France has moved the US to its list of green countries, so vaccinated people from the US don't need to show up at their departure airport with a recent negative covid test, just their vaccine card. Good news. Read More

I am planning on doing a lot of hiking in Crete and without checking purchased several large bays of trail mix which include nuts as well as dried fruit. I dont wish to land in Athens only to throw them away. Does anyone know if they are allowed to be brought in? Read More

Dear all, I'm an amateur writer and for a novel I'm working on I'm looking for information on the Hurtigruten Coastal Ferry Service for the year 1978. Thus, I'm wondering if you could tell me more about that service or point me to some sort of website or blog with intel related to it. In fact, I'm looking for the names of the ships that have c... Read More

Hi , I need help planning a 5 day trip from SFO to redwood np , crater lake , Oregon caves. how should I plan the road trip ? Is this doable in 5 -6 days ? We have been to Mendocino, avenue of the giants and Klamath multiple times so We can avoid that part if needed..and spend more time at Redwood/fernwood 1 night near crater lake.. Which... Read More

My BFF and I just booked a late September 2022 cruise on Celebrity to New England & Canada, specifically to see spectacular fall foliage. Since we live in Southern California, we don’t get many opportunities to see fall colors, so this is important. However a mutual friend, who’s very cruise savvy and loves New England/Canada, says we&#... Read More

If you guys are still around, could you check my recent South Africa post? Thanks much, cmstraf. Read More

Hi! We are looking for a 2 or 3 bedroom/ 2 bath condo in a Florida community for next Winter - February and March, 2021. We are active seniors. ON or VERY NEAR the beach Active social opportunities Organized tennis program LOTS TO DO IN THE AREA, INCLUDING ACCESSIBLE GOLF We have enjoyed Naples for many seasons and we would like to e... Read More

Lifestyle ('rebel') Hal is a young, London-based travel blogger with a wide social media presence. We prefer his YouTube episodes, which are very professional. As he tours each European country, he utilizes top-quality cameras, including drones. His coverage includes well-trodden places, but he also has an impressive knowledge of lesser-known locat... Read More

My friend and I are planning a week long trip down the Blue Ridge Parkway in June. We feel like we should book hotels in advance but are having a hard time knowing where to stay. I would love to hear your recommendations I know I would like to stay one night at The Peaks Of Otter Lodge, but that's as far as I've gotten. Any ideas from you would be... Read More

DH and I were hoping to visit Alaska for 8-days in late June to celebrate my birthday, but for reasons we’re finding there are no more rental cars! With no rental cars available our options are renting an RV/camping (we’re experienced) or do a train/group tour combo. With only 8-days we would focus on Kenai peninsula, and skipping Denali this trip.... Read More

I know that "best time" questions are fraught with uncertainties as to weather. But given best guess, can you Norway experts give me a hand here. I am planning a trip on Hurtigurten Expedition for 2021 after my plans were destroyed for 2020. I am not interested in northern lights. My window is May through September. We are late 70's (hate to sa... Read More

I will be traveling with a group of 4 friends in late May and leaving San Francisco to stay 2 nights in Carmel by the Sea. I was wondering how to plan the best stops along the way and while there as well. I’m aware that the majority of travel will also be along highway 1. What’s the best way to route it out? We love food, nature and sightseeing to... Read More

So, this is the thread where I ask you to predict that will be happening in January 2021. :stress: Because our three children (16, 14, and 12) will be attending school virtually due to COVID, we are thinking about spending a month of two in Puerto Rico in January and February to escape the cold of the Washington DC area. Does anyone have any thou... Read More

We will be staying in a cottage, in [url=https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60945-Estes_Park_Colorado-Vacations.html]Estes Park[/url], from August 15th to August 21st. This is our first ever trip to [url=https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g28927-Colorado-Vacations.html]Colorado[/url].Our group consists of my wife, my 13 year old son and... Read More

Hi Everyone, Wife and myself are planning our 1st trip to GTNP & Yellowstone in the last week of August and would need some help with the itinerary. We are definitely more interested in viewing wildlife and hiking is not necessarily a must do activity in this trip. None of the booking reservations are made and are completely flexible. Our curren... Read More

Right now it seems American citizens are limited where we can go. I Cancelled trips to Israel, Amsterdam and possibly cancelling Costa rica. Being that dominican republic is open I was thinking of going there. I went 10 years ago, def loved it. Dont known if this is true but i am hearing that the country might close the airports again. Has anyone... Read More

Hi there...for those who have been to both. If you had just two days to hike and explore one or the other, which would you choose: Lassen NP or Lakes Basin, CA.? I know they are both different, both offer different natural features. Just wondering if someone with recent experience doing day hikes/camping can say which they prefer. Thank you! Read More

Planning to fly into Portland for a few days and then head to the coast. Traveling with young kids and teen. Thinking Lincoln City for diversity in activities (beach, hikes, lake). Considering another stop to see as much as we can. Suggestions? Mt Hood area worth a two day stop? Also trying to keep driving to a minimum.. Read More

Hi, I am a tourism student, and I was planning on traveling to Portland this Spring, and I was wondering if there are any good restaurants? Thanks! Nea Benton Read More

My husband and I will only have one day, while my daughter is working, to see Phoenix. It will be a Wednesday and we will have a car. I really would like to see the State Capital and the museum inside, but I’m assuming it is still closed due to Covid? Is the Japanese Garden recommended? The next day we are all headed to Flagstaff and this I will... Read More

Hello helpful travelers and locals, I will be driving east from Telluride next month and trying to decide where to stay the next day. I need to get closer to Denver, but staying in the rockies for one more day is fine. Trying to decide between Aspen, Vail, or Breckenridge. Here are some details that might help: - My husband and I take social... Read More

Just starting to look at putting together an approximately 2-week trip to Glacier/Yellowstone/Grand Tetons this September due to our other plans not working out. Any suggestions as to where to stay/how long to stay in each area in order to maximize our time? Definitely interested in hiking (easy to moderate), floating the Snake River, fly-fishing,... Read More

Greetings .... Assuming travel will take place this fall, could someone recommended a guide for the history of the area including visiting the Monastery. Many thanks, jane Read More

Hello, I read starting 5/1 Croatia will let vaccinated people in from the us without testing. Does anyone know the requirements to get back in the USA? Or is it ever evolving? thanks Read More

We have a trip planned to AK arriving on July 2. We know that we cannot get a test within the required 72 hour period so would have to get a test at the airport. Can anyone shed light on the procedures? The plan was to spend one night in Anchorage and then set out the next day for a multiple day float on the copper river. Do they make you stay in o... Read More