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🙂Salut la gang !

J'aimerais avoir une brève critique sur l'hotel "Fontan Beach Resort" à Ixtapa: l'ambiance, la bouffe et les excursions intéressantes.

Merci d'avance !!!

Roméo

Bonjour,

J'envisage de faire un voyage à Mayotte, mais j'ai un mal fou pour trouver un bouquin parlant de cette île. Ce serait un voyage afin de rencontrer la population et la nature. Pourriez vous me faire part de vos expériences et de vos conseils quant à la meilleure saison pour s'y rendre.

Bonne journée

bonjour nous partons a l' hotel xpu-ha au mexique en avril avec 2 enfants de 8 ans et 10 ans et nous nous posons beaucoup de questions. faut-il prendre un traitement anti- pallu ? y a-t-il beaucoup de moustiques ? l'hotel est-il correct ? est-ce que quelqu'un a déja testé le club enfant ? le climat a cette epoque ? Toutes les informations sur cet endroit nous interessent (visites, nager avec les dauphins, snorkeling ...etc) si quelqu'un a la gentillesse de nous repondre merci d'avance

bonjour!

Selon vous à part le san luis quelle est le meilleur hotel avec la plage la plus accessible et la plus belle et combien de temps de marche entre les hotels?

Étant nouvelle sur le site de voyage, j'aimerais avoir vos commentaires concernant les voyages dans le sud, nous voudrions du beau temps, une belle plage et des bons resto. L'an dernier nous avons été en jamaique et nous avons été très déçu de la plage, beaucoup d'algues!

J'attends de vos commentaires et peut-etre nous reverrons nous sur une plage du sud à la mi février 😛

nancy

Bonjour,

GO TRAVEL, offre des séjours a très bon prix pour la République Dominicaine, ( La Romana ). Décameron Beach, Gran Caribe Hotel, Santana Beach Resort and Casino ainsi que, Los Marlins Golf Resort.

Puis je me fier à ce grossiste ? Est ce que quelqu'un a déjà voyagé avec eux ?

Aussi, y a t il quelqu'un qui est déjà allé dans ces hotels et me dire si ...

1- La salubritée des lieu est adéquate

2- La nourriture est bonne

3- La plage est elle comme les photos, j'aime prendre de TRÈS longue marche

en fait est de vrai 3.5 * ou encore des hôtels qui se monquent de nous.

Merci beaucoup a l'avance

Bonjour A TOUS, Je suis à la recherche d'informations sur la Polynésie et Les Marquises. Nous partons 3 semaines en Mai 2005 : Mooréa - Huahine - Bora Bora - Rangiroa / Nuku Hiva - Hiva Oa / Tahiti Vol air tahiti nui + pass inter iles avec extension Marquises

Vu le budget, nous supprimons les hôtels et commençons à sélectionner des pensions (en espérant faire le bon choix ?......) Pour la 1ère fois nous allons essayer de nous débrouiller seuls sans Agence : un peu l'angoisse.... Nous sommes donc à la recherche de renseignements pour les excursions (afin de faire les indispensables sur chaque ile) et les "tuyaux" pratiques pour gagner du temps et surtout éviter les pièges "à touristes", ainsi que des avis sur les pensions que vous connaissez.... Nous ne faisons pas de plongée, mais aimons visiter et rencontrer les gens, et puis profiter aussi des plages et des supers lagons bien-sûr.... Donc, qui peut nous aider un peu avec son expérience ?..... Merci d'avance à ceux qui ont eu déjà le bonheur d'être allés sur ces iles paradisiaques..... FRAISE2

Retour du costa rica, nous pensons à notre prochain voyage pour l'été prochain, peut être madagascar avec nos 3 enfants qui auront 5 ans 7 ans et 15 ans. Ils sont vaccinés pour tout même rage et nous prendrons le traitement antipalu plus une énorme trousse de médicaments. A part cela vu l'état des routes que nous conseillez vous comme itinéraire avec des petits ?Avion, location avec chauffeur(cela a l'air obligatoire ???)etc...Ma fille peut elle faire du surf et où ?A quel moment faut il acheter ses billets ?Le climat l'été ?Possibilité de louer une maison une semaine à un endroit reposant ? Merci pour tous vos conseils et bon voyage à tous ml

je pars aux Maldives en février 2005 et j ai besoins d info sur 3 iles

Velidhu: les bungalows sont ils indépendants ou doubles et sont ils bruyants, y a t il du vis a vis. est ce que le paysage n est pas trop dénaturé avec les digues. les cours de plongés sont ils en francais, et le snorkeling est il pret de la plage. Est ce que la formule All Incluse est intéressante.

Maayafushi : y a t il des cours de plongés en francais ? peut on faire du snorkeling pret des plages ?

Filitheyo : y a t il des cours de plongés en francais ? peut on faire du snorkeling pret des plages ?

Merci pour toutes vos réponses qui m aiderons à finaliser mon choix

Voilà le premier octobre je quitte (enfin) Paris pour m'installer sur l'île de la Réunion. Et bien sûr je veux en profiter pour aller visiter Madagascar, Maurice et Rodrigues.

D'abord je voudrais savoir s'il est plus avantageux niveau prix et plus sympa de faire le trajet Réunion-Maurice, Réunion-Mada et Réunion-Rodrigues en bateau plutôt qu'en avion. Quels sont les prix moyens des transports et les compagnies. J'ai vu qu'un catamaran faisait parfois la liaison Réunion-Maurice, est-ce que qq'un l'a déjà tenté?

Secondo je voudrais savoir quelle est la meilleure saison pour visiter ces îles sans qu'il y ai une nuée de touristes (surtout pour Maurice), et quels sont les endroits à voir ABSOLUMENT et à ne rater sous AUCUN PRETEXTE!!

Et pour finir, au niveau du logement, est-il facile de trouver sur place (pour Maurice et Rodrigues) ou est-il préférable de passer par agence et de faire un package vol+ hôtel. Et existe t-il au départ de la Réunion des agences qui organisent des TO pour Mada?

Voilà, voilà et merci d'avance pour vos réponses avisées😉

Bonjour,

nous voudrions partir aux Maldives pour un agréable séjour ( hôtel et environnement ). Pouvez-vous nous donner des conseils ?? Merci d'avance !

Bonjour,

Je voudrais passer 15 jours debut mai à la Guadeloupe pour mon voyage de noce et j'héssite entre plusieurs hotels: l'Eden Palm, le Toubana, le Domaine de l'anse du rocher, le rayin vert, le domaine de malendure et le golf village. Pourriez vous me donner votre avis sur ces hotels sachant que je souhaite alterner visite de l'ile et pose romentique sur la plage ou au bord de la piscine. Merci d'avance pour vos conseils. Illio

J'hésite entre l'île Maurice et le Mexique pour le mois de juillet. Même si ce n'est pas le même genre de destination, pouvez-vous me conseiller? Je suis fan de plongée, j'ai un enfant qui adore les animaux marins, trouvera-t-on notre bonheur à Maurice? Merci.

Bonjour à tous,

Je recherche des informations sur l'hotel Akumal Beach resort au Mexique ??Est ce quelqu'un ai deja aller ou bien aurai des infos sur cet hotel ?

Merci

J'aimerai partir à Railey en Thailande au mois de juillet. On me l'a décrit comme le paradis sur terre. Mais je voudrais savoir si c'est un bon endroit pour partir avec deux enfants de 3 ans et demi et 2 ans. Au point de vue paludisme, pas de problème dans cette région de la Thailande. Mais y a t'il une assistance médicale en cas de problème, d'accident même bénin. Merci de me faire part de votre expérience.

Salut à tous,

Mon homme et moi avons décidé, accompagnés de ma soeur, de partir en République Dominicaine cet hiver, à Bayahibe plus exactement (pour son côté authentique). Nous sommes des fanas de voyages au soleil quand tout le monde est au froid, c'est à dire, pour nous, Européens du nord, en décembre. Le problème est la question température de l'air et de l'eau. Je me suis renseignée via divers sites et les sons de cloche sont assez divergents. Alors, est-ce que quelqu'un peut m'informer sur les vraies moyennes saisonnières ainsi que sur la température de l'eau à la période de Noël ?

Autre chose, comme ma soeur est seule, elle va devoir prendre une chambre avec supplément single ou nous devons trouver un hôtel qui a des chambres duplex. Quelqu'un a des adresses ?

Déjà, merci pour toutes les infos qui me parviendront.😉

Bye

😉 Bonjour,

De retour de l'ïle de la Réunion et Maurice en bateau fin août 2003, la traversée avec Mauritius Pride en basse saisson coûte 133 euros TTC, la durée totale il faut compter 12 heures + l'attente avant l'embarquement et l'attente avant le débarquement 1 à 2 heures à chaque fois = 15 à 16 heurs facile !!! On peux demander le planning par e-mail et il t'envoie un tableau sous format excel : plannings et tarifs basse et haute saisson des 2 bateaux, Le Mauritius Pride et Le Mauritius Trochetia.

SCOAM (Ile de la Réunion) 4 avenue du 14 juillet 1789 97420 Le Port Tél : 0262 42 19 45 E-mail : passagers@scoam.fr

Tarif aérien A/R entre St-Denis et Maurice c'est 243 euros TTC, il n'y a pas de tarif promotionnel, Air Austal et Air Mauritius appliquent le même tarif. Pour une traversée de 150 km et 15mn de vol c'est le tarif le plus cher du monde !..suite...

je compte partir au Népal en avril 04, pour 1 mois. Je suis trés intéressée par le côté voyage culturel, et quelques petits trekks ne me rebutent pas. j'aimerai aussi des infos sur le Chitwan Park. merci

salut tous le monde, petite question, est-ce que vous savez s'il y a des activités intéressantes à faire dans la BAIE de SAMANA? Il parait que c'est de toute beauté dans ce secteur à cause des longues plages. Je me demandais aussi si c'est bien loin de Cabarete. Nous comptons partir à Cabarete pour 2 semaine au Paraiso Del Sol, mais nous hésitions aussi pour l'autre côté de l'île vers Julian Dolio, l'hôtel nous le savons pas encore. Nous irions vers Boca Chica où encore une fois, il parait que c'est très paradisiaque.

Donc si vous y êtes all��s, donnez nous des conseils, ça serait bien gentil..🙂

ps. Une question me tracasse... qu'est qui est le plus chaud entre la mer des caraibes et l'océan Atlantique?

bonne semaine à tous....😎

Bonjour à tous et toutes,

L'année prochaine mon mari et moi allons fêter nos 10 ans de mariage et 20 ans de vie commune. J'aimerais lui faire une surprise en préparant un séjour de 3 semaines à l'île Maurice, et pour ce faire, j'aurais besoin de conseils, pour personnes indépendantes cherchant plutôt un bungalows, par trop de loin des villes ou villages, ainsi que sur le budget à compter.

Merci d'avance à tous et toutes.

Pétole

Je souhaite partir 15 jours au Panama fin avril / début mai et souhaite passer une semaine pour effectuer une croisière dans l'archipel des San Blas, ce moyen de transport étant à priori le plus efficace devant le nombre réduit d'infrastructures de logement et de transport.

Je suis tombé sur le site internet d'une compagnie "Sanblasailing" ? Est-elle bien ?

Quelqu'un ayant déjà effectué ce type de voyage pourrait-il me donner plus de renseignements ? Itinéraire ? Durée idéale ? Un bon plan pour louer un bateau ? Et une idée du coût ?

Merci d'avance 😉

Hello everyone! It's been a year since I've been longing for South Africa. Our first trip in August 2025 amazed us, and—rarely—it was a unanimous hit with our little family! We were touched to the core, and from the moment we got home, we couldn’t stop talking about going back. 😄 I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who gave me advice on the itinerary for that first trip (Johannesburg loop: Blyde, Kruger, Eswatini, St. Lucia, Durban, Drakensberg)! Thanks to you, our trip went like a dream! Since then, I haven’t stopped reading articles and discussions on VoyageForum to keep my head in South Africa a little longer! So, we finally caved and just booked our tickets for January 2027 (from the 3rd to the 26th), with a plan to do a road trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg in about 3 weeks. I’ve got a rough itinerary that seems great based on what I’ve read on various forums, but there are still some uncertain points, and that’s where I could use your advice.

3/01: Arrival in Johannesburg at 11:45 PM 4/01: Flight to Cape Town, pick up rental car. Afternoon sightseeing 5,6,7/01: Cape Town to visit the big classics in the area (any tips for finding accommodation: which neighborhood, a specific place?) 8/01: Overnight stop before Oudtshoorn—but where??? (Is it essential, or is the CT-Oudtshoorn drive manageable? If so, I’d gain a day in Oudtshoorn. Google Maps shows over 5 hours of driving...) 9,10/01: Oudtshoorn (or would 3 nights be better to really enjoy the area?) 11,12/01: Knysna, Plettenberg Bay (to have time for hiking—if you’ve got hiking tips, I’m all ears!) 13,14/01: Tsitsikamma (still to have time for hiking—who knows the must-do hikes in the area? But maybe 4 nights in the Knysna-Tsitsikamma area is too much—I’m not sure) 16,17/01: Addo Elephant (I’m torn between 3 nights at Addo or 3 nights at Mountain Zebra. Based on travel journals, especially Michel’s on MZ, I’ve scheduled 3 nights at MZ 😄...) 18,19,20/01: Mountain Zebra NP 21/01: Camdeboo NP (because it looks so beautiful!) 22/01: Overnight stop (where?) before wrapping up the trip with either 2 or 3 nights at Golden Gate NP or the Lesotho option, which appeals to me, but I don’t know if it’s doable in 3 days to be back in Johannesburg by the afternoon of the 26th.

That’s my trip idea for now... I’m eagerly waiting for your advice, ideas, and comments... Can’t wait to be back there again!

Hi there! Every year, we go on a cycling trip abroad with panniers, lasting about two weeks. We stay in step lodgings, guesthouses, and the like. We mostly take small roads and really enjoyed northern Montenegro and Albania last year.

We’d love to hear from anyone who’s cycled in these countries before: tips on finding quiet roads, highlights of the regions we’ll pass through, how welcoming the locals are, and so on. Thanks in advance for any replies or exchanges!

Hi everyone,

We traveled to Norway in the summer of 2025, from July 17 to 29, to visit Senja Island and the Lofoten archipelago with a rental car. The common thread of these twelve days was clearly hiking, along with a few visits and experiences, and nights spent in a tent or in the car (which made it possible). We chose Narvik Airport for both arrival and departure for several complementary reasons: the desire to visit nearby Senja Island, slightly more affordable airfare, and finally, the rental price of the vehicle—especially the car model we were looking for. We only made one reservation, for the first campsite, as sleeping in a tent made things much easier. But we had the whole structure of the trip planned, a flexible outline that could adapt to the weather conditions we’d encounter. Senja Island isn’t part of the Lofoten archipelago, and during the early stages of planning this trip, we hadn’t planned to visit it. But its relative proximity to Narvik Airport and, above all, its unique geography definitely made us change our minds. We arrived in Evenes, where Narvik Airport is located, nearly 60 km from the city itself. Our first stop was 40 km further in Bjerkvik on the way to Senja, where there’s a Rema 1000 (a very common supermarket chain in Norway). We needed to buy some food and a gas cartridge for our stove. I’d emailed the store manager beforehand, who told me they didn’t sell them but that the two gas stations in the village were likely to have some in stock.

It was only at the Esso station that I found what I needed, but unfortunately, only one cartridge. Luckily, we quickly realized that most campsites (like in Iceland) have a shared kitchen with hotplates. That single small cartridge was just enough for the few nights we spent outside of campsites... We got our first taste of Norway’s characteristic landscapes:

When we arrived at the Senja campsite, it was already 9:30 PM. A sign announced it was full, but luckily, I’d booked it 10 days earlier. By 10:30 PM, as we settled in to eat, it was still broad daylight, and the thermometer read 25°C—despite being at a latitude of 69° North! We went to bed around midnight, exhausted but under the light of a sun that was still very much present. Thanks to Earth’s tilted axis. We’d anticipated this by buying opaque sleep masks because, yes, at this time of year, it’s daylight all the time.

Friday, July 18:

Today, we planned two hikes on the island and a few stops along the way. The map clearly shows that the deepest fjords are in the north and west. Due to time and accessibility, we focused on the northern part of the island. Our first stop was at the viewing platform in Bergbotn:



Then we headed toward Skaland, the starting point for our first hike. Along the way, we found plenty of reasons to stop—especially since, on this first day of travel, our thirst for Nordic landscapes was far from quenched.



The town of Skaland is very practical: free parking, picnic tables for after the hike, and a Joker convenience store right next door. Our goal was the summit of Husfjellet: 670 m of elevation gain, between 8 and 9 km in length, and an estimated 4 hours and 30 minutes.

This hike offers two major viewpoints. The first overlooks the Bergsoyan islands to the west:



At the summit, the view shifts to the Steinfjorden fjord:



You can even clearly see the "Devil’s Teeth," which we’d see from below later:



In total, the hike took us 4 hours and 30 minutes, including all the breaks. We treated ourselves to an ice cream in Skaland to recharge for the next hike. We hit the road again and stopped at Tungeneset to get a closer look at the Devil’s Teeth:



We continued to Fjordgard, the starting point for our second hike. Fjordgard isn’t very welcoming. There was a time when you could park right at the start of the hike up Mount Segla. Now, everything’s blocked off, and locals have even taken to blocking all possible parking spots nearby. You now have to park outside the town at a paid parking lot (90 NOK for 3 hours), adding an extra 2 km (round trip) of walking. Still, that was just a minor inconvenience because the hike that followed quickly made us forget all about it. The hike is fairly short (2 hours) but still has 520 m of elevation gain. This hike was a stark contrast to the first. This morning, we had sweeping views of the vast landscape. Here, Mount Segla, perched on the edge of the cliff, dominates the foreground:





For those prone to vertigo, it might be best to stay at the foot of the mountain, as the trail climbs right along the cliff edge. And from that point on, you quickly understand what verticality really means...



In total, we took 2 hours and 50 minutes, including breaks and the extra walk to the parking lot. The day was already well underway, and with 1,200 m of cumulative elevation gain, it was time to find a spot to eat and sleep. Since we hadn’t made any reservations, we’d planned to bivouac for the night. We weren’t too picky—just practical—so we decided to sleep in the car at the parking lot for tomorrow morning’s hike, just 5 km from Fjordgard.

Hi everyone,

Here’s a little account of our two-week family trip (with two boys aged 7 and 10) to Corfu. I hope it helps other travelers! We chose Corfu because there are direct flights from Paris, and we were looking for a destination where it’d be easy to swim with the kids. We were there from August 14 to 28.

Since I wasn’t sure about the distances and had read quite a bit about Greek driving and the state of the roads, I decided to split the trip into three parts: Corfu Town, the North, and the South.

Corfu Town (3 nights) Day 1: We landed in the late afternoon. Booked three nights via Booking on the edge of the old town (Sueno Garden Apartment), which is walkable from the airport—no need to rent a car for the first few days or stay in Corfu Town. First evening in the old town, dinner at Pane e Souvlaki on Dimarchiou Square. Touristy, but good vibes.

Day 2: Visited the Old Fort. Nice for the Church of St. George, which looks like an ancient Greek temple, and especially for the 360° view from the top. By 11 a.m., the sun was already beating down. Left the fort and strolled through the People’s Gardens. Lunch at Mouragia a bit further away, then backtracked to let the kids swim at Faliraki Bathing Beach.

Day 3: We took bus line 2A from Spinada (in front of the Old Fort) to the end of the runway (stop ΚΑΛΟΚΑΙΡΙ Ε). Poorly signposted when you’re at the top—you have to go down via the bar. Not well set up, which is a shame. The Panagia Vlacherna Monastery is pretty on its little island, but don’t turn around—the landings are impressive. Returned via the 2A with a stop at Mon Repos Beach, where the kids loved jumping off the pier.

North (6 nights) Day 4: Headed to Sidari, rented a small Fiat Panda from Europcar—no issues with this rental company (I booked late, so it’s probably possible to find cheaper). We’d also booked via Booking at Blue Dreams Apartment, just south of Sidari. A family-run hotel with a nice pool, we had a great stay (it’s just been taken over by Belgians who speak French). We wandered around Sidari to the Canal d’Amour. Not easy to access—you have to walk through all the bars, and the tiny beach is pretty dirty. Still, it’s fun for a swim and exploring the cave.

Day 5: Quick breakfast to be at Cap Drastis by 9 a.m. Parked at the top, but there’s very little space (we couldn’t park on the way back), and it’s a dirt road. The signs saying “To the sea” actually lead to a boat dock for a cape tour. You only see the cape from above, not below. A bit of a letdown, but since it was early and no one was down there yet, we treated ourselves to a quick swim. Brunch back in Sidari at Eviva—I recommend it: not Greek at all, but high quality. Agios Stefanos in the late afternoon after the heat. The port is awful (dirty and uninteresting), but there’s a swimming spot just before the beach, near the old port (park above, by the church). No one was there—great moment with the kids.

Day 6: Left around 9 a.m. for Mount Pantokrator. A bit of a climb at the end in the Fiat Panda—it’s steep! The road is long, but I think it’s worth it for the lunar landscape at the top, the monastery-antenna, and the 360° view. Then down to Kassiopi (we paid 5 euros for the Kassiopi Car Park—I think it’s the best option, as there’s no big free parking like in Sidari) and a swim at Paralia Mpataria (small but nice). Really relaxing in the late afternoon. Walked around the peninsula and saw several dolphin pods with amazing jumps. Unforgettable. Kassiopi is more family-friendly than Sidari and has more charm (Sidari has none, so that’s easy!).

Day 7: Morning off at the hotel, then afternoon at Paralia Kalamaki for the inflatable playground the kids had spotted on the way back from Kassiopi. 10 euros per person for an hour, not many people around 4 p.m., and we had a blast. Shallow sandy beach. Not much marine life, but safe for young kids. Note: free freshwater shower. Dinner at Nikos Family Restaurant in Roda. Great welcome and atmosphere. The stifado and soutzoukakia were delicious, and the Greek desserts were amazing too. Next door, at Roda Park restaurant, there was a Greek party with traditional dancing and plaster plate-smashing. Even though we didn’t eat there, everyone was invited to join in the street—it was fun. Probably touristy, but pretty spontaneous, and it was a good time.

Day 8: I’d booked two dives in Paleokastritsa with Achilleon Diving Center, directly via WhatsApp. Great international vibe, two easy but interesting dives (a barracuda school and a “cow” nudibranch at Colovri Reefs, cool crevasses and holes at Donald’s Place). In the afternoon, we visited the Paleokastritsa Monastery (well-maintained, pretty nice) and spent some time at the beach (very crowded).

Day 9: Day off—we enjoyed the hotel pool and went to Olea next door to buy a small olive wood souvenir. Note that the old man who works the wood doesn’t have many fingers left…

South (5 nights) Day 10: Headed to Lefkimmi. Stopped at Achilleion on the way. I knew from reviews that only the gardens were accessible, but I think it’s worth it, even at 7 euros. We passed by the French military cemetery nearby (nothing special, poorly signposted but quiet and peaceful) and ate at Elia Tavern right next door: super good, best calamari of the trip. We’d booked our accommodation at Villa Rosa South Corfu, a bit outside Lefkimmi, near Alikes. Pretty isolated, but the beach is a 3-minute walk away, right next to the old salt pans. On the way, we saw a poster (use Google Lens to translate) for a local festival near Linia. We went that evening: barbecue, concert, and local dancing. Lots of people, but only locals—it was a great time.

Day 11: Short “hike” to Arkoudilas. We parked at the exit of Kavos, just before The Rose Tree restaurant. Some people drive all the way to the beach, but it’s very rocky. We followed the “Monastery” path to see Cape Asprokavos and the ruins of the monastery nearby. To avoid backtracking, we continued through the woods after the monastery to reach Arkoudilas Beach. Nice shaded walk, but dusty road. Dinner at Agali on the Potami Canal (friendly family vibe, but long wait).

Day 12: Boat trip to Sivota with Pegasus. A wooden boat, human-sized. Crowded, but not cramped. Two swimming stops (Blue Lagoon in the morning and a beach in the afternoon) and a 2-hour stop at noon in Sivota. We knew it’d be touristy, but the vibe was good, with some dancing on the way back. Not too many people at the swimming stops.

Day 13: Kouris Museum in Lefkimmi. Okay, don’t go for the history—the guide cracks more jokes than gives rational explanations. Still, we laughed a lot and had a great time. Lunch at The Village on the main road: very fresh, very good. Perfect homemade dip platter. Not the best location since it’s right on the road, but it’s worth it. Free ice cream for the kids, super-friendly owner. Fresh ratatouille (finally, some veggies!). Afternoon at Paralia Issos. View of Korission Lagoon and a walk through the sand dunes, a bit like the Sahara in places (hard to do before 5 p.m., even 6 p.m., because of the heat).

Day 14: I’d booked a visit/tasting at Pontiglio Winery. Short tour of the small site and tasting of the 4 wines produced there: 2 whites, 1 red, 1 rosé. Fresh homemade snacks, fruit for the kids, great welcome. Then to Paralia Kanoula Beach. Mikro Nisi Bar, sunbeds at 20 euros—expensive. But a nice beach with some rocks, so a bit of marine life. We saw octopuses while snorkeling with the kids—great moment.

Honest take on Corfu The island is dirty—not just at the garbage sites, which aren’t collected often enough and overflow constantly, but everywhere. Not a single square meter without cigarette butts, even if you get off the main paths. Stray cats everywhere, wasps everywhere, sewage smells often.

The natural heritage is stunning but ruined by private encroachment on the coastline. Bars and restaurants take over the land right up to the sea. I’d only been to Santorini and Paros about ten years ago, and I don’t remember it being like this at all. Maybe the Cyclades are different now. From talking to a few tourists here and there, it seems Crete is better managed. We still had a good vacation, even if it was sometimes hard to overlook the dirtiness.

Hey there, forum friends 😉

Some of you have mentioned missing the activity on this Indian "page," so let’s try to liven things up a bit—with joy and good vibes (mandatory with me 😜). Plus, it’ll make Jojoone happy 😊.

As big lovers of India—we’ve been six times—my co-traveler husband and I decided to explore Rajasthan this time around. The reason we waited so long to come here? We were dreading the tourist crowds in this state. But thanks to the timing (late March to early April 2024, which is starting to get pretty hot) and Aleph’s great tips, we were *very* far from mass tourism.

We spent three weeks getting around on our own for transport: mostly taxis and trains.

And I’ll admit, we had a rather "Arabian Nights" experience, far from the "real" India (Marien, if you’re reading this 😉). So this travel journal makes no claims other than to share what we saw, experienced, and felt—with all our ignorance about this country (which I’m fully aware of).

But fair warning: I go overboard with emojis, and this journal is super casual because it’s the one I share, almost in "live" mode, with our loved ones.

So, if you’re here, consider yourself almost part of the family 😄.

See you soon and....

We’re planning a month there, and there are definitely some beautiful—*very* beautiful—islands, but which ones to choose? Can you point me to the must-sees, the ones that are easiest to reach by boat, bus, or flight if it saves a ton of time and isn’t too expensive? Also, which island should we start our loop on, given we’re coming from Vietnam and our return flight to Paris is already booked out of Manila? Thanks in advance for all your tips. Philippe

4 years... it’s been so long!!! What a pleasure to be back on VF and, most of all, to see all the forum members again 🙂

And what a joy to read the travel journals of those travel addicts who were quicker than their own shadow to share their discoveries. Their keyboards and mice must’ve been itching

I’ll admit I’m feeling a bit of that itch too, but I’m way too lazy to dive into the story of our latest trip—last summer in the northwest USA. I’ll probably get to it later, but it might take a while! So, I’m jumping into the short recap of our *way* too short trip to Iceland at the end of April 2024. And even though it’s not the done thing, I’m going to spoil it and start with the conclusion: it was *amazing*!!!

Back in February, on the eve of leaving for a few days’ holiday in Alsace, we started wondering what we could do for Easter break. Scotland and Iceland were the top contenders. The boys are growing up, but they still travel with us often, and they tipped the scales in favor of Iceland. Since we decided a bit late, before booking the flights, I took a quick look at available accommodations. There wasn’t much left, and some were at crazy prices, but I managed to line up a decent itinerary with places that seemed like good value for money. I read travel journals on VF and blogs I could find, picked up bits of info from Facebook groups, and the route quickly took shape—even if I struggled with the place names, mixing them up and forgetting them. The dream could begin...



Bookings

Flight tickets bought directly from Fly Play’s website: 1520 € for the four of us (adult fare), with just two checked bags and one carry-on each. It was the compromise we found to keep costs down while still fitting all the bulky clothes we’d need. Late April isn’t quite winter anymore, but it’s not quite spring either, so we packed for chilly weather. Fly Play is Icelandair’s low-cost airline. No complaints: check-in was quick, service was efficient, and the flights were on time.

The car. Booked with Golden Circle car rental, a small family-run business with offices just 5 minutes from the airport. I’d read good things about them, and I can confirm everything went smoothly with our Dacia Duster—it wasn’t brand new, but it was reliable and spacious. We paid 463 € for the week, with full insurance included. The manager picked us up at the airport 10 minutes after I messaged him on WhatsApp to say we’d arrived. For the return trip, since our flight was super early and the agency wasn’t open yet, we agreed to leave the car in the airport parking lot and sent him a photo of the spot so he could find it. Super convenient! I read *so* many questions on Facebook groups about insurance: *Should I get the max coverage or not? I’ve got a Visa Premier, I’ve never had an accident, it adds 100 €...* Between sandstorms that can damage the bodywork and skidding off the road due to bad weather (we saw a few cars in ditches!), we decided to go for the rental company’s max insurance to be safe. It was also a requirement for leaving the car in the airport parking lot on our way back, since we couldn’t do the final inspection.

Accommodations were all booked on Booking.com and Hotels.com: - 2 nights in a cottage at Fossatun Country Hotel, near Borgarnes (we rented the sunset cottage—great spot, with a nice view and separate from the other lodgings) - 1 night in an apartment at Bakki Hostel and Apartments, in Eyrarbakki (top-notch) - 1 night in a gorgeous (and pricey!) apartment at Vik Apartments - 2 nights in a family room at Adventure Hof Hotel (perfect location) - 1 night at Blue Viking Studio near the airport (meh, but fine for a few hours’ sleep before an early flight) Total: 1234 €, averaging 176 € per night for 4-person accommodations.

The itinerary Day 1: Arrival around noon at the airport - Hraunfossar / Night at Fossatun Country Hotel Day 2: Snæfellsnes Peninsula / Night at Fossatun Country Hotel Day 3: Bruarfoss - Geysir - Gullfoss - Reykjadalur hot springs / Night in Eyrarbakki Day 4: Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrafoss - DC-3 wreck (the one near Seljalandsfoss) - Skógafoss - Kvernufoss - Sólheimajökull (hike to the foot of the glacier) - Dyrhólaey - Reynisfjara Beach / Night in Vík Day 5: Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon - Vatnajökull (3-hour hike to Svartifoss and Skaftafell) / Night in Hof Day 6: Múlagljúfur Canyon (2h45 hike) - Fjallsárlón - Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach - Svínafellsjökull / Night in Hof Day 7: Drive back - Reykjavik - Sky Lagoon / Night in Keflavík Day 8: Flight back at 6 AM

That’s the practical side covered. I’ll leave you with a photo of our trusty steed.

Hello everyone,

I’m happy to be back at my keyboard to share a few adventures. 😉

Right now, two more trips are in the works for 2025, but for the moment, I’d rather share than ask questions.

Like many of you, Iceland has been a longtime love of mine. My first trip there was in February 2016, when we went as a family of five—including our three daughters, who were 1, 6, and 5 at the time. It was a very short stay with just one place to stay, north of the capital. We explored the south, from Vik to Grindavik, and of course, I was left wanting more. We returned in April 2018 during a stopover on our way back from New York. We spent three days near Borgarnes, but fatigue and the weather kept me from doing everything I’d planned. After my mom passed away in January 2023, I decided to go back to Iceland for a full week. Just to clear my head... I thought I’d go alone, but in the end, my 8-year-old daughter (at the time) is a huge horseback riding fan, so I decided to take her along. This road trip came together quickly thanks to another well-known French-speaking forum for Iceland lovers. As usual, I quickly checked availability on Booking and flights with Icelandair. Booked the flight, then the accommodations—with quite a few changes right up until departure. Goals for this trip:

Go where I haven’t been yet. Do a road trip because I love them. Go horseback riding with my daughter.

Icelandair was booked for May 6–13, 2023. Accommodations were reserved on Booking, and once again, I rented a 4x4 from Blue Car Rental, which I really like. Not wanting to deal with boredom while there, I got all the insurance and the option to skip the counter. My English isn’t great…