Greetings all - We're returning to Italy this fall, and each time we like to visit one place that's new to us. I'd like to end our trip with a couple days in Orbetello or Monte Argentario, but it would be in mid-October. Does anyone know if resorts, restaurants etc typically close after September? Is this a good time of year to visit there? And... Read More

Does anyone know of a way to see the wine cellar under the hotel de paris? I looked online and it doesnt seem like this is an easy thing to do. I have emailed our concierge (not at the hotel de paris :). . Wondering if there is a way. TIA! Read More

Making Plans for 2 week trip in Sept. Going to Switzerland to see and hike in the subline mountains ,Lucerne or Inerlaken, Murren. Then potentially to NW Italy or France. Adore quaint villages. Thank you for your Ideas! Read More

Hello, can anyone recommend a guide to campgrounds in France in 1970/1971? I'm trying to get a sense of popular campsites and their amenities, and I need a publication that would have been used by Americans. If anyone has one, an image of a page would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! Read More

My husband and I will be in Scotland from September 25 through October 20, 2022. I knew car rentals would be more expensive but I wasn't prepared for the absolute sticker shock! Can anyone recommend a good car rental in Scotland that might be a bit cheaper? On all our driving trips in Europe we used a third party agency but their prices have gone t... Read More

I was considering naming this Planes, Trains, Automobile and buses. I drove down to the Chemult Amtrak station the evening of May 24 (Tuesday). The southbound Coast Starlight arrived about a half hour late. I did not have a seatmate so I could curl up and sleep on two seats and even use my CPAP. The train arrived early (5:59AM) in Sacramento. I hi... Read More

I don’t really have a good reason for not posting any trip reports in the past many years. It’s not for a lack of travel. DW and me (DH) have been on a dozen recent trips including Oaxaca, Mex City, Cabo, Croatia, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, Hawaii (3x), Colorado, Utah to name a few. Maybe it’s because good reports that actually benefit reader... Read More

Hello everyone We want to go to Kaliningrad, Russia. Who has been to Kaliningrad, tell me where it is better to stay. Thanks Read More

Hi everyone, I’m planning my 40th birthday in Greece for next July. We will probably be a large group. So I want to create and share an itinerary and people can join for any part of it. I’m thinking of some islands with nice beaches and good nightlife for about 10 days. Some might bring their kids, not sure if that will impact the itinerary. I h... Read More

I will be arriving early afternoon at the Port Authority Bus Terminal. I'm staying at the Wall Street Inn, nearest subway stop is Wall Street. Do I take the A, C, or E train one stop to Penn Station and then the 2 or 3 train to Wall street? How far would it be to walk to Penn Station from the bus terminal? Also, I'm a senior citizen. Can I buy a... Read More

Hello everyone I’m on the very early stages of planning a road trip from Detroit, Michigan and travel on Interstate 75 and Interstate 65 highways to either Florida or Alabama. The final destination is somewhere between Panama City Beach, Florida and Gulf Shores, Alabama. This destination will be used as a base to explore the surrounding areas an... Read More

We are two retired women and are looking for a group trip to see castles. We love history. Big fans of Downton Abbey and Victoria. Actually many movie castles! Any suggestions for a tour company and must see places? We have two weeks and maybe fall of 2021 for timeline. thank you. Read More

Hi - I’m in the beginning stages of planning a trip to Utah in mid-July. We will be driving from Moab to Monument Valley and would like to see Natural Bridges National Monument along the way. What is the best route to take to do this? Is it possible to do without driving the Mokee Dugway? Thanks! Read More

I have seen Olympic & Mt. Rainier in past . This time would like to see N. Cascades with some 3-5 mile mild- moderate hikes within 1000 feet elevation gain, hope to include Diablo lake, Ross lake and possibly Chelan lake; not sure if Stehekin too hard to reach as a day trip or try overnight),not sure if I can include Mt. Baker (Artist point clo... Read More

Hello! We're planning a trip to Italy and will have a car (staying in the Puglia area). I know to look for the signs, but are there other tips on how to avoid the ZTLs? Does google maps or waze steer you away from them or warn you if you're approaching one, or is there a different app I should use (iPhone)? Read More

We are 2 grandparents, 4 adult children and 4 teenagers hoping that the world will open up and we can take a trip to Cancun in December, 2021. Any suggestions for all-inclusive hotels that have large family suites or could accommodate us in adjoining rooms? Read More

My sister has homes in Brooklyn and in Arles and had been planning on moving from the former to the latter at the end of June, with her small dog. She always has flown Air France and has not been able to fly business or first with the dog due to rules. While it is not clear When/ if it will be possible to go , she would like to fly with the do... Read More

Hello Guys, just wanted to check if anyone knows of a cheaper car hire option in bergamo. The price is 200 euros per day when i m checking now. I am planning a trip end of june. Kindly suggest. Read More

Looking for some help to avoid the tourist traps for dinners in Paris please. Ideal is a quaint bistro with great french food at a reasonable price. Not looking for Michelin star, upscale type of place, just your favorite neighborhood place you would go with friends for a good meal. I'd like something in the Montmartre area on a Tuesday evening... Read More

Need assistance for where best to train from in southwest Germany (our rental is in Sinsheim) in order to reach our destination in France at a point just west of Annecy. Was considering a train to Geneva airport (French side) to pick up a rental car to drive to our next rental home but am finding way too many train changes when traveling with two s... Read More

What a wonder! Will hit the highlights from Nov 2- 25, with the highlights of this Paris trip being small towns within an hour of Paris, castles, walled towns, fortresses, etc. ❤️EVERYBODY masked and the country is according to the medical community, 90% vaccinated.

Hi folks: We will be spending about 3 weeks in Utah in July. Will probably stay in the SLC and the Zion area. Visit the national parks around the 2 areas or any others. Do some stargazing visits in some Dark Sky locations. Do some hot springs. Perhaps venture into Idaho or Wyoming. There will be a fair amount of driving involved, I would assume.... Read More

Available to RHS members on Monday 18th, then open to all from Tuesday: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/virtual-chelsea Read More

In spite of all the negative vibe from around the world, Uganda is now celebrating the birth of two mountain gorillas born in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The love affair between the environment and the wildlife in Uganda is yielding great fruit even as we the humans take in the cost of the lockdowns. The Bakiga, one of the people who live... Read More

Thread on sharing info about travel made me think there is a difference between travel and vacation, starting with what you call it. Certainly some overlap, but I think of vacation as a relaxing break from regular routine - like a cruise, AI, cabin on a lake. Limited stress and work in both planning and while there. Travel is often not relaxing - t... Read More