Traveling for the first time in Europe with our 1 and 2 year olds. Have a couple of questions about airport travel. 1. We are flying into Rome and have a 1.5 hour layover until Naples. I've heard as long as the flight is under a single ticket you will not be going through customs until you reach your end destination. Is 1.5 hours enough to get t... Read More

Greetings everyone, I'm gearing up for a trip to the northern region of Spain in a few months, flying in from Italy. My destination is Santander, and from there, I'm thinking about exploring Cantabria and the Basque Country, including stops in Bilbao and San Sebastián. I expect to be for one week there, any recommendations in terms of what not to... Read More

Before I forget some of the interesting details I'll start this Trip Report.. On Tuesday 4/2/24 I left home (Crescent Oregon) and drove over Oregon 31 and Oregon 140 into Nevada. By the time I got to Denio Junction NV (US 95) I knew I didn't have enough gas to make it to Winnemucca. I got $20 worth at the station in Denio Jct. at $5.699/gallon. I f... Read More

We are 2 “mature” women who will be flying from the US to Barcelona mid June. We want to pick up a car at the airport and explore Girona, the Dalí Triangle.and some of the Costa Brava for a week before going to Barcelona. We would like to pick 2 towns as a base so we don’t have to pack and unpack and we are stuck as how to manage... Read More

Hi there. I’m looking to take away my daughter (16 years old) for a short beach break after she finishes her exams in June. Most likely Europe for circa 5 days but maybe further (we live in UK). Any reasonably priced recommendations would be hugely appreciated 🙏! Many thanks. Nick Read More

Yes, we were just there in September, but my daughter Hannah and I had a hankering for London. She can’t get enough tango dancing here in St. Louis, hoped to see friends from her school and work time there, and I have never gotten enough London. I bought tickets for LETTERS LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall for March 6 as soon as I saw them on sa... Read More

Bonjour à tous, i have been looking into international shipping options from Paris to New York and am a bit overwhelmed. I’m betting that any number of Fodorites have experience with this, so I’m hoping for some advice. i need to ship about fifteen or twenty tins of tea altogether, too much for me to lug around, esp since Paris is just the fi... 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

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

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

HI All -Traveling to Scotland with our 12 year old son. I will be touring for one day, the town/church/gravesites of my ancestry (Ritchies) in Stevenston, Ayrshire dating back to the 1700's (prior to that in Perthsire). Then, we'll be traveling on to see a bit of Scotland. We will have a rental car. Here is the intinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Glasgow... Read More

Hello Everyone, [list] [*]It has been quite some time since I have posted, or even visited, this website. I hope that everyone that had responded to my earlier threads is in good health and enjoying a fruitful and happy life. I am currently graduating from the University of Michigan, and before venturing into Biotech, I would like to spend at lea... Read More

Hi everyone - Looking for some advice on where to stay in France or Italy as a base for the month of November. Last year, my wife, 2 year old (now 3) and I went to France for a month in June and stayed in Paris, St. Remy, Nice, Beaune, and Colmar. We had an amazing time. This time, we'd like to have a single base. In France, we are open to Paris a... Read More

I am arranging an airport pickup for later this week for my wife and a girlfriend who are visiting London. Arriving at Heathrow Terminal 3 from the USA at 7:30am. I am interested in suggestions and recommendations for what private car service you have had good personal experience with, There are so many choices it's hard to decide on which service... Read More

We are flying into Toulouse late Saturday night and leaving early two Thursdays later in late September (11 days/12 night). Below is a tentative itinerary with some specific questions. I appreciate any advice! Night 1, stay in Toulouse. Day 1: train travel from Toulouse to Latour de Carol where we will catch the Petite Yellow Train to Villefr... Read More

Hello all, Working on a trip to Austria this summer from late June to early July with my spouse. Hoping for some advice, particularly on where to stay in the Alps. Also appreciate any suggestions and recommendations on anything else. A bit about us, we're in our 30's, live in Alaska, have been to Italy once, and France twice. We enjoy large cities... 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

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

I'm planning to rent a car in France. I called my credit card company, Capital One, and they told me thart they would provide insurance for damage to the car I rent. do I need to get something in writiong to show the car rental so I wont be charged for insuranc e? thanks 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!).

Hi, its been a while between trips. We've been fortunate enough to be treated to flights to Mexico, b/class. Our Daughter and Son in Law will be attending a wedding in Sayulita about an hours drive from Puorto Vallata and have asked us to go too and watch the grandkids for 4 days while they attend the wedding celebrations. Lots of researching ha... Read More

I'm getting into the nitty gritty of my November 2024 Japan planning and have a few questions: Tokyo Hotel Location - I'm going pretty basic and budget for my Tokyo accommodations. I'll be in Tokyo for five full days and plan to explore most areas of the city. I'm a solo female traveler, and although I won't be out and about after midnight, I wi... 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

Just booked for my fourth trip (really, third proper as one was just a couple of days in transit). I’ve been to so many places now I’m not sure where to go next. Been to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Takayama, Nara, Kanazawa, and lots of day trips. Any other recommendations? Hokkaido? Fukuoka? Hire a rental car? Two weeks to fill! Read More