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Climat à Punta Cana au mois de janvier English translation pending
by Monique007 · 2003-10-07 · 8 replies
qUEL TEMPS FAIT-IL À PUNTA CANA VERS LE 23 JANVIER ?

MERCI
Plongée en République Dominicaine? English translation pending
by Murene · 2003-09-17 · 2 replies
Bonjour,

Nous souhaiterions partir plonger en RD.

Quell sont les meilleurs endroits (Bayahibe semble mieux;..)

Quels hôtels conseillez vous ?

Ne plongeant pas en couple, les plongées peuvent elles se faire par 1/2 journée.
Vols intérieurs Chili English translation pending
by Violette · 2003-09-16 · 2 replies
Bonjour,

Les places attribuées pour les pass intérieurs de Lanchile étant en nombre réduit, je voudrais savoir si vous connaissez une agence à Santiago ou accessible par Internet proposant des conditions tarifaires intéressantes ou des offres de dernières minutes, hormis le site de Lanchile.

Je suis intéressé par des vols Santiago-Calama et Santiago Puerto Montt qui seront effectués en octobre 03.

Merci d'avance

violette
La tourista English translation pending
by Eric371 · 2003-09-07 · 42 replies
salut, j'aimerais savoir quel est le meilleur moyen pour ne pas attrapper

la tourista et si les risques sont élevés.j'ai entendu parlé du imodium,

est-ce que ca fonctionne ? je pars dans moins d'une semaine pour

puerto plata (coral marien beach resort by hilton). merci !
Température en République Dominicaine English translation pending
by Chila · 2003-08-31 · 1 reply
Bonjour tout le monde

Quelquun pourrait me dire s'il a déjà voyagé en République plus précisément à la mi-novembre à Puerto Plata ?

On dit dans la rubrique de République qu'il pleut beaucoup, par contre je sais que souvent ce n'est que 10 minutes.

Avez-vous des commentaires là-dessus ? Je compte bien réserver cette semaine et comme cela se veut un beau voyage avec des enfants je voudrais bien pouvoir en profiter.

Merci et bon dimanche à tous!

😉
Bavaro Princess English translation pending
by Andréanne · 2003-08-26 · 1 reply
Bonjour j'aimerais avoir des informations sur le bavaro princess surtout au sujet de la nourriture de la plage et des chambres dans les suites junior. Merci beaucoup
Quel hôtel pour un voyage de noces? English translation pending
by Butti · 2003-08-15 · 5 replies
hello tout le monde,

je recherche un hotel pour mon voyage de noce, si quelqu'un pouvait vraiment m' aider, j'en serai très reconnaissant!!!!

si possible sur la cote caraibienne et non puerto plata, toutes les iles m'intéresser sauf la martinique et la guadeloupe

merci d'avance
Votre opinion sur le Playa Dorado English translation pending
by Angie · 2003-08-01 · 1 reply
salut a tous! nous partons pour la republique dominicaine le 9 aout et on nous a parler de la playa dorado.j'aimerais connaitre vos opinions et si l'endroit est geniale, ou doit-t-on loger "all inclusive"merci d'avance!!! angie
Vos suggestions sur notre itinéraire au Guatemala English translation pending
by Cori11 · 2003-07-20 · 6 replies
Nous voulons partir au mois de février 2004, au Guatemala avec notre fils de 8 ans . Nous comptons partir avec sacs à dos et bus. Celà est il faisable en toute sécurité avec un enfant de cet age ? Nous avons une idée de parcours, dites nous si elle vous parait correcte pour voir en 18 jours l'essentiel. ChiquimulaCopan (Honduras)Puerto barrioslivingston tikal flores coban chichicastenango panajachel lac atitlan antigua voilà merci pour vos réponses 😉
Tour de l'île de République Dominicaine English translation pending
by Ccbtof · 2003-06-11 · 1 reply
allant effectuer le tour de l ile pendant 7 semaines je recherche des infos (hotels pas cher et synpas, endroits ou boire un verretranquille, discotheques, plage tranquille, restos pas cher et synpas et tout ce que vous pouvez d interressant) sur les villes suivantes: santo domingo, boca chica, bayahibe, santiago, puerto plata, sosua, cabarete, las terrenas, bavaro. si vous avez aussi les tarifs des transports en guagua ou en bus (caribetours ou metro) entre ses villes, le tarifs pour se balader d un point a un autre en motoconcho merci pour tous ses renseignements
Vos suggestions d'hôtels en République Dominicaine English translation pending
by Ccbtof · 2003-03-26 · 4 replies
recherche des infos sur la RD hotel pas trop mal et pas trop chere et bonne ambiance, endroits sympas (bar, discotheque ou autres) sur santo domingo, boca chica, la romana, bayahibe, santiago, puerto plata, sosua, cabarete, las terrenas, el cortecito, bavaro. Merci d avance
17-day itinerary in Southern Chile
by Galapagos63 · 2026-07-06 · 4 replies
Hi everyone, We're planning a trip to southern Chile in November. Here's our tentative itinerary: Day 1: Arrival in Santiago, then a flight the next day to Balmaceda where we'll pick up a rental car to reach Coyhaique. Day 3: Walk in the Coyhaique National Reserve, then continue to Puerto Chacabuco. Return to Coyhaique for the second night. Day 4: Drive to Villa Cerro Castillo for a hike in the national park. Continue to Puerto Tranquilo and stay there for 3 nights. Day 5: Boat tour on Laguna San Rafael. Day 6: Day trip to Monte San Valentin Glacier. Day 7: Excursion to the Marble Chapels, then drive to Puerto Guadal. We'll stay there for 3 nights. Day 8: Walk along Lago Carrera and return to Puerto Guadal. Day 9: Rio Baker Valley and, if possible, a glacier excursion. Day 10: Drive to Cochrane and hike in Tamango National Reserve. We'll stay 2 nights in Cochrane. Day 11: Walk in the Chacabuco Valley. Day 12: Drive to Caleta Tortel. We'll stay there for 2 nights. Day 13: Cruise in the Rio Baker delta. Day 14: Return to Cochrane. Day 15: Return to Balmaceda in two stages. Day 16: Continue the return journey. Day 17: Return the rental car and head back to Santiago.

After this, we're also planning to explore northern Santiago. I'll post about that part once I have a clearer idea of the route.

What do you think of this itinerary? Is it doable in 17 days? Thanks in advance for your tips and recommendations. martine
Travel companions for Mexico October 2026
by Charlie999 · 2026-07-31 · 0 replies
Hello,

I’ll be in Mexico from October 10th to 30th, 2026, and I’d love to share part of the journey with someone. I plan to spend a few days in Mexico City, then head to Puebla, Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido, and after that, I haven’t decided yet. I’m 63 but still young at heart and in spirit, so don’t let my age stop you from reaching out if you’re interested. I’ll be traveling on a small budget and using local buses. I speak Spanish more or less fluently, along with English, German, and Dutch, so communication won’t be an issue. Feel free to send me a private message if you’d like to chat about it.

See you soon!

Charlie
Booking Tabsa ferry from Punta Arenas
by Amch · 2026-09-13 · 5 replies
Hi,

We’ve planned our road trip in Chile, and the only thing left is to book the TABSA ferry from Punta Arenas to Puerto Williams. Problem: the ferry that leaves Punta Arenas at 1 AM isn’t available for booking, no matter the day or month. All the other departures can be booked, though. On top of that, Tabsa isn’t responding to any messages.

Does anyone know more about this?

Thanks in advance. Anne Marie
Day trip to Boracay, Coron, and Puerto Princesa
by Mnathalie · 2026-03-29 · 2 replies
Hi there,

I’m going on a cruise next January and will have a stop in

Coron, Boracay, and Puerto Princesa

for one day at each place.

What do you recommend for a day’s activities?

It could be a private tour or a small group.
Feedback on my Chile travel itinerary
by Florianmail · 2026-03-09 · 12 replies
Hi everyone!

I’m planning the trip of my dreams for next November—Chile! I’d love to get your thoughts on my potential itinerary. I know it’s a big investment in terms of both time and money, so every bit of feedback, suggestion, or info helps immensely. Thank you in advance!!

1-Flight to Santiago

2-Explore Santiago

3-Explore Santiago

4-Bus from STG to Valpo (2h) + visit Valparaíso + night in Viña

5-Visit Valparaíso + bus back to STG (2h)

6-Flight to Calama + bus to San Pedro + explore and acclimate in San Pedro + car rental in the afternoon (+Chaxa?)

7-(Very early) Valle del Arcoíris + Laguna Cejar + Valle de la Luna

8-Laguna Miñiques & Miscanti + Salar de Talar + Laguna Tuyajto

9-Geysers El Tatio early in the morning + Cañón de Guatín + return car

10-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni

11-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni

12-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni

13-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni + return to San Pedro for the night

14-Bus to Calama + flight Calama-La Serena + explore La Serena

15-Excursion to Reserva Pingüino + bonus time (sunset at Playa Tongoy or elsewhere...)

16-Rent a car in Pisco Elqui & Vicuña + Observatory

17-Return car in La Serena + flight Santiago & Puerto Montt (4h)

18-Rent a 4x2 car + drive to Temuco (4h)

19-Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello + hike + night in Temuco

20-Parque Nacional Conguillío then drive and night in Pucón

21-Villarrica Volcano

22-Parque Huerquehue

23-Activities on-site

24-Drive to Valdivia + explore and night there

25-Drive to Puerto Varas (via Frutillar, etc.) + activities on-site

26-Salto Las Cascadas + Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales (Salto del Petrohué) + Canoeing/Rafting?

27-Drive to Parque Alerce Andino (round trip 3h) + hike Sendero Sargazo?

28-Drive to Castro + explore Chiloé and night in Castro

29-Explore Chiloé

30-Explore Chiloé + return to Puerto Varas

31-Drive to Cochamó (1h30) + drive to Hornopirén (2h30)

32-Ferry to Caleta Gonzalo + drive to Chaitén (1h20)

33-Parque Nacional Pumalín, night in Chaitén

34-Drive to Puyuhuapi + Sendero Ventisquero Yelcho?

35-Ventisquero Colgante + drive to Coyhaique

36-Drive to Villa Cerro Castillo

37-Hike Cerro Castillo

38-Drive to Puerto Río Tranquilo

39-Excursion to Glaciar Exploradores

40-Mármol Cathedral + lake activities

41-Drive to Cochrane

42-Parque Patagonia

43-Drive to Chile Chico

44-Ferry Chile Chico-Ibañez + drive to Coyhaique + drop off car

45-Flight to Punta Arenas (1h30) + explore the city

46-Rent a car + drive to Puerto Natales

47-Drive to Torres del Paine in the morning + hike to the base of the towers (return to Puerto Natales for the night)

48-Torres del Paine hike 2 (return to Puerto Natales for the night)

49-Torres del Paine hike 3 (return to Puerto Natales for the night)

50-Drive to Punta Arenas

51-Flight Punta Arenas-Santiago + flight Santiago-Buenos Aires (2h)

52-Explore Buenos Aires

53-Explore Buenos Aires

54-Explore Buenos Aires

55-Flight back to France
What itinerary combines the Rainbow Mountain and the Amazon?
by PascalBis · 2026-02-27 · 2 replies
Hi everyone, my son and I are planning a 2-week trip at the end of the year and would like to visit Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) and then experience the Amazon in a lodge near Iquitos (probably Muyuna). What’s the ideal itinerary, considering there’s no direct flight between Cusco and Iquitos?

Just to clarify, we’re skipping Machu Picchu and only plan to spend one night in Lima to recover from the inbound flight.

All your tips and suggestions are welcome. Thanks! Pascal
Biking from Santiago to Tierra del Fuego: Is it possible to find bikes in Chile for the trip?
by Lysa44 · 2025-12-10 · 4 replies
Hi there, My friend and I are planning to bike down to Tierra del Fuego starting from Santiago, Chile, in early February. The big question is: "Is it possible to find decent and reasonably priced bikes in Santiago?" Are there local resale sites like Leboncoin, or any second-hand spots worth knowing about there? If anyone’s done this before, I’d love to hear your tips! ;) Thanks! !
Patagonia Itinerary with a 2.5-Year-Old Baby
by Mkiti · 2025-12-03 · 14 replies
Hi there,

We’re a couple traveling with our 2.5-year-old baby. We’re heading to Patagonia in March or April 2026. We don’t have exact dates yet because this will be the start of a long trip around Latin America. We’ll be traveling by public transport, with our backpacks and a baby carrier for support. We’ll take a domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, and the rest will be by bus.

Here’s the itinerary we’ve planned: - Buenos Aires (5 days) - Ushuaia (5 days or more) - El Calafate (3 days) - El Chaltén (5 days) - Los Antiguos + border crossing at Chile Chico - Puerto Río Tranquilo (Chile) (5 days) - Coyhaique (Chile) (3 days) - Chiloé Island (Chile) (10 days) - Puerto Varas (Chile) (3 days) - Bariloche (5 days) - San Martín de los Andes (3 days) - Mendoza (5 days)

After that, we’re thinking of spending a few days in Córdoba, then a month in Salta. We plan to head back down to Santiago (Chile) and then head north along the Chilean side toward Peru.

What do you think of this itinerary (especially the Patagonia part)? Is it doable with a young child just over 2.5 years old? I’d also love to include Esquel and El Bolsón in Argentina, but I’m not sure how to fit them in or if they’re really worth it. The durations are approximate, depending on what there is to do in each place... Do you have any suggestions for improving it or any tips?

We want to do some easy hikes or half-day walks since we won’t be able to carry him all day. That’s why we’ve intentionally left out Torres del Paine National Park (very expensive and not very baby-friendly, I think). Do you know of any hikes that are accessible with a little one?

Thanks in advance! !
Patagonia cruise: what equipment to bring?
by Xabi32 · 2025-11-09 · 2 replies
Hi, I’ve booked a cruise on the Stella Australis for early February 2026. Departure from Punta Arenas, arrival in Ushuaia in 5 days with 4 nights on board, and stops (zodiac landings). Has anyone already done this cruise or hung out… way down there? What I’m wondering is what kind of clothes to bring, since I’ll need to gear up. Thanks in advance for your tips. Xabi.
Feedback on a Patagonia road trip itinerary
by Appenans · 2025-11-02 · 4 replies
Hello, We’re planning a trip to Patagonia for November–December 2026. After reading forums, blogs, and guidebooks, we’ve sketched out a rough itinerary and would love to hear from experts. We initially wanted to rent a camper van, but it’s hard to find options and we have no idea about prices. We’ve settled on starting in Bariloche, crossing into Chile for the Carretera Austral, then back into Argentina before crossing into Chile again for Punta Arenas, and finally ending in El Calafate to drop off the car. We don’t want to make any advance reservations so we can stay flexible based on weather and road conditions. Do you think this route is reasonably doable? And if you have any idea about the cost of renting a car for 17 days with a different drop-off location and the paperwork needed for border crossings… Thanks a million in advance for your replies! Céline

Day 1: Flight – 24 hours of travel, overnight on the plane Day 2: Arrival in Buenos Aires, overnight in BA Day 3: BA, overnight in BA Day 4: BA, overnight in BA Day 5: Flight to Bariloche, overnight in Bariloche Day 6–7: Seven Lakes route, overnight in Bariloche Day 8: Drive to La Junta, overnight stop Day 9: Drive to Puerto Tranquilo, overnight in Puerto Tranquilo Day 10: Catedral de Mármol, overnight in Puerto Tranquilo Day 11: Drive to El Chaltén, overnight stop Day 12: Arrival in El Chaltén, overnight in El Chaltén Day 13: El Chaltén, overnight in El Chaltén Day 14: El Chaltén, overnight in El Chaltén Day 15: Drive to Punta Arenas, overnight in Punta Arenas Day 16: Punta Arenas, overnight in Punta Arenas Day 17: Punta Arenas, overnight in Punta Arenas Day 18: Drive to Torres del Paine, overnight in Torres Day 19: Torres del Paine, overnight in Torres Day 20: Torres del Paine, overnight in Torres Day 21: Drive to El Calafate, overnight in El Calafate Day 22: El Calafate, overnight in El Calafate Day 23: Flight to BA, overnight in BA Day 24: Flight to Paris
One month in southern Chile: possible by car or do we need internal flights?
by Fabiemoreau · 2025-10-19 · 3 replies
Hi! We’re planning to spend a month (February or March 2026) in southern Chile, starting from Santiago (Lake District, Torres del Paine Park, Punta Arenas). Can we do this itinerary by car, or do we need to take internal flights? Has anyone done this trip and can give us some tips? Thanks! Fabienne and Jérôme
Motorcycle trip from Santiago de Chile to Ushuaia
by Michelpa · 2025-08-31 · 3 replies
Hello, I’ve got a plan with a friend to go on a motorcycle road trip in 2028 or 2029, starting in Santiago de Chile and ending in Ushuaia, for about a month. Has anyone done a trip like this before, and what’s the best time of year? I’ve heard there can be quite a bit of wind depending on the season. Thanks for any tips! Cheers, PA
Swiss. Flight canceled due to weather. 5-day delay. Court orders compensation + damages
by ElviajeroPar · 2025-08-07 · 1 reply
Hi, I often see people here claiming that if a flight is canceled due to weather, the passenger isn’t entitled to any compensation. However, the airline is only exempt from compensating the passenger if—and **only if**—they offer re-routing “as soon as possible.” Here’s what happened: A single booking with Swiss International Air Lines (a Lufthansa subsidiary) for Paris - Zurich operated by Swiss, then Zurich - Puerto Plata operated by Edelweiss Air (another subsidiary). After arriving in Zurich, the airport was closed for a few hours due to weather, and all flights were canceled. So far, nothing unusual. But Swiss International Airlines really outdid themselves:

Meals and hotel (plus transport to and from): “Figure it out yourselves, but we’ll reimburse you.” No re-routing offered at the time of cancellation (which is **mandatory** at the **same time**), nor in the following days, even though possible re-routing options existed. Worse: After 2 days with no information from the airline, the passenger showed up at the airport to demand immediate re-routing (3 hours later) on a flight operated by the same airline that had canceled the original flight, even though the final destination was 6 hours by road from the originally planned airport (Punta Cana instead of Puerto Plata). The airline refused because there was only space left in business class—and thus, the passenger had to pay!!! It’s completely absurd!!! The passenger declined, so the airline refused the re-routing! No other re-routing options were offered. The next day, the passenger returned, and this time, they were offered—**for the following day**—the exact same re-routing that had been refused the day before (Zurich - Punta Cana)! The passenger accepted. Arrival at a destination 6 hours by road from the final airport. Complete silence from the airline about the transfer. The passenger had to figure it out alone! In the end, arrival at the final destination with a 5-day delay. When the passenger claimed reimbursement for their expenses (nearly 600 €) the day after arrival, it took a month and a half to get the money back.

Swiss didn’t even bother responding to the registered letter requesting compensation. The passenger only received two replies from the parent company (Lufthansa), responding on behalf of its subsidiary, stating that the request should be addressed to its other subsidiary.

The passenger turned to the justice conciliator (a mandatory step before taking the case to court). The airline went silent and didn’t respond to the conciliator, who then issued a report of failure to cooperate. The passenger took the case to the local court in Aulnay-sous-Bois and sent Swiss their “submissions.” The airline remained silent until less than 48 hours before the hearing. Then, over the phone, the airline’s lawyer verbally agreed to pay the 600 € owed but proposed a reduced settlement for the rest. The passenger refused. Then, 24 hours before the hearing, the passenger received Swiss’s “submissions,” confirming the previous day’s verbal proposals.

Finally, the hearing took place, and the judgment was received: 600 € in compensation, as provided by Articles 5 and 7 of EU Regulation 261/2004 + 500 € under Article 12 of the same regulation (additional compensation, given how badly Swiss handled things) + 200 € for legal costs (registered letters, preparing the particularly large case file). All the details of this case (correspondence, justice conciliator, passenger’s submissions, the airline’s submissions, the arguments presented in court, and the judgment) are available here:
https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2024/01/12/reacheminement-catastrophique-droit-indemnisation-meme-circonstances-extraordinaires-2/ In summary: -Just because a flight is canceled due to weather doesn’t mean the airline is automatically exempt from compensating the passenger. -In such cases, immediately look for possible re-routing options yourself (same airline or not), stop just before payment, and take screenshots. -Don’t always blindly believe what the airline tells you. -Don’t give up: the process is simple and free. But you must follow the templates provided on my website https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com without deviating from them. Best regards,
Any recent feedback on safety in Iquitos?
by Patoupatou77 · 2025-05-29 · 8 replies
Hi there, I’m planning our trip to Peru in September-October. Flights are booked, itinerary is pretty much set, but... after hearing about recent attacks on the river (Iquitos)—apparently around ten—I’m having second thoughts. It’s my husband’s dream to spend a few days in the jungle. I know if we read all the official travel advisories, we’d never go anywhere (no info on the government site, but I saw something on a forum). Has anyone been there recently? How did it feel? Is Iquitos sketchy? Thanks for your help! Patricia
Best time at the end of the year to visit Mexico?
by Posepose · 2025-05-23 · 5 replies
Hello, When’s the best week at the end of the year to go back to Mexico? Cheers, Jean Pierre
50-Minute Layover in Zurich with Kids: Is It Doable?
by Vincent1212 · 2025-04-08 · 7 replies
Hi there, we’re looking at a flight from Montreal to Zurich, then Zurich to Brussels (final destination). There are two couples and two kids in our group, and the layover is listed as 50 minutes. I wanted to check if this is doable before booking...
Looking for a travel companion for Cebu in February 2026
by Caroline062 · 2025-03-27 · 3 replies
Hi there!

I’m looking for a friendly female travel buddy to fly with me from Nice in February 2026. I’ve been keeping travel journals for 15 years now… and I know Southeast Asia pretty well!

If you love laughing, beaches, markets, sea excursions, or just heading out for a drink and dancing when there’s nothing planned the next morning—if you’re tidy and respectful (we’ll split accommodation costs and some transport, like tuk-tuks), then welcome aboard!

Here’s the plan: We’ll fly from Nice to either CEBU or PUERTO PRINCESA, depending on which ticket is cheapest. Speaking of which, I’m on a tight budget, so I don’t mind a 15-hour layover (for example, often in Singapore—we can even explore the city by taking the MRT!) because long layovers can save me 400 €–500. I’m in no rush—I’d rather save that money for our trip!

We’ll spend three full weeks there.

Just to be clear upfront so there are no surprises or misunderstandings: I’m looking for someone free from around February 20th to March 15th. We’ll leave Nice together. - Valid passport (must be valid for more than six months after our return date). - E-Travel form must be filled out online 72 hours before departure—**mandatory**, or no boarding!

We’ll also book a round-trip domestic flight in advance (cheaper than last-minute).

Our itinerary includes CEBU, BOHOL and the surrounding areas, then a flight to PUERTO PRINCESA, EL NIDO, PORT BARTON, etc.… basically, a dream trip!

Who’s joining me? (Ages 20–70 are fine, as long as you love to laugh and are free for three weeks!) Welcome! Caroline
Chile in May: weather at southern sites (Lake District and Patagonia)
by Kingcobra · 2025-03-24 · 3 replies
Hi there, I’m heading to Chile for 3 weeks starting May 1st.

I can’t seem to find reliable info about the weather in May in the southern areas (Lake District and Patagonia).

Do you think some sites are still doable without too much rain at that time?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help! 😊

Ludo
Feedback on 3-week Argentina itinerary
by Audreyaussie · 2025-02-17 · 15 replies
Hi there, Could you let me know if this itinerary is doable: 14/09: Arrival in BA at 9:45 PM 15/09 to 16/09: BA 17/09: Flight to Iguazu early in the morning + visit the falls on the Brazilian side 18/09: Visit the falls on the Argentine side 19/09: Flight to Salta + visit Salta 20/09 to 25/09: Northern + Southern Loop in 6 full days (rental car) 26/09 to 28/09: Tolar Grande 3 days (with an agency) 29/09: Flight to Puerto Madryn (arrival in the evening) 30/09: Valdes Peninsula 01/10: Valdes Peninsula + Punta Tombo + overnight bus to Bariloche 02/10 to 07/10: 6 days to see Bariloche and the surrounding area by car (what are the must-sees?) 08/10: Flight to BA 09/10: Flight to Paris at 2:40 PM

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