In again cancelling my travel plans for the trip I had over-optimistically re-booked for October, (original trip was March/April) I'm now being informed that no one will refund deposits paid (despite meeting their cancellation policies) but instead must accept a voucher good for 1 year. Here's the wording I got from one accommodation: "Due to Coro... Read More

Would love advice for a first time visit to The Grand Canyon. I am not a big hiker or adventure seeker. Looking for a nice place to stay in or close by and advice on the best way to see the prettiest sites. Also plan on visiting Bearazona. Thanks so much. Read More

Visiting south end of the beach in September. Does anyone know the beach erosion situation? Do they have beach at high tide? Read More

In the beginning of planning a 3 week trip for June 2022. Preliminary plans are fly from Toronto to Dublin spend a week-10 days in Ireland, Dublin, Galway, some places in Ulster. After Ireland, go to Scotland, specifically Berwickshire, next to Yorkshire specifically North Yorkshire National Park the area where Heartbeat was filmed and then Shrop... Read More

I've seen comments various places that Google Maps is not helpful for Venice, where I now am. (I've actually found Google kind of variable for Italy - great in some places and in others, sends me in circles or somewhere far from where I'm trying to go.) Any recommendations for a good map app to use in Venice? Read More

They want to attract "digital nomads?" [QUOTE]Now Croatia is making it easier for people who want to stay longer -- tweaking its immigration laws to grant one-year residency permits to remote digital workers from outside the European Union, provided they don't require tourist visas to enter. While other destinations such as Dubai have paid a... Read More

Hello! Our family of 7 (all 20 years old or older) is flying in to SLC and driving to Twin Falls, then Idaho Falls for two nights, then to Jackson, then returning to SLC For two nights before flyIng home. We have 7 days to vacation. Please recommend some “must see/ do” sites. Thanks in advance, Merry K Read More

Hi. I’m thinking of spending 5 -6 days in Southern Utah for Soring Break. I am thinking of flying in/out of Las Vegas. I’ve already been to Bryce. Besides Zion, where else should we go? I would love to go to Antelope Canyon, but doubt if will reopen in time for our visit. We enjoy hiking and would like time to enjoy the parks. I don’t want to rush... Read More

Anyone know a cruise line that cruises from Buenos Aires or Rio back to the US? I have searched and searched and searched with no luck. Hubby has limited mobility and cruising is easier than flying (plus he's 90 and still wants to travel). Our plan is to cruise Ft. Lauderdale to Chile and then catch another cruise from Chile, around the horn to B... Read More

Last summer (really all through France, into Switzerland and Germany and a little UK) we were looking forward to going to Murren, Switzerland. What Europe destinations did others have planned that were postponed due to Covid? Read More

Good afternoon/morning/evening There are some places especially in the Midwest that I would love to recommend onto the website. Is this possible? thank you Read More

Shot between Gstaad and Zweisimmen. [ame]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0E6tTdZ4bko[/ame] Read More

Hey everybody! My daughter is planning to go to Roma to see her penpal in September ( I hope it would be possible by that time) Could you advise any good card which she can use in EU without extra fees and which can be linked to my account so i can control her spendings. No credit cards please, otherwise we will go bankrupt:) ) Read More

My wife has long wanted to undertake a sleeper return journey between Didcot to Scotland and today I discovered the Caledonian Sleeper Internet page only to find that it is now closed so I feel luck to have found this forum. I suggested a date in late March 2021 to my wife who suggested that bearing in mind the vagaries of the political thought... Read More

Hoping everyone is healthy and safe! We are beginning to plan a trip to Mallorca (and Spain or Portugal) for next Spring. First working on the Mallorca part and would love a hotel recomendation. We would like something on the beach or with a great beach view and easy access to the sand if possible. A few favorite hotels to give you an idea of what... Read More

On May 30, right in the weekend before NL relaxed its "intelligent lockdown". I've got more footage, but I'm learning the camera and the workflow, so please bear with me as I learn. [ame]https://vimeo.com/424508169[/ame] This is the Amsterdam I remember from the 1990s. Interesting too, that I could hear almost no English on the street and... Read More

A few friends and I plan to take a road trip across the US and we are starting to plan now. The thing is we are having trouble decide where to go and what we need. Any help? Read More

Hello, I am planning a quick trip to the Great Smoky Mountains with my husband and daughters. The goal is to hike and to photograph the mountains. I dislike shopping and traffic. No interest in Dollywood. After reading a few threads here, it looks like it would be better for me to focus on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky mountains to... Read More

Can I transit through France and Spain during June via car to get to my second home in Portugal? Can anyone shed some clarity Thanks Adrian Read More

Happy Days … Outdoor museums and gardens are slowly opening up, and when we heard the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden (I don’t know why they don’t call it “Gardens”) in Arcadia, CA, was opening for a limited amount of visitors each day, we immediately signed up... Read More

Hi, my family and I (including three college-age daughters) are headed to Italy next June for two weeks. The first week we will be at a villa in Tuscany, followed by visits to a few other destinations. We are considering a couple of potential itineraries after leaving Tuscany: 1) Depart Tuscany and take train early morning from Florence to Naple... Read More

My mom, myself and my three kids will be doing the drive from Natchez to Nashville via the Natchez Trace Parkway June 8th-12th. The kids are 14,13,9 and are great travelers and accustomed to state parks, picnics, road trips, historical trips etc. and do well with it all. Any thoughts on do not miss attractions or stops along the Trace is appreciate... Read More

Hi fellow travelers, I have heard and read over the past months that one of my favorite churches is closed for renovation, Anyone in Rome walked by it recently that can update me?It is just 2 minutes from the Pantheon. I'll be in Rome A WEEK FROM THIS FRIDAY! Hooray. Thanks in advance for any news. :) Read More

There are often threads on here about traffic violations and fines coming in, when the offender didn't see a policeman or a camera. Well they, and others who drive in Europe, or hope to in the future, may find this little video useful. Note that this type of camera is not limited to France, but is found throughout Europe. Read More

Hi On July 6th of 2019 I was flying from Washington Dulles to Reykjavik. As the plane was coming in to land there was an Incident aboard this flght. If you were on this aircraft or happen to know someone who is aware of this incident would you consider speaking to me privately. Read More