What is a good tour company to use for a daytrip to Auschwitz-Birkenau.? We want to go in a small group, say less than 10 people and have a guide for both Auschwitz and Birkenau. Also, I've seen tours that add on the Wieliczka Salt Mine after visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau. I realize these are vastly different fro... Read More

We have rental car reservations in France with Enterprise and Alamo. I have a Kentucky drivers license and of course my passport. Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive around the area between Bordeaux and Sarlat? The rental car companies give no guidance. Thanks. Read More

Its been around 20 years since my we have had a large family vacation. This was back when I had one child (She is 27 now) and there was no other kids. It was to Florida , Disney, Universal etc. Had a few issues but nothing we cant handle. Currently my father is 74 and has kidney cancer. Treatment is going good and looking promising. But made me... Read More

Hello all. Unfortunately we just canceled our Christmas Spain trip but I just booked May 19-June 2 with miles so will try again. Flying in and out of Madrid. Me and husband. I am conversational in Spanish and studied in Madrid many moons ago. Husband and i visited Madrid and Sevilla 8 years ago and loved it. Figured this would be a lovely time to v... Read More

Hey guys. I am a first timer here. I have been reading your posts and found them very interesting I plan to do a 10 day car trip to Italy and would seek your advice as how and when should i do it. i had wanted to do from 28th april 23 onwards Read More

We need to book a one way transfer from Naples to Sorrento in early May. I read about the ferry. Reviews of Alilauro - bad. Reviews of NLG - absolutely terrible. I read about the Campania Express. Reviews - bad. Circumsuviana - bad and possibly scary. I'd prefer not to pay 120 Euros for a private transfer.Read More

I'm planning a possible trip for Summer 2022 (at which point we'll hopefully be past COVID). We (husband and I and 7 year old) will be coming from the United States, and ultimately want to end up in Colmar region of France, where we're planning to stay for a few weeks. Meanwhile, I want to spend two weeks making my way there. I think first stop... Read More

I am taking my 20-year old to London in late March. We will be arriving on a Saturday and departing almost a week later on Friday. We have been to London before but stayed in Downtown London and did a number of the museums and very tourist things. I am contemplating staying in Downtown again but taking day trips outside of the city. Any suggest... Read More

We are in the middle of our trip and got stuck in Ure in Lofoten, due to heavy wind and rain. The trip started on Aug 27 ending Sept 17, total 20 nights. Itinerary as follows: Oslo 2n, Andelsnes 1, Geiranger 1, Styrn 2, Nes Gard 2, Flam 1, Bergen airport 1, Ure (Lofoten) 3, Svolvaer 1, Stockholm 3, Copenhagen 3. We arrived at Torp airport inst... Read More

Hello! I would love if any Italy pros out there can point out any possible pitfalls in my itinerary or add to it. Note: this is a 10th anniversary trip for my husband and I, we are in our late 40s. We will be going mid-July. Monday: Fly overnight to Venice, arrive 9 am Tuesday: Arrive venice, check into hotel baglioni Luna. Spend day walking ar... Read More

We are working on rescheduling a trip to the Southwest that we had planned for last year. We’ve decided to drive cross country (east to west) starting in mid May with our travel trailer and our 5 year old son. We have around 26 days to make the trip. We’d like to do a combination of camping in the travel trailer (RV parks and free camping) with a h... Read More

Hello! We have a July itinerary that has us needing to get from San Sebastian to Chamonix which is around an 11 hour drive. We can either fly from Biarritz to Geneva or spend 4-5 days/nights going across France and we're leaning towards the drive. Two main routes google maps shows me are a) going north and through Bordeaux and then East through C... Read More

My Husband and 6 of our children, from 24 to 12 yrs, will be travelling to Europe. Most of the holiday will be in August as our 18yr old son is starting University in Madrid August 29th, so that's our end point.I have been going through trip reports and various threads and so far I have the itinerary below, I'd appreciate any suggestions. We live... Read More

Hi, I have a bus trip to Vienna from Prague Main Railway Station at 5 am. My hotel is situated in 15 minutes walking distance from the station (Sokolska street) . I wonder if this area safe during these hours? Should I change my bus ticket to later... Read More

Hello all, My husband and I are starting to plan a March 2021 trip to Maui. I'm wondering if any of you experts could give me some feedback on this plan: - West Maui / 5 nights - Pa'ia / 2 nights - Hana / 2 nights - Wailea / 5 nights I know a lot of people would probably skip the 2 nights in Pa'ia and Hana. Pa'ia got our attention bot... Read More

I am planning a trip to Oregon and Olympic Nat'l Park in September. We will be starting this portion in Ashland Oregon. Originally we planned on 1st night in Portland, then onto Port Angeles, Washington. Now, we want to add Mt. Hood and Columbia River into the trip. I'm thinking of taking Hwy 62 and 97 through Bend and then the 26 to Mt. Hood and... Read More

After the disappointment of cancelling our 2020 trip, and all that has happened since then, we did despair that we would not return. However we have decided that we are getting older and if we do not do it soon we may never. So we have overcome our trepidation at travelling in this new Covid world and are planning a trip for Spring 2023. Some... Read More

My teenage daughter and I have a 12 hour layover in London in February. Any suggestions what we can do to make the best of it and enjoy the city? thank you Read More

My family and I are planning a European trip this summer - likely late May/June or September to avoid the heat and peak travel season. The duration of our trip is roughly 8-9 days. We've narrowed some destinations down to Portugal (Lisbon and Porto), Switzerland, or Northern Italy (Milan and Lake Como), but currently cannot decide! Our family consi... Read More

Hello, I am roughing out our day to day plans while in Paris this June. I have not traveled abroad yet with our 10 and 7 year old, I'm familiar with Paris and we are staying in an apt near the Luxembourg Garden. We have 9 days, including arrival day, not including departure day. Here is what I'm thinking, I'd love to know how it could be bet... Read More

An upcoming trip will have us coming off a big lunch, and looking for something lighter (and earlier!) than the typical Paris restaurant offers in the evening. What could be better than a picnic in the Luxembourg, or Monceau, or wherever. Some drinks, and those delightful sandwiches available mid-day in most any city boulangerie, would be fine - bu... Read More

Planning our first trip to Scotland for late summer early fall and while I'd love to see everything on my wish list I know I must make choices. We'll be heading out of Edinburgh and heading to Pitlochry and my list of places to see along the way is I'm afraid too long. Blackness Castle Stirling Castle National... Read More

Hello knowledgable travelers, I'm going to be driving a rental car from northern France (Amiens) to Paris. I'm going to be staying in the 3rd Le Marais. Does anyone have recommendations on where I should drop the car? I'm thinking dropping off outside of Paris and taking a train in makes more sense. I do have a family of 4 with luggage, but... Read More

So we're from the sunny south and have no idea what to expect for a winter snow storm that is projected to hit Denver this weekend. We are scheduled to pick up a rental car on Sat. Will the rental cars have "snow tires" or appropriate equipment for driving in snow? Will the rental companies even be renting cars out in severe conditions? Will ai... Read More

I would like to take a trip through Europe by train during the months of April and May of 2024. I would like advice and suggestions in regards to transportation, the best train pass, buses, and in what order to go (country by country). I would like to start in Italy and work my way up north. I’ve been in Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, London, Florence... Read More