Hey Guys, We are getting off a cruise from Ravenna and are planning on spending time in Slovenia/Croatia and then departing from ZAG (Zagreb) Croatia. What is best way to get over to Slovenia/Croatia. Ferry/Train? Seems one way car rental is to expensive. You help is appreciated. Thank You Read More

Hi all, So we're taking a last minute trip to Paris, like super last minute. We're going in like three weeks! :X. Things happen I gotta roll with it(and it's a happy roll, after all! Paris!) The struggle is real! It's all expensive, and it's all booked. I'm not super familiar with Paris and honestly, I'm a bit confused on where to stay.... Read More

We are planning a 16 day trip with 7 days in Mexico City ( hotel booked and we think there is enough to see in Mexico City to make the time well spent). We plan to visit Guanajuato ( maybe 4 nights?), Queretaro (2 or 3 nights) and Puebla (2 nights) then airport for one night before early flight home. Is our length of stay suggestions in these othe... Read More

Hello, we are going to Madrid Toledo and Segovia etc for just under a fortnight and shall use the trains for getting around (so no car) - however, as usual, the hotels offer no air conditioning even though the hotel rooms tend to be hot with child-proof windows et al, they don't even have fans: how do other people cope with the discomfort in ho... Read More

We're planning for a trip to Europe in July '23. We are a family of 3, my wife, me and my teenage daughter. We have already purchased our flights from USA. After searching the web, TA forum's suggestions, decided to get input from Fodor's forum. Our plan is as of now: Day 1 : Bos to Berlin - overnight flight. Day 2 -5 : Berlin for 4 N. Day 6... Read More

My last trip to Europe was in Feb 2019- my retirement trip to Seville. I sacrificed my happiness and social life to be financially comfortable in the last 14 years of working (not something I thought much about before). The money is for travel. So I was crushed when Europe was not possible the past two years. I have a 15 year old cat. My anxie... Read More

Hi there all, I was looking for some advice on a trip I was planning for this summer starting August 4th. I thought it would a fun idea to drive from Cardiff, Wales into France and onwards to Italy, via some roads in Switzerland. There will be 4 of us in a bmw 3 series saloon (Me, Wife and 12yr old and 7yr old). I will most likely add a roof... Read More

We are going to Rome for one day and then heading out for the rest of our trip. We have been there before and saw Vatican, the Colosseum and the Forum and will not visit again. This short visit we want to do a lot of walking. In what area/neighborhood do you suggest we stay to get a good tourist taste of Rome. Thank you scott Read More

Hi there! My husband and I are planning a mid-April road trip. Flying in to Seattle, with family for 4 nights there, then still with family for 2 nights in Forks, Wa. Then we are on our own. Next three nights are booked in Cannon Beach a the Sea Sprite. After that we have 9 nights, flying out of SFO late afternoon on the 10th day. Need help with t... Read More

One full day in Paris, arriving the morning prior, that day already planned with neighbourhood jaunt, ebike tour. For the second full day I was thinking: (we are staying in the 8th, Hotel Cordelia) Metro or walk to Musee De l'orangerie (already booked for 0930). after that walk through Tulleries gardens then on to Saint Chappelle. Thinking of bo... Read More

Hello! My best friend and I are traveling to Europe together from the US for 3 weeks. I have traveled to Europe several times, but this will be my first trip with a friend and not family. This is my friend's first time traveling overseas. We land in Amsterdam around 1230 in the afternoon. The tentative plan would be to go to Amsterdam for a few day... Read More

We will plan to travel in Sept.-!4 Days! Firstly, to Switzerland for amazing vistas and hiking: Lurcerne, Grindelwald, Interlaken. Could fly into Zurick. Any recommendation's to next adventure, perhaps France? (We have visited Italy numerous occasions; kids will think us nuts if we go again.) We adore small towns, such as, Annecy, Beaune (been... Read More

IMO, this has been a long time coming... It will be interesting to see what, if anything, happens. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/venice-florence-airbnb-restrictions/index.html Read More

Good afternoon everyone, well what we hope are going to be four fantastic days in Madrid and Barcelona, we will now be sailing on the Oceania Riviera for 10 days from Barcelona to Rome. Ports of call are Valencia, Alicante, Ibiza, Mallorca, Marseille, St.Tropez, Monte Carlo, Portofino, Livorno, and Rome...(I listed the ports because there are a num... Read More

I am looking for feedback and suggestions for our trip to Northern Greece and Croatia. I need the most help with the Greece portion. We will be landing in Thessaloniki on the afternoon of April 24. I would like to explore Thessaloniki, the Zagori region (definitely Vikos Gorge and surrounding area, maybe Ioannina too), but am looking for ideas on h... Read More

I've been reading the posts on Portugal and am soaking up the information. I'd love some input to finalize our itinerary. Four adults and two well travelled 16 years-old boys will be in Portugal for 10 nights - 4 nights in Porto over Easter weekend, three open nights, and three nights in Lisbon. Any input on the following would be helpful: [list]... Read More

PREFACE: This post queries travel through5-6 different countries. However, the main query is regarding traversin Britain. So I have posted it in the UK forum. For some time now I have been growing less and less fond of flying. However, I live on an island in the West of Europe. Which leaves me with little alter... Read More

A query re: Sofitel Hotel we are two seniors(very slow walking) We will land in Terminal 5 on a B/a flight Owing to claustrophobia, cannot uselift from terminal to Hotel reception. So would need escalator/stairs i have read variable accounts of how far we would need to walk,also would not using the lift, is the walk somewhat longer thank you a... Read More

Hoping to do a short layover in France before a longer trip in Greece. Flying into CDG and plan to rent a car, stay in the Normandy region. 3-4 nights, Would like suggestions for a place to base out of and a specific lodging recommendation if known. We're OK with a central spot that's walking distance to dining, but a rural setting with a great... Read More

I’m planning a trip for my family to the Dordogne in July. There will be nine of us, my two married children and their four girls aged 16-6. I have rented a house for a week.. We did a similar trip before the pandemic and spent a week in Tuscany and five additional days on the Amalfi coast. I am totally shocked by the increase in airfare and feel l... Read More

Hello all! This is the official August 2020 contest thread! Read the [url=https://www.fodors.com/community/fodors-forums-photo-contests/rules-for-photos-contests-1680818/]RULES[/url] and [url=https://www.fodors.com/community/fodors-forums-photo-contests/how-to-post-photos-on-fodors-forums-1680819/]HOW-TO[/url] posts, stickied in this forum, and... Read More

This is a preliminary itinerary starting on September 18th. Would appreciate your thoughts, thank you. We will be flying in and out of Milan and traveling by train. Milan, 3 nts Verona, 2 nts Venice, 4 nts Bologna, 5 nts Rimini, 2 nts Florence, 6 nts Milan, 1 night Read More

Thanks to so many of you who have helped me plan our England trip, which is coming up in less than two weeks! I've got our itinerary mostly done, and would appreciate any thoughts before I start buying tickets for those sites / museums that require them. Our group will be myself, my husband, and our three young adult kids (ages 25, 21 and 20). I... Read More

Hi everyone, My wife and I are sharing this profile and we are long time public nudists. We have been to many out-of-the-USA nudist resorts, however with covid being what it is we are looking for ideas in the USA. We are very experienced nudists so no suggestion is out of the question. We will try to let you know which one of us is replying in th... Read More

We are 2 women in early 70's who want to see Rome, Florence and Venice. What is a good upper scale tour of these cities? I am investigating Tauck, and Rick Steves. Any thoughts on Rick Steves? Any suggestions? Read More