Flying into Anchorage on a whim this May. Any suggestions as to day trips, tours, even dinner spots. We will have a car. Love wildlife :) Thank you!!! Read More

What are some 3-5 day vacation ideas for senior parent's first time trip to US in the Summer? We are in Chicago What would be good big city destinations with nearby nature/ beach destinations?Are there any national parks that are easy to fly into and don't need us to rent a car? Ideal would be combining a big city destination with a nature de... Read More

We'll be in Monaco from 8am to 10pm on a Sunday, April 21, 2024, with Regent Splendour Cruise. I am seriously considering cancelling my scheduled ship excursion and visit nearby village or villages independently. Which of these towns (Villefranche, St. Paul de Vence, Eze) would you recommend for a couple who simply want to spend four or five hours... Read More

I've used the Easter weekend to do some extensive research and have now put together a first draft itinerary for a proposed 5-week trip to Ireland and the UK (less Wales). For context, it'll be my sister (20), our mother (55) and I (27). We are huge history lovers, adore wildlife and appreciate the great outdoors but aren't quite into things li... Read More

Hello! We are looking to take a family trip June approximately June 1 - June 12. We will have an almost 2 year old (turning 2 on the 13th), and 8 year old and 25 year old. We know we don’t have a lot of time to city hop but we definitely want to see as much as we can without overwhelming ourselves. My husband and I have been to Rome so it’s not rea... Read More

Where have you gone in Europe where someone has assumed by your face that you are from somewhere specific in Europe? Today I was musing if I shall ever finally find MY face country. You know--a place where you look around and find people who look more like you than not. My other family members have had that happen; I have not. When we travel,... Read More

My husband and I will be travelling from Normandy in July and want to spend about 10 days in Germany. We're driving and don't want to spend all our time in the car so would like recommendations for an area or three which will be good to visit -- we like small towns/villages rather than big cities, prefer to spend time outdoors (walking, cycling) an... Read More

Hello. My husband and I will end a 10+ day cycling trip in northern Italy with a 3 day stay in Bellagio. We have planned travel to Milan for oneof those 3 days leaving us with 2 full days to explore Lake Como. We're seeking assistance planning those two days to include Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio, Tremezzo, maybe Lecco if time.. We will not have... Read More

Hi, I'm travelling to all these countries on a 2 week trip first 2 week's of June. This is a placeholder thread for all things related to the travel and going to update it with my questions as they come up. Thanks in advance for all the help. My general itineary: May 31: Arrive into Schiphol. Travel to Luxemburg the same day from the airport. Jun... Read More

Hello again, Fodor's family! After our last 6-week trip through France and Italy, my wife and I have decided - primarily due to he increasingly tumultuous political climate in the US - to seriously consider living in southern France. We were considering Sicily, but I feel that would be a bit more of a culture shock than my wife could handle. I have... Read More

So, this is our first time visiting Europe. We fly out on June 3rd to Munich and fly back on June 18th from Paris. Our tentative plans are below, but is it too much? I want to enjoy myself without feeling too rushed, but I would like to see several areas too, so I'm torn. (June 4th arrival to Munich) 6/4 - 6/8 Munich, Germany *6/8* Travel by t... Read More

[QUOTE]These are the ten most overrated tourist attractions in the world, according to Wingie Warwick Castle, [url=https://www.timeout.com/uk]UK[/url] Kampong Phluk, [url=https://www.timeout.com/cambodia]Cambodia[/url] Stonehenge, UK Besakih Temple, [url=http... Read More

Hi there Looking for some feedback on this European itinerary. It will be 3 people in their 40s, and 1 active senior in their 70s. For one person in their 40s, this will be their first and possibly only trip to Europe. . [list] [*]Fly Seattle > Amsterdam 4 nights in Amsterdam, 1 day trip to Rotterdam and 1 to Haarlem [/list] [list] [*]Train from A... Read More

Trying to decide whether to drive in to Rome and find a hotel with parking or stay on the outskirts of the centre or to stay further out and travel in daily. I'd prefer the first option but the travel zones seem a nightmare any advice is more than welcome Read More

I’m slowly starting to piece together my next trip (woohoo!) for June-July 2025. Between being peak season and the weather, I’m thinking to visit the UK and Ireland over the alternate option of Italy (as an Australian, I am sure I will still be cold in Scotland even in summer!).

Has anyone taken bus from Lyon to Annecy and from there take the fastest public transport to Chamonix, go up the Aiguille du Midi cable car and back to Lyon the same day ? Would this be possible ? Or will it be more manageable to to a day trip from Lyon to Annecy and Chambery ? Is Chambery worth visiting ? Last question, is Flix Bus or BlaBlaBus be... Read More

Hi crew and as always. Thank you in advance for your thoughts and guidance. To make the most our our visit to Spain and her sights I like to when it makes sense hire a guide, or join a small to medium size group .I have learned that wandering aimlessly unless its on casual a stroll is not the best use of our limited time, Here are our dates and ci... Read More

Hey everyone! So, my college buddy's sister is getting hitched in Katowice, Poland, on October 28th, and I'm planning to make a whole trip out of it! I'll be flying into Krakow on October 18th and have about 10 days to explore before heading to the wedding. I'm thinking of renting a car and doing a bit of a road trip to soak in all the s... Read More

Well, this is a difficult one. I have wanted to travel to Iceland for about 40 years now. Serious. I got my chance so me and the family headed over to the land of fire and ice! Now before readers begin with the "you just don't understand" please let me preface the following by saying that I have lived in five countries and visited over 82 n... Read More

I am looking for a reasonably priced travel company in England that can plan a custom tour of England. Basically I am interested in visiting London, 4-5 days then Salford, Lancaster and Yorkshire, doing a Creatures great and small tour. 4-5 days. Not sure of the needed appropriate days. Any recommendations suggestions would be appreciated. T... Read More

Heading to Cotswolds for about a week in Blockley. Any recommendations for restaurants, markets and things to do? Have plans for antiques, walks and have made several restaurant reservations but open for suggestions. We are definitely food oriented and like to take walks. Might visit Stratford upon Avon. have been to Bath several times and Oxford... 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

A few years back, we planned a 10-night trip to Northern Portugal. We did our research and amassed a ton of notes about sites, visiting hours, hikes and walks, driving routes, wine and port, food and restaurants, you name it. We were well-prepared for our departure on March 28, 2020. Well, you don’t have to guess how that turned out! Not wanting... Read More

We are only going to be in Milan for one full day (two nights), and we'd like to see the Last Supper. Looks like tickets are released on a quarterly basis - so right now they're not available for our date in early September. Anyone know when the tickets go on sale for each quarter? I can't seem to find that information on the museum website. Read More

Hello Fodor's Friends. I am asking for your help with planning a 3 week itinerary to Japan beginning on April 5, 2025. We will be extending this Japan trip from previous visits to New Zealand and Australia. Our flight will be from Sydney to most likely Haneda in Tokyo. We are not usually interested in Art museums ,more driven by the sights and exp... Read More