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Has anyone hired a guide to walk out onto the sand at Mont St Michel? First, I don't know how to hire one; second, of course you can only do this at low tide and I'm wondering if these guides are available early in the morning (6:30 am); third, did you think it was worthwhile hiring a guide for the science and the history? I will be in that area th... Read More

Hi My girlfriend and I are going to stay in Manarola in Cinque Terre next week. Does anyone have good tips for restaurants? Preferences: Simple Italian food. Not posh in any way. Place where locals eat are often best, to my knowledge. Ironically (when traveling to Cinque Terre) no sea food. We are going to hike all of Cinque Terre so i... Read More

I had previously posted a thread where DH and I were planning to fly into SFO and spend 2 weeks driving north to SEA. After reading comments, researching, and thinking, we've decided to modify things so I'm starting a new thread. I'm looking for advice and suggestions on our timetable and places to stay. My real problem is the further into the i... Read More

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/all-covid-19-travel-restrictions-removed-in-the-uk Of interest to those travelling to the U.K. from 18th March. Read More

Based on the helpful advice we have received in this forum, we have decided to limit our trip to next year just to France. We will land in Paris and then thought before going south to Bordeaux and the Loire and Dordogne, we would like to spend a few days in Brittany. Thinking about three or four days. We would ideally like to be right in a town so... Read More

Hi, I wanted to verify some information. Are Non-Shengen countries treated like Shengen countries when it comes to time allowed to visit? For example, a US citizen can visit France(Shengen) for 3 months and then visit the United Kingdom(non-Shengen) for 3 months and bounce back and forth indenfinitely. Can you do the same thing with two non-Shen... Read More

70 year old travelling to South America from Maryland with 3 mid 40's family members. Initially I was hoping for a "base" we could take day trips from, however after a preliminary search it seems many of the most recommended South American sites are widely spaced. We have about 8 or 9 days maximum for this initial trip and I would prefer not to... Read More

I understand Celebrity Edge and Apex now offer single cabins. I have paid double rates for my last 2 cruises. Does anyone know if they are designated cabins or regular cabins sold that way based on occupancy? If the former, does anyone know what the cabin numbers are? I tried reaching out to Celebrity, but they weren’t helpful unless I was booking... Read More

I just rented a 3 bedroom condo in Scottsdale with a 5 star rating. It was a total dump located in an Apartment complex. We walked out of the place! When I tried to give the place a one star rating Air B and B said my review wasn't acceptable. What a scam!!!! Anybody else experience this??? Read More

A month in Italy! My college-aged children and hard-working husband can never seem to be able to commit to a week or two in Italy so I am hoping to put down some roots, give the family my dates and let them come to me! I am planning to be in Italy from July 18- August 20, 2022. I am most interested in Southern Italy- islands, coast, Pompeii, and wo... Read More

My son tells me there are many Japanese restaurants in Düsseldorf. Does anyone have any suggestions for restaurants at lunch? Thanks in advance. Read More

I would really like to take my wife away over Christmas to a pretty German town with snowy woodland walks. Now I know you can’t ever guarantee snow but if anyone has any recommendations please let me know. This has always been a childhood dream for her and I would love to make it come true. After a very tough few years she really deserves it. Read More

Need help with places to stay in central coast Maine in September. We will be coming to Maine the celebrate my 50th birthday in September. We will stay in Bar Harbor a couple of days then do the drifter thing for two days, before spending the night in Portland to fly out the next morning. So what are the two places you recommend I can call home bet... Read More

This in October 2020, of course, maybe. But the weather might be good, and i've always wanted to experience the vineyards of Bordeaux. I studied enology and viticulture in college, picked grapes and worked for a winery in Napa Co, Cali so such a trip would be great. Today's plan is to take ferry from Cork IR to Brest FR. Find a train able to ta... Read More

I am hoping to travel to Italy on June the 25th for approximately 7 to 10 days. I am currently in France on a 6-month long stay visa - this expires on June 4th. I hold a UK passport. Am I legally eligible to enter Italy on June the 25th or will I need to to remain in the UK for 90 days before entering Italy? A bit confused about this and would like... Read More

sure miss reading info and updates from SongDoc. is he still posting on Kauai Read More

Tickets are purchased, itinerary is done but flexible. Would like to start booking hotels but feel like I need to finalize my itinerary a little more. We will be arriving/leaving out of Lisboa and driving the rest of the trip. Our intention is to see Portugal and visit Oviedo/Aviles (family’s surname). This is what I have so far Lisboa - 4 night... Read More

I will be staying for an overnight layover at DFW and would like advice on a hotel. I am a budget traveler and prefer a hotel with quiet AC. I have been in some motels with old and noisy air-conditioning and being a light sleeper it was a fitful night for me even with earplugs. I prefer to... Read More

We will be traveling to London at the end of this month for six days. We plan use public transportation while in London. I have been trying to learn about public transportation in London by using the TFL website. I am finding the TFL website somewhat difficult to use. It appears to me that I can use a contactless credit card for “pay as you... Read More

Are euros accepted? In just the major cities or smaller towns? What about on buses? Not a well used currency so don't want to change too much. Thanks. Read More

Hi everyone, I'm going to Croatia this summer for a week. I just want to know if two days is enough to spend on each cities in Croatia. Here's my Itinerary for a week. Day 1: arrived at Split (explore the town) Day 2: Split (explore the town) Day 3: Plitvice lakes Day 4: Hvar (Explore ) Day 5: Hvar (Spanish Fortress and blue cave tour) D... Read More

I receive regular emails from Royal Collection Trust and thought some of you thwarted travellers might like to know they are holding online tours of some of the palaces in Britain, such as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Details are on the website under What's On / Lectures and Talks. There is a small cost involved. It's not the same as being... Read More

HEllo first time visitor to Boston planned July 2021. 4 nights in Boston, planned on 2 nights in MV and 3 nights in Newport, RI. Is the overnight trip to MV necessary for 2 nights? I have never visited MV or Newport and both looked great. Is MV worth the ferry hassle? Would you do a day trip here and be done or simply skip or keep the 2 nights? Tha... Read More

We are seven people (2 seniors, 2 parents, 17, 16, and 13 yr olds) arriving in Athens June 25th at 11-ish am after a 10 hour overnight flight from Montreal, Canada. We have 4 full days in Athens but I think we'll need to take it 'easy' on Day 1 with regards to touring (i.e. keeping Acropolis for Day 2 or 3). We are staying in the Plaka district. An... Read More