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Bonjour je suis nouveau ici.

Nous allons à Cayo Coco (El Senador) au mois de février et je voulais savoir quel genre d'excursions que l'on peux faire à Cayo Coco ??

Merci à tous

TooNZ

Bonjour,

Je souhaiterai connaître les arnaques connues en Inde du Sud (sud de GOA) ou ce qui est pratiqué pour essayer de détrousser le touriste (en dehors de l'agression physique, bien entendu !), l'ennuyer pour des formalités (postes, réservation de billet, etc), échange de monnaies par une autre, je n'ai peut être pas eu de bol, mais en une vingtaine d'année de visite de différents pays... c'est du vécu !🤪

Est-ce que la notion de backshich est importante en Inde (pour obtenir un réservation, ou je ne sais quoi !), comment le faire passer sans offenser, toutes ces choses... Je sais quelque part, je casse l'image idillyque de la serviabilité des gens et celle du voyage, mais cela existe comme partout et quelques fois de manière plus prononcée. 🏴‍☠️

Bref les combines, arnaques et autres bricoles désagréables que l'on peut éviter si on est au courant ou attentif (pas de parano, simplement en éveil).😏

Je vous remercie par avance

😕 Bonjourà tous! Je suis bien embêtée car je projète un voyage à cuba très prochènement et je ne sait quels hôtels choisir entre le beaches varadéro et le breezes varadéro? Quelqu'un qui a déjà séjourner dans un de ces hôtels peux t-il m'aider?

😇

Hello, je cherche une destination de voyage pour environs 10 jours pour la mi-novembre 2003 ?

Mon problème : pays musulmans = ramadan !

Asie et caraïbes = mousson ?

Mon lieu de départ est la Suisse et je pensais peut-être au Canada Français mais quel temps fait-il ?

Merci pour vos réponses !

Bonjour tout le monde, je cherche des renseignements sur le LTI Beach Resort, qualité des logements, de la nourriture, environnement, etc..., ainsi que sur le T.O "Vacances Air Transat".Merci d'avance et à bientôt 😉.

Bonjour !!! 🙂

Voilà je souhaiterais un conseil car je voudrais me rendre en R.D. Sachant que je ne connais RIEN là bas...

J'ai presque lu tous les messages sur ce forum qui concernaient la R.D. mais je vois que les avis sont très partagés, c'est limite si ça me donne envie de partir 🤪, je souhaite vraiment un séjour de rêve, je ne suis pas à 100 euros prêts...

J'ai un budget de 700-1000 euros, je souhaite séjourner dans un hôtel :

- situé non loin d'une plage de rêve (sable blanc fin, pas de rocher dans la mer(!), eau transparente ou turquoise ... très luxueux avec du personnel aimable toujours au service du client, pas trop sale, belle piscine non loin d'endroits incontournables comme PAR EXEMPLE l'île de Semana je crois (ou d'autres endroits interressants, j'ai entendu dire qu'il y avait pas mal d'îles incontournables, bref pas un hôtel loin de tout) si possible "all inclusive" ...

Merci d'avance pour vos précieux conseils, j'attends avec impatience, j'espère que je n'aurai pas trop d'avis différents ou en tout cas que les critiques seront constructives!

Enfin, j'aimerais connaître la meilleure période pour partir, vu que j'ai le choix (pour l'instant j'ai prévu novembre, et par Promovacances, Degriftour/Lastminute, ou Partirpascher/Switch)

Merci encore à tous et à toutes 😎 !

Fanny

Bonjour,

je suis à la recherche d'endroits où habiter lors d'un possible voyage en Amériques du Sud.. peu importe le pays(la Guyane serait bien), mais j'aimeras apprendre l'espagnol avant tout, et ensuite pourquoi pas le portugais au Brésil...

je ne suis à la recherche que de huttes, pensions peu dispendieuses, et autres endroits fiables....vous pouvez me rejoindre ici si vous avez quoique ce soit à m'offrir... je partirais en janvier-février 2004

Merci !

🙂 Nous irons en septembre 2004 à l'ile maurice côte Nord Hotel Marina Resort, qui connait? quel est le climat dans la 2ième quinzaine de septembre Que faut-il éviter, que faut-il absolument faire?

Merci

Bonjour,

Auriez-vous un bon restaurant indien sur l'île de Montréal ou sur la rive sud (Longueuil) à me suggérer? Je recherche un restaurant fidèle à la cuisine indienne avec une belle ambiance qui inspire l'Inde. 🙂

Merci!

François

Bonjour à tous,

Pour des raisons professionnelles, je dois prendre 2 semaines de congés en Août 🤪.

Est-il raisonnable d'envisager un voyage à Angkor à cette période ? La mousson est-elle trop violente pour permettre une visite agréable de ce site ... ou est-ce gérable ?

Aucun guide (déjà soigneusement consulté !) ne me renseignera aussi bien que votre expérience vécue .... 🙂

Merci de votre aide.

Salut à toutes et à tous,

Je voudrais avoir des infos sur l'agence Aéris (Switch/Partirpascher.com) qui propose des offres pour la Rép Dom vraiment à couper le souffle !!! Bon c'est sur internet !

Bref, Ce qui est indiqué sur l'offre (le site internet "partirpascher.com") correspond t-il exactement à la réalité ou y a t il des arnaques ? J'ai l'habitude de faire des voyages organisés par Club Med, est ce pareil?

Merci d'avance,

Ciao,

kamal.

bonjour tout le monde,

je suis un marocain de 17 ans qui vit à casablanca & qui voyagent toutes l'année un peu partout au MAROC !

si quelqun est interessé par des rencontres ( en tout bien tout honneur ) je suis là

@ bon entendeur salut 😏

Je pars à Cuba en septembre 2003 précisement à Varadero, l'hôtel (Bella Costa) a été repris par la chaine Iberostar et j'aimerais connaitre les impressions de personnes y étant allées depuis son rachat.

Merci,

Bonne journée

Venise 😉

salut, je pars en trek 21 jours au perou au mois de septembre.Il ya beaucoup de choses qui me font soucis surtout celle des petites bestioles, araignées et autres insectes.quelqu'un pourrait il me dire ce qu'il en est exactement? merci

aux intéressées du soleil, au plaisir de recevoir vos demandes concernant le maroc, conseils, bonnes adresses a ne pas rater, une bonne compagnie aussi, je reste à la disposition de tte personne désirante visiter le maroc. au plaisir de vous lire. Je suis sur Rabat

Bonjour,

Je voudrais avoir des commentaires sur l'hôtel Bahia Principe Akumal à Riviera Maya svp des amis et moi avons l'intention d'y aller.

Merci beaucoup à l'avance😎

Erika

Salut, je m'appelle Laurent. J'ai 27 ans. Français, mais actuellement en afrique centrale jusqu'en juin 2003. je souhaite partir faire un tour du monde vers automne 2003 pour une année. projet touristique avec une touche d "humanitaire". Souhaite notamment faire reportage sur enfants des rues, rencontrer dans chaque pays visité une association travaillant avec les enfants des rues, avec finalité book présentant les assoc, les projet pédagogique, regard des autres, avenir des enfants... recherche coéquipiers, partenaires pour murir le projet et partir. recherche particulièrement mais pas uniquement personnes ayant des talents en photos et dessins.

Destinations souhaitées : Inde, Népal, chine, asie du sud est, Indonésie, philippines australie, amérique du sud et centrale

Hi everyone, I’m staying in a suite on the Pacifica in October and I can’t find any details about the suite benefits beyond the elite restaurant, the butler, and the espresso machine. What about breakfast and meals served free in the cabin, and the spa? Costa’s been cutting back on perks for Gold members, and it seems like suites are next. Thanks for your replies!

Just back from our first cruise on the Renaissance, and I’d like to share a few thoughts about life on board. Our feelings are mixed—we wanted a change after several MSC cruises, but the value for money on this repositioning cruise left us torn. After taking advantage of successive promotions, we finally secured a well-located balcony cabin for 2600 € (almost 50% off the brochure rate). Given the amenities and the ship’s age, this now feels like the absolute maximum we’d pay for that period. Overall, we were happy with our vacation on board, but a few details—when added up—left us with a somewhat mixed impression.

The pros: - Ship size - Reasonable noise levels, except in the restaurants (aside from the covered pool area) - Spacious balcony cabin (20 + 5 m²) with plenty of storage and a bathtub with jets - Understated, tasteful decor - French language spoken on board - Friendly staff for the most part - 100% French-speaking clientele - Decent food with French dishes (even with an Indian chef) - Tables for two available (though the ship was full, so no changes possible) - Some high-quality shows, thanks to an excellent English-speaking troupe - Interesting lectures (especially on history and cetaceans)

The cons: - Unreliable air conditioning in common areas (you’d go from a freezing lounge to a hot one, as if the system only worked in certain spaces at certain times) - Aging ship with a few glitches (noises, AC, toilet flushes, lights) reported at reception (luckily, our only issue was the bathroom door not closing...) - Industrial, thawed-out bread and pastries (a letdown for a ship with a French image) - Limited fruit selection (often just apples and watermelon/melon) and not much variety in vegetables - Worn, sometimes stained restaurant towels

We’re not ruling out another cruise on the Renaissance—their itineraries are unique—but only at a very competitive price.

I’m offering my accommodation for free to anyone who wants to visit Cameroon and its diversity.

As an independent guide, I love making friends around the world to broaden my cultural curiosity. A few years ago, I settled in Cameroon (a return to my roots) for personal reasons. Over time, things fell into place, and I now take joy in savoring every day of my life.

If you have a project or ambition to visit Cameroon, I’m here for you!

Perks: * Visits to tourist sites * Tasting local dishes * Attending traditional dance events * Tour of the Cameroonian Football Federation museum and meeting its President (Mr. SAMUEL ETO'O FILS) for a fun moment and unforgettable memories * Visit to Noah Country Club plus a direct chat with former world tennis champion "YANNICK NOAH"

PS: This is not a paid service. Individuals accepted Couples accepted Groups accepted

LIVING TOGETHER IS THE VERY ESSENCE OF LOVE.

Hi there, Is there a bike route that crosses Italy to catch the boat to Sicily? If so, where does it start and where does it end?

Hello,

We just returned from a cruise from 08/13/26 to 08/20/26 on the MSC ORCHESTRA with stops in Tarragona, Valencia, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Genoa, and back to Marseille. The ship was fully booked. Deck chairs were already occupied by beach towels early in the morning, and there were only 1 or 2 people in the pools... However, on the day the Italians disembarked, there were very few towels on the deck chairs. We found the Italians less talkative.

We had a balcony cabin on deck 9, starboard side. The cabin was spacious, but the sofa was facing the desk, making it a pain to watch TV (neck strain guaranteed). So, we changed the sofa’s orientation to face the TV (we put it back in place on disembarkation day). There were 325 French speakers on board, and a lot of staff from Mauritius, which made communication easier.

No annoying announcements about bingo, etc.—a nice change from COSTA.

For dinner, we were at the first sitting at 7:45 PM, at a table for 6. On the first night, we were two "gray-haired" couples at the table. The second night, two young women joined us but asked to change tables after seeing us... The show for our dinner time was at 10:15 PM and ended around 11:00 PM. We found that a bit late for us. The shows were varied and of good quality. The restaurant menus offered plenty of choices, but at the buffet at lunchtime, there were a lot of dishes with quite a few carbs. Afternoon tea from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM included some great pastries, among other things.

We had an issue with the air conditioning and bad odors in the cabin one afternoon. I reported the problem to the reception, and staff along with our cabin steward came to check the cabin. The issue was resolved that same afternoon. Two days later, we were surprised to find a bag with items inside: 2 MSC mugs and 2 MSC thermos flasks that keep drinks hot or cold for 10 hours. It was a gift from customer service following the bad odors in our cabin. We weren’t expecting this at all and thanked MSC’s customer service.

For excursions, MSC always offers port-to-city-center transfers for 14 € per adult in Valencia and Tarragona, and 12 € per child. In Livorno, it was 10 € per adult and 7 € per child. In Civitavecchia, there was a shuttle to the train station for 6 €. On the MSC for Me app, there were "promotions" on certain excursions. We really enjoyed this cruise, but we couldn’t revisit some stops (Tarragona and Valencia) on our own because it was too hot. Great evening: Mum49

Come along, I'm taking you to this country where it's so nice to wander and slow down...

This trip was in 2023, but when I wanted to write my travel journal, VF was still closed to contributions... So, now that I've just finished my Japan travel journal here, I figured it was high time to honor this destination we came back from so enchanted. Disclaimer 1: This is a written travel journal. There’ll be text! Too much, for some! Disclaimer 2: This is an illustrated travel journal. There’ll be photos! Too many, for some!

I have to say, every time I try to discipline myself, to keep it shorter, to include fewer photos... I end up adding more. It feels like my dear Aunt Nicole, who exhausted us with her slide-show evenings in the 70s/80s, decided to take her revenge. The upside for you, readers, is that you can slip away anytime without offending Aunt Nicole. I won’t even notice!

Anyway, since I love maps, here’s one to give you an idea of where I’m taking you. As you can see, we only saw a tiny part of Laos (the areas circled in red); we only had 3 weeks for ourselves (my husband’s newly retired, I still work), and we prefer taking our time over rushing around like crazy.



In broad strokes, it was very classic:

First, we “settled in” at Luang Prabang (8 days), because we wanted and needed to. From there, we took three days to venture a little further north—not far in kilometers, but as we know, distances aren’t just about km! Then we flew south to Paksé, letting ourselves drift down to the 4,000 Islands while stopping by the pre-Angkorian archaeological sites. We wrapped up with the Bolaven Plateau.

A few practical notes: We arrived via Bangkok, then took a Bangkok-Luang Prabang flight, having picked up our luggage in Bangkok to check it in for Luang Prabang. No issues—the Bangkok airport, which many of you know, is very well organized. We got our visas on arrival in Luang Prabang. Quick, but to be fair, we were on a “small” plane, and the big flights had arrived earlier, so we weren’t too crowded in line! At the end of our trip, we didn’t fly out of Paksé but from the nearby airport in Thailand, Ubon Ratchathani (a 2.5-hour drive from Paksé), then Bangkok and Paris. You’ll notice we skipped Vientiane to stay longer in Luang Prabang. That said, there’s now a high-speed train between Vientiane and Luang Prabang—good to know—and soon the (Chinese) train will go all the way to Bangkok and even Kuala Lumpur!

With that intro out of the way, let’s dive into the heart of the matter. To be continued: Slowing down the pace... in Luang Prabang

Hello, I’m looking for testimonials from Pieds-Noirs who have recently returned to Algeria.

There can’t be many left after 65 years of the country’s independence.

I’m planning to go back myself soon to reconnect with my roots... before I pass away...

I’ve started making a few pre-bookings for hotels and apartments to rent in Algiers. At first, I received friendly and welcoming responses. Then, when I mentioned I wanted to stay for two or three weeks—maybe even a month—explaining that my trip wouldn’t be strictly touristy but more of a pilgrimage to the places of my childhood, and that it would likely be a very emotional journey, I expected a positive and warm reaction to my approach. Instead, I suddenly stopped getting replies from the three or four people I’d contacted. So now I’m wondering about the reception former Pieds-Noirs can expect...

Anyone here who can share their experience of returning? I specified “recently” because it seems that right now, diplomatic relations between the two governments are extremely tense, not to say hostile... even if Macron claims otherwise...

Hi there!

I’m inviting you on a stroll through my drawings—a completely subjective, far from exhaustive, and totally personal take, since it’s based on my own sketches. I put this travel journal together after returning in late 2024, mostly using felt-tip pens and pencils, with a few collages thrown in. I worked from our personal photos.

Let’s start with the shotengai...



Our first "wow" moment came as we stepped out of the subway in Asakusa, the Tokyo neighborhood where we’d booked our hotel for our first five nights. Exhausted after our long flight, we finally arrived and took an exit that led straight into a shotengai—one of those covered shopping streets that pop up in city centers and flourished between the 1950s and 1980s.

It was an instant aesthetic shock, like a close encounter of the third kind between the modern city, a typical Asian market with its street stalls, the vintage vibe of the arcade, the sheer abundance of goods, and the bustling crowd—a mix of tourists, pilgrims (thanks to nearby Senso-ji Temple), and locals (it’s a very working-class area). In the end, it set the tone for a feeling we’d experience throughout the trip. Wherever we went, shotengai turned out to be fantastic spots for finding little restaurants, shops, or even fresh produce. Some are like real mazes, like in Kyoto, where we spent ages trying to relocate a restaurant we’d loved ;-)

In Kanazawa, the Omicho Market: And in Kyoto, Nishiki Market:

To be continued...

Hi everyone,

We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.

We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:

* What are the must-see places to visit? * Which cities or villages are really worth the detour? * What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend? * Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches? * Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles? * What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget? * What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend? * What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost? * Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against? * Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down? * Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money? * Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss? * Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money? * What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?

We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.

We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊

Hello,

It might not be very original, but I see it hasn’t been suggested—or at least not for a very long time. I’d like to invite you to discover the beauty of the great outdoors through landscape photos. Whether they’re desert, sea, countryside, or mountain scenes—with or without other elements (people, buildings, animals, etc.)—they should make us want to dive right in without hesitation.

To participate: Photo submissions until Wednesday, June 24 at 11:59 PM You can post up to 3 photos, numbered and shared in separate messages, along with a short description of the place and the story behind it.

To vote: from Thursday, June 25 at 12:01 AM to Monday, June 29 at 11:59 PM After the deadline, it’s too late!

Please include the photo number, username, and the points awarded: Photo #1 = 3 pts Photo #2 = 2 pts Photo #3 = 1 pt

All VF members can vote (even those who didn’t submit photos). In case of a tie for first place, the winning photo will be the one with the most first-place votes, then second-place votes! The lucky winner will get to organize July 2026’s photo contest.

For discussions about the theme, it’s here: Discussion thread for June 2026’s theme: Such a Beautiful Landscape

Good luck to everyone!

Philippe

Chumphon, Thailand: Doi Tapang

Hi,

While researching South Korea, I came across the term "templestay," which refers to a Korean program that lets you stay in a traditional temple to discover Buddhism and Korean culture by living like the temple residents and doing activities like making lanterns. A templestay isn’t just for foreign tourists—on the booking site, I saw that some temples are more geared toward foreigners, with English-speaking monks.

I was wondering if it’s still worth it, especially in temples where the monks don’t speak English?

Hi everyone

We’re thinking of a getaway to Lisbon in October—how much time should we plan? Any great tips or must-see spots?

Thanks!

Hello, We’re a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids who’ll be 2, 7, and 10 years old) planning to visit the islands of Santiago, Fogo, and Maio this summer. We’ll have 22 full days on the ground. It’s a shame (financially, logistically, and environmentally speaking!), but we’ll be taking 4 flights: a round-trip from Santiago to Fogo and another from Santiago to Maio. We’d like to position Maio toward the end of our stay since we enjoy ending our trips with a quieter beach phase.

For now, based on flight schedules and dates, we’re thinking of doing: 23/07: Arrival in Santiago 24/07 – 30/07: Fogo (5 full days) 30/07 – 05/08: Santiago (5 full days) 05/08 – 11/08: Maio (5 full days) 11/08 – 15/08: Santiago (3 full days) 15/08: Return to France

FOGO: Of course, we want to visit Cha das Caldeiras, where we’d like to spend 3 nights. We’d love to explore the valley and are also considering hiking the smaller Pico (the taller one seems too ambitious for us with the kids). Do you have any info on that hike? What else do you recommend doing on the other days? Where can we go for other walks? I’ve seen that it’s possible to descend from Cha das Caldeiras to Monteiros, but I’m worried it might still be too challenging. It looks amazing!! But how do we manage with our luggage? Otherwise, the north of the island intrigues me, though we’re not thrilled about São Filipe, even though we know we’ll have to spend at least one night there before returning to Santiago.

On this island, we initially thought about not renting a car, but I’m wondering if that’s a good idea for us with all the luggage. If we do rent one, is it easy to reach Cha das Caldeiras by car? Any advice is welcome!

MAIO: Here, I think renting a car will be essential for us to get around easily. We’d like to do an excursion to observe turtle nesting. I haven’t found much info on this—where and with whom should we go? Otherwise, the plan is to do some snorkeling directly from the beach, independently, since we’ll need to take turns so one adult can stay with our 2-year-old. Any spots you’d recommend?

Which towns would you suggest staying in? All options work for us—we’re fine with settling in one place or splitting our time (e.g., 3 nights in one spot and 3 nights elsewhere).

Basically, I’m open to all tips and recommendations for this little week on Maio (short walks, places to relax, beaches, etc.)!

SANTIAGO: Nothing too original, but for Santiago, we’re considering visiting Cidade Velha, Tarrafal, and Ribeira da Prata (for the black sand beach and natural pools), as well as Serra Malagueta for a hike. There must be so much more to do, especially with the time we have. What else would you recommend?

I’m struggling to figure out how to organize our time there since we’ll have 5 full days first, then 3 more. How would you do it?

Thanks,