# 101 |
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Europe
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59 replies
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I love planning trips and reading trip reports, so here is my first try in writing one myself. First, I’d like to thank all the posters and Fodorites who inspire me: Adelaidean, melnq8, maitaitom, Progol, KarenWoo and others.
My husband and I (both in the middle 60’s) decided not to drive in Europe anymore due to the easy access of public trans... Read More
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# 102 |
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Europe
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6 replies
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386 views
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We are heading to The Netherlands at the end of the month. We are keen cyclists and looking to cycle from Utrecht to Castle De Haar and then cycle another day from Delft to The Hague and/or Rotterdam. Would love any tips, feedback on this.
cheers, Janie Read More
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# 103 |
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Europe
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10 replies
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466 views
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Hello everyone,
We finally booked our tickets to Andalusia. We are a family of two adults and two children (12 & 6 Year).
We'll be staying there for 11 nights / 12 days, we'll be landing in Malaga in the morning and we are planning to spend the days as following:
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[*]Landing in Malaga, getting train to Granada and spending 3 nights th... Read More
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# 104 |
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Europe
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10 replies
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508 views
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Hello fellow travelers,
We are traveling in southern England by car starting in London and ending in Rye. We need to get to Paris and am hoping to get ideas on the best way to do so. We prefer not having to drive back to London and so are considering dropping the car in Dover, however, this requires taking a train to St. Pancras station then the E... Read More
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# 105 |
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Asia
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63 replies
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Having had a fabulous first trip to Japan, we’re now planning a second visit next fall for 18 nights at the beginning of November. This will follow 2 1/2 weeks in Taiwan, so I’m trying to be circumspect and not make the trip too hectic. We are arriving in Kix from Taiwan so will at least have adjusted to the time difference by then. And... Read More
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# 106 |
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Europe
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16 replies
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I used to call these micro visits to a place a "drive by." But I like the term hit and run tourism because it implies some damage is left in its wake.
Here's an interesting article about coping with hit and run tourism, written by the director of the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence.
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# 107 |
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United States
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16 replies
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Hi All,
I am well aware that this is an extremely broad question, but can you all throw some family vacation ideas at me? Live in central Jersey, have an almost year two old and an almost six year old. Looking for a family friendly vacation this summer for two or three nights within a three-ish hour drive from us. We’ve done a few of the pretty... Read More
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# 108 |
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Europe
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9 replies
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775 views
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So me and my wife planning to visit albania for 3 nights. We saw some tiktok videos and fell in love but upon research it seems like Albanias public transport system isn't like other europian countries. We found only a handful ways to travel once we are there but even that seems really complicated for us. Since we have limited days we can't just st... Read More
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# 109 |
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Europe
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10 replies
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689 views
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I am planning a last minute trip to Italy for my family of 5 (kids are 21, 19 & 13). I’m hoping I can pull this off, since we want to head to Italy the week of 6/24 - which is right around the corner! This will be our 1st time in Italy and my 1st time planning a trip to Europe so it’s a bit overwhelming! I would love to get feedback on what I’ve pu... Read More
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# 110 |
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Europe
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17 replies
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1.1k views
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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
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# 111 |
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United States
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20 replies
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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!!!
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# 112 |
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Europe
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26 replies
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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
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# 113 |
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Europe
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225 replies
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30.8k views
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Hello everyone,
We returned from Scotland on June 15, and we had a fabulous time!!! The weather was gorgeous, the scenery is spectacular, the food is delicious, and the crowds weren’t too bad, even on Skye! First I want to thank the following people for helping me plan a spectacular journey and for their restaurant recommendations: Janisj, MaiT... Read More
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# 114 |
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United States
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46 replies
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I'm working through the bucket list, and looking at a (likely) once in lifetime trip to Hawaii. Is 3 weeks enough time to see the highlights of the 4 main islands? Will it all look the same to see one island after another? Wondering how to split up the time between the four islands.
Acting a bit fast to take advantage of a fare sale, but a mul... Read More
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# 115 |
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Europe
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5 replies
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498 views
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I have some leftover Ringits, which I want to use when I get to Iceland, where can I get the best rate please? Read More
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# 116 |
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Europe
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14 replies
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902 views
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Hi !
We want to go back in family (2 adults and 2 teens) for a seventh time in july for 25-30 days.. This time we have that plan in mind.
1) Fly to Paris (cheapest flight from Montreal)
2) Take a rental car (no stay in paris which we have seen for one week last year).
3) Drive to northern France
4)Belgium (5-7 nights)
5) Netherlands (7-8 nights)
6)... Read More
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# 117 |
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Europe
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26 replies
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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
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# 118 |
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Europe
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13 replies
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Hi all! Group of 3 - well versed travelers age 37, 33, and our mother 62
All in very good shape
I am looking for any tips or recommendations on our upcoming trip to Europe.
I am sure most will say this is too much but we are going to give it our best shot (as it is already booked)
All travel will be on the Eurail with exception of renting a c... Read More
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# 119 |
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Europe
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19 replies
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Long story short is that I booked a trip to 2 week trip to Scotland and then a lot of life got in the way leaving me completely unprepared and trying to decide if I cancel or go and make the best of it. We're now 10 days out from a trip that has a general plan, but my typical travel planning of months and months of reading travel guides and forums... Read More
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# 120 |
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Europe
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14 replies
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956 views
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Family of four, two adults, and two kids are traveling in end of July-Early August to Basque Country. Our plan is the following (most are subject to change, except staying in San Sebastian for a week since our kids our in summer camps there and we need to keep this as home base.
Week 1 - French Basque s... Read More
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# 121 |
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Europe
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7 replies
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485 views
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Other than slight difference in price, is there any particular difference between? Recommendations? Looking to go from Como San G to downtown Zurich, or straight to ZRH airport. And thoughts regular vs business class? Thanks! Read More
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# 122 |
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Europe
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248 replies
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39.1k views
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We are currently in Switzerland and will write up a report on the go, as it’s a longish trip and I’ll never get to it once home.
It’s 39 nights, mostly in the mountain and lake regions we love in Switzerland and north Italy.
Our previous tri... Read More
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# 123 |
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Europe
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11 replies
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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
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# 124 |
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Europe
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26 replies
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I will be flying into Rome for a few days before heading out to Palermo. I have a few questions as it has been years since I have been in Rome.
Last time I stayed near Termini. While the hotel was wonderful and I didn't have any trouble, I would like to be around a different area this time. I would like to find a safe area with lots of cafes. (Sa... Read More
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# 125 |
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Asia
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24 replies
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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
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