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Iles de la Thaïlande English translation pending
by Bellejoue · 2005-02-05 · 18 replies
Bonjour a tous!!!

je quitte le vietnam..dans une semaine pour la thailande . est ce que quelqu un pourrait me conseiller une ile sympa ou relaxer, louer un petit bungalow sur le bord de la beach. merci

bellejoue
Baignade au Vietnam English translation pending
by Zooooooo · 2005-01-22 · 21 replies
salut jaimerai savoir sil est possible de se baigner vers hue et si la mer dans ce coin est belle?
Qui connait St-Maarten? English translation pending
by Snado · 2005-01-11 · 8 replies
Bonjour à tous, Je part pour St-Maarten le 12 février 2005 pour 2 semaines donc une semaine au Divi little bay et l'autre semaine au Sonesta maho beach et j'aimerais avoir des infos sur cette petite ile des antilles je serai sur le coté anglais de l'ile et j'aimerais avoir des conseils de sorties, excursions et ce que je ne doit pas manqué et sur la température bien sur Merci !
Activités/visites en République Dominicaine English translation pending
by MeK · 2005-01-05 · 9 replies
Salut tout le monde,

Moi qui ne connaît pas encore la République Dominicaine, est-ce que vous pourriez me dire quel genre d'activité on peut y faire. Je ne suis pas du type très "plage" donc j'aimerais trouver des visites à me céduler. Quelque chose pour bouger...

Je compte y être pour 2 semaines, départ le 5 février.

Merci de vos réponses.

Matt
Retour de Guadeloupe English translation pending
by Kathe · 2005-01-02 · 19 replies
Merci a toutes et a tous qui ont bien voulu me renseigner avant mon départ;

et au retour Surtout Merci aux Guadeloupéens, guadeloupéennes et résidents en guadeloupe de toutes nationalités que nous avons pu rencontrer, un accueil sympathique des précisions et renseignements exacts et très clairs -- aucune antipathie contrairement à ce que certaines mauvaises langues ( y en a toujours, des mals grattés 😉)auraient pu dire avant notre départ !...

Nous avons passé un séjour fantastique (creole beach) personnel a féliciter pour sa disponibilité et sa gentillesse. et visiter cette magnifique ile de long en large et en travers + les saintes, à part la souffriere que nous avons vu de loin en bateau, car vu le temps et l'accessibilité interdite pour raison de sécurité (et c'est normal) nous n'avons qu'un regret, , il a fallu rentrer .... nous allons faire une réserve de budget et sure - je ne peux dire quand - mais nous y retournerons -- amicalement au forum

ps : dommage nous n'avons pas pu allez à marie galante si flo fait un petit tour par ce forum -- elle me reconnaitra A+
Hôtel Santana La Romana English translation pending
by QuebecLibre · 2004-12-12 · 4 replies
Bonjour, je pars pour La Romana le 8 janv. J'aimerais savoir comment sont la plage, l'hotel (je vais au Santana)... L'endroit en général. Merci de bien vouloir me donner plus de détails.
Pourboires & malaria! English translation pending
by Cloclodess · 2004-12-11 · 3 replies
Bonjour à tous,

Nous partons ce samedi (18 décembre) pour notre 2ième voyage en RP et à Punta Cana (L'an dernier 28 nov). Nous ne sommes pas vraiment inquiet de la Malaria - il suffit d'être prudent. Je ne crois pas pouvoir faire la visite de l'ile comme l'année dernière (Plantation de Cannes à sucre, tabac, ferme, équitation, etc. etc) à cause de cela.

Ma question: Que pensez-vous du Barcela Bavaro Beach & Caribe ? Recommendations ? Suggestions ?

Pourboires:à Cuba les gens aiment bien les pourboires en cadeaux (lotion, pate à dent, crème, brosse à den😎t, shampoing, savon, etc etc) Est-ce la même chose en RP ? L'an dernier nous nous étions contentés de $1 US. A Cuba, nous avions une valise pleine de cadeaux et en avons donnés à beaucoup de personnes qui n'en reçoivent généralement pas (jardinier, cuisinier, placeur des chaises longues, préposés aux serviettes, etc) - C'est fou comment les gens appréciaient et combien ils faisaient tout ce qu'ils pouvaient ensuite pour nous faire plaisir.
Se rendre aux iles Andaman depuis l'Inde en bateau English translation pending
by Orange · 2004-10-27 · 17 replies
Bonjour,

J'aimerai me rendre aux iles Andaman depuis l Inde (si possible Calcutta) en bateau.

Quelqu un sait il si cela est possible, si il existe des liaisons regulieres, d ou et quand ?

De la, j aimerai me rendre a Phuket en Thailande. Meme questions : la liaison par bateau existe t elle ?

Merci de votre aide !
Bayahibe English translation pending
by Guantalamera · 2004-10-17 · 15 replies
Bonjour,

Moi et mon et mon épouse, nous voulons aller à bayahebe, (république) pour avril 2005 et on voudrait savoir si le DOMINICUS BEACH est encore acceptable pour un 4 étoiles et aussi savoir les activitées qu`il y a et les différentes choses à voir. J`attend vos commentaires .

merci.

Gilles et Hélène
Transports au Sri Lanka English translation pending
by Celine125 · 2004-10-13 · 11 replies
Salut,

C'est mon premier voyage à l'étranger. J'ai choisi la dstination du sri lanka pour sa beauté des paysages et pour sa culture et ses differents sites temples...

Seulement je ne pars à l'aventure Je pars avec une société switch dans un hôtel à Kollaga beach av pension complète pour 10 jrs près de galle.

J'espère pouvoir faire des destinations à partir de l'hotel et vu le réseau ferrovière ca va etre difficile d'aller jusqu'au centre de l'ile Y a t-il d'autre moyens que le trains? (car distance galle- colombo kandy= 1 journée)

Et qui ne soit pas trop dangereux

Pour moi le sri c'est aussi les temples et voir Kandy me fairait plaisir Ce serait dommage de ne pas voir ça.

Si quelqu'un a un tuyau ce serait sympa de me le donner.
Hôtel 5* à Djerba en Tunisie English translation pending
by Vincentg · 2004-06-16 · 11 replies
BONJOUR

J' ENVISAGE DE PARTIR CET ETE A DJERBA ET JE RECHERCHE UN HOTEL 5* QUI SOIT VERITABLEMENT BIEN ET AGREABLE A TOUS NIVEAUX (nourriture, ambiance, plage, thalasso...). L' OFFRE ETANT PARTICULIEREMENT IMPORTANTE ( Hotel Vinci el Kantara, Hotel Yadis Beach, Hotel Sofitel Palm Djerba, Hotel Movenpick, etc ) JE NE SAIS VERS LEQUEL ME DIRIGER. JE VOUS REMERCIE DE BIEN VOULOIR ME FAIRE PART DE VOTRE EXPERIENCE. MERCI D' AVANCE. VINCENT
Hôtel Breezes, Princess ou Flamenco? (Punta Cana) English translation pending
by Karineou · 2004-06-06 · 2 replies
Bonjour, nous regardons pour aller en voyage dernière minute. Nous n'avons jamais été en RD.

Nous sommes un couple de 25-27 ans. Nous voulons nous amuser, se baigner et marcher sur la beach.

Quelqu'un peu-til me faire part des pour et des contre de ces hotels.

Merci!"
Snorkelling en Australie English translation pending
by Lepiaf · 2004-02-11 · 3 replies
Un requin très accroché à sa victime Libération 11 février

CANBERRA - Un plongeur australien attaqué par un requin particulièrement mordant a dû nager jusqu'à la côte avec l'animal accroché à sa jambe, puis conduire jusqu'à un poste de secours pour qu'on l'en débarrasse enfin.

Luke Tresoglavic, 22 ans, admirait le récif avec masque et tuba à environ 300 mètres de la plage de Caves Beach, à 120 km au nord de Sydney, quand un requin tapis de 60 cm de long l'a mordu sous le genou sans plus vouloir lâcher prise.

"Le requin ne voulait pas céder, alors il l'a tenu pendant que celui-ci donnait des coups de queue, et a nagé jusqu'à la côte", a expliqué la mère du plongeur.

"(Le requin) ne lâchait toujours pas, alors il a pris sa voiture et a conduit jusqu'au poste de secours pour demander de l'aide. Heureusement qu'il n'a pas paniqué car il aurait pu finir au fond de l'eau."

Les secouristes ont réussi à enlever le requin de la jambe du jeune homme en l'arrosant au jet avec de l'eau douce.

Le plongeur porte 70 marques de morsure au mollet, mais n'a pas eu besoin de points de suture.

Les requins tapis, localement appelés wobbegong, peuvent atteindre trois mètres de long
Cuba ou Mexique au début mars? English translation pending
by Sizzla68 · 2004-01-24 · 3 replies
tout d'abord bonjour a toutes et a tous,

je compte partir avec une copine debut du mois de mars a cuba ou au mexique, pour une ou deux semaines, en fait nous recherchons hotel avec une plage superbe (genre casa del mar en rep dominicaine pour ceux qui connaissent) avec possibilité de voir du pays .

Je sais que bcp cherchent la meme chose mais je me suis dis qu'avec l'experience que vous avez vous pourrez nos donner de bons conseil

pour l'instant notre choix concerant cuba est le sol coral a varadero ou un hotel sur cayo coco (mais apparement on peut rien faire d'autre a part la plage) et pour le mexique on est encore en train d'etudier les catalogues

d'avance merci

bye
Madagascar à vélo English translation pending
by DavidBoubou · 2004-01-21 · 17 replies
Salut tout l'monde

Je pars 1 mois à Madagascar pour la 1° fois fin Avril 2004. Je n'ai encore aucune idée de mon itinéraire à vélo. Nord, Sud, ... ? A priori, j'aurais envie de visiter l'Andringitra et l'Isalo. J'aimerai bien pouvoir grimper aussi. C'est pourquoi je pensais à une descente le long du canal des Pangalanes, l'Andrigintra, Tulear, puis remontée par la côte Ouest. Est ce que les routes seront praticables sur la côte Est à cette période ? Je me suis laissé dire que certaines sont encore innondées en Avril, surtout à l'Est.

Et si certains y ont grimpé, au Nord également, je suis preneur de toute info(quel niveau minimum, ...) Merci beaucoup. A plouch
Hôtel Karthago à Djerba English translation pending
by Armani · 2004-01-15 · 6 replies
Salut à tous,

Connaissez-vous l'hôtel "Karthago" à Djerba Plage????

y a t'il des visites à ne pas manquer à Djerba??????

merci a+

steph
Quel hôtel et quelle plage à Margarita? English translation pending
by Berny40 · 2004-01-14 · 3 replies
Allo qui pourrait nous renseigner sur le meilleur hôtel et la plus belle plage sur l'ile de Margarita il y a -t-il des voyageurs parmi vous qui y sont allés très récemment et aussi la bouffe si c'était potable et si les employés de l'hôtels sont aussi harcelants qu'à Cuba pour les pourboires....Merci Berny
Quelle île et hôtel choisir aux Antilles? English translation pending
by Karysma94 · 2003-10-07 · 4 replies
coucou!

je voudrais allez aux antilles avec des copines cet été?

quelles iles me conseillaient vous? avez -vs 1 hotel club à me conseiller?

merci par avance @ ++
Riu Taino Punta Cana English translation pending
by Jaco22 · 2003-09-13 · 2 replies
Est-ce-que quelqu'un connais cet hotel. Tout commentaire sera apprécié
Quel temps en Thaïlande? English translation pending
by Davidherblay · 2003-08-04 · 6 replies
Je cherche quelqu'un qui rentre de thailande pour me dire quel temps fait il en ce moment. C'est la saison "humide" mais j'ai l'impression que cette année c'est un peu plus que d'habitude...
Myanmar à vélo English translation pending
by Henry · 2003-02-05 · 12 replies
Nous désirons partir en juillet-août 2003 au Myanmar en amenant avec nous nos vélos.

Nous avons déjà voyagé de cette façon à Madagascar, Cuba et en Indonésie.

Quelqu'un pourrait-il nous donner des renseignements sur les hébergements possibles le long des routes du Myanmar ?

Michèle et Raymond
Car rental in Phuket with drop-off in Krabi
by Gabin13 · 2026-08-30 · 5 replies
Hi! I’d like to split my trip into two parts: 15 days in Phuket and 15 days in Krabi. Do you know if I can rent a car and drop it off in Krabi when I fly back to France? Thanks for your feedback! Have a great Sunday! Martine
Your thoughts on my Sri Lanka itinerary plan
by SaveCheetah · 2025-12-06 · 5 replies
hi everyone, I’m putting together an itinerary for Sri Lanka in September 2026, so I’m focusing on the east side of the island because of the monsoon on the west coast: Day 1 Kandy: botanical garden, fruit and vegetable market, traditional dance show Day 2 Kandy-Ella train Day 3-4 Kumana NP or Lunugamvehera Block 6+5 Day 5-6 Komari / Pottuvi lagoon safari Day 7 head up the east coast along the beaches to reach Wasgamuwa NP Day 8 Wasgamuwa NP early morning safari, then Polonnaruwa (temple and palace) Day 9-10 Sigiriya Lion’s Rock and Dambulla, cave temple Day 11-12 Wilpattu NP early morning safari, then late afternoon Day 13-14 Kalpitiya, snorkeling and chilling Day 15 return to Colombo Thanks for sharing your thoughts on whether this route is doable—we’ll be traveling with a driver-guide. Feel free to mention any great tips or good homestay experiences you’ve had, since we prefer those.
3-week Sri Lanka itinerary with three kids
by Erisnake · 2025-12-01 · 5 replies
Hi there! I’m planning a trip with my wife and our three kids (ages 9, 6, and 3) from April 16 to May 6. I’ve started sketching out the itinerary, trying to alternate between visits, hikes, safaris, and downtime. I want to keep the pace relaxed given the kids’ ages. Could you let me know what you think of this route? I removed Nuwara Eliya, which I had originally planned before Ella, to cut down on stops. I was also wondering if I should break up the Arugam Bay to Colombo leg with an overnight in Galle, since it’s a long drive. Thanks in advance for your feedback!

Day 1 – 04/16: Wilpattu Arrival at the airport (08:00) + transfer to Wilpattu (180 km, 4–5 h) + afternoon safari Overnight: Wilpattu Day 2 – 04/17: Wilpattu Morning & afternoon safari Overnight: Wilpattu Day 3 – 04/18: Trincomalee Transfer Wilpattu → Trincomalee (200 km, 4–5 h) + beach relaxation Overnight: Trincomalee Day 4 – 04/19: Trincomalee Nilaveli Beach Overnight: Trincomalee Day 5 – 04/20: Trincomalee Pigeon Island snorkeling Overnight: Trincomalee Day 6 – 04/21: Trincomalee Fort Frederick & relaxation Overnight: Trincomalee Day 7 – 04/22: Sigiriya Transfer Trincomalee → Sigiriya (120 km, ~3 h) + visit to Dambulla Overnight: Sigiriya Day 8 – 04/23: Sigiriya Sigiriya Rock Overnight: Sigiriya Day 9 – 04/24: Sigiriya Minneriya safari Overnight: Sigiriya Day 10 – 04/25: Sigiriya Polonnaruwa & village tour Overnight: Sigiriya Day 11 – 04/26: Ella Transfer Sigiriya → Ella (230 km, 5–6 h) + rest Overnight: Ella Day 12 – 04/27: Ella Little Adam’s Peak & Nine Arches Bridge Overnight: Ella Day 13 – 04/28: Ella Ella Rock Overnight: Ella Day 14 – 04/29: Ella Tea Factory & relaxation Overnight: Ella Day 15 – 04/30: Yala Transfer Ella → Yala (110 km, 2–3 h) + afternoon safari Overnight: Yala Day 16 – 05/01: Arugam Bay Transfer Yala → Arugam Bay (80 km, 2.5–3 h) + beach time Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 17 – 05/02: Arugam Bay Surfing & relaxation Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 18 – 05/03: Arugam Bay Local exploration Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 19 – 05/04: Colombo Transfer Arugam Bay → Colombo (320 km, 7–8 h) + rest Overnight: Colombo Day 20 – 05/05: Colombo City tour & shopping Overnight: Colombo Day 21 – 05/06: Colombo Morning return flight from Colombo
Transfers between Miami Airport and the cruise port
by Aubertoise · 2025-11-03 · 5 replies
Hi everyone, I’d like to know if the distance between Miami Airport and the Miami cruise embarkation port is far, and what transfer options are available. If I need to arrive a day early, are there any budget-friendly hotels near the port or the airport? Thanks in advance for all your tips! Cloclo
Two weeks in Corfu with the family – our feedback
by Nephen · 2025-08-31 · 2 replies
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.
Feedback on two-week Florida itinerary with young kids
by Caroline0312 · 2025-07-13 · 16 replies
Hi everyone,

We’re heading to Florida at the end of October with our 2- and 4-year-olds. I’d love to get your thoughts on the itinerary we’re considering.

Since we’re traveling with little ones, we’re keeping the number of stops limited to make things easier for them and avoid packing and unpacking every day.

Here’s the plan so far: Day 1: Land in Orlando at 6 PM Day 2: Orlando (rest day) Day 3: Disney World (Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starting at 4 PM, so we’ll pick one Disney park for the day) Day 4: Orlando > Anna Maria Island (stopping in St. Petersburg) Day 5: Anna Maria Island Day 6: Anna Maria Island > Fort Myers or Naples Day 7: Fort Myers or Naples Day 8: Visit Sanibel and stay overnight in Fort Myers or Naples Day 9: Fort Myers or Naples > Miami (via Shark Valley) Day 10: Miami Day 11: Miami > Keys (stopping in the Everglades?) Day 12: Day trip to Key West Day 13: Keys Day 14: Keys and return to the airport in the evening for our flight

For the Keys, I was thinking Marathon or Islamorada might be a good base with kids—less driving on the last day, too. What do you think?

For the 3 nights in Fort Myers or Naples, where do you think is better to stay? We’d like to spend one day on Sanibel and the rest relaxing. We’ve only planned 2 nights in Miami. Is that a mistake? Should we cut one night from Naples/Fort Myers to add an extra night in Miami? If so, maybe skip Sanibel. Also, does ending in the Keys instead of Miami seem like a bad idea? We’d be staying in Marathon or Islamorada, which keeps prices more reasonable since it’s a weekday. Plus, it lets us break up the drive from Naples to the Keys without adding an extra stop near the Everglades, which would mean another hotel change for the kids.

Thanks so much for your help!

Caroline
11 unforgettable days in Oman
by Joël53 · 2025-07-08 · 17 replies
We visited the northern/northeast part of Oman, the most touristy area, last February over 11 days there. It’s a great time to go because the temperatures are pleasant and there aren’t too many tourists, even though the country is only just starting to develop its image. 11 days was enough for us to see the essentials, but you can always extend your stay depending on what you want.

2 days in Muscat, 2 days in the desert—we would’ve happily stayed longer—2 days in the mountains, 3 days in the wadis, and the rest for the cities, villages, and the coast.

Oman offers stunning landscapes and a genuinely warm welcome. We always felt safe, never experienced any malicious looks or gestures.

As usual for our trips, we chose to organize everything ourselves but with a guide to better explore and soak up the local culture.

The point of my post isn’t to recount our journey but to encourage and reassure anyone considering this destination.

If I can be of help, I’m happy to answer your questions based on what I know.
Come discover the island of Aruba in the Caribbean
by Pinacoladada · 2025-06-14 · 47 replies
Aruba is a small island in the Dutch Caribbean located off the coast of Venezuela. It’s part of the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao).

After visiting the island of Curaçao a few years earlier, we decided to explore Aruba in November 2023.

We stayed for three weeks in an Airbnb-style accommodation and rented a vehicle for the entire period to visit the various tourist attractions on the island.

These are listed below.

You’ll find several supermarkets (Carrefour, Super Food, Jumbo, etc.) as well as a wide variety of restaurants.

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Note:

Please be aware that since July 2024, Aruba has implemented a $20 sustainable development tax for visitors arriving by air.

This tax is payable via the online ED Card platform during the ED card application process to enter Aruba.

I invite you to continue reading this travel journal and watch the videos that will help you discover this sunny destination.

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Newfoundland - Hikes in the Central Region of the Island
by Pinacoladada · 2025-05-25 · 15 replies
A land of adventure, the central region of Newfoundland is a vast area of dense forests and rugged coastlines.

To the north, between April and June, icebergs from Greenland drift along the famous "Iceberg Alley."

Inland, forests, lakes, and rivers dominate—once precious resources for Indigenous peoples and European settlers.

To the east lies Terra-Nova National Park and its typical habitat, made up of islands, ponds, bogs, and forests.

Finally, the southern coast, dotted with spectacular fjords, is home to several isolated fishing villages as well as the Miawpukek First Nation of Conne River, the province’s only recognized reserve.

Source:
https://www.exploretnl.ca/region-centre

Below is a list of the hikes we did in this region. Each hike has a link attached so you can quickly access more information about it.

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King's Point - Alexander Murray Trail Grand Falls-Windsor - Thunder Brook Falls Trail King's Point - Rattling Brook Falls Trail Harbour Breton - Gun Hill Lookout Trail Harbour Breton - Deadman's Cove Trail Harbour Breton - Rocky Point Lighthouse Trail Harbour Breton Community Dildo Run Provincial Park - Black Head Trail Twillingate - Lower Little Harbour Trail Twillingate - Rockcut Twillingate Trails Twillingate - Lower Head Loop Trail Twillingate - Cuckhold's Point Trail Twillingate - Top of Twillingate Trail Terra-Nova National Park - Mill Cove Lookout Trail Eastport - Sandy Cove Lookout Trail

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