I’m heading back to Rome soon, but this time we’re bringing our teens. Instead of wandering the streets like I usually love doing in this city, we’ll be hitting the "must-see" sights with them: the Colosseum and the Vatican.
And that’s where it gets tricky—apparently, we need to book everything in advance. We’re getting lost among all the offers, official sites, GetYourGuide and the like, packages, with prices ranging from one to three times as much and different tour options...
Could you share your booking experiences for:
- Colosseum visit, including the underground level
- St. Peter’s Basilica, including the dome
- Vatican Museums
After spending 15 days in Tenerife in February 2026, here are a few observations that might be useful for you:
- Choosing Puerto de la Cruz turned out to be an excellent decision (compared to Santa Cruz, which is Lonely Planet’s pick, for example). Puerto de la Cruz has two large beaches just a 10-minute walk from the center. The atmosphere around the small port is lovely. It’s a human-scale town. The bus station makes it easy to get anywhere on the island. Carnival season is an exceptional time to visit!
- Opting for the unlimited weekly bus pass for 50 € is economical (especially if you're traveling solo), eco-friendly, and practical (lots of departures and returns). The roads on major routes are often congested, and the bus network is improving—you can support this effort by traveling this way.
- For hikes, I tested Teide National Park (arrival and departure by bus). Starting from El Portillo at the park entrance, the Arenas Negra circuit (2.5 to 3 hours) is stunning toward the end. You can add a section of Route 1 on the other side of the road (maps and great info at the tourist office). At the other end of the park, "Roques de Garcia" is a spectacular route—crowded but a must-see...
- Tourist towns like La Orotava or La Laguna are worth the visit. Garachico has a certain charm too...
Hi,
I’m planning my trip to La Spezia and I’m struggling to find nice places to visit besides the Cinque Terre and Portovenere.
Budget: Mid-range
NO hiking
Hi everyone,
Who might have a good apartment address for two people in
Porto: arriving on 5/8, leaving on 5/10
Lisbon: arriving on 5/14, leaving on 5/17
Well-located/walkable in both cities
With kitchen facilities
1 bedroom for 2 people with private bathroom
Thanks in advance
We're planning to visit Lake Garda from August 10th to 24th with our 4-year-old daughter. We’d stay for 15 days.
We’ll be arriving at Verona Airport.
We don’t know the area at all.
We were thinking of staying near Malcesine. Do you think we should plan for two accommodations to explore the lake? We’d prefer to avoid crowded spots, even though I suspect it might be tricky in August. If you have any great tips or recommendations within a budget of up to 150 € per night, that would be amazing!
Do you think a car is essential, or can the lake be easily explored by ferry and bus?
For a 15-day stay, would you recommend staying around Lake Garda or visiting one or more other lakes as well?
We’re looking for activities suitable for our 4-year-old daughter.
I’m planning a trip from Gran Canaria to El Hierro to Tenerife at the end of winter.
My current dilemma is where to book accommodations on Gran Canaria.
We’re planning to stay 7 nights on the island, and our goal is to hike, drive along small roads, discover a few villages, and admire some beaches (just for the views, not for swimming!).
Since the island is quite rugged, the journeys can be long even if the distances are short. I’d like to avoid driving 2 hours every morning and evening to reach the area we want to explore...
I’m thinking of splitting the 7 nights into 4 somewhere and 3 elsewhere.
But where? It seems the center and the northwest might be the best options.
Any advice, given that I’m mainly looking for peace and quiet, a beautiful view, a secluded spot, or a quiet village?
Hi there,
To get to Rome from a small village near Cambrai, what are the different transport options for 4 people, including 2 seniors?
Thanks in advance!
Cloclo
I’d love to know if there are any shuttles or other easy and cheaper ways to get to Civitavecchia from Rome Airport, which should be about 70 km away.
Thanks in advance for your great tips!
Hello,
I’d like to travel alone to the Algarve for about 10 days, as my husband sadly passed away.
I’m thinking of going at the end of April or beginning of May 2026. I’ll fly into Faro, then rent a car and head toward the westernmost tip of the coast.
Over 10 days, what are the best spots to see from Faro to the tip—hikes along the coastline or even exploring the countryside? For accommodations, can I also stay with locals? And which car rental company is the best?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Jo
For once, I'm heading north...
I’ve decided to spend a short time in Iceland, alone, during the first week of July.
I’ll only have 5 full days there. Sure, it’s not much, so I’ll focus on what attracts me the most: the Highlands.
Obviously, renting a 4x4—or even a regular car—on my own isn’t an option.
That’s why I’m breaking my (probably unfounded) principles and have contacted local agencies for "day tours" in small-group format.
Well, small-group up to 15 people, anyway...
Oh well, I’m going for it!
I’m really hesitant about visiting the Golden Circle on the last day, since I’ve read it’s become super crowded.
I’d love your thoughts on this. Plus, if I visit that area, I’d want to include Bruarfoss, and as far as I know, only the Troll agency offers that detour.
There’s also the Snaefellsnes Peninsula excursion that appeals to me, but it seems time-consuming.
Time-consuming like the Jokulsarlon tour I’ve already booked. (But that’s on the first day, so I’ll still be full of energy!)
By the last day, I’ll probably be running on empty...
Otherwise, I’ll be doing 3 4x4 excursions that I’m really excited about:
1 in Thorsmork Valley, 1 in Landmannalaugar, and 1 in Kerlingarfjöll.
So, Golden Circle or no Golden Circle—that’s the question...
Or maybe a relaxed day visiting Reykjavik and a lagoon. Blue Lagoon? Sky Lagoon? Meh...
Hello,
I'm considering doing the "Ruta de la Plata" next September.
The plan would be to fly into Madrid, head up to León via Segovia and Valladolid, then down to Huelva before returning to Madrid for the flight back.
We're in our seventies and limit ourselves to easy, short walks. For accommodations, well-maintained hotels or guesthouses would suit us, and we'd also like to try 2 or 3 paradores.
How many days do you think we should allow for this trip?
A round-trip flight to Madrid seems the most practical. We've already explored Andalusia but might consider stopping in Seville or Córdoba again.
Thanks to anyone who can advise us on the timing, itinerary, or must-see spots...
Hi there, my partner and I are planning a 3-week trip to Scandinavia next June (2026). We’d love to validate our itinerary and get any relevant tips on what to see—or avoid, etc.
Day 1 and 2: Departure from Montreal and arrival in Copenhagen
Days 2, 3, 4: Stay in Copenhagen
Day 5: Train from Copenhagen to Stockholm
Days 5, 6, 7: Stay in Stockholm
Day 8: Flight from Stockholm to Oslo
Days 8, 9, 10: Stay in Oslo
Day 11: Train from Oslo to Bergen (Bergen Line)
Days 11, 12: Stay in Bergen
Days 13 to 18: 6-night cruise with Hurtigruten or Havila
Day 19: Stay in Kirkenes
Day 20: Flight from Kirkenes to Oslo
Days 20, 21: Stay in Oslo
Day 22: Return to Montreal from Oslo.
Hi there,
We’re spending a week in Andalusia in April, starting with 2 days in Seville, then Córdoba, Granada, and Ronda.
We’re thinking of renting a car the morning we leave Seville and returning it at the airport on the last day.
Do you know which downtown rental spot is the easiest for quickly getting out of the city? Or maybe it’s simpler to rent at the airport and leave the car in a parking lot for the first 2 days?
Thanks in advance for your help!
After a road trip in Quebec in 2025, we’re looking for a destination this year (around September 20th to October 10th) where we can settle in 2 or 3 spots and explore the area without having to drive 200 km every day to see something.
I’ve had my eye on northeastern Spain for a while, and I thought of the Basque Country and its hinterland (Rioja? Navarre?) to avoid too many kilometers from Belgium.
Bilbao and San Sebastián seem like must-sees, and beyond that, we love the vibe of small ports, medieval old towns (like Onati), hiking in beautiful landscapes, and cycling on greenways.
I also spotted the Bardenas Reales, but it might be too far from a home base—unless we make it an extra stop...
Based on this, can you recommend where it’d be interesting to set up base?
Have a great evening,
Claire
Hi there,
We’re heading to Tenerife for a week in January. I’m looking for a reliable car rental agency in La Laguna. Can anyone help me out?
Thanks in advance.
Hi there,
We need to be at the airport by Tuesday morning at 5:15 AM at the latest. We're planning to take the **Plaza de las Armas** bus. Will we make it on time? Thanks!
Hello everyone,
We’ll be on vacation in Costa Adeje from 12/28 to 01/09. We’ll be spending New Year’s Eve there, so we’re looking for a nice restaurant by the beach (Playa de la Pinta, Playa de Fanabe, or Playa de Torviscas) that hosts a New Year’s Eve celebration with a fun atmosphere (music). Why by the sea? Because we love counting down to midnight on the sand with all the fireworks. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance. Pascal & Co
We’d like to explore Scotland on an organized tour, preferably in a small group, since we can’t drive on the left. Which agencies would you recommend, whether they’re based in France or Scotland? Thanks!
P.Cander
Hi there,
Has anyone tried taking a ferry from Sète (or another southern French port) to southern PORTUGAL with a vehicle? I don’t want to go via Tangier (the transfer is too complicated).
Thanks for your replies
Hi everyone,
My husband and I will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary.
We’d love to return to Italy.
We’re torn between Venice and Lake Como in Bellagio.
Could you share your thoughts? We visited Venice exactly 10 years ago—we loved it, but I’m not sure if Lake Como is worth it even more.
Is it a truly romantic and heart-stopping destination for this special occasion?
Thanks for your advice!
Sarah
Hi there,
Could anyone recommend a car rental agency on São Miguel and Flores islands? The small local agencies have prohibitive prices, and the others seem unreliable (poor car condition, security deposit blocked for over 1000 €, etc.).
Hi! I’m looking for ideas, tips, and great deals for a 15-day road trip around Portugal starting and ending in Faro. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
My wife and I have booked our tickets from the 24th to the 31st to visit Switzerland, and we want to try skiing for the first time.
Here’s the itinerary I put together with some AI help. I’d love your feedback and tips to tweak the plan! Thanks in advance!
Arrival in Basel on the 24th in the evening, hotel in the city center with breakfast the next morning.
Train from Basel to Interlaken on December 25th, arriving at the hotel around 2 PM.
14:00 – 15:00: Arrival and check-in at Neuhaus Golf & Strandhotel
Check-in, rest, and freshen up after the trip.
Enjoy the view of Lake Thun—it’s a stunning setting.
Grab a coffee or a drink on the terrace or at the hotel bar.
The Neuhaus has direct lake access, perfect for a short walk right after settling in.
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15:30 – 17:30: Downtown & Christmas vibes
Bus or taxi (10 min) → Interlaken city center (Hohematte Park).
Stroll through the park, take in the views of the Jungfrau, and check out the open shops and chocolateries.
Wander around Interlaken’s Christmas market (if it’s still up, often until the 26th).
Grab a hot chocolate or mulled wine at a local stand.
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17:30 – 18:30: Gourmet break or aperitif
Café de Paris, Hüsi Bierhaus, or Velo Café for a snack or drink.
For a unique hot chocolate: Funky Chocolate Club (you can even make your own chocolate!).
19:30 – Alpine Christmas dinner
Romantic dinner at a typical restaurant:
Spycher Restaurant: fondue and Swiss folklore (reservation recommended).
Laterne Restaurant: cozy chalet vibe, traditional cuisine.
Des Alpes: local dishes with a view of Interlaken’s lights.
21:30 – Quiet end to the evening
Digestive walk around the lake, peaceful and romantic atmosphere.
Cozy option: hot bath or reading at the hotel bar with mountain views.
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Thursday, December 26th — First ski day: Bodmi Arena (Grindelwald)
Goal: Learn to ski gently
🕘 10:00 — Leave the hotel
Bus or taxi (5–10 min) → Interlaken Ost train station.
Train Interlaken Ost → Grindelwald (departs around 10:20, arrives 10:50).
🕚 11:00 – 13:00 — Beginner ski lesson at Bodmi Arena
Booking: Swiss Ski School Grindelwald.
Location: Beginner slopes with a “magic carpet.”
🍽️ 13:00 – 14:00 — Lunch on-site
Restaurant Bodmi (view of the Eiger).
☕ 14:00 – 16:00 — Free practice + coffee break in the sun
Keep practicing or enjoy the valley views from the terrace.
🚂 16:30 — Return train Grindelwald → Interlaken Ost.
🕖 17:00 — Back to the hotel, relax or take a lakeside walk.
🍽️ 20:00 — Fondue dinner at Spycher Restaurant or Husi Bierhaus.
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Friday, December 27th — Ski #2: Grindelwald First (blue slope autonomy)
Goal: Improve and enjoy the scenery
🕘 10:00 — Leave hotel → Interlaken Ost → Grindelwald (arrive 10:50).
🕚 11:00 — Rent gear (Skiset or Alpin Center).
🚡 12:00 — Cable car Grindelwald → First (20-minute scenic ride).
🍽️ 12:30 – 15:00 — Ski on the First blue slope, multiple runs at your own pace.
🍽️🏔️ Lunch with a view at Berggasthaus First between runs.
☕ 15:30 – 16:00 — Break at the summit, coffee or hot chocolate.
🚡 16:30 — Cable car descent → return to the station.
🚂 17:30 — Train back → Interlaken Ost → hotel.
🍽️ 20:00 — Free evening (suggestion: dinner at Des Alpes Restaurant, mountain vibe).
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Saturday, December 28th — Nature day in Lauterbrunnen
Goal: Discover the valley of 72 waterfalls
🕘 10:00 — Leave hotel → Interlaken Ost.
🚂 10:35 — Train Interlaken Ost → Lauterbrunnen (arrive 10:55).
🕚 11:00 – 12:30 — Walk through the village + hike to Staubbach Falls.
🚡 12:30 – 14:00 — Lunch at Hotel Oberland Restaurant or Airtime Café.
🚶 14:00 – 15:00 — Walk to Trümmelbachfälle (45 min on foot, bus available).
🏞️ 15:00 – 16:00 — Visit the indoor waterfalls (entry ~CHF 14).
🚍 16:30 — Return to Lauterbrunnen (bus or on foot).
🚂 17:00 — Train back → Interlaken Ost → hotel.
🍽️ 20:00 — Dinner in Interlaken (Laterne Restaurant or Ox Restaurant & Grill).
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Sunday, December 29th — Scenic day: Mürren & Allmendhubel
Goal: Effortless alpine views + mountain vibes
🕘 10:00 — Leave hotel → Interlaken Ost → Lauterbrunnen (arrive 10:30).
🚡 10:45 — Cable car Lauterbrunnen → Grütschalp → scenic train to Mürren.
🕚 11:30 – 12:00 — Walk around Mürren, a car-free village.
🍽️🏔️ 12:00 – 13:30 — Lunch at Alpenruh Restaurant (panoramic terrace).
🚡 13:30 – 15:00 — Funicular ride to Allmendhubel, views of Eiger – Mönch – Jungfrau.
☕ 15:30 — Descent to Mürren, coffee or walk.
🚡 16:30 — Cable car + train back to Lauterbrunnen → Interlaken.
🚂 17:30 — Return to the hotel.
🍽️ 20:00 — Cozy dinner (raclette or Swiss soup in Interlaken).
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Monday, December 30th — Relaxation in Interlaken
Goal: Rest and enjoy the scenery before departure
🕘 10:00 — Leisurely start, walk along Lake Thun.
🚡 11:00 — Funicular to Harder Kulm (~CHF 40 round trip for 2 people).
🍽️🏔️ 12:30 – 14:00 — Lunch at Harder Kulm’s panoramic restaurant (lake views).
🚶 14:30 – 16:00 — Descent and stroll through Interlaken (shopping streets, chocolateries).
☕ 16:00 — Coffee or hot chocolate at Funky Chocolate Club.
🚂 17:30 — Return to the hotel, relax or spa if desired.
🍽️ 20:00 — Dinner at Victoria-Jungfrau Spa & Terrace Restaurant.
Hi everyone! I’m looking for any info that could help us with the excursions on the MSC Fantasia—Barcelona, Ibiza, Sardinia, Rome, Florence, and Cannes.
Places to visit, tips to save us time… The cruise is from July 29 to August 5, 2026.
Thanks!
I’m about to book 4 nights in the Italian capital and I’m wondering where the best place to stay would be.
- A neighborhood that’s not too noisy
- A neighborhood well served by public transport (airport and the city’s main sights)
- A neighborhood with restaurants and supermarkets
- A neighborhood with relatively reasonable prices
Public transport is essential.
We gave this trip as a gift to someone who won’t be able to walk long distances like we usually do.
I also don’t want to be too far from the historic center.
Termini and Monti seem to fit these criteria?
Is Termini a bit sketchy?
But sketchy like dangerous or sketchy like homeless people just looking for a place to sleep?
Nous souhaitons réserver une navette pour un transfert de Lille à Bruxelles Zaventem : j'ai trouvé plusieurs sociétés de navettes sur Internet. Laquelle est à privilégier pour leur sérieux... nous voulons être sur d'avoir quelqu'un qui nous récupère aussi bien pour l'aller que pour le retour..
Nous avons trouvé Holidays Airport qui nous propose un aller/retour pour 2 adultes et 2 enfants à 205 euros et A3 à 180 euros... je suis un peu surprise car l'écart de prix est assez important...
Que me conseillez vous ?? Je vais aussi demander les tarifs à Aero-Trans, STNavette (mais à priori, des gens ont eu des soucis avec STNavette...)
Hi,
I’m planning a long weekend in Porto soon with 4 other adults, and I’d love some info about the rechargeable Andante card for public transport. Since we’ll be traveling across different zones, I’m thinking of getting the single-trip rechargeable option. When we buy it, do we *have* to purchase just one trip for a specific zone, or can we buy multiple trips for the same zone—or even one for one zone and another for a different zone? Also, how do we go about recharging it?
Otherwise, is the Andante Tour 72-hour card a better deal? The catch is we’ll need to get to the airport on the 4th day, and it won’t be valid anymore by then.
je suis en train d'organiser un séjour Porto - Cascais - Lisbonne.
J'aimerais savoir si il existe un bus direct de Porto à Cascais où nous allons faire étape pendant 2 jours? Je sais que je peux faire en train Porto - Lisbonne puis changer de train pour Cascais mais je me demandais si il existait un bus direct pour m'éviter une correspondance et un détour via Lisbonne...
Je n'ai rien trouvé en terme de train en tout cas. Sur Red Expressos, la compagnie de bus, ils ne proposent pas Cascais comme destination depuis Porto. Mais il en existe peut-être d'autres?
D'avance merci de vos retours!
