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De retour du Karthago à Djerba English translation pending
Salut à tous,
Sommes rentrés de bonne heure ce matin. Voici quelques réactions à chaud.
Très bel hôtel, le long de la plage, au calme. 4 groupes de pavillons (petit village djerbien) composé d'un rez-de-chaussée et d'un étage. Hôtel très sécurisé pour les enfants car ils ne peuvent pas sortir seuls.
Les chambres sont simples (fonctionnelles) mais confortables et propres. Attention toute fois si vous choississez une chambre standard, le 3ième lit (banquette) est suffisante pour un enfant mais pas pour un adulte. En cas de petit problème, la maintenace intervient très vite. En 10 minutes, ils étaient venus remplaçer une ampoule électrique défectueuse.
Le restaurant (grands et donc parfois un peu bruyant car cet hôtel attire beaucoup de familles avec enfants en bas-âge) était très bien, mais les plats (buffets) sont répétitifs. Nous n'avons pas testé le resto à la carte. Attention les jus de fruits frais sont payants (2 dinars) car ce n'est pas la saison des oranges dans le sud. Le nourriture est correcte et de bonne qulaité mais ce n'est pas de la grande cuisine. Attention, ce n'est pas non plus la bouffe de l'armée.

Point de vue de la piscine, elle est très belle. Seul hic, les transats, il faut se lever à 6 heures du mat pour en avoir. !!! Idem pour la plage.
Les animations ne sont pas mal mais, par rapport à d'autres clubs (Ibérostar notamment), elle est un peu molle.
Le sourir est le maître-mot de cet hôtel mais parfois il fait défaut chez certaines personnes car elles sont soumises à des horaires de travail très rude : commencer très tôt et finir très tard. Il n'y a qu'une seule équipe de travail.
La plage et la mer sont satisfaisantes mais il faut reconnaître que les jours où la mer est un peu plus agitée, il y a beaucoup d'algues. Cela est un peu gênant sur quelques mètres mais après l'eau est claire et très chaude.
Si je retourne en Tunsie, je retournerai au Karthago.
Si vous souhaitez plus d'informations, n'hésitez pas.
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Sommes rentrés de bonne heure ce matin. Voici quelques réactions à chaud.
Très bel hôtel, le long de la plage, au calme. 4 groupes de pavillons (petit village djerbien) composé d'un rez-de-chaussée et d'un étage. Hôtel très sécurisé pour les enfants car ils ne peuvent pas sortir seuls.
Les chambres sont simples (fonctionnelles) mais confortables et propres. Attention toute fois si vous choississez une chambre standard, le 3ième lit (banquette) est suffisante pour un enfant mais pas pour un adulte. En cas de petit problème, la maintenace intervient très vite. En 10 minutes, ils étaient venus remplaçer une ampoule électrique défectueuse.
Le restaurant (grands et donc parfois un peu bruyant car cet hôtel attire beaucoup de familles avec enfants en bas-âge) était très bien, mais les plats (buffets) sont répétitifs. Nous n'avons pas testé le resto à la carte. Attention les jus de fruits frais sont payants (2 dinars) car ce n'est pas la saison des oranges dans le sud. Le nourriture est correcte et de bonne qulaité mais ce n'est pas de la grande cuisine. Attention, ce n'est pas non plus la bouffe de l'armée.

Point de vue de la piscine, elle est très belle. Seul hic, les transats, il faut se lever à 6 heures du mat pour en avoir. !!! Idem pour la plage.Les animations ne sont pas mal mais, par rapport à d'autres clubs (Ibérostar notamment), elle est un peu molle.
Le sourir est le maître-mot de cet hôtel mais parfois il fait défaut chez certaines personnes car elles sont soumises à des horaires de travail très rude : commencer très tôt et finir très tard. Il n'y a qu'une seule équipe de travail.
La plage et la mer sont satisfaisantes mais il faut reconnaître que les jours où la mer est un peu plus agitée, il y a beaucoup d'algues. Cela est un peu gênant sur quelques mètres mais après l'eau est claire et très chaude.
Si je retourne en Tunsie, je retournerai au Karthago.
Si vous souhaitez plus d'informations, n'hésitez pas.
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Visite de Marrakech English translation pending
😛Bonjour
Nous allons à Marrakech au mois de juin. Nous allons consacrer 3 ou 4 jours à la visite des environs de Marrakech. Comme c'est "peu" que nous conseillez-vous de ne pas manquer!!! Nous pensons aller passer une journée à Essaouira, il nous restera donc 2 jours pour autre chose!!! Nous voulons louer une voiture, avez-vous des conseils à nous donner?
Toutes vos expèriences seront les biens venues car nous ne sommes jamais allés au Maroc et nous attendons ce séjour avec beaucoup d'impatience.
Nous allons à Marrakech au mois de juin. Nous allons consacrer 3 ou 4 jours à la visite des environs de Marrakech. Comme c'est "peu" que nous conseillez-vous de ne pas manquer!!! Nous pensons aller passer une journée à Essaouira, il nous restera donc 2 jours pour autre chose!!! Nous voulons louer une voiture, avez-vous des conseils à nous donner?
Toutes vos expèriences seront les biens venues car nous ne sommes jamais allés au Maroc et nous attendons ce séjour avec beaucoup d'impatience.
Choix d'hôtels English translation pending
nous partons en octobre en RD mais nous hesitons a aller au Ocean bavaro H10, sachant que nous sommes 4 adultes de la qarantaine avec 3 ados que nous recherchons une belle plage, une nourriture correcte, pas de mauvaises odeurs et de l'animation faisons nous le bon choix? 😛
Il y a aussi le coral hamaca by hilton ou le sirenis
Merci de nous aider
Il y a aussi le coral hamaca by hilton ou le sirenis
Merci de nous aider
De retour du el Senador, Cayo Coco. English translation pending
Nous avons passé une semaine de vacances au el Senador (du 26 février au 4 mars) et j'aimerais commenter mon voyage, ce qui pourrait faire le bonheur de ceux ou celles qui iront à cet endroit bientôt. J'aimerais préciser que mes commentaires portent sur la semaine que j'ai passé à cet endroit, ce qui ne reflète pas nécessairement de ce qui s'y passe à longueur d'année.
J'aimerais premièrement apporter un commentaire sur ce que j'ai lu à de nombreuses reprises sur des forums de discussion à propos de la grosseur du complexe hôtelier. J'ai souvent lu que le el Senador était immense et qu'il fallait s'attendre à marcher énormément. Je trouve cela très exagéré.... allez au complexe hôtelier Barcelo Bavaro à Punta Cana en République Dominicaine et là on pourra parler d'un immense complexe hôtelier où, si on veut le parcourir, la promenade sera longue. Au el Senador, si on veut parcourir le complexe sur sa longueur, il ne faut pas compter plus que 10 minutes à un rythme normal de marche.
Nous étions logés dans la section Emperador de l'hôtel ( l'autre section se nomme Laguna Azul). A mon avis, le côté Emperador est mieux que celui du Laguna: plus grand buffet, plus beau lobby, plus beau bar près du lobby, etc..(il ne s'agit que de mon opinion).
Je lisais un commentaire qui disait que le complexe hôtelier était laissé à l'abandon et que la moitié des piscines étaient fermées......rien n'est plus faux. Le el Senador est selon moi très bien entretenu et toutes les piscines sont ouvertes ( 4 piscines au total).
Vous avez 4 passerelles pour se rendre à la plage qui est soit dit en passant superbe..très bien entretenu et très grande.
Autre commentaire négatif que j'ai souvent lu.......le personnel de l'hôtel. En fait, le personnel est très aimable et prêt à vous rendre service, du jardinier au personnel des restaurants. Plusieurs vont vous saluer à votre passage. De plus, il est faux de prétendre que le personnel a toujours la main tendu pour recevoir un pourboire. Vous ne serez pas moins bien servi si vous ne donnez pas de pourboire... mais ils ne refuseront pas si vous voulez leur en donner un.... alors vous donnez selon votre discrétion. Il serait faux de prétendre que le personnel est aimable parce qu'ils veulent avoir un pourboire. Si vous êtes aimable avec le personnel, le personnel le sera avec vous. Ceux qui croient que tout leur est dû parce qu'ils ont payé un voyage avec formule tout inclus et qu'ils doivent être servis au moment où ils le désirent....vous faites fausse route....la sympathie attire la sympathie.
L'animation de jour se fait plutôt du côté Laguna alors que le côté Emperador est plus tranquille. Les spectacles en soirée sont excellents....spectacles pour les enfants de 20:30 heures à 21:00 heures et spectacles pour adultes de 21:30 à 22:30 heures (souvent un spectacle de danse fait par l'équipe d'animation de l'endroit).
En plus des restaurants à buffets ( 3 au total) vous avez la possibilité d'aller dans 5 restaurants à la carte différents.
En résumé, nous avons passé une excellente semaine de vacances...et tout ce que j'ai pu lire de négatif sur le el Senador était complètement erronné...à tout le moins pour la semaine du 26 février au 4 mars 2004.
Si vous avez des précisions à demander, il me fera plaisir de vous répondre.
Un vacancier enchanté....
J'aimerais premièrement apporter un commentaire sur ce que j'ai lu à de nombreuses reprises sur des forums de discussion à propos de la grosseur du complexe hôtelier. J'ai souvent lu que le el Senador était immense et qu'il fallait s'attendre à marcher énormément. Je trouve cela très exagéré.... allez au complexe hôtelier Barcelo Bavaro à Punta Cana en République Dominicaine et là on pourra parler d'un immense complexe hôtelier où, si on veut le parcourir, la promenade sera longue. Au el Senador, si on veut parcourir le complexe sur sa longueur, il ne faut pas compter plus que 10 minutes à un rythme normal de marche.
Nous étions logés dans la section Emperador de l'hôtel ( l'autre section se nomme Laguna Azul). A mon avis, le côté Emperador est mieux que celui du Laguna: plus grand buffet, plus beau lobby, plus beau bar près du lobby, etc..(il ne s'agit que de mon opinion).
Je lisais un commentaire qui disait que le complexe hôtelier était laissé à l'abandon et que la moitié des piscines étaient fermées......rien n'est plus faux. Le el Senador est selon moi très bien entretenu et toutes les piscines sont ouvertes ( 4 piscines au total).
Vous avez 4 passerelles pour se rendre à la plage qui est soit dit en passant superbe..très bien entretenu et très grande.
Autre commentaire négatif que j'ai souvent lu.......le personnel de l'hôtel. En fait, le personnel est très aimable et prêt à vous rendre service, du jardinier au personnel des restaurants. Plusieurs vont vous saluer à votre passage. De plus, il est faux de prétendre que le personnel a toujours la main tendu pour recevoir un pourboire. Vous ne serez pas moins bien servi si vous ne donnez pas de pourboire... mais ils ne refuseront pas si vous voulez leur en donner un.... alors vous donnez selon votre discrétion. Il serait faux de prétendre que le personnel est aimable parce qu'ils veulent avoir un pourboire. Si vous êtes aimable avec le personnel, le personnel le sera avec vous. Ceux qui croient que tout leur est dû parce qu'ils ont payé un voyage avec formule tout inclus et qu'ils doivent être servis au moment où ils le désirent....vous faites fausse route....la sympathie attire la sympathie.
L'animation de jour se fait plutôt du côté Laguna alors que le côté Emperador est plus tranquille. Les spectacles en soirée sont excellents....spectacles pour les enfants de 20:30 heures à 21:00 heures et spectacles pour adultes de 21:30 à 22:30 heures (souvent un spectacle de danse fait par l'équipe d'animation de l'endroit).
En plus des restaurants à buffets ( 3 au total) vous avez la possibilité d'aller dans 5 restaurants à la carte différents.
En résumé, nous avons passé une excellente semaine de vacances...et tout ce que j'ai pu lire de négatif sur le el Senador était complètement erronné...à tout le moins pour la semaine du 26 février au 4 mars 2004.
Si vous avez des précisions à demander, il me fera plaisir de vous répondre.
Un vacancier enchanté....
les Iles Santorin en Grèce fin avril English translation pending
Bonjour,
😛Fin avril je souhaiterais voyager qq jours a Santorini, je n'y suis jamais aller et je me demande si fin avril je pourrais profiter de la plage et de son soleil ? quelle est la meilleure facon de se loger ? je voudrais un petit hotel typique rien a voir avec les luxueux hotels 4/5 etoiles et 300 ch, pas pour faire des economies mais pour profiter d'une ambiance, d'un acceuil personaliser et familier... je voudrais etre le plus proche de la plage parcequ'en ce moment je suis a Madrid et l'hiver ce fait trop long 😠... est-ce que la vie quotidienne est chere, les transports, les restaurants, les boites de nuits etc etc etc... quels sont les souvenirs a acheter sans tomber dans les "embuscades"... je ne parle que qq mots d'anglais, les habitants sont-ils reserves ? en fait je voudrais "tout" savoir !
Merci infiniment pour vos messages, je vous reserverais de tres belles photos...
😛Fin avril je souhaiterais voyager qq jours a Santorini, je n'y suis jamais aller et je me demande si fin avril je pourrais profiter de la plage et de son soleil ? quelle est la meilleure facon de se loger ? je voudrais un petit hotel typique rien a voir avec les luxueux hotels 4/5 etoiles et 300 ch, pas pour faire des economies mais pour profiter d'une ambiance, d'un acceuil personaliser et familier... je voudrais etre le plus proche de la plage parcequ'en ce moment je suis a Madrid et l'hiver ce fait trop long 😠... est-ce que la vie quotidienne est chere, les transports, les restaurants, les boites de nuits etc etc etc... quels sont les souvenirs a acheter sans tomber dans les "embuscades"... je ne parle que qq mots d'anglais, les habitants sont-ils reserves ? en fait je voudrais "tout" savoir !
Merci infiniment pour vos messages, je vous reserverais de tres belles photos...
Bons plaus dans la région de Bayahibe (République Dominicaine) English translation pending
conseils de visites pour la région de bayahibe et ses environs quelques bon plans restaurants sites façons de voyager ?
merci d avance
merci d avance
Je reviens du Bavaro princess à Punta cana English translation pending
Nous avons passé notre voyage de noce au bavaro princess et nous en sommes enchanté. Cet hotel c le paradis.........
IL est reparti en plusieurs bungalow contenant des suites juniors elle sont spacieuses et magnifique.
La nourriture est très variès et il y a 5 restaurant au choix, tous très bon.
de tout les hotel de punta cana le princess est un des plus joli.
Les piscine merveilleuse, les cocktail très très bon, la plage comme sur une carte postal l'eau est à 28c et l'animation génial.
On entent pas beaucoup parler de cet hotel en france ce qui est domage car c un lieu merveilleux.........
On es parti avec marsans et tous c très bien passer pour ce qui veul des infos nésité pas.
Cet hotel mérite largement c 4 étoiles+ .
Rio Luna Mares à Guardalavaca English translation pending
Bonjour,
j`arrive de Holguin (25oct.)j`étais loger au sol rio Luna Mares dans la section Luna, c`est vrai que cette section à faite peau neuve mais j`ai été décu un peu car sur les balcons pas de table, ni de chaise, pas très éclairé le soir, la plage est petite. Dans la section Mares beaucoup plus belle réception, restaurant buffet, la plage plus grande ainsi que la piscine mais bon j`étais là pour travailler. J`ai visitée tout les hôtels du coin de même que le nouveau Playa Turquesa qui est immense avec les 4 piscines de toute beauté mais faut aimer les grand complexe et le Villa covarrubias qui était à 2h30 d`où j`étais mais cela valait la peine beau complexe et plage magnifique quoi que très tranquille à cette période de l`année (28 clients)Si vous avez des questions concernant des hôtels de ce coin de pays cela me fera plaisirs d`y répondre au mieux de ma connaissance.
Guylaine
Coût d'un voyage en Floride en voiture pour 15 jours? English translation pending
Voila, je suis du québec
et je projège de partir pour la floride cette hiver, début janvier. nous sommes 4. nous voulons y aller en voiture. nous prévoyons donc environ 2 semaines
mais le probleme...hehe, c'est que j'ai pas une trop bonne idée du prix. pour le voyage, a 4, je crois qu'on peut s'en tirer pas si mal. mais sur place, les hotels, avec les repas compris. pour environ 1 semaine. ca peut revenir a combien environ?
et si qqun a déja fait cela comme voyage, aller en floride en voiture, ca serait correct de me donner qques suggestions d'endroits en floride ou de route a prendre.
merci
et je projège de partir pour la floride cette hiver, début janvier. nous sommes 4. nous voulons y aller en voiture. nous prévoyons donc environ 2 semaines
mais le probleme...hehe, c'est que j'ai pas une trop bonne idée du prix. pour le voyage, a 4, je crois qu'on peut s'en tirer pas si mal. mais sur place, les hotels, avec les repas compris. pour environ 1 semaine. ca peut revenir a combien environ?
et si qqun a déja fait cela comme voyage, aller en floride en voiture, ca serait correct de me donner qques suggestions d'endroits en floride ou de route a prendre.
merci
Quelle île et hôtel choisir aux Antilles? English translation pending
coucou!
je voudrais allez aux antilles avec des copines cet été?
quelles iles me conseillaient vous? avez -vs 1 hotel club à me conseiller?
merci par avance @ ++
je voudrais allez aux antilles avec des copines cet été?
quelles iles me conseillaient vous? avez -vs 1 hotel club à me conseiller?
merci par avance @ ++
Choosing Packages on the "Renaissance" (CFC) - "Jewels of Vestlandet" Circuit
Hello,
We’ll be sailing on the Renaissance with CFC to southern Norway from July 4 to 11, 2026, departing from Dunkirk (the cruise was booked through "Planète Croisière").
When entering some personal details or pre-selecting options on the CFC website, I’m wondering about the "optional" categories for drinks and WiFi.
I’m actually a bit surprised by these extra charges, as we weren’t used to them on other cruises (Australis in Patagonia; Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express in Norway and Alaska; Rivages du Monde in the Arctic or on the Douro River; a Nile river cruise in Egypt), where we sometimes had access to basic drinks at meals and free WiFi when near land.
Anyway, for those who’ve already taken a CFC cruise on the Renaissance, could you share some advice? Specifically about the most basic drink package, called "Fraîcheur" (238 € for two), which doesn’t seem to be described anywhere. The "Premium" package seems excessive (490 € for two for the week) for light drinkers.
As for WiFi, it’s 10 € per day per person. While I find that price acceptable for parking our car in Dunkirk, it feels overpriced here (especially since it was free on the Nordlys "Coastal Express" just 3 or 4 years ago).
So, I’d love to hear from experienced cruisers who’ve been on this ship!
Looking forward to seeing the excursion prices, which should be available soon! 😐
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
2 weeks in the Seychelles
We spent two weeks in the Seychelles at the end of March and beginning of April 2026.
We split our stay as follows: 4 nights on La Digue, nights on Praslin (assuming you meant a specific number here—let me know if you'd like to correct it!), and 6 nights on Mahé.
It’s a classic itinerary.
Inter-island transfers are done with the Cat Coco company. You can book the transfers online on their website, which also offers an airport-to-port shuttle when you arrive in Mahé. It takes about 50 minutes to go from Mahé to Praslin and 10 minutes between Praslin and La Digue.
La Digue is an island with very few cars (only taxis and a few official or business vehicles) and lots of bikes. You can rent them everywhere on the island—we rented ours from our landlady. Things to see and do on the island: a bike tour around the island, the Veuve Reserve (it’s a bird), Union Estate with a giant tortoise park, and especially Anse Source d’Argent (our favorite beach across all three islands) and all the other coves, including Grande Anse, Petite Anse, and Anse Sévère.
For food, there are several takeaways on the island and plenty of small shops for groceries—same goes for the other two islands.
On Praslin, we rented a car, but you can also use the bus network. There aren’t many destinations, the main one being the Vallée de Mai, a must-visit as the sanctuary of the coco de mer (the "butt nut"). It’s best to visit with a guide—they wait for a small group, and the ticket price can be split four ways. You *can* visit alone, but you’ll miss out on a lot of information. Another destination is Anse Georgette, in the north of the island near the airport and the golf course of a big resort. Have your accommodation notify the hotel when you’re heading there, and if you’re driving, park as soon as you see the first signs for the parking lot. Anse Lazio is famous, but much more touristy than Anse Georgette. We stayed in Anse Volbert Village at Côte d’Or, a stunning 3 km beach with shops, takeaways, and restaurants.
Mahé is the largest island. Like on Praslin, you can rent a car or use the buses—we rented one. The roads are good but sometimes narrow. Don’t forget the mountainous terrain in this part of the Seychelles, which makes some climbs very steep (same as on Praslin). Opt for small cars—they’re often automatic, and remember you drive on the left here!
Things to see on Mahé: the Jardin du Roi, a collection of everything that grows in the Seychelles—very interesting, with a great restaurant. Visit Anse Intendance, Anse Bazarca, and Police Bay in the south—three gorgeous beaches. Also check out Anse Royale. For souvenirs, head to the Craft Village, where you can find some unique items. If you’re a fan, visit the Takamaka distillery.
In conclusion, we should’ve added one or two more nights on La Digue—it’s really beautiful—and only stayed three nights on Praslin. We rented apartments through Booking and Airbnb. Don’t forget to get your tourist visa online. The Seychelles is a clean, safe, relaxed, and stress-free country
Inter-island transfers are done with the Cat Coco company. You can book the transfers online on their website, which also offers an airport-to-port shuttle when you arrive in Mahé. It takes about 50 minutes to go from Mahé to Praslin and 10 minutes between Praslin and La Digue.
La Digue is an island with very few cars (only taxis and a few official or business vehicles) and lots of bikes. You can rent them everywhere on the island—we rented ours from our landlady. Things to see and do on the island: a bike tour around the island, the Veuve Reserve (it’s a bird), Union Estate with a giant tortoise park, and especially Anse Source d’Argent (our favorite beach across all three islands) and all the other coves, including Grande Anse, Petite Anse, and Anse Sévère.
For food, there are several takeaways on the island and plenty of small shops for groceries—same goes for the other two islands.
On Praslin, we rented a car, but you can also use the bus network. There aren’t many destinations, the main one being the Vallée de Mai, a must-visit as the sanctuary of the coco de mer (the "butt nut"). It’s best to visit with a guide—they wait for a small group, and the ticket price can be split four ways. You *can* visit alone, but you’ll miss out on a lot of information. Another destination is Anse Georgette, in the north of the island near the airport and the golf course of a big resort. Have your accommodation notify the hotel when you’re heading there, and if you’re driving, park as soon as you see the first signs for the parking lot. Anse Lazio is famous, but much more touristy than Anse Georgette. We stayed in Anse Volbert Village at Côte d’Or, a stunning 3 km beach with shops, takeaways, and restaurants.
Mahé is the largest island. Like on Praslin, you can rent a car or use the buses—we rented one. The roads are good but sometimes narrow. Don’t forget the mountainous terrain in this part of the Seychelles, which makes some climbs very steep (same as on Praslin). Opt for small cars—they’re often automatic, and remember you drive on the left here!
Things to see on Mahé: the Jardin du Roi, a collection of everything that grows in the Seychelles—very interesting, with a great restaurant. Visit Anse Intendance, Anse Bazarca, and Police Bay in the south—three gorgeous beaches. Also check out Anse Royale. For souvenirs, head to the Craft Village, where you can find some unique items. If you’re a fan, visit the Takamaka distillery.
In conclusion, we should’ve added one or two more nights on La Digue—it’s really beautiful—and only stayed three nights on Praslin. We rented apartments through Booking and Airbnb. Don’t forget to get your tourist visa online. The Seychelles is a clean, safe, relaxed, and stress-free country
Weather in Shanghai at Christmas
Hi there,
For those who’ve experienced it, what’s the weather like in Shanghai at the end of December? I’ve heard it’s cold, but coming from France, is the winter milder than in Lyon, for example?
I’m tempted to spend the Christmas holidays in Shanghai and the surrounding areas (Nanjing, Suzhou) with my family—kids are 11 and 2. It’d be a bummer if the little one catches a cold over there.
Generally, is this a good time for simple family visits to the main spots, restaurants in the city, indoor heating, and outdoor walks?
For those who’ve experienced it, what’s the weather like in Shanghai at the end of December? I’ve heard it’s cold, but coming from France, is the winter milder than in Lyon, for example?
I’m tempted to spend the Christmas holidays in Shanghai and the surrounding areas (Nanjing, Suzhou) with my family—kids are 11 and 2. It’d be a bummer if the little one catches a cold over there.
Generally, is this a good time for simple family visits to the main spots, restaurants in the city, indoor heating, and outdoor walks?
Poland: average cost of a meal and souvenirs in zloty
Hi there
I’d like to know how much a meal costs on average in zloty in Poland (Warsaw, Kraków, Częstochowa, Wadowice), and also the price of souvenirs like postcards and magnets—so I don’t end up with too many zlotys left after my 5-day trip to Poland?
I’d like to know how much a meal costs on average in zloty in Poland (Warsaw, Kraków, Częstochowa, Wadowice), and also the price of souvenirs like postcards and magnets—so I don’t end up with too many zlotys left after my 5-day trip to Poland?
"Tropical Odyssey" CFC Renaissance – November 1st to 22nd, 2025
We’ve just returned from a cruise that my wife and I will remember—unfortunately, not in a good way.
There’s so much to say that I’ll proceed chapter by chapter.
Pre-Cruise
On January 24th, 2025, I booked through a supposedly attentive cruise agent the repositioning cruise of the CFC Renaissance to the French West Indies, initially departing from Le Havre, then from Dunkirk, on November 1st, 2025.
The return flight was included in the price of this trip.
From January, right after booking, this adventure got off to a bad start.
Used to major cruise lines, I asked my agent to reserve a table for 4 at the "Vatel" restaurant for the second seating, and to link this reservation to the cabin of friends traveling with us. First brush-off: "Ask the maître d’ at the restaurant entrance on the first night."
"To govern is to foresee, and to foresee nothing is to head for disaster," as Émile de Girardin said.
Following this maxim, in February, I started looking for transportation to Le Havre, which was initially the departure port. Then, I asked the travel agent which airport the return flight would land at. I knew flights from Pointe-à-Pitre to Paris served both main Parisian airports. Here, I found myself like a ping-pong ball between the cruise agent and CFC: The cruise agent said, "Ask CFC," and CFC replied, "No, your agent is your intermediary—ask them." It went back and forth like that. Impossible to pre-book the flight that would take us back to our final destination. During the summer, we learned that the departure port was no longer Le Havre but Dunkirk. We canceled our transfers to Le Havre but, of course, lost the cost of the reservations. Meanwhile, we purchased our "Beverage" package—we chose the "Fraîcheur" option, which included all non-alcoholic cocktails, canned sodas, fruit juices, bottled water, and regular coffees. This detail is important for the rest of the story. Every month, I followed up to find out the return airport. Nothing until October 28th (3 days before departure), when CFC finally informed me it was Orly, along with the flight number and time. Of course, on top of booking at full price, I had to arrange my final transfer home. Since I had very little time before the return flight, I had to book an Uber in a rush for the Orly/CDG transfer. Right after, we were told that our first stop in Lisbon—the most anticipated for many cruisers—had been canceled due to a strike at the port of Lisbon and replaced with Vigo, Spain. A completely unremarkable stop—nothing outstanding. As you can see, the prelude was already problematic, yet we’re far from reaching the peak of our disappointments. .......... to be continued soon.
"To govern is to foresee, and to foresee nothing is to head for disaster," as Émile de Girardin said.
Following this maxim, in February, I started looking for transportation to Le Havre, which was initially the departure port. Then, I asked the travel agent which airport the return flight would land at. I knew flights from Pointe-à-Pitre to Paris served both main Parisian airports. Here, I found myself like a ping-pong ball between the cruise agent and CFC: The cruise agent said, "Ask CFC," and CFC replied, "No, your agent is your intermediary—ask them." It went back and forth like that. Impossible to pre-book the flight that would take us back to our final destination. During the summer, we learned that the departure port was no longer Le Havre but Dunkirk. We canceled our transfers to Le Havre but, of course, lost the cost of the reservations. Meanwhile, we purchased our "Beverage" package—we chose the "Fraîcheur" option, which included all non-alcoholic cocktails, canned sodas, fruit juices, bottled water, and regular coffees. This detail is important for the rest of the story. Every month, I followed up to find out the return airport. Nothing until October 28th (3 days before departure), when CFC finally informed me it was Orly, along with the flight number and time. Of course, on top of booking at full price, I had to arrange my final transfer home. Since I had very little time before the return flight, I had to book an Uber in a rush for the Orly/CDG transfer. Right after, we were told that our first stop in Lisbon—the most anticipated for many cruisers—had been canceled due to a strike at the port of Lisbon and replaced with Vigo, Spain. A completely unremarkable stop—nothing outstanding. As you can see, the prelude was already problematic, yet we’re far from reaching the peak of our disappointments. .......... to be continued soon.
Recommendations for visits, accommodations, and hikes for 15 days in the Cape Verde Leeward Islands
Hello,
We’re a couple in our sixties and have finally decided to spend 15 days in Cape Verde from March 1 to 15, 2025, focusing exclusively on the four Leeward Islands.
We’ve planned to take the boat between these four islands and adjust our stays based on the ferry schedules. If there are any difficulties or need to adjust the route, we might take a flight instead.
Here’s our planned itinerary with the boats:
Day 1: Flight from France to Santiago Island
Day 2: Boat from Santiago Island to Brava Island
Day 3: Brava Island
Day 4: Brava Island
Day 5: Boat from Brava Island to Fogo Island
Day 6: Fogo Island
Day 7: Fogo Island
Day 8: Fogo Island
Day 9: Boat from Fogo Island to Santiago Island
Day 10: Santiago Island
Day 11: Boat from Santiago Island to Maio Island
Day 12: Maio Island
Day 13: Boat from Maio Island to Santiago Island
Day 14: Santiago Island
Day 15: Flight from Santiago Island to France.
Based on your experiences and knowledge, could you share: - Your favorite places to visit and hikes - Accommodations that charmed you - Restaurants you enjoyed
Thanks in advance to all travelers and locals from these islands who’d like to share their favorite spots! !
Based on your experiences and knowledge, could you share: - Your favorite places to visit and hikes - Accommodations that charmed you - Restaurants you enjoyed
Thanks in advance to all travelers and locals from these islands who’d like to share their favorite spots! !
Visiting the pyramids
Hi, how’s the visit to the pyramids going? Do we buy tickets on the spot? Is the distance to cover significant? How do you get around—on foot? Are there shuttles? Thanks
What to choose for a first summer trip to Asia: Indonesia or Thailand?
Hi there,
I’m planning my first trip to Asia next summer with my partner and our daughter, who’ll be 3 and a half at the time, for 4 weeks (maybe 5).
I’ve heard that the timing is better for visiting Indonesia, but I’m hesitant because Thailand seems more accessible, and I’m worried that traveling to Indonesia during high season might be less enjoyable and a lot more expensive due to the number of tourists. We love cultural sites as much as natural ones, and we’re big foodies. We’re not necessarily looking for luxury and tend to take our time, travel by public transport, and look for accommodations with a good value for money—though we do occasionally splurge on a high-end restaurant.
I’m also wondering when and where to buy flight tickets and how comfortable the journey will be (especially for our daughter) if we fly with Thai Airways or Garuda.
Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts and tips!
Damien
I’m planning my first trip to Asia next summer with my partner and our daughter, who’ll be 3 and a half at the time, for 4 weeks (maybe 5).
I’ve heard that the timing is better for visiting Indonesia, but I’m hesitant because Thailand seems more accessible, and I’m worried that traveling to Indonesia during high season might be less enjoyable and a lot more expensive due to the number of tourists. We love cultural sites as much as natural ones, and we’re big foodies. We’re not necessarily looking for luxury and tend to take our time, travel by public transport, and look for accommodations with a good value for money—though we do occasionally splurge on a high-end restaurant.
I’m also wondering when and where to buy flight tickets and how comfortable the journey will be (especially for our daughter) if we fly with Thai Airways or Garuda.
Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts and tips!
Damien
Trip to the Maldives without all-inclusive packages: is it doable?
Hi,
I’d like to stay on several islands in the Maldives solo with a budget of under 120 € for 2 people per day for accommodation and food. I’m not including transport. Is this possible?
On Booking, I’ve found hotels for under 80 € that seem great, some even offer half-board for 20 € for 2.
I thought you’d need a much bigger budget… Do you know the price of a meal at a local restaurant on the inhabited islands? And drinks? From what I’ve heard, there’s no alcohol there, right?
I’d also like to know if it’s easy to travel between atolls and from one island to another by boat.
Do you have any island recommendations? I’m planning to stay for 3 weeks and visit 4-5 islands.
This destination is almost always offered as all-inclusive stays with pretty luxurious hotels, so I’m finding very little info on how to do it without pre-organized trips.
Thanks for your tips and travel feedback!
PS: Long live the return of VoyageForum!
Malaysia or Mexico for a family trip: nature, beach, and culture?
Hi everyone!
We’re a family of 4: 2 adults and 2 kids aged 3 and 6.
I’m looking for a nature-beach-culture destination for May 2026. Right now, I’m torn between Mexico and Malaysia. I’ve read about the Yucatán, for example—it’s easy for a first trip to Mexico, but I’m worried I won’t get that authentic Mexican vibe, especially if we have to rent a car. I don’t want our trip to just be a checklist of beautiful sites. I love Asia for the atmosphere and the ease of traveling independently. Anyway, can you share your thoughts on these two destinations and help me with my research? Thanks!
Hélène
Back from Yunnan and Guizhou
We’re a retired French couple.
We’ve just spent 4 weeks in China:
- 1. Exploring Yunnan in a group (12 people); a journey that took us from the Vietnamese border in the south to the edges of Tibet in the north.
- 2. A private trip to Guizhou with just a driver.
We’re absolutely delighted with what we discovered: a modern country with excellent infrastructure (especially the low level of urban pollution thanks to the high number of electric vehicles, the absence of diesel, and no noisy motorbikes in these two less industrialized provinces), friendly Chinese people who were always ready to help us when we had difficulties or questions, and a rich natural and cultural heritage.
The language barrier remains the biggest challenge, despite instant translation tools.
For both trips, we booked through the agency CIELCHINE, which we highly recommend.
The value for money is unbeatable.
The services were luxurious, especially for us since we usually travel alone on a tight budget for accommodation and food.
The agency’s staff were perfectly competent and, what’s more, warm and welcoming.
For Yunnan, our guide SEBASTIEN, who was experienced and knowledgeable, won everyone over.
In Guizhou, our driver HUANG was professionally flawless and guided us through villages he knows well. Friendly and full of humor, he’d spontaneously talk to people he met, which made us be treated with much more kindness and allowed us to exchange a few basic words.
As you can see, I haven’t ticked anything negative—not because I’m hiding anything or have any ulterior motive, but because I’m completely satisfied and the experience even exceeded all my expectations.
Feedback on Panama Canal cruise with Norwegian Joy - January 2025
Total of 16 days on the ship with the advantage of one day at sea and one day in port, so time to rest in between.
NORWEGIAN JOY:
1-Food not as good as on Costa and MSC (fewer dish choices or repetitive meals, no region-specific meals, meats are good but desserts are really not good at all, no real exotic fruits despite the regions you visit, and even the other fruits like melon and pineapple aren’t ripe). No need to dress up for evening meals: freestyle, so don’t bring too many evening outfits.
2-No fixed time or place for meals: queues every time in the restaurants, tables assigned based on your group size, so it’s hard to interact with other passengers.
3-Passengers mostly American: shows cater to their taste, fewer musical-style performances in the theater compared to Costa and MSC.
4-Excursions are very expensive and always in English. Americans still leave huge tips for the guides.
ITINERARY:
1-Miami departure port (airport: 3-hour queue for passport control!)
2-2 days at sea, then Cartagena in Colombia: definitely don’t take the Pirates excursion (it’s terrible, even for kids—they make you run all over the city for their lame "show"!). You can even stay at the port where there’s a beautiful park called "Oasis" with lovely birds... and a café. Otherwise, while visiting the city, buy t-shirts ($10 USD—the best quality and markets of all the regions visited) or taste ripe exotic fruits you’ll never find on the ship ($3).
3-Colon/Panama: several interesting excursions to the locks (old and new). They use highways, so you don’t see much of the country. Crossing from the Atlantic to the Pacific via the canal and the lake: not much view of cities during the passage, just a few islands and greenery on the lake.
4-Puntarenas/Costa Rica: We took the coffee plantation tour, which lets you drive through villages and see more of the country.
5-Guatemala: Highly recommended excursion to Antigua: a very pretty old town with a human scale, lots of women trying to sell you all sorts of things but always with a smile and full of color. Enjoy bargaining—it’s a real connection with the locals.
6-Acapulco/Mexico: a big city that reminds you a bit of Rio/Brazil. Beaches right near the port if you want to swim, as well as little shops selling everything. The famous cliff divers: it’s crowded, so it’s hard to find a good spot to really see them jump. Lots of police and heavily armed military, so probably best not to take risks venturing alone into the poorer neighborhoods like favelas in the hills.
7-Vallarta/Mexico: a gem, a small and very pleasant seaside resort with a lovely promenade, lots of colors, statues, souvenirs, and cafés....
8-Cabo San Lucas/Mexico: The ship stays at sea; you go ashore by small boats from the port. Lots of shops, restaurants, etc., right at the port if you don’t want to take an excursion. It’s quite chilly early in the morning on these small boats, so bring a jacket.
9-Los Angeles: disembarkation—another 3-hour queue for passport control. If you have a flight right after, be careful: either ask for disabled assistance on the ship (they have a fast exit) or hire paid porters who also get you out quickly.
Warm January in Kerala (and a bit of Karnataka)
Hi everyone,
We're back in India for the 7th time (for the other trips, check here:
https://www.unendroitoualler.fr/asie/) ... But this time, no more exploring or trekking! With age, we're just spending a quiet month in southern India, a country we particularly love...
Our journey starts in Kovalam, then Monroe Island, Varkala, Kochi, Kannur, Udupi, and finally, as in recent years, Gokarna.
No problem getting around—there’s the train all along the coast...
Night in Trivandrum
Prepaid taxi to the « Safire Residency », where we stayed last year. This hotel is still just as nice and welcoming (980 INR). Then, dinner at the restaurant « Ariya Niwas » where we enjoyed those delicious dosas again! (We missed them!)

Night in Trivandrum
Prepaid taxi to the « Safire Residency », where we stayed last year. This hotel is still just as nice and welcoming (980 INR). Then, dinner at the restaurant « Ariya Niwas » where we enjoyed those delicious dosas again! (We missed them!)

Where to stay in Hakone? (Japan)
Hi everyone,
We're heading to Hakone in April with two kids aged 6 and 11. We’ve decided to spend 2 nights in the area, but I’m struggling to pinpoint the best spots to stay. Is it better to stay in Hakone Yumoto? I’ve also seen Moto Hakone, which looks nice, or Gora. Since we’ll be using public transport, we need somewhere easily accessible (with restaurants and shops close to the accommodation if possible). We’d love to treat ourselves to a ryokan in this area—ideally with a nice view and a private onsen. Is it better to be near the lake and the boats, or does it not matter? If you have any tips or accommodation recommendations, I’d love to hear them! :)
Thanks in advance!!
We're heading to Hakone in April with two kids aged 6 and 11. We’ve decided to spend 2 nights in the area, but I’m struggling to pinpoint the best spots to stay. Is it better to stay in Hakone Yumoto? I’ve also seen Moto Hakone, which looks nice, or Gora. Since we’ll be using public transport, we need somewhere easily accessible (with restaurants and shops close to the accommodation if possible). We’d love to treat ourselves to a ryokan in this area—ideally with a nice view and a private onsen. Is it better to be near the lake and the boats, or does it not matter? If you have any tips or accommodation recommendations, I’d love to hear them! :)
Thanks in advance!!
Tuscany with 3 kids
Hi there,
A little travel journal of our few days in Tuscany in August 2024 with our three daughters aged 16 months, 4, and 6. A beautiful trip but ruined by extreme heat. The same thing in spring or autumn would have been magical.
Itinerary We used our own car for this mini-trip.
Carpentras-Isolalunga: 1 night
Isolalunga-Barberino (Val d’Elsa): 4 nights
Lucca and Pisa
Siena
Val d’Orcia
Volterra
Barberino-Carpentras
Visits
Lucca is less well-known than its neighbors Florence, Pisa, and Siena. Yet it was already a prosperous city during the Renaissance. The Duomo is magnificent, and strolling along the ramparts in the shade of the trees is very pleasant. The large square, where the buildings were constructed using the walls of the amphitheater, is a curiosity. We used the stroller.
Pisa needs no introduction, but it’s also impossible to pass by without stopping. Alexandre and I had already visited it 15 years ago, so this time we didn’t climb the tower or go inside the Duomo. We arrived around 5 PM, so we were short on time, but the heat had dropped, which made the visit very enjoyable.
Siena is a magnificent city but dry. There’s no watercourse here, which has always been the city’s problem. Everything was designed, including the slope of the main square to collect water. The Duomo is absolutely stunning. We bought the pass to visit the Duomo, the baptistery, the crypt, the museum of the works, the panorama, and the “Gate of Heaven.”
The “Gate of Heaven” is a guided tour that allows you to climb to the top of the Duomo, walk under the roof to see the framework, and admire the beautiful frescoes on the floor from above, as well as the stained glass and ceiling paintings from much closer. Of course, the view of Siena from up there is splendid. It’s really worth it. We left the stroller downstairs, and Alex carried Artemisia.
The museum of the works contains some magnificent paintings and original sculptures from the Duomo.
We didn’t find a park for a picnic. We had to settle for a public garden that wasn’t really well-maintained.
Our visit for the “Gate of Heaven” was at 6:30 PM, so we had dinner in Siena. The restaurant was expensive and disappointing. However, we enjoyed the city’s parade—lots of people in costume, plenty of colors, and brass band music. Nice.
Val d’Orcia
The first goal was to see the famous “Gladiator” house, which was used as a set in Ridley Scott’s film. You’ll have to settle for a photo because it’s not open for visits. The place is pretty, but no more so than many Tuscan estates, so I’d say it’s not worth the detour.
We visited the lovely village of San Quirico d’Orcia, where we had a picnic. In the afternoon, we saw the beautiful Abbey of San Galgano and the Chapel of San Lorenzo, where a sword is planted in the stone (its owner stopped waging war to dedicate his life to God—no apparent connection to the legend of King Arthur). The abbey is in ruins, but the site, planted with cypress trees and sunflower fields, is very beautiful.
Volterra
Volterra is a hilltop village with many facets, aside from a still-active penitentiary in the old fortification.
We bought the “Volterra Card” to visit, in particular, the Palazzo dei Priori, which is as beautiful inside as it is outside, and to climb to the top of the tower, where the view is magnificent.
The Roman ruins (especially the amphitheater and arenas under excavation)
The alabaster museum is very small but highlights one of the region’s ongoing activities.
The Etruscan art museum is a must-see. It’s a high-quality museum with many pieces, mainly richly decorated tombs depicting the lives of the deceased. And it’s air-conditioned!
It’s a bit of a hassle with the stroller. A baby carrier would have been more practical.
We had a picnic in the lovely Enrico Fiumi Park (with playgrounds for kids), which overlooks the city.
There are many charming shops in Volterra for bringing back souvenirs, especially food-related ones.
I find that hotels are very expensive in Italy, so I opted for a farmhouse rental.
We picnicked at lunchtime and ate at restaurants or in our accommodation in the evening. Unfortunately, I can’t recommend any great restaurants.
Budget
Accommodation: 120 € per night
Volterra family card: 20 €
A little travel journal of our few days in Tuscany in August 2024 with our three daughters aged 16 months, 4, and 6. A beautiful trip but ruined by extreme heat. The same thing in spring or autumn would have been magical.
Itinerary We used our own car for this mini-trip.
Carpentras-Isolalunga: 1 night
Isolalunga-Barberino (Val d’Elsa): 4 nights
Lucca and Pisa
Siena
Val d’Orcia
Volterra
Barberino-Carpentras
Visits
Lucca is less well-known than its neighbors Florence, Pisa, and Siena. Yet it was already a prosperous city during the Renaissance. The Duomo is magnificent, and strolling along the ramparts in the shade of the trees is very pleasant. The large square, where the buildings were constructed using the walls of the amphitheater, is a curiosity. We used the stroller.
Pisa needs no introduction, but it’s also impossible to pass by without stopping. Alexandre and I had already visited it 15 years ago, so this time we didn’t climb the tower or go inside the Duomo. We arrived around 5 PM, so we were short on time, but the heat had dropped, which made the visit very enjoyable.
Siena is a magnificent city but dry. There’s no watercourse here, which has always been the city’s problem. Everything was designed, including the slope of the main square to collect water. The Duomo is absolutely stunning. We bought the pass to visit the Duomo, the baptistery, the crypt, the museum of the works, the panorama, and the “Gate of Heaven.”
The “Gate of Heaven” is a guided tour that allows you to climb to the top of the Duomo, walk under the roof to see the framework, and admire the beautiful frescoes on the floor from above, as well as the stained glass and ceiling paintings from much closer. Of course, the view of Siena from up there is splendid. It’s really worth it. We left the stroller downstairs, and Alex carried Artemisia.
The museum of the works contains some magnificent paintings and original sculptures from the Duomo.
We didn’t find a park for a picnic. We had to settle for a public garden that wasn’t really well-maintained.
Our visit for the “Gate of Heaven” was at 6:30 PM, so we had dinner in Siena. The restaurant was expensive and disappointing. However, we enjoyed the city’s parade—lots of people in costume, plenty of colors, and brass band music. Nice.
Val d’Orcia
The first goal was to see the famous “Gladiator” house, which was used as a set in Ridley Scott’s film. You’ll have to settle for a photo because it’s not open for visits. The place is pretty, but no more so than many Tuscan estates, so I’d say it’s not worth the detour.
We visited the lovely village of San Quirico d’Orcia, where we had a picnic. In the afternoon, we saw the beautiful Abbey of San Galgano and the Chapel of San Lorenzo, where a sword is planted in the stone (its owner stopped waging war to dedicate his life to God—no apparent connection to the legend of King Arthur). The abbey is in ruins, but the site, planted with cypress trees and sunflower fields, is very beautiful.
Volterra
Volterra is a hilltop village with many facets, aside from a still-active penitentiary in the old fortification.
We bought the “Volterra Card” to visit, in particular, the Palazzo dei Priori, which is as beautiful inside as it is outside, and to climb to the top of the tower, where the view is magnificent.
The Roman ruins (especially the amphitheater and arenas under excavation)
The alabaster museum is very small but highlights one of the region’s ongoing activities.
The Etruscan art museum is a must-see. It’s a high-quality museum with many pieces, mainly richly decorated tombs depicting the lives of the deceased. And it’s air-conditioned!
It’s a bit of a hassle with the stroller. A baby carrier would have been more practical.
We had a picnic in the lovely Enrico Fiumi Park (with playgrounds for kids), which overlooks the city.
There are many charming shops in Volterra for bringing back souvenirs, especially food-related ones.
I find that hotels are very expensive in Italy, so I opted for a farmhouse rental.
We picnicked at lunchtime and ate at restaurants or in our accommodation in the evening. Unfortunately, I can’t recommend any great restaurants.
Budget
Accommodation: 120 € per night
Volterra family card: 20 €
Quy Nhon (Vietnam)
For centuries, until its capture by the Vietnamese in 1407, Quy Nhon was Asia’s busiest port. Marco Polo stopped here on his way back from China to Venice. It was the port of Viraja, capital of the Champa kingdom, which explains the many Cham towers found all over the place, including right in the city center. Today, it’s a lovely beach resort, less crowded than others. There’s a gigantic seaside esplanade lined with alternating gardens and hotel towers, with not a single tree (not on the beach either), except at the café-restaurant-terrace of the 4-star hotel Hoang Yen and another one to the right of it. I was lucky to find a brand-new, spotless little hotel run by a very friendly family, the Ngoc Linh, on a quiet little street just 50 meters from the beach. $12 for a single room and $14 for a double. There’s a terrace restaurant. No bikes, but motorbike rentals are available ($10 per day). 6 Tran Van On 0563 54 66 99 or nearby on the esplanade (19 Xuan Dieu).
Beautiful beach establishments north of the city.
That said, it allowed me to indulge my passion for history with the beautiful Cham towers, especially those at Banh It, 20 km north of Quy Nhon on the Mandarin Road (you can see them in the distance as they sit atop a hill, offering a magnificent view of the entire region). Four well-preserved towers (the largest has been very well restored), built in the late 11th to early 12th century. At the foot of the mountain, you’ll find a beautiful 14th-century pagoda and the ruins of Viraja. Right in the middle of the city on Tran Hung Dao, there are also the two beautiful towers of Thap Doi.
Beautiful beach establishments north of the city.
That said, it allowed me to indulge my passion for history with the beautiful Cham towers, especially those at Banh It, 20 km north of Quy Nhon on the Mandarin Road (you can see them in the distance as they sit atop a hill, offering a magnificent view of the entire region). Four well-preserved towers (the largest has been very well restored), built in the late 11th to early 12th century. At the foot of the mountain, you’ll find a beautiful 14th-century pagoda and the ruins of Viraja. Right in the middle of the city on Tran Hung Dao, there are also the two beautiful towers of Thap Doi.
Croisière Ponant Marseille-Corse English translation pending
Bonsoir,
nous avons effectué cette croisière du 25 juillet au 1er aout. C'est vraiment une croisière dédiée aux randonneurs (il y a d'autres activités mais en minorités).
Donc comme c'est pas notre passion, on a été déçu. De très jolies paysages, de chouette visites guidées (trop peu) mais une majorité de randonnées.
C'est le première fois qu'on faisait Ponant, on était dans le bateau L'Austral, étions environ 60 croisiéristes avec quelques employés français (deux ou trois au bar, 4-5 au restaurant, et d'autres à la réception. Pour le reste, une majorité de Philippins pour les cabines bien sur, restaurant, bars, etc... (toujours aussi aimables, souriants, bravo à eux).
On trouve un petit théâtre avec 5 danseurs (qui ne se produisent pas tous les soirs, mais qui sont très doués), 2 chanteuses et un chanteur qui se produisent dans les bars en fonction des heures (que si on applaudit pas, personne n'applaudit.....bien triste tout cela). Et vers 23h00 il y a peu ou plus rien.
Dés l'embarquement, on nous change de numéro de cabine, durant la semaine 3 jours où wc hs le matin, on a eu aussi des drôles de réflexions de certains guides d'excursion..., et pas de chance, un moteur de la navette en pleine mer qui lâche. Le conducteur Philippin, bravo à lui nous a amené à quai avec un seul moteur.
Nous étions au pont 3, cabine avec balcon au départ 319, mais en fin compte on nous met au 317. On a pas eu d'explications, on sait juste qu'ils ont mis un guide des excursions à la cabine qui nous était attribué au départ...
Invités d'honneurs : Docteur Simes avec sa femme ou son amie, et un autre couple. Ponant a sorti le tapis rouge😄. Ils ont fait trois conférences, des excursions et semblent n'avoir eu aucun problème de wc 😏.
On ne connaissait pas Ponant, et bien pour nous on s'est trompé de croisière. Ils auraient du expliquer à la réservation qu'il y avait beaucoup de randonnées... Même un couple belge, ralaient un peu car ils n'avaient que leurs baskets (ce qui est suffisant selon les guides) mais ils auraient préféré leurs chaussures de randonnée.
Les visites guidée étaient très bien surtout à Calvi. Il y avait du canoé aussi mais on nous a dit qu'il fallait des choix.. On a pas pu en faire car le lundi complet, le mardi uniquement réservé aux familles, le mercredi on pouvait pas car visite guidée (notre choix) à Calvi, le jeudi il n'y en avait pas... et le vendredi visite guidée d'un jardin (notre choix aussi). Il pouvait y en avoir le vendredi après-midi, et bien non.
Enfin bref, on a pu sortir car Costa pour le moment est en croix, mais on ne devrait pas y revenir.
Cependant, pour les randonneurs c'est une superbe croisière. Mais attention en Corse et dans le Sud de la France le soleil tape fort, même si vous partez à 08h00. Certains ont souffert de la chaleur.
C'était une croisière avec beaucoup de croisiéristes très aisés, certains sympathiques, d'autres peu respectueux du personnel....(quelle honte quand même).
Le commandant de bord aimable, mais qui va souvent discuter avec les mêmes personnes. A part un bonjour, nous n'avons eu aucune discussion avec lui. Pourtant avec 60 croisiéristes à bord sur 180 je crois, il a le temps..... On le voyait tous les jours au restaurant, bars etc.. c'est pas lui qui était à la barre du bateau !!!
Donc, ben bien pour la sortie mais des déceptions, parfois grandes.
Voyage relax dans la nature au Colorado English translation pending
Bonjour,
après presque 3 mois en lockdown, nous avons décider de nous rendre dans le Colorado, pour se prendre une bonne dose de nature et de montagne. Nous souhaiterions, faire pas plus de 3 arrêts en 2 semaines 1/2 afin de profiter du paysage, les petites balades avec enfants de 4 ans, profiter d'un bel espace une maison ou un appartement à louer.
si quelqu'un aurait des pistes ou des bonnes adresses ou des recommandations nous serions preneurs.
On pensait louer à Denver ou environ pour faire une découverte de la ville ( au tant que faire ce peu avec les conditions actuelles bien sure). On pense aussi à Colorado Spring.
Merci
Merci
Croisières Holiday Breaks chez MSC English translation pending
Bonjour
En croisiére Holiday Breaks sur Msc peut on bénéficier de tous les avantages de la carte Diamond
vu que c'est une durée trés courte de croisiére ?
Mich74
État de la route entre Zagora et Guelmim (à moto) English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Je prépare pour fin septembre, si les conditions sanitaires le permettent, un périple qui passera par Zagora, Foum Zguid, Tissint, Tata, Akka, Icht, Assa, et Guelmim, j'aimerais connaître l'état de la route sur cette portion, ensuite je poursuivrai par Sidi Ifni, Tiznit etc....
Je suis également intéressé par des bonnes adresses sur ce parcours, hébergements, restaurants.
Merci pour vos réponses.