Its probably obvious that I spend an inordinate amount of time dreaming about, and planning, travel. I admit to spending a lot of time browsing around various review sites, including the very popular Trip Advisor (yes, I know that TA is not a dependable site for selecting restaurants, but I do look at it, mostly for the photos, and the comments fr... Read More

Hello I'm leaving the US tomorrow and flying to Zurich where I'll be renting a car from Hertz. We'll be driving through France, Switzerland and Germany. After researching countries requiring International Drivers Permits I thought I wouldn't need one. Now I'm seeing various opinions about this. I know its probably a good idea if I have to deal wit... Read More

I’ll be renting a car in Spain for 20 days. What type of phone charging is usually available in a typical car? I want to make sure I bring the right cords and anything needed. Read More

Visiting Scotland for the first time mid July next year. Interested in a few hikes, a few castles, pretty towns, live music, and just seeing the outdoor scenery. Husband is interested in visiting the Oban distillery. Please critique my itinerary. Should I go to Mull instead of Skye because of the time of year I'm com... Read More

Hi, Me and my wife are travelling to Switzerland for the 1st time. We have limited days in our itinerary, eagerly want to visit the valleys/alps and require some help to get a review done by you since you are the expert here. We also want get some insights as well on which travel pass would suit best as we are confused with multiple online artic... Read More

Any suggestions for driver from London to Southampton Cruise ship terminal may 14th. Cant take train as my husband has mobility challenges Appreciate a recommendation Thanks Read More

After spending a lot of time scouring lodging options and reading about tourism and visiting Amsterdam, I am starting to have some hesitation about a visit to Amsterdam and am wondering if I should base elsewhere instead. (I have done something similar in other countries where I have skipped the major city and instead focused on smaller but very en... Read More

DH and I have been to Paris six times -- we start there for 4-7 days, then explore another area of France. However, we have never been there in winter, or more specifically at Christmas. Find myself pining over those windows! So, looking for some tips from those of you who live there (Kerouac, et al) or who've travelled then. We may be accompanied... Read More

Hello, We are US family of 4 (2 teenagers) flying in and out of Zurich late May into June for 2 weeks. I had planned for us to train everywhere, but some of the travel time looks like it would be greatly shortened if we rented a car - for all or part of the journey. (picking one up from interlaken and the remaining trip seems like a good idea, but... Read More

We are considering taking a northern lights cruise by P & o next year 2025. They have one in October and another in December. Has any one taken these cruises and kindly let us know their experience? We would prefer October but would that be good from the point of view of chances of seeing northern lights? Thanks for any help! Read More

Hi Everyone - I've spent a lot of time on the forums reading everyone's helpful content, and have put together a rough honeymoon plan: 1. Paris - Arrive and Stay for 2 nights 2. Saint-Remy (via TGV Paris>Avignon + pick-up rental car) - 3 nights to explore Saint-Remy, Les Beaux, Alpilles 3. Gordes (self-drive) - 3 nights to explore Gordes, Rous... Read More

Hello my friends - we are planning a two week trip in September for two couples to do level 2 hiking in Switzerland. All of us are in our late 50’s/early 60’s and though my wife and I are physically fit our friends have faced some recent health challenges that will limit them to no more than level 2 yet they are capable of walking for 5-6 hours pe... Read More

Torrey Island (Torray)…..14 km off the northern Irish coast, probably dating back to 5500 BC, and I really wanted to try it. We set off early so we could get to the ferry at Magheraroarty on time and have plenty of time on the island. It's wonderful weather, windy but beautiful. However, the ferry rocks violently... Once they arrive on the island,... Read More

Was wondering because I am planning to visit and someone bought this up and figured I'd check. I'm not overly concerned about this but I will be traveling with some electronics (mainly a laptop and a spare camera with a few lenses that I may lave in the room in some cases). Obviously when I leave for the day, I will keep everything zipped up in m... Read More

Hello all, Excited to have the opportunity of a last minute work trip that will have me staying in Reims and Paris for a few nights (Paris longer than Reims—lodging all set with these two bases). I’ve just tagged a 4 night leisure get away onto the end of this trip so I can visit Aix en Provence. Have long wanted to v... Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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! Read More