciate it any suggestions!Day # 1 [list=1] [*]Picasso Museum ( then explor... Read More

Hello Everyone! I have booked a 3 week roundtrip to and from Copenhagen. My plan is to rent a car in Copenhagen and do a trip trip to Sweden, Norway and back to Copenhagen. From what i read and understand, A Valid US Drivers license is good enough to rent a car - which i have. The question is,Read More

Hey all, I'm trying to fly to Singapore - the idea is to vacation around SEA for a month and use my friend's home in Singapore as a hub. I'm having trouble figuring out how to get there. The government says if you're a tourist you must come in on a VTL flight. Singapore Air has VTL flights marked on their website but they are super expensive. Un... Read More

To celebrate the end of a 5 week itinerary in late September and as we attempt return to the real world, what better than 5 nights in Rome :-) Rome has always been a challenge, but those we have previously visited are either booked or no longer appealing We would greatly appreciate current opinion on conveniently located standout hotels in Rome ?... Read More

Hello everyone, Well, it is that time of year when we begin to start planning our summer European vacation. With us having to cancel our December Belgium trip due to Omicron, we are hopeful that it will be easier and safer to travel this summer. Our 25-day trip will be split between Portugal/Spain and Crete, with us spending about 18 days in Port... Read More

Croatia is now on the euro! Read More

We want to take this train ride. Can we do this ourselves or do we need a guide? Where can we purchase tickets and how far in advance should we purchase. Any other tips appreciated. Read More

I was planning this trip 3 years ago when my nephew planned his wedding in California so our trip was postponed and then the pandemic happened. I am finally back in planning mode. When we went to Italy last in 2014 we stayed in an apartment. When we went to Paris in 2017 they were starting to crack down on apartment/Airbnbs so we stayed in an Apart... Read More

Anyone have experience with skip-the-line tickets? Read More