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16 replies
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As some of you who already helped me know, in less than a month I will be taking a bike/barge tour. Prior to the cycling trip I will be spending three nights in Amsterdam to recover from jet lag and to see some of the sights. This is going to be leisurely, and I don’t intend to run myself ragged trying to sightsee. I like to just wander in scenic a... Read More
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# 52 |
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Europe
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28 replies
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Hello – we are looking to celebrate my wife's 30th birthday in Paris, Italy (Amalfi coast) and Barcelona in late June 2024.
Paris 3 nights, Amalfi coast 4 nights, Barcelona 3 nights.
Have only booked the flights and everything really is a blank slate. Would love to fill in the blanks with recommendations for accommodation, good/non touristy f... Read More
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# 53 |
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Europe
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32 replies
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Hello all. My sister and I will be docking on June 26 in Marseilles We would like to see the lavender fields but the ship excursion is booked. Does anyone know a guide or driver who would take us? I've thought of renting a car but I can't get very excited about that.
Thanks. Read More
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# 54 |
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Europe
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4 replies
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504 views
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Ok folks, I'll be traveling to Milan on Nov. 3, 2024 arriving on the 4th. My thoughts are to spend the 4th and 5th in Milan. Take a train on the 6th to Lugano, Stay for three nights and head to Zurich on the 9th, stay in Zurich until 13th, head back to Milan on the 13th for our last 2 nights with a side trip to Turin. Thoughts and opinions. Read More
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# 55 |
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United States
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4 replies
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In my quest to eventually visit all 50 states, I checked off Nebraska over the weekend with a visit to Omaha for the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting and am contributing my experience in case anyone not familiar with Omaha is contemplating doing the same thing another year.
I note that I became a (tiny) investor solely for the purpo... Read More
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# 56 |
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Europe
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3 replies
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399 views
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I have a lot of talk about this island mixed up with discussions about Galicia so I am now beginning a separate thread to discuss our upcoming twelve days on this Canary Island, which first piqued my interest when I watched the Jose Andres tv series last year.
I hope to write a trip report that I can attach here, but for now, this is our plan:... Read More
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# 57 |
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Europe
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4 replies
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WIll be seeing Rothenburg after Koblenz and before Innsbruck. Going to Innsbruck via Munich. Rail Europe and DB show an RB train from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Steinach bei Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a 15 min trip, where there is only a 4 min connection to an RE train to Munich. This seems tight so wondering if would b... Read More
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# 58 |
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Europe
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6 replies
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554 views
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I previously posted a similar question looking for a prepared meal pickup in London that I want to take to the Cotswolds, but got the (typically good Fodors) advice that there are a number of great options in the Cotswolds itself for great prepared dinners. So I'm asking -- which are those restaurants/catering places?
I've hired a car and driv... Read More
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# 59 |
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Europe
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43 replies
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I could really use some help with my itinerary. This is our first trip to Europe and I'm sure it will be our last also., since we are in our 70 and 80s(my husband and I are married 55 years) We plan to take trains as much as possible. Don't want to waste time in airports but we could fly if needed, but hoping to make our way by trains or a bus if n... Read More
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# 60 |
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Air Travel
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3 replies
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Ugh, just realized I left my headphones somewhere at Midway yesterday. Anyone know how their Lost and Found works? I'm flying back in a month and would hate to lose them forever!
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# 61 |
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United States
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5 replies
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442 views
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We are traveling from Atlanta, GA mid June. I am hoping to fly into Boston and travel to either Stowe or Bar Harbor. Any suggestions in choosing between the two? Read More
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# 62 |
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Europe
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5 replies
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340 views
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Hi,
I will be in Italy during the last week of May. I am looking for areas to hike (difficulty of hikes: moderate to hard) for a few days including sleeping in mountain huts on the way.
Does anyone have recommendations or know of good places to hike during this time of the year?
And have any knowledge regarding mountain huts that are open during th... Read More
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# 63 |
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Europe
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22 replies
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Hello! My husband and I are planning a trip to France in late September, early October of this year. We will have a total of 15 nights /16 days. We are flying into Paris (arriving early morning, jet-lagged!) and planning to take the train directly to Strasbourg. The plan is to stay there for four nights and then travel to Colmar by train for... Read More
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# 64 |
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Europe
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8 replies
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599 views
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Hi all, we are in europe this summer to see a singer you might have heard of called Taylor Swift. haha. We see her show on August 8 in Vienna. We arrive in Vienna on the 5th and spend those 4 days exploring Venice. Then we have some options. My daughter is desperate to see Venice, so we were thinking we'd take a train there and stay for 2 nig... Read More
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# 65 |
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Europe
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16 replies
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This may not be helpful to a lot of people, but in case anyone is thinking about doing one of the Camino routes that start in Portugal, I thought I would share it anyway.
In April I cycled the Camino Portugues from Porto to Santiago de Compostela with five friends. Some day by day observations and pictures will follow. I'll start with generaliti... Read More
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# 66 |
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United States
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12 replies
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630 views
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I'm new to Fodor's. I have a severe allergy to fur and feathers. My husband and I are traveling to the San Antonio, TX area the end of May 2024.
I'm having a hard time finding hotels that do not allow pets.
Does anyone know of a hotel website that prohibits animals?
When we travel, I have to contact every hotel in the area to determine if they h... Read More
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# 67 |
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Europe
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15 replies
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778 views
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Hi All,
Have heard the Pyrenees and the villages around them are charming and relaxing. We are planning a trip in September to Madrid/Bilbao,a bit along the coast and want to include a route through (perhaps) both French & Spanish Pyrenees and most importantly a visit through Basque country-not so keen on mountain hiking, but some easy walks with... Read More
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# 68 |
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Europe
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30 replies
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What are the most interesting neighborhoods in Madrid and Bilbao for accommodations? We want safe, but non-touristy hotels or bed/breakfast that would be walking distance to cultural sites (art museums, galleries, local music performances, flamenco clubs) also charming streets. Like everyone else we want comfortable, clean rooms and soundproof room... Read More
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# 69 |
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Europe
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13 replies
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We will be in Sicily for 8 nights in late May. It will be a fast paced trip, which is generally how we like to travel. We are not renting a car, but have booked a car and driver for transfers between cities and for a full day excursion of the baroque villages like Ragusa, Noto and Scicli.
CATANIA, 2 nights
Arrive late morning from London. Check... Read More
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# 70 |
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Europe
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9 replies
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632 views
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Our hotel is very near Placa de Catalunya so I'm thinking we might take the Aerobus upon arrival from the airport. (Unless someone has a better suggestion) Has anyone used this before? How was it?
Thanks. Read More
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# 71 |
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Europe
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27 replies
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Hi,
I am doing a road trip. On 10th July we will stay the night in Moritz. And on 19th July we have to be in Zermatt. So I have 8 nights for this part of the trip. My main reason was to visit Lavender fields as we never travel to Europe in busy season of July- August. This time is an exception. I was thinking
11th July - See Moritz and drive to Mi... Read More
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# 72 |
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Europe
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21 replies
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763 views
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I'm new to the Fodor's forums and I have found some great info on both Turkey and Greece. We are seasoned travelers in our 60s who are planning to visit Turkey & Greece in Sept/Oct 2024 for about a month. We have never been to either country, and I find I'm struggling with this trip's planning more than any other place we've been. (Even more than P... Read More
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# 73 |
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Europe
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15 replies
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829 views
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Hi.
I’m looking at booking a suprise trip to Slovenia for my partners 50th birthday. She likes to be quite active on holiday, but we also want to be able to chill for a lot of it.
Initial plans are to fly into Ljublana and stay there for 2 or 3 nights. (Her birthday would be the 3rd night so it may be better to be somewhere else?!).
Then u... Read More
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# 74 |
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Europe
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24 replies
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Hi there.
I've been reading through some posts and not finding exactly what I'm looking for, so hopefully some of you who travel to France frequently can offer some recommendations for us. We will be in France for 2 weeks in early June: ~3/4 days each in Normandy (Bayeux, Honfleur); Loire (Amboise); Dordogne (Sarlat au Canada); and Provence (Avi... Read More
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# 75 |
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Europe
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34 replies
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