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Montréal - Floride Quel est le meilleur chemin? English translation pending
by Klarinette · 2004-07-14 · 10 replies
Bonjour à tous

Je suis nouvelle sur ce forum et je le trouve vraiment génial. J'aimerais profiter de vos conseils. Je pars en voiture pour la Floride le 12 août le matin très tôt (4ham) et nous espérons faire une longue journée de route afin d'atteindre la Caroline du Nord ou du Sud à la fin de la journée.

Certaines personnes m'ont recommandé de passer par Lacolle et de prendre la 87 jusqu'à la 95. Je sais qu'ainsi on passe à côté de New York et Washington, et qu'il y a des péages. Je crois que cette autoroute comporte plusieurs voies et est assez achalandée.

On m'a aussi parlé de passer par la 401 (direction Hull/Ottawa) et d'atteindre un autre poste de douane, toujours dans l'état de New York je crois, mais plus à l'ouest. Passé la douane, on se trouve à utiliser la route 81, qui éventuellement rejoindra la 95, en bas de Washington ou au début de la Virginie, je ne sais pas trop. Je crois que cette route est plus petite, mais peut-être moins achalandée et sans péage.

Pourriez-vous m'indiquer lequel de ces chemins est le meilleur? Nous n'avons pas l'intention de nous arrêter pour visiter, on veut faire le maximum de distance la première journée (on le fait en 2 jours).

Je vous remercie à l'avance

Karine
Agence Portes de l'Aventure pour trek au Népal English translation pending
by Padl · 2004-07-04 · 16 replies
😮Bonjour !

Mon cousin et moi-même envisageons de partir au Népal faire un trek en septembre. Par ce forum, j'ai connu l'agence "Portes de l'aventure" qui me paraît sérieuse. Or, je lui ai déjà envoyé deux messages pour avoir plus de renseignements sur les formalités à accomplir pour s'inscrire et je n'ai pas eu de réponse.

Y a t il parmi vous des personnes qui auraient déjà voyagé avec cette agence ? Si oui, comment êtes vous entrés en contact et comment cela s'est-il passé ?

Un grand merci à celles et ceux qui prendront le temps de me répondre.
Les Caraïbes quel endroit choisir? English translation pending
by Kawine05 · 2004-06-16 · 17 replies
😎 Bonjour, 😎

Nous souhaitons partir l’an prochain nous pensions au Mexique, ou autre ?……, nous connaissons la république Dominiquaine.

Vous qui avez voyager quel endroit des caraïbes choisir ?

Nous ne sommes pas des grands aventuriers nous recherchons le dépaysement et le repos, nous ne recherchons pas forcément un endroit ou faire des multitudes d’excursions et d’animations, bien sur nous souhaitons tout de même visiter un peu……

Bref un coin paradisiaque, avec des gens accueillants, un hôtel propre ou on mange bien une plage magnifique et 2 ou 3 excurtions sympa

Hé oui nous sommes bien exigeants c’est pourquoi nous nous renseignons dès maintenant

Conseillez nous sur un pays, un lieu, un hôtel………….

1000 mercis
Chine: Urumtchi dans le Xinjiang English translation pending
by Fanch · 2004-05-11 · 3 replies
Bonjour,

Je pars cet été en Chine occidentale dans le Xinjiang et j'ai mille questions à poser aux experts que vous êtes.

D'abord, faut-il un visa pour la Chine? Quels papiers doit-on fournir pour l'obtenir? Faut-il une invitation de chinois?

Le trajet. J'ai repéré un billet depuis Paris pour Pekin avec Aeroflot à moins de 600 euros. C'est pas mal mais après comment rallier Urumtchi? Avion (nom de la compagnie)? Train? Quel écart de prix entre les deux?

Avez vous un guide à me conseiller pour préparer le voyage? Routard? Lonely Planet? Let's go?...

Quel est le coup de la vie en Chine? Prix d'un hotel bas de gamme à Pekin? à Urumtchi? Prix d'un repas dans un zéro étoile? Prix d'une course en taxi en ville?

Merci pour toutes vos infos

Cordialement,

François
Votre avis sur la cie Aéroflot English translation pending
by Tournicotis · 2004-04-26 · 12 replies
Salut la communaute !!

avez-vs deja voyagé avec Aeroflotte et que pensez-vs de cette compagnie, surtout au niveau de la securité, puis au niveau de la qualité du service ? J'ai entendu que ca craignait au nv securité ?? Mon frero compte partir avec cette compagnie car c'est la - chère et ca ne me rassure pas du tt..

Sinon, pr les VISA pr l'Inde, faut-il envoyer une preuve de retour en france (billets d'avion) lors de la demande à l'ambassade, car ce n'est pas précisé sur le site de l'ambassade ?

Merci bc 😏
Ouganda: permis pour le Bwindi National Parc English translation pending
by Antigone3 · 2004-04-11 · 4 replies
Bonjour

Je vais en juillet en Ouganda. J'essaie depuis plusieurs jours de reserver un permis pour le Bwindi National Parc mais n'y arrive pas ...

Toute aide est la bienvenue

Antigone3
Que me conseillez-vous comme voyage pas cher? English translation pending
by Moka27 · 2004-01-16 · 18 replies
Salut!

Je cherche une destination dans le Sud, mais je sais pas lequel. Et j'aimerais ça savoir combien ça coûte environ. C'est sûr que ça de 2000$ à 3000$, mais je sais bien que j'aurai jamais les moyens de me payer ça. Mais si je connais quelqu'un qui reste déjà là. Comme mon père connaît quelqu'un qui reste au Mexique et ma mère connait quelqu'un aussi qui reste en Floride. Alors, j'aimerais savoir combien coûte un billet d'avion, soit pour aller en Floride ou au Mexique.

Et aussi, vous pouvez me dire combien ça coûte un voyage dans le Sud, hôtel et tout (en général), parce que ça coûte certainement pas la même affaire partout.

Une autre chose. Pour ceux qui ont beaucoup voyagé, j'aimerais savoir quels pays sont les meilleurs. Y'en a beaucoup sur ce forum qui ont dit que Cuba était formidable. Merci de me répondre. :) 🙂
Corsair vs Air France? English translation pending
by Deryklo · 2004-01-15 · 57 replies
bonjour, voila je suis sur le point de reserver on me propose un vol corsair pour partir en martinique

qqun les a deja utilisé

quelle diff avec air france (a part le prix)
Circuit Inde du Sud English translation pending
by Malou2 · 2004-01-04 · 6 replies
Nous allons faire un voyage de 3 semaines en Inde à partir de fin janvier. Nous arrivons à Bombay et nous souhaitons faire un circuit de Goa à Trivandrum en réservant 2/3 jours à la fin pour visiter Bombay. On hésite à prendre un avion pour aller direct à Trivandrum et remonter petit à petit en train ou l'inverse (descente en train en commençant par Goa puis retour direct en avion).

Dans quel sens pensez-vous qu'il soit préférable de le faire? Si on décide d'aller direct à Trivandrum pensez-vous qu'on puisse trouvez des billets d'avion sur place pour le jour même ou vaut-il mieux réserver de France?
Logement sur Ko Lipe en Thaïlande English translation pending
by Elie · 2003-12-07 · 5 replies
A partir du 16 decembre2003:ou loger à ko lipe?chez l'habitant, hotels ou autres? Avez vous des adresses et téléphones pour pouvoir reserver?
Hôtel Reef club Coco Beach à Playa del carmen English translation pending
by Bettyboop · 2003-11-28 · 22 replies
Cet hotel est situé proche de play del carmen et a été construit en octobre 2003 donc hyper récent.

Qui a entendu parler de cet hotel, ou quelqu'un y a t'il séjourné recemment ?

Merci
Bons plans au Gabon English translation pending
by Arnaudf · 2003-11-10 · 8 replies
salut à tous

j'ai prévu de partir au gabon en février prochain pour 2, 3 semaines voir un copain qui travaille la bas. je souhaiterais par ailleurs profiter du pays. Je suis passionné d'Afrique noir mais n'y suis jamais allé. je viens vers vous pour avoir si y a moyen d'avoir des infos sur les bons plans avion, les trucs a voir sur place, les endroits a ne pas rater etc...

c'est très difficile de trouver des guides sur ce pays qui ne s'est pas encore ouvert au tourisme donc je vous remercie de toutes infos que vous voudrez bien me donner
Hôtel Reef Playacar (Riviera Maya) English translation pending
by Jojoprince · 2003-10-17 · 5 replies
bonjour, en janvier au début comment est la température et est-ce que l, hotel est bien
Périple en Nouvelle-Calédonie English translation pending
by Audreymaud · 2003-09-09 · 13 replies
🙂🙂🙂🙂Hello tout le monde,

on est 2 copines voulant partir pendant 10 mois environ en nouvelles calédonie, nouméa si possible. L'une voulant finir sa maitrise de biologie et l'autre pour développer son talent de photographe. On cherche tous les renseignements qui pourraient nous aider à préparer notre voyage: logement; job, cout de la vie...

merci d'avance à tous pour votre aide

😛😛😛😛
Quelle saison pour voyager en Nouvelle-Calédonie? English translation pending
by Aior · 2003-08-21 · 14 replies
🙂 Salut,

Je devrai me renndre en nouvelle caledonie, l annee prochaine pour rendre visite a mes parents qui sont sur l ile de Mare, je ne sais pas encore quand m y rendre aimerai savoir en fait quelle est la meilleur saison pour s y rendre. de plus, si qqu connait les tarifs et les compagnies pour s y rendre, et les bons plans pour ne pas payer trop cher ( compagnies et dates avantageuses), je suis preneur.

Merci a tous
Guest house au Tibetan Camp de Delhi et où fêter Holi? (Inde) English translation pending
by Syl · 2003-01-16 · 17 replies
HELLO voyageuses, voyageurs, je pars pour la 1ére fois en Inde le 05 Mars pour trois moi, je désirerais savoir si quelqu'un(e) a déja séjourné du côté du Tibetan Camp à Delhi et le cas échéant si vous y connaissez une bonne adresse. Ensuite, puisque je serais la-bas le 18 Mars, jour de la Holi, quelqu'un(e) pourrait-il me dire où cette fête sera la plus extraordinaire à vivre: plutôt Rajasthan ou plutôt Rishikesh (par exemple...). Bonne route à tous et à toutes, merci, Syl de Toulouse.
Revision of Regulation 261/2004 (passenger rights in Europe)
by ElviajeroPar · 2026-07-05 · 31 replies
Hello,

Since it came into force, Regulation 261/2004 of the European Parliament and Council, which defines air passenger rights, has faced fierce resistance from airlines, backed by IATA (the association representing almost all passenger airlines).

Beyond the airlines' often abusive—and even frequently bad-faith—resistance to passenger rights, IATA has been lobbying EU institutions for years, with the Council paying close attention for a long time.

As a result, the Council and the Commission have been proposing revisions to Regulation 261/2004 for years that are particularly unfavorable to passengers. The latest attempt nearly eliminated the right to compensation for delays of 3 hours or more upon arrival at the final destination.

However, since this is a regulation of both the European Parliament AND the Council, the two bodies had to agree.

But the European Parliament has always stood firm, consistently responding that passenger rights must be preserved.

After 11 years of struggle, it seems likely that we’re finally nearing the end of the match between the European Commission, the Council (the 27 heads of state or government), and the European Parliament.

Indeed, the Commission and the European Parliament have agreed on a text that will be debated again on Monday, July 6, 2026, with a vote scheduled for July 7, 2026. It’s very likely that this text, which would come into force in a year, will be adopted.

The main changes would be as follows: - Families with children will no longer be forced to pay to sit together on planes; - A flight will be considered canceled (not just delayed) if it departs more than one hour late; - Right to compensation for arrival at the final destination if the delay exceeds 3 hours (no longer "3 hours OR more"). The arrival time will be when the plane, having reached its parking spot, engages its parking brakes (no longer when the aircraft door opens); - Airlines can no longer refuse boarding or charge extra on the return flight for a passenger who didn’t take the outbound flight; - If a flight is canceled, the airline must, at the same time as informing passengers of the event, offer the choice between a refund and re-routing, and inform them of their rights to assistance and, if applicable, compensation; - The airline must, without undue delay, inform passengers of the reason; - In the case of a connecting flight, if the connection is missed and the delay at the final destination entitles the passenger to compensation, the responsible airline will be liable. This is very different from the current situation, where, under the KLM ruling, any airline operating a segment of the flight is liable for compensation. This promises more disputes that the Court of Justice of the European Union will have to resolve if two separate airlines operating segments of a connecting flight are both responsible for the delay. See this case for an example:
https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2026/04/18/swiss-international-air-lines-la-mauvaise-foi/ Moreover, this case demonstrates in advance another potential dispute: It could be argued that it wasn’t a missed connection since the flight was canceled before the first leg even departed. - Within 96 hours of a flight that could entitle passengers to compensation, the airline must contact them to inform them of their rights and explain the next steps. - Passengers must claim their right to compensation within 9 months. This is very different from the current situation, as Regulation 261/2004 sets no time limit. Currently, national law applies—in France, the limit is 5 years. The airline must respond within 30 days. If the airline refuses compensation on the grounds of "extraordinary circumstances," it must specify which type of case it refers to from the list in the annex of the new regulation. If the case isn’t on the list, the airline must explain what the event was, why it qualifies as extraordinary circumstances with "clear, substantial, and concise" explanations, and why it’s directly linked to the reason given. It must also declare what "reasonable measures" were taken to mitigate the issue. This is, of course, a huge change in the regulation, with the clear goal of preventing airlines from declaring just anything as "extraordinary circumstances" to avoid compensation. - If, within 3 hours of a last-minute canceled or delayed flight, the airline hasn’t offered re-routing under comparable transport conditions and as soon as possible—whether on one of its own flights or another airline’s—the passenger will have the right to arrange their own re-routing and demand a refund for the new ticket, up to 400% of the original ticket price. This is a significant improvement that would have likely prevented the case described here: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2024/01/12/reacheminement-catastrophique-droit-indemnisation-meme-circonstances-extraordinaires-2/ - If a flight is canceled due to "extraordinary circumstances," the airline will only be required to offer up to 3 nights in a hotel. This is a major change, as there’s currently no limit. Expect disputes if the extraordinary circumstances end while the passenger hasn’t been re-routed. - The price of a flight, as first displayed, must obligatorily include a cabin bag. This doesn’t prevent the airline from offering a price reduction if the passenger waives the cabin bag. This will put an end to abnormal practices, such as (just one example) Condor charging extra for a cabin bag on long-haul flights like Frankfurt (Germany)–Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)–Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)–Frankfurt. - Free correction of a passenger’s name if requested 48 hours before departure. Note: This can’t be used to replace one passenger with another—just to correct a typo, e.g., Dupont instead of Dpont. - Airlines’ websites and apps must include information on how to file a claim.

It’s clear that, despite a few details, these changes are very positive for upholding passenger rights. It remains to be seen whether this text will be definitively adopted on July 7, 2026, as is very likely, and, more importantly, whether IATA will encourage airlines to loyally respect these new rules or persist in their old habits.

Best regards,
Air France or KM Malta? Reviews?
by Dhaussez · 2026-08-10 · 10 replies
Hi there,

I’d like to fly to Malta from Lyon. I’ve read a lot of negative reviews about KM MALTA, especially regarding baggage fees at the airport. Of course, I don’t want to book through third parties (like SkyScanner, Opodo…). AIR FRANCE offers tickets to MALTA in partnership, if I understood correctly. On AIR FRANCE, the tickets include everything (checked baggage, cabin bag, small personal item, seat), whereas with KM MALTA, everything is extra and the final price is almost double! In this case, is AIR FRANCE considered the same as sites like Opodo or others? Given the price difference, I’m hesitant… Have any of you booked with AIR FRANCE for this destination? How did it go? Thanks, HERVE
Transfer time at Terminal 1 Frankfurt
by Zebda13 · 2026-01-02 · 21 replies
Hi there, I’m flying from Marseille to Bali this year and have a 1h30 layover in Frankfurt, from Terminal 1 to Terminal 1. Do you think that’s enough time, considering I don’t know the airport or the language? Thanks. »
Questions about planning a 3-week self-drive trip to Uganda with kids
by Jlponty · 2025-11-12 · 8 replies
Hi everyone!

We’re heading to Uganda next summer for three weeks with our two kids, who’ll be 7 and 9 years old. We’ve been to Southern Africa before but not East Africa, and after a trip to South Africa two years ago, the kids wanted to return to Africa, while we wanted to explore a new region while staying independent... Uganda’s been catching our eye for a while, and with Rwandair offering relatively attractive prices, we’re going for it!

We’ll be traveling in a 4x4 (self-drive) with roof tents. I don’t have any 4x4 driving experience, so it’ll be a first for me, but we’ll manage 😉 No great apes for us—kids need to be 15, and we don’t want to do that experience without them.

I don’t usually ask the forum much for trip planning, but this time, I’d love your thoughts and advice!

First question: Karamoja or not? At first glance, if we want to add it to a "classic" loop in the southwest, it doesn’t seem realistic—too packed, too much driving. We could consider doing the full loop via Kidepo and then heading down to Murchison, but I’m worried the trip might feel less varied and less kid-friendly. That said, the region looks stunning, and I’m struggling to accept not going at all... What do you think?

If we skip Karamoja, we’d do a loop: Murchison/Fort Portal/QENP/Bunyonyi/Mburo, which seems pretty comprehensive and would let us take our time, which is nice. A few random questions: - How much time should we plan for the Fort Portal area? I was thinking at least 3 days to visit Bigodi Swamp, walk around the craters, and maybe do a community walk (any thoughts on that?). - Between Murchison Falls and the Fort Portal area, is it worth breaking up the drive? I spotted Lake Albert Safari Lodge on the shores of Lake Albert—it’s not too expensive and looks nice. - I’d love to do some easy walks/hikes at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains, ideally without a guide, but it doesn’t seem straightforward. Do you know if it’s possible to do nice walks independently? I’ve read about hikes in the hills near Kilembe but nothing very specific. Maybe staying somewhere at the foot of the mountains, like Ruboni Community Camp, would allow that. - Lake Mutanda looks really cool, and so does Lake Bunyonyi... Ideally, I’d like to see both, but won’t that feel repetitive? Is Lake Mutanda worth the detour?

Last practical question, since we don’t have experience with this: for the car with kids, would you recommend two tents (a bit more space) or a four-person tent?

I’ll stop here—already a lot of questions...

Thanks in advance for your feedback, and looking forward to exchanging ideas! Gabriel
Connection time in Abu Dhabi
by Letizef · 2025-10-22 · 49 replies
Hi, I’m planning a trip to Australia—Paris to Melbourne. I’m flying with Etihad and have a 1-hour connection in Abu Dhabi. Does that seem doable to you? Thanks for your feedback and experiences!
Flight canceled due to strike with Ryanair: wait or rebook?
by Golgaff · 2025-10-07 · 20 replies
Hi everyone,

I have a Ryanair flight scheduled for 10/14 (outbound, returning on the 16th) from Charleroi in Belgium. A strike is confirmed, and the airport will be closed on the 14th. But Ryanair is still saying the flight is confirmed. I get that they’re trying to make us change and pay extra fees rather than wait for the free compensation.

If I make a new booking, can I still claim a refund for the first one?

Thanks in advance for your help—this is the first time I’ve faced this situation.
Two-week family trip to Colombia in August with 8-year-olds
by DrCarter · 2025-08-29 · 12 replies
Hi everyone,

I’d like to share my family trip to Colombia with kids aged 8. After spending hours browsing the forum and only having two weeks there, we decided to focus on two regions: the Coffee Zone for one week and the Caribbean coast for another. We traveled from August 8 to 23.

Day 1 – First stop: Bogotá

We arrived in Bogotá in the evening on an Air France flight—nothing to complain about, decent service, comfortable, and on time. However, the first night was a miss. We’d booked a hotel near the airport (Abitel Prime) for convenience, but the soundproofing was almost nonexistent; we heard planes as if we were on the runway. Luckily, exhaustion helped us sleep well anyway.

Day 2 – Off to the Coffee Zone and Salento

The next morning, we headed to the airport for a domestic flight to Pereira with LATAM. No issues: punctual and efficient, and in 30 minutes, we landed in Pereira. The landing already set a different mood: lush valleys, endless plantations, and humid air. We picked up our rental car from Localiza. Unfortunately, the experience wasn’t smooth—the paperwork took forever, and the wait tested our patience. Finally free, we hit the road to Salento, one of Quindío’s gems. We arrived in the late afternoon and discovered a colorful village bustling with artisan shops and cafés. Our first stroll helped us soak in the atmosphere before dinner at Bambú restaurant—a great surprise with careful cooking and local flavors. We spent the night at Casa Serafín, a charming little hotel, nicely decorated and well-located… but unfortunately very noisy.

Day 3 – The magic of Cocora Valley

This was one of the trip’s highlights. We set off early for Cocora Valley, famous for its giant wax palms, Colombia’s emblem. We chose the 12 km loop recommended by the *Routard*. The landscapes were spectacular: towering palms, rivers, suspension bridges. It felt like walking through a postcard. The weather was perfect. That evening, we dined at Barnabé restaurant—pleasant setting, decent food, but the bill was a bit steep for what it was. Back to Casa Serafín.

Day 4 – Coffee and panoramic views

The plan was a visit to Finca El Ocaso. For 1.5 hours, we followed a passionate guide who explained the entire coffee process, from harvest to cup. Very educational, accessible for both kids and adults, all in a stunning setting. The tour was in English for us, and we translated for our kids, who aren’t bilingual yet. In the afternoon, we climbed to Salento’s viewpoint. The valley view was superb. That evening, we ate at Veggie Garden, a simple and pleasant spot that was a nice change from the heavier meals of previous days.

Day 5 – Horseback ride to Santa Rita Waterfall

We booked a horseback ride with Cocora Magic. It was a real success: calm horses, a beautiful trail, mountain and meadow landscapes, and finally the refreshing and wild Santa Rita Waterfall. Without a doubt, one of the best moments of our time in the region. We even got a bonus ride up a 300-meter hill. We then headed to Filandia, less known than Salento but just as charming. We spent the late afternoon enjoying the pool at MuchoSur Filandia. The hotel is beautiful, in an idyllic setting. However, we also had soundproofing issues and could hear our neighbors.

Day 6 – Rainy detour through Filandia and Manizales

Rain caught up with us in the early morning: torrents of water made it impossible to go out. We stayed at the hotel, reading quietly. By noon, the rain let up: a quick walk in Filandia, a quick lunch, then off to Manizales. We chose to stay at El Otoño hot springs. Great choice: as soon as we arrived, we plunged into the hot pools, perfect after hours on the road.

Day 7 – Hiking and hot springs

In the morning, we hiked the Camino de Super Coco (found somewhat randomly on Google). A pleasant trail with mountain views and a peaceful atmosphere. The afternoon was spent in the hotel’s thermal pools, with a short marked hike down to the river. Dinner on-site at the hot springs’ restaurant. A simple but very relaxing day.

Day 8 – Rain, jacuzzi, and games

We continued to Finca Los Alpes. The rain greeted us again, but this time it turned into an asset: nothing like a steaming jacuzzi with a view of the misty mountains. The kids enjoyed the facilities too: mini-golf, ping-pong, billiards. Dinner and night at the hotel, cozy vibes.

Day 9 – Off to the Caribbean coast

Back to the airport to return the car (still a bit long). Flight to Cartagena with Avianca: punctual and comfortable. Upon arrival, we picked up another car and headed straight to the Hyatt Regency, a modern hotel with a pool. That evening, we dined at the hotel—practical after a travel day.

Day 10 – Colonial Cartagena

We set off to explore Cartagena’s old town. It was enchanting: colorful facades, flowered balconies, colonial charm—just magical. However, the heat was stifling and very humid. Afternoon relaxation by the pool. Dinner at Gestlani, a good restaurant in town.

Day 11 – Road to Barú

A hearty breakfast, then one last swim in the pool before heading to Barú. We checked into Las Islas Hotel. The setting was enchanting: wooden cabins nestled in the vegetation, a private beach, turquoise sea, impeccable service. Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.

Day 12 – Beach and relaxation

A full beach day in Barú. Warm water, white sand, coconut trees, peace and quiet. A real postcard scene with iguanas and birds.

Day 13 – On to Santa Marta

Another morning at the beach before hitting the road to Santa Marta. The drive was a bit long (6 hours), especially with traffic jams in Barranquilla. It was the longest car ride of the trip. We spent the night at Villa María Tayrona, a beautiful place near the park.

Day 14 – Tayrona Park

We left early for Tayrona Park. We entered through **El Zaino**, parked the car, and set off on a hike to La Piscina (about 2 hours). We stopped along the way at Playa Arenilla, a stunning little beach, to rest. Lunch on-site, a swim, then back by 4 PM. The hike was a bit tiring, but the nature was spectacular: dense jungle, the sound of waves, and even a monkey encounter along the way. Evening and dinner at the hotel.

Day 15 – Last swim and return flight to Bogotá

Our last morning was split between the pool and the beach (the hotel has direct access via a 7-minute trail through vegetation and flowers)—hard to leave this paradise. We drove to Santa Marta’s airport to return the car, then flew back to Bogotá. We spent the night at Casa Dann Carlton, a comfortable hotel. We simply ordered room service, arriving too late to go out.

Day 16 – Bogotá and the end of the trip

Our last day in Colombia. After a good breakfast, we explored La Candelaria. Its cobbled streets and colorful houses were worth the visit. We visited the Botero Museum (free) and the Gold Museum, both fascinating. Back to the airport for our 11:55 PM Air France flight.

That’s a wrap on a varied trip—lush mountains, colorful villages, dream beaches, and tropical jungle. The pace was pretty relaxed, well-suited for our kids. They absolutely loved the trip to Colombia. Driving in Colombia was very easy, and we didn’t regret renting a car at all—it gave us more freedom to get around.

If I were to do it again, here’s what I’d change: - I’d spend less time in the Coffee Zone to stay a bit longer on the Caribbean coast, which was more relaxing for the kids. Or I’d head to Medellín, but I didn’t think the city was very kid-friendly. - Bogotá is a city that deserves a day’s visit, but it’s not a must-see. Maybe I’d have taken the KLM flight from Cartagena to Amsterdam instead.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate!

Antoine
All Tanzanian Airlines Banned
by SimonL · 2025-07-03 · 38 replies
Hi,

A pretty serious issue has come up in the past few weeks for traveling to Tanzania.

What’s the deal with airlines in Tanzania?
https://www.capital.fr/economie-politique/ce-pays-est-tres-touristique-mais-ses-compagnies-aeriennes-sont-placees-sur-liste-noire-par-l-europe-1515325 https://www.charentelibre.fr/tourisme/la-tanzanie-sur-liste-noire-de-l-europe-des-vols-interieurs-a-haut-risque-pour-100-000-touristes-francais-25002566.php

Basically, all airlines have been blacklisted because they don’t meet European safety standards. They’re banned from flying in Europe but continue operating in Tanzania. The main issue is that travel agencies’ civil liability no longer applies to blacklisted airlines. So we can’t allow clients to fly with these carriers. Of course, there’s huge pressure from European agencies, which are forced to disrupt their plans or even cancel trips because of this. Personally, I’ve got a trip planned for February 2026 to the southern parks in Tanzania, so I’ll be keeping an eye on how this develops. Do any of you have updates? Thanks!

Loïc
What budget should I plan for 3 weeks on the US West Coast?
by Ptitebulle59 · 2025-05-24 · 48 replies
Hi everyone,

I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast. I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October. My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.

Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips. I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.

Thanks to everyone for your advice and help.
Opinions on flight ticket price to Sydney
by Laura13 · 2025-01-18 · 16 replies
Hi everyone,

So glad to see this forum still so active!

Quick question for those who’ve recently traveled to Australia: I found a Singapore Airlines flight from Marseille/Frankfurt/Singapore/Sydney for 1425 € round-trip (from 11/10 to 12/8).

Do you think that’s a good price??

I checked directly on the Singapore Airlines website, but the price is way higher than on the comparison site.

Thanks for your input!
Turkish Airlines flight delay and refusal to compensate
by Pasfour · 2024-11-03 · 41 replies
We bought round-trip tickets from Mulhouse/Basel to Maun (Botswana) in January 2023 through Option Way.

Turkish Airlines issued the entire round-trip tickets. The flight plan was:

31 August 2023: TK 926 from Basel/Mulhouse to Istanbul and TK38 from Istanbul to Johannesburg 1 September 2023: Airlink (4Z)300 from Johannesburg to Maun. 11 September 2023: Airlink (4Z)301 from Maun to Johannesburg and TK43 from Johannesburg to Istanbul 12 September 2023: TK1923 from Istanbul to Basel/Mulhouse.

On 1 September, on the outbound trip, Turkish Airlines flight TK38 from Istanbul to Johannesburg arrived 1 hour and 30 minutes late due to airport congestion. As a result, we missed our connection with Airlink flight (4Z) 300 from Johannesburg to Botswana (even though the initial layover time was sufficient for the connection). Upon arrival at Johannesburg Airport, a Turkish Airlines agent greeted us, booked us a room near the airport, and rebooked us on the same flight for the following day, 2 September. On 2 September, after numerous difficulties checking in at the Airlink counter in Johannesburg, we finally reached our final destination with a 24-hour delay. We lost our first day of vacation in Botswana, including the activities that were planned for that day. On 11 September, during our return trip and almost certainly due to the rescheduling of the outbound flight, the Airlink check-in counter in Maun did not recognize our tickets issued by Turkish Airlines. After many searches and phone calls, we had to buy new tickets for the Maun/Johannesburg flight 4Z301. This cost us 9,306 Botswana pula (643 €). Upon arrival in Johannesburg, the Turkish Airlines check-in counter again had trouble identifying us for flight TK43 from Johannesburg to Istanbul. It’s clear that the root of our check-in problems stemmed from the renumbering of our tickets when the Turkish Airlines representative rebooked us on the Airlink (4Z)300 flight for 2 September. During this process, all subsequent flight tickets must have been canceled. Since our return, I’ve requested the following from Turkish Airlines: · Compensation under the European Regulation EC 261/2004 of 11 February 2004 for flight delays, amounting to 600 € per passenger. We meet all the conditions: departure from a Franco/Swiss airport, arrival at the final destination more than 4 hours late, and a distance greater than 3,500 kilometers. Turkish Airlines has not provided evidence that they did everything possible to avoid this delay. · Reimbursement for the Airlink Maun/Johannesburg tickets on 11 September, which we had to pay again to Airlink even though we had already paid for them through our agent, Option Way. Turkish Airlines refuses compensation on the grounds that they complied with all regulations. Turkish Airlines and Airlink are passing the buck when it comes to reimbursing the tickets we paid for twice. For Turkish Airlines, claims can only be made through their website, and each time a different agent responds. I’ve contacted our insurance, legal protection, the travel ombudsman... without success. Currently, the case is with a lawyer working for "Air Indemnité," but I have little hope. Obviously, I won’t be flying with Turkish Airlines again—they seem to have a habit of not respecting schedules or customer satisfaction. A good lesson for planning very long layovers.
Discussion sur le thème (concours septembre 2020): lieux, scènes de départ ou d'arrivée English translation pending
by Yvesguillem · 2020-09-01 · 202 replies
Rebonjour, 🙂 C'est ici que l'on discute , échange, sur le thème: lieux, scènes de départ ou d'arrivée. Pour revenir au concours, c'est ici

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