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Quoi visiter en France? English translation pending
by NatduQuébec · 2003-07-06 · 1 reply
Bonjour,

Je suis une québécoise qui veut découvrir la France et ces merveilles au mois d'août. Je quitte Montréal le 5 août pour arriver sur Paris, puis je vais visiter des amis en Belgique puis vers le 12 aout je reviens sur Paris. Mon départ se fait sur Marseille le 26 août pour revenir à Montréal. Perpignan m'intéresse, les Calanques aussi, le reste je suis ouverte.

Avez-vous des idées? Voudriez-vous vous joindre? 🙂
Getting Away to Ireland
by Yadin · 2026-08-19 · 18 replies
Hello and welcome aboard this new travel journal! We’re heading off to Ireland together—a country I’ve wanted to explore for a very long time.



The moment has finally arrived. We’ll be traveling as a family—my wife, my husband, and our 7-year-old daughter.

Here’s our itinerary:

24/07: Flight from Marseille to Dublin, overnight in Dublin 25/07: Dublin, overnight in Dublin 26/07: Dublin, overnight in Dublin 27/07: Pick up rental car, drive to Dingle, overnight near Tralee on the peninsula 28/07: Visit the Ring of Kerry 29/07: Adare, Bunratty Castle, Galway, overnight in Outheragh, near Galway 30/07: Cliffs of Moher, overnight in Outheragh 31/07: Connemara, overnight in Outheragh 01/08: Drive to Sligo via Westport and Downpatrick Head, overnight in Sligo 02/08: Slieve League, Silver Strand Beach, Glencolmcille, overnight in Sligo 03/08: Drive to Derry via Glenveagh National Park, overnight in Derry 04/08: Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Portrush, Derry, overnight in Derry 05/08: Drive to Belfast, visit Belfast, overnight in Lisburn (Belfast suburbs) 06/08: Game of Thrones filming locations: Dark Hedges, Carrick-a-Rede, Ballintoy, etc., overnight in Lisburn 07/08: Drive to the Wicklow Mountains, visit Wicklow Mountains National Park, overnight in Blessington 08/08: Drive back to Dublin and return to Marseille.

Cost breakdown:

Flights:

Outbound flights with KLM via Amsterdam for 3: 175 € + 40,000 Flying Blue miles (so essentially a free ticket) Return flight with Aer Lingus for 3: 489 €



Rental car:

10 days booked with Enterprise via Carigami: 443 € including zero-excess insurance.



Accommodation:

Dublin: 3 nights at Maldron Hotel New Cross: 394 € Tralee: 2 nights in a caravan (Ocean Trail Oasis): 292 € Outheragh: 3 nights Airbnb, family room with private bathroom: 430 € Sligo: 2 nights at Clayton Hotel: 456 € Derry: 2 nights at Belfray Inn: 255 € Lisburn: 2 nights at Temple Golf Club: 232 € Blessington: 1 night at Baltyboys Lodges B&B: 158 €



That brings our total to 3,325 € for three.

On the ground, visits, fuel, and food cost around 2,500 €. So this was quite an expensive trip. A few price examples: 1 liter of unleaded fuel: 1.89 € 3-day pass in Dublin: 18 € 1 scoop of ice cream: 5 to 6.5 € Castle visit: 15 € per person A coffee: 3-4 € A glass of wine at a restaurant: 8-10 € A half-pint of Guinness: 7-12 €



Now, here’s the day-by-day account of our adventure in Ireland:
Accommodation in France: Is it better to stay in a hotel or rent a place?
by Fifine97411 · 2026-08-20 · 0 replies
HELLO I’m looking for accommodations for 2 adults and 2 children for my January 2027 vacation: - STRASBOURG for 4 nights from January 13 to January 17, 2027 - MONTPELLIER from January 17 to 21 - MARSEILLE from January 21 to 25 - PARIS from January 25 to 30

Can’t wait to hear your suggestions! Have a great day
On the Roads of Costa Rica
by Yadin · 2026-02-28 · 8 replies
Hello everyone, I’m happy to welcome you to this new travel journal. We’re heading to Costa Rica together—a Central American destination that dreams are made of for many French travelers and attracts crowds from France.



It was the country’s wild nature and safety that convinced us to go, since we’re traveling with our 7-year-old little one. We didn’t have much vacation time in February 2026 (only 12 days), so we optimized as much as possible.



Here’s the itinerary: Wednesday, February 11: Flight from Marseille to San Jose via Paris and Atlanta Thursday, February 12: Pick up the car, drive to Poas Volcano, visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens Friday, February 13: Poas Volcano and drive to Manuel Antonio Saturday, February 14: Manuel Antonio National Park Sunday, February 15: Nauyaca Waterfall and Playa Linda Monday, February 16: Drive to Monte Verde and Santa Elena Reserve Tuesday, February 17: El Tigre Waterfall Reserve and Treetopia Park Wednesday, February 18: Monte Verde Reserve with a guide and drive to La Fortuna Thursday, February 19: Sloth guided tour, Observatory Lodge Park Friday, February 20: Arenal Volcano National Park, Termalistas del Arenal hot springs, and night tour Saturday, February 21: Return to San Jose, flight to Paris via Atlanta Sunday, February 22: Arrival in Paris and flight to Marseille. That gives us a solid 9 days in the country.



Budget breakdown: Costa Rica is an expensive country, but no more so than France. However, almost all hikes and waterfalls are paid entry, which can really add up. For meals, sodas (6–10 €) are cheaper than restaurants (10–20 € per dish).



Flights: We chose Delta Airlines for the price: Marseille to San Jose was 740 € per person (modifiable, with checked baggage and seat selection included). Other direct flights from Europe were priced between 1200 € and 1600 € with more restrictive conditions. That’s 2220 € for the family.



Accommodations: Alajuela, first night: 139 € (1 night) at Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel, with personalized airport pickup, transfer to the hotel, and a briefing from Vert Costa Rica agency the next day. Poas: 66 € (1 night) at Cabañas Tierra Fértil (entire apartment). Manuel Antonio: 394 € (3 nights) at La Palapa Ecolodge (hotel in the jungle). Monte Verde: Chalet Aloha Monteverde Cloud Forest (2 bedrooms): 125 € (2 nights). La Fortuna: Arenal Dream Garden (1 bedroom): 217 € (3 nights). Total: 941 €.



Car rental: I went through Vert Costa Rica agency (Vincent is a French expat who set up the agency in Costa Rica and makes great YouTube videos with useful tips). I rented a 4x4 that was delivered to the hotel the day after arrival and returned at the airport before the flight. The total was 772 €, including full insurance (zero deductible), a child seat, and a phone with a Costa Rican SIM and WhatsApp. The rental company was Poas Rent a Car. The vehicle was well-maintained—no complaints. Gas: 100 € for the whole trip (3 fill-ups).



Activities: To get discounts, I bought the pass offered by Vincent, which paid for itself after just one activity. It cost me 30 € (promo since I rented the car through him). Prices are for 3 people. I’ve added stars to rate them: La Paz Waterfall Gardens ****: 112 € Poas Volcano National Park *: 33 € Manuel Antonio National Park ****: 35 € Nauyaca Waterfall ***: 25 € Santa Elena Reserve **: 45 € El Tigre Waterfall Reserve ****: 141 € (with meal) Treetopia (ziplining, suspension bridges) **: 250 € Guided tour of Monte Verde Reserve ***: 113 € Sloth guided tour (with breakfast) ***: 115 € Arenal Observatory Lodge (with meal) ****: 102 € Arenal Volcano National Park *: 34 € Termalistas del Arenal ****: 20 € Night tour ***: 116 € Total: 1171 €.



Meals: 600 € My favorite restaurants: Poas: Food court Mercaditas in Fraijanes Manuel Antonio (near La Palapa): La Langosta and also El Patio Near Nauyaca Waterfall: Ricar2 el Avión Between Manuel Antonio and Monte Verde: Soda D’Calle Santa Elena: HG’s Food Guadalupe (between Monte Verde and La Fortuna): Soda Río Piedras Arenal Observatory Lodge restaurant Arenal Oasis Ecolodge restaurant



Other expenses: 300 € (groceries for breakfast, drinks, ice cream, souvenirs, etc.) Total overall: 6065 € (about 2020 € per person).

Now, here’s the day-by-day account of this beautiful trip.

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Request for Information on Booking Cruises
by Brévine · 2025-10-05 · 3 replies
Hello everyone,

What a great forum this is! Someone recommended it to me during my last cruise (my first one, too).

After that amazing trip in January this year, I’d love to go again.

But I’d like to know how to negotiate and which travel or booking agency to use to get the best prices. Normally, I book either in Switzerland (very expensive) or directly with MSC, but I’ve been told not to do that. So, I’m here to find the best way to book with MSC. As for dates, I’m pretty flexible, and my departure point—since I live in Switzerland—would be Genoa, Marseille, or somewhere near Rome.

Thanks in advance for all your future responses!

Best regards, Robert
Cantal—have you heard of it?
by Puma2A · 2025-08-07 · 65 replies
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After Southern Tanzania, I’m sharing a travel story about the Cantal region with you...

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For us, at the start of 2025, Le CANTAL was a true “Terra Incognita”!!

After seeing some tempting TV reports, we decided to fill this gap—especially in terms of landscapes. On the same trip, we’ll also head to the Arcachon Basin, the International Seaplane Gathering in Biscarrosse, and my native Landes region...

So, on May 20th, we left Marseille in the rain and thunder, heading toward Nîmes, Saint-Hippolyte, Mont Aigoual, Florac, and stopping in Marvejols to give my arthritic back a break for the night.





The next morning, we decided to revisit the Parc aux Loups du Gévaudan (Europe’s largest wolf park). As someone used to photo safaris in the wilds of East Africa, I’m not a fan of zoos at all—but I *do* have a deep admiration for wolves!!



Since it’s pretty unlikely I’ll ever see one in the wild, I’ll settle for this Parc aux Loups in Marvejols. This will be our third visit to this incredible gathering of these fascinating canines.

Some are still finishing their chilly night...





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Request for info on Egypt multiple-entry visa (non-E-visa/non-EU citizen)
by EACitizen · 2025-07-20 · 2 replies
Hi everyone,

Four questions: - What is the official website of the Egyptian Embassy in France? - What is the official procedure for obtaining a multiple-entry visa (non-E-visa for French citizens) for someone residing in France who is not an EU citizen (on the list of countries required to obtain a visa before departure)? Is the Marseille Consulate authorized to handle this? - Finally, what’s the cost and processing time? 79 € or more?

Thanks in advance
Tips for a first cruise
by Mariebicycle · 2025-07-08 · 19 replies
Hi everyone! I’m used to sailing on a sailboat with two or three people—it’s amazing. But I’d love to try the experience of a cruise. Just to clarify, I’ll be going alone. My first question: are there other solo travelers on these cruises, or is it mostly couples and families?

For a first cruise, I’d prefer a short one (maximum 8 days). Do those exist? And on the smallest boat possible. I live in Marseille, so a departure from Marseille would work, but I’m open to other ports too. If you have a cruise line to recommend and a destination you’ve enjoyed, or if you’ve had a great experience on a more intimate-sized ship, I’d love to hear about it!

Thanks a million for your replies! Marie
Japan & South Korea Cruise Review
by Naldosa · 2025-07-06 · 7 replies
Hi everyone, I’m back from my 10-day cruise to Japan and South Korea and wanted to share my experience. Before leaving, I searched the forums but found very few firsthand accounts of this kind of trip.

Just so you know, a cruise isn’t some slow, easy trip—every port stop is an adventure!

We flew from Marseille with Lufthansa via Frankfurt, with a short 1.5-hour layover that was just enough, though we still had to sprint to make our connection. We’d booked seats with extra legroom, which was great—we were next to premium economy, so we had a good spot. The airline hadn’t sold all the premium seats and kept making announcements to attract takers, but no discounts!

After about 12 hours, we arrived at Tokyo Haneda feeling pretty wiped since we hadn’t slept. The time difference is 7 hours, so we landed in late morning in Japan. We took the free rail shuttle to central Tokyo. The entry process went smoothly thanks to the Japan web app. For the subway, we’d registered our Suica card, but we hadn’t anticipated how tricky transfers could be when stations don’t always have elevators—bit of a hassle, but still cheap! Navigating the subway is super easy, though. We’d bought a SIM card on Amazon beforehand, so everything was smooth.

We’d booked a room at the Grand Hazelmon Hotel, which is near the Imperial Palace. It’s a quiet business district in the evenings and well-connected by subway.

I’d opted for a half-room, so I was worried about space, but it was fine—no smaller than a London or Paris hotel room! Breakfast was included and really good.

We even had dinner there one night—dishes were around 9 € at a 4- or 5-star hotel, so we didn’t hold back.

In the afternoon, we visited the Imperial Palace. You can’t go inside, but it’s a green oasis—surprisingly peaceful despite Tokyo’s 36 million people—and very secure.

I’ll share more of my adventures later!
California Road Trip Suggestions
by Nataly03 · 2025-06-28 · 2 replies
Hello Departing on August 29 from San Francisco.

I’m not sure if it’s because I’m booking last-minute (I usually reserve way in advance) or if it’s because it’s early September—whereas we usually travel in late September—but I feel like prices have really gone up. Luckily, the dollar is weak right now!

I’ll post the start of the road trip, and I’m looking for your suggestions because I’m a bit stuck around Lassen since I had to cut one day from the rest of the trip.

D1: Flight Marseille → Paris → SFO, night in SFO D2: SFO (3rd time, so it’s just because we love it, but we’ve already done almost everything—we’ll revisit our favorite spots and especially do some walking tours). Night in SF D3 & 4: Heading to Fort Bragg for two nights D5 & 6: Night in Eureka, visiting southern Redwood D7 & 8: Crescent City, visiting northern Redwood D9: Heading to Mount Shasta, night in Mount Shasta D10: Lassen (north entrance), night in Mineral D11: Lassen south, mid-afternoon departure for North Lake Tahoe (two nights) and exploring the area D13 & 14: South Lake Tahoe D15: June Lake D16: Morning walk, then heading toward Fresno, overnight stop in the area D17: King’s Canyon, night at the lodge D18: Drive to Sequoia and walk, night in Three Rivers D19: Big morning in Sequoia, then heading to Pacific Grove (our favorite spot) for three nights to rest and walk along the Pacific D22: Probably (but still undecided) a detour to Sacramento to visit the California State Capitol… if we’re not too lazy, we’ll see D23: Return to San Francisco… night on the coast near the ocean (Pacifica or Half Moon Bay) D24: Return to France

Thanks for your constructive help, and don’t hesitate to criticize—I always try to stay at least two nights in each place and take time to rest a bit. Obviously, we’ve already done all the red rock areas…
Short-stay visa convertible to long-stay for family reunification
by Ricofclmada5 · 2025-05-30 · 6 replies
Hello, We’ll soon be moving to Madagascar long-term. As a French national, I need to obtain a short-stay visa that can be converted to a long-stay one. To do this, I have to send the required documents to the Madagascar embassy in Paris. No issues with that procedure so far. If I get this visa, once I arrive in Madagascar, I’ll need to provide the same documents to the Ministry of the Interior in Anosy. I’m trying to find an email address or website for the Ministry to check which documents I need to submit (I think they ask for additional ones). If you have any info on this, I’d appreciate your replies. Best regards, M. Buisson Eric
Does the Gold card reimburse a cruise in case of force majeure?
by Costa9741978 · 2025-04-17 · 3 replies
Hi, I was wondering if any of you have dealt with a death. Does the Gold card reimburse the full cost of the trip, please?
Sea temperature in March 2025 in Dubai
by Eve13 · 2025-01-15 · 5 replies
Hi everyone, so great to be back on this forum! 😊 I’d love to know if swimming is pleasant in Dubai in March—I really need some warmth and hot water! 🔥 Thanks for your replies
A week in Dalmatia with the kids
by Delrome · 2024-12-21 · 0 replies
Croatia

October 2024

Hi everyone, I wanted to share our family week in Croatia. Alex and I, with Apolline (6), Olympe (4), and Artémis (18 months).

Itinerary

Planning the itinerary was complicated, but in the end, I wouldn’t change a thing. Since we had a round-trip flight from Dubrovnik, I preferred to prioritize proximity, so we skipped Plitvice, which I’d really love to visit—but that’ll be for next time. We had time to... take our time, and it was really nice.

Day 1: Marseille-Dubrovnik flight. Night in Ston.

Day 2: Visit to Ston and Mali Ston. Ferry to Mljet. Night in Pomena (3 nights total).

Days 3 & 4: Walks in Mljet National Park and swimming.

Day 5: Return ferry. Visit to the Trsteno Arboretum. Night in Dubrovnik (3 nights total).

Day 6: Visit to Dubrovnik’s city walls and Old Town.

Day 7: Lokrum.

Day 8: Morning in Dubrovnik, then Cavtat and overnight flight back to Marseille.

Our visits

Ston area:

Ston village, small but charming. We walked the walls from Ston to Mali Ston. It’s a steep climb, but the views over Ston and then Mali Ston are stunning. Easy return by road, and we visited the fort. Stroller impossible on the walls.

Pratpano Beach before taking the ferry. A beautiful beach and our first swim!

Mljet

Everything is beautiful on Mljet—the villages, landscapes, beaches... There are plenty of hiking and biking trails of varying difficulty. We saw lots of bike rental shops (Pomena, Polače, at the dock for St. Mary’s...), with some bikes equipped with child seats (though no baby trailers). In Pomena, there’s a small national park office that provides maps, sells entry tickets, and gives info on possible routes. The trails are well-marked. The boat to St. Mary’s Island is included in the park entry fee.

On the first day, from Pomena, we were 20 minutes’ walk from the small saltwater lake and the dock for St. Mary’s Monastery. We visited the little island, but the monastery interior was closed. We swam in Malo Jezero Lake (but there are plenty of spots to swim in both lakes).

The next day, we did a big loop starting from Pomena, walking through the forest (with beautiful sea views) to Janik (across from the monastery), then returning along the shore paths for a swim. An easy hike with little elevation—Olympe did it without any problems. The route is clearly marked on the bike trail map from the park office.

On our last day before the 3 PM ferry, we swam and had a picnic on one of Saplunara’s gorgeous sandy beaches—we had the whole place to ourselves!

Trsteno Arboretum (30 minutes from Dubrovnik). A stunning botanical garden overlooking the sea, which we visited in the late afternoon. Stroller accessible.

Dubrovnik:

City walls. Very expensive, but worth it! Lets you see the whole Old Town and the port from above. Stroller impossible.

Old Town: lots of beautiful, narrow alleys where laundry dries between buildings. Stroller possible but not practical. We visited the two monasteries and the cathedral inside but skipped the Rector’s Palace and St. Lawrence Fort.

Lokrum: deserves a full day. A beautiful walk circles the island, alternating between coves, historic buildings, and botanical gardens. We were short on time before the last boat left, but there are plenty of great spots to swim. You can’t do the full loop with a stroller, but I think the main sights near the dock are accessible.

Cavtat: a great surprise—I’d recommend it if, like us, you have a late flight. Just 15 minutes from the airport, it’s a charming seaside village with a lovely waterfront promenade (stroller-friendly), several swimming coves, and a cute center with things to see if you have extra time (museum, mausoleum, church...), plus restaurants, gelato shops, and boutiques...

Even though the girls walked a lot and enjoyed the walks, they *loved* swimming almost every day.

Transportation

Flight with Volotea. 1-hour delay on the way back.

Rental car with Goldcar. Office 100m outside the airport (it’s small, so about a 10-minute walk from arrivals). We were first in line, and luckily so—the employee was alone, and the queue behind us got really long, so budget extra time.

Don’t plan on driving in central Dubrovnik—the parking is outrageously expensive (over 5 €/hour near the walls), so book accommodation with parking and be ready for some walking.

Ferry: punctual. This time of year, we didn’t need to be at the dock more than 30 minutes before departure. Booked online.

Accommodation

I won’t talk about our place in Ston—it wasn’t very comfortable—or the one in Pomena, where we were really poorly received. But both locations were great for sightseeing. In Dubrovnik, we spent 3 nights at Natasa’s Airbnb (Apt Kalea), which was well-equipped, comfortable, and well-located—20 minutes’ walk from the center, with parking, a garden, and... a washing machine. All right across from a supermarket and a great bakery. For those with bigger budgets, the Art Deco Hilton in the center had me dreaming for 3 days!

Food

We didn’t eat out much because of the prices, but when we did, the food was great. The cuisine blends Italian and Slavic influences, so expect amazing seafood dishes, cuttlefish ink risotto, and big mixed grilled meats, not to mention pepper sauce. Despite the price, I’d recommend the restaurant in Mali Ston, *Kapetanova Kuća*. The food was great, and the service was friendly. If you have a late flight like we did, don’t hesitate to eat at the bistro almost across from the airport, *Pod Dubom*—good, affordable menu and a smiling waiter!

A great local picnic specialty: *burek*, a delicious savory pie (meat or cheese) you’ll find in bakeries or supermarkets. Also, good dry sheep’s cheese.

For picnics in Dubrovnik, I’d recommend the pine grove at St. Lawrence Fort or the benches above the port (at the end of Dominika Street). Both have amazing views.

Weather

We had beautiful weather—perfect for swimming *and* hiking. A light sweater for mornings and late afternoons, T-shirt and swimsuit during the day. In this part of Croatia, I’d say it’s comparable to southeastern France, so ideal for a fall break.

Gear

We like taking our stroller (Yoyo) for airport trips, but it wasn’t much use otherwise. If you have to choose, a baby carrier is better—between the cobblestones and hiking trails, it’s often the only way to carry a little one. We have the Deuter Pro hiking carrier, and Artémis loves it. We had high chairs in the few restaurants we went to, but not in our accommodations, so I brought a foldable fabric seat that fits on any chair. We had a crib in Ston and Pomena but not in Dubrovnik—Artémis slept on the floor on a folded duvet.

I invested in a Minimax *cabin-sized* suitcase for Apolline for this trip—she was so proud to have her first rolling suitcase! It turned out to be practical and seems sturdy. It let us take just one checked bag for all five of us for the first time.

Good and bad impressions

The swims in Mljet’s stunning, nearly empty nature.

Unfortunately, we felt unwelcome. The guidebook mentioned that Croatians can be standoffish at first, but we never got past that first impression. The constant feeling of being in the way—even though we weren’t there in peak season—was a bit unsettling. On the way back, I found out everyone I talked to (with or without kids) felt the same. Of course, it’s not universal—some people were polite, even warm (yes, really!).

No major issues, but a few things to note:

The car rental company only accepted debit cards, not credit cards. It was clearly stated in the contract, but I didn’t take it seriously. Luckily, Alexandre had a professional debit card, but *double-check yours before you go*.

For the car, despite the super-low rental price, you’ll have to add fees if you plan to take a ferry (50 to 80 € depending on the agency).

On Mljet, the only supermarket in Pomena was closed. We had to drive 10 minutes to Polače for basics. For diapers, we had to go even farther. I only saw formula for newborns in small supermarkets—maybe you can find more in Dubrovnik or at a pharmacy. I ended up using regular milk for Artémis.

Health

No issues, and no one got sick. We swam in very accessible spots given the girls’ ages, but if you’re eyeing a gorgeous little cove, watch out for sea urchins—we saw a lot!

Portable DVD players for the plane and car, but we barely used them. The girls watched cartoons in English on TV.

Kidizoom cameras.

A few toys for Artémis.

Budget

We found Croatia expensive, and I imagine it’s even worse in summer. For restaurants, sightseeing, and groceries, expect to pay the same as—or more than—in France. On the other hand, flights were low-cost, and accommodations were reasonable. The rental car was almost a steal, even with the extra ferry fees.

Round-trip flight from Marseille: 583 €

Car for 8 days: 56 € (+50 € for ferry fees)

Accommodations (7 nights): 509 €

Sightseeing:

Mljet National Park entry: 15 €/adult for 2 days (boat to St. Mary’s included)

Arboretum: 10 €/adult

Dubrovnik walls: 35 €/adult

Ferry Pratpano-Mljet: 60 € round-trip
Review of a cruise on the Costa Fortuna – November-December 2024
by Avionsol · 2024-12-16 · 6 replies
I’ve finally gotten around to writing a review of our transatlantic cruise on the Costa Fortuna. We’ve always loved cruises, especially transatlantic ones. In recent years, we were MSC customers (Diamond card). But this year, we decided to return to Costa, though there was one downside: we lost all the points from our old Costa card (I think we were "Gold"). Still, since we’re former customers, the company generously gave us 1 point and the bronze card. It’s better than nothing.

Our departure nearly went wrong. The ship was leaving Marseille on Friday, December 22 at 2:00 PM, and we were told to be at the port by 10:30 AM. This unusual departure time meant we had to travel to Marseille the day before (since we live in the Paris area). So, we booked a flight from Orly to Marseille on the 21st at 5:15 PM. But December 21 was a particularly rough day in France with a big snowstorm. And as everyone knows, planes and trains don’t handle snow very well. At Orly, in the waiting area, everyone was anxious as the minutes ticked by. The departure time kept getting pushed back in 15-minute increments. They eventually let us board the plane with no guarantees. Once inside, the captain announced we were waiting for a takeoff slot. About an hour later, he said the plane needed de-icing and the wait could be long since airport staff were overwhelmed. Miraculously, after what felt like forever, the de-icing truck finally arrived, and we took off—over two hours late. When we landed in Marseille, the terminal was practically empty. Luckily, our hotel wasn’t too far away.

We later found out that passengers who took the train were even less lucky—trains were canceled. Later, at our table, we met a neighbor who had boarded in Malaga by plane because his Paris-Marseille train had turned back. He’d incurred extra costs, lost two days of the cruise, and had quite a bit of stress.

The next day in Marseille, our boarding went smoothly. We were surprised by the large number of passengers. We later learned that 1,300 people had boarded in Marseille. Since the ship wasn’t full (between 2,300 and 2,500 passengers), the French were in the majority (a rare occurrence). We noticed during the cruise that the French are just as loud as the Italians. The only upside? At least we could understand what was being said.

More to come later.....
Croisières avec TMR: suggestion English translation pending
by Nhikaya · 2020-06-29 · 11 replies
Bonjour à tous j'ai envisagé de faire une croisière en octobre avec TMR .... dans des conditions financières très intéressantes dues au confinement bien sûr ! le diadema un Costa , en principe je n'aime pas les Costa trop de monde mais la il n'y aura que 1000 passagers et uniquement dans des cabines mini-suite et suites !!! tout compris , évidemment, 3 croisières musicales à thème jazz Rock et musique en mer avec 'Beethoven celle ci m'intéresse une semaine pour 1320 euros plus sans doute des frais de dossier et un départ de Marseille j 'habite près de Nice. les 2 autres plus longues sont plus chères évidemment. croisières en Méditerranée. mon problème c'est que je crains une deuxième vague de covid 19 et que je me trouve coincée en mer !!!! mais peut -être que toutes les croisières seront annulées ??? bon vous ne pouvez pas m'aider la décision m'appartient mais je voulais malgré tout vous signaler ces croisières TMR car je pense que ce sera la seule fois où les conditions seront spéciales!!! Amitiés😉
Trajet Split-Zadar en bus English translation pending
by Airness006 · 2020-04-17 · 9 replies
Bonjour,

J'ai réservé un hotel a zadar, pour quelques jours, pour après l'été ( depart en avril mais reporter a cause du coronavirus)

Le problème c'est que ya que des vols pour split.

Du coup comment faire pour faire split zadar en bus, peut on acheter le ticket sur place ou faut le réserver quelques jours avant? Merci.
Groupe croisière en vue du tour du monde MSC en janvier 2021 English translation pending
by Patrickvéro · 2020-03-30 · 5 replies
bonjour, j'ai vu sur ce forum qu'un groupe se forme en vue du TDM de msc en janvier 2021et j'aimerais vous rejoindre ayant une réservation pour ce voyage, et serais contente de partager les préparatifs avec quelques conseils merci d'accepter ma demande et de reprendre contact, à bientôt véronique
Fermetures d'aéroports en cours en France English translation pending
by Michelzen · 2020-03-21 · 4 replies
Vue la situation du transport aérien en France des fermetures sont en cours, pour le moment partielles CDG fermetures prévues T3, T2G & T2E jetée M et ADP n'exclus pas d'autres fermetures Orly fermetures en cours de ORY1, 2, 3 seul le 4 restera ouvert mais il est envisagé de fermer totalement ORY pour concentrer le trafic sur CDG Marseille ferme une partie de l'aéroport et regroupe le trafic restant dans le hall1 ... il faut donc, si besoin, bien vérifier avant de partir et au dernier moment car ce qui est posté ici, a cette heure, peut changer rapidement et les fermetures se font progressivement pas TOUTES au mm moment !
Croisière Costa Diadema du 5 avril au départ de Savone English translation pending
by Scopamene · 2020-03-20 · 6 replies
Bonjour, Quelqu'un a t il de nouvelles de la croisière du costa diadena départ 05 avril savone vers italie et espagne Merci Bon après midi
Interdiction d'accoster sur les côtes françaises pour les bateaux de plus de 100 personnes English translation pending
by Pakitoo13 · 2020-03-15 · 84 replies
Si vous devez partir en croisière depuis un départ Français, les navires n'ont plus le droit d'accoster jusqu'au 15 Avril (voir Article 3) : https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichTexte.do?cidTexte=JORFTEXT000041722917&dateTexte=&categorieLien=id

Article 3

Jusqu'au 15 avril 2020, il est interdit aux navires de croisière et aux navires à passagers transportant plus de 100 passagers de faire escale en Corse, et de faire escale ou de mouiller dans les eaux intérieures et les eaux territoriales des départements et régions d'outre-mer, ainsi que de Saint-Barthélemy et Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, et Wallis-et-Futuna, sauf dérogation accordée par le représentant de l'Etat compétent pour ces mêmes collectivités.
Croisière sur Diadema, départ de Savone le 5 avril English translation pending
by Belleile33 · 2020-03-07 · 6 replies
bonjour, Des personnes qui font la même croisière ? Je suis avec mes petits enfants de 11 et 9 ans, des suggestions pour excursions ??? merci
Croisière Costa Fortuna au départ de Singapour English translation pending
by Florivalles2 · 2020-02-27 · 4 replies
je dois prendre l avion le 10 Mars pour rejoindre Singapour pour partir en croisière sur le fortuna Costa ne donne aucune nouvelle , impossible de les joindre au téléphoné , es ce qu il y en a qui prenne le départ aussi ? , ce virus me faire peu et la crainte de ne pas pouvoir accoster dans certains ports
Pas besoin de visa pour Oman et le Sri Lanka pour un séjour de moins de 48 heures English translation pending
by Fevrier29900 · 2020-02-19 · 3 replies
bonjour pour information il n'y a pas besoin de visa pour OMAN compte tenu que nous restons moins de 48h tout comme le SRI LANKA si vous faites par le site officiel 😉
Quel visa pour une escale en Inde (port de Mangalore) avec le Costa Fortuna English translation pending
by Allouise · 2020-02-18 · 1 reply
Quel visas pour l'escale en Inde (port de Mangalore ) je lis plusieurs avis et je ne comprends plus rien, certaines personnes de chez Costa demandent un visas sur passeport et d'autres nous disent que le E visas convient et suite à une conversation avec VSF global de Paris il m'a confirmé que le E visas était très bien pour une escale d'une journée, je souhaite avoir des avis de personnes étant bien renseignées, merci à tous pour les réponses , je pars de Roissy avec Finnair le 18/03 ( 15 h )
Problème bagages avec Lufthansa/United pour les États-Unis English translation pending
by Alex2105 · 2020-02-04 · 17 replies
Bonjour,

Suite à un achat Vol+ Hôtel sur Expedia depuis ma tablette je me suis faite complétement avoir Ils annoncent que les bagages en soutes sont inclus à l allé et au retour alors qu'une fois le voyage acheté cela est facture ... Bref je suis en cours de litiges avec Expedia

Cependant maintenant je dois donc prendre contact avec les compagnie aérienne afin de rajouter nos bagages en soute. Ce matin je tél à Luftansa afin de pouvoir commander et payer mes bagages en soutes par carte bancaire.

et là....son explication ne me parait pas claire du tout.

je vous explique : Je fais Marseille Munich avec Luftansa puis munich Los angeles avec Luftansa puis Los Angeles Las Vegas avec Luftansa mais opéré par United

Donc l'opératrice au tel me dit : je ne peux pas faire l'enregistrement de vos bagages jusqu'à l arrivée car le dernier vol luftansa est opéré par Unitel , donc elle m explique que si elle le fait elle a peur que United n'est pas l'info de mon réglement ni de cet ajout de bagage... donc elle me dit appeler United . Qui eux me réponde complétement à cote ! du style "nous on ne s'occupe pas des bagages c'est a vous de le faire à l'enregistremen au départ !!! ils sont sympa ! et comment je fais vu que je m'enregistre à Marseille avec Luftansa !

Je me pose les mêmes questions pour le retour qui se fera cette fois ci avec United de Las Vegas à Los Angeles puis Los Angeles à Bruxelle mais à Bruxelles c'est Brussels airline qui opére sur un vol United

Bref je ne sais pas si je suis très claire mais en gros parmi vous y'en a t'il qui ont déjà du enregistrer des bagages à l’aéroport directement ?

Quand il y a des escales et pas avec la même compagnie du début du voyage à la fin ( je précise que la totalité des vols est acheté en même temps sur un même billet) Comment ça se passe ? c'est d'un compliqué !! car la je suis perdu je ne sais pas ou payer comment payer et que mes bagages suivent. Le comble même eux ne savent pas!!! En plus j'ai l'impression qu'il n'y a que des bornes à l’aéroport.

Merci pour votre aide
Compagnie Turkish Airlines avec horaire bien décalé à Istanbul English translation pending
by Fujitsu · 2020-02-02 · 4 replies
Bonjour, Je ne viens pas souvent, faute de temps, une vie débordante de rien.... Mais j'ai une question précise aujourd'hui.

J'ai acheté un billet d'avion avec une escale en Turquie. L'escale fait 9 heures, gloups, de quoi découvrir si je peux un peu la Turquie en sortant de l'aéroport.(en espérant que la ville soit proche, trèèès proche lol) Ma question est : est ce normal de partir d'Istanbul à 2 heures du matin? Déjà que le trajet Marseille Istanbul dure 3h15 et que sur mon billet électronique je pars à midi et arrive à 17h15 à la mode X files..... Bref, au Japon les aéroports sont fermés la nuit il me semble, en France aussi, c'est normal pour la Turquie de partir à 2 h du matin? J'ai besoin dans un sens d'être rassuré.
Compagnies aériennes les plus intéressantes pour rejoindre Cancun depuis l'Europe English translation pending
by Thiste13 · 2020-01-22 · 5 replies
Bonjour,

Domicilié dans le sud de la France (aéroport de Marignane), pourriez vous me renseigner quelles sont les compagnies aériennes les plus intéressantes pour rejoindre Cancun et de quel aéroport européen. Nous partons du 11 au 31/07/20. Merci de me faire par votre expérience.

Ps : Bonne année à Tous
Y a-t-il moyen d'éviter de payer la sélection de sièges sur Air Transat English translation pending
by Marco58vert · 2020-01-16 · 8 replies
Bonjour à tous,

Désolé si ce sujet a déjà trouvé réponse claire sur ce forum, mais je n'ai pas trouvé...

Quelqu'un aurait-il voyagé dernièrement (en 2019) sur Air Transat entre la France et le Québec et saurait me répondre ? (J'ai déjà utilisé cette compagnie, mais à une époque où le choix de sièges était sans supplément)

En prévision d'un voyage prochain Marseille-Montréal je voudrais savoir s'il y a moyen d'éviter de payer quelque chose pour l'attribution de sièges. J'ai bien compris que la sélection de siège à l'achat du billet était payante, mais qu'en est-il de ces 2 scénarios :

à l'enregistrement en ligne à partir de 24h avant le départ, la sélection est-elle encore payante ? Et si oui, au même prix ou pas qu'au moment de la réservation ? à l'enregistrement au comptoir départ, l'attribution de siège est-elle payante ? Et si oui, au même prix ou pas qu'au moment de la réservation ?

Merci de votre aide...

Marc

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