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Where to take a short and sweet sisters' trip west of the Mississippi?
My two sisters and I are looking forward to taking our first trip together in October but are feeling overwhelmed by all the options. Please help us narrow it down! [more inside]
Trip ideas: London, Prague, Vienna (July 2024)
My wife and I are traveling to these locations
* London,
* Prague
* Vienna
over 8 days the first week of July this year (2024) and are looking for ideas on what to see and do when we are there. A couple days in each location. Relatively flexible. [more inside]
Perfect Trip?
I have an issue where my primary interests (remote hiking/travel) meet my primary phobias (physical danger/Covid). Help me plan a trip! [more inside]
Day trip via train from Basel?
I will be in Basel, Switzerland for a conference in a few weeks, and have a day free for a quick day trip somewhere. Where should that be? [more inside]
Oh Baby: Road Trip Edition: When the Toll Road Bell Tolls
Upcoming travel from central NC to northern NJ with a 6 month old. Best routes? Rest stops? Traffic to avoid? Snowflakes below the fold. [more inside]
What should I do with a day and a half in the Bay Area?
Traveling for the first time in 2 1/2 years, and heading to the Bay Area for the first time in 3 1/2 years. I'll have most of a weekend solo to sightsee, relax, and be pampered. Since it's been so long since I've been, what are the things that are on your can't miss list? [more inside]
December destination suggestions
Looking for destination ideas outside of the US, Covid permitting, for the first week or so of December. Looking for good food, few tourists, climate something warmer than New England winter (but doesn’t need to be tropical.) Currently looking at France or Spain or Greece but haven’t gotten any more specific, and am open to anywhere. What do you suggest? [more inside]
En-Brighton me on Vacation spots
I’m presenting at a conference in Brighton this fall. One of my work friends is presenting too - hurray! We’re thinking of taking a couple of extra days post conference and going….somewhere. Where should we go? [more inside]
What's the best trip you've ever taken with your kids?
My kids' childhoods are starting to blow past me at a terrifying speed and I know that if I'm not more intentional about our time together, I'm going to wake up tomorrow morning and be sitting at their high school graduations. To that end, I want to know: what are the best trips you've ever taken with your kids and why? [more inside]
Best US cities to spend a long weekend?
Best US cities to spend a long weekend? [more inside]
Bought trip for a sick pal. Want to buy trip insurance. Can it pay ME?
So a good friend is sick with cancer. She's getting surgery and will be recovered by Feb. Got her a light at the end of the tunnel trip and bought her flights, hotel and train to see the northern lights in Alaska. Cost about 2k all in. Normally I buy travel insurance but how do I do it so it pays ME if her trip cancels and not HER?
Where on the US west coast should I go to escape?
The state of the world is too much for me and nothing feels safe anymore. I would like to take a week off and go somewhere on the west coast where I can essentially hide for a bit and process my emotions. Where should I go, and how do I plan? [more inside]
Little Rock to Seattle drive this summer...what can't I miss en route?
Flexible on time, so want to enjoy the trip. What towns, roadside attractions, events, etc. should I try to incorporate into this? Fully vaccinated, will be driving a private car back.
Help me plan my weekend!
I'm driving to the city this week for work and I've decided to extend my stay to the weekend. I'm having a lot of weird anxiety planning my free time. Can you help? Details inside! [Please don't tell me not to travel. Please don't tell me I should be concerned about spreading/catching Covid. I'd really, really appreciate it if you would just pass this thread by if you're feeling any kind of strong reaction to my travel plans. Thank you ❤️] [more inside]
PACKING LIST: What do you wish you'd brought with you to Alaska?
So I'm doing a train, flying, hiking, boating trip in Alaska on May 28th. 12 days. I think I'm packing everything I need - base layers, new hiking boots, a patagonia rain jacket, merino wool socks, a solar power pack - and a lot more. I've probably dropped 900 bucks. I think I'm good but also...I don't know what I don't know. What do you wish you'd brought with you on a trip like this?
Help Me Get out of LA and Reboot
The closer we get to election week, the more I realize how badly I want to get out of Dodge for a bit. I'm not healthy right now; I don't exercise, I sit all day, and I spend most of my time getting a digital tan. It would be great to go somewhere that would jump start my ability to just live again. Where in LA or a few hours north of LA could I go to reboot? [more inside]
Going on a (very long) road trip. Audibooks and podcasts needed.
My husband and I are going on a road trip of over a month. Need recommendations for audiobooks and/or longform podcasts, especially nonfiction that reads like fiction. It's a broad category but we're thinking biographies, history, international intrigue, true crime, politics, pop culture, Hollywood—and wide open to more suggestions!
What to do in L.A. next weekend?
Had a long list the first time we visited but having a hard time coming up with more! [more inside]
How do I figure out Hawaii?
We’re beginning to plan a trip to Hawaii for my birthday next year. The dilemma: I have no idea where to start. [more inside]
Help me build my Japan Itinerary
Three mid-to-late 20 somethings will be flying into Tokyo (HND) on November 20th and departing on November 28th. What should we do while we're there? [more inside]
What are your favorite preschooler-friendly European cities?
I want to take my family (two adults, a 4 year-old, and a non-mobile infant) on a trip to Europe next April/May. Ideally we'd like to visit a clean, relaxed city with good public transit and lots of chill activities. Please advise! [more inside]
Father’s Day Opt-Out (Weekend Trip Suggestions)
My dad died this past January and I’ve been doing okay, but the thought of Father’s Day next Sunday feels daunting. I don’t want to sit home and wallow and a conveniently timed business trip has me considering a short trip instead. But where to go? [more inside]
What's a great full day hike within 5 hours of San Francisco?
I have the week off and want to get some Nature this Thursday before I start a new job and get super busy. What's the best place to go at the last minute? My ideal scenario is below the fold. [more inside]
In Lieu of Military School, Vacation Suggestions? (Travel With a Teen)
Two adults wish to vacation this summer. One of them has a 14 year-old son. All parties have indicated they'd be happiest if the kid was allowed to do his own thing for a portion of each day, then reunite with the adults. Destination/price are less important than everyone having an enjoyable trip, but NOT getting sick of one another due to CONSTANT PROXIMITY. What vacation options do they have? [more inside]
Travel destinations for one
I'm looking for some vacation ideas for a first time solo traveler. Where have you been that might be a good fit? [more inside]
Help me put together a relaxing summer weekend in Minneapolis
I'm going to visit a friend who recently moved to Minneapolis. I'll be there at the end of June for a weekend and we're trying to figure out what to do with ourselves. We love spas, tea, board games and relaxing in general. [more inside]
Where should I go for my next solo vacation?
I'm having a ridiculously hard time figuring out where to go on my next trip, and could use some recommendations. My usual travel M.O. involves a schedule packed with visits to sites of historical or cultural value (e.g. UNESCO World Hertiage sites). I dislike the ideas of tours so I generally do all my own planning. [more inside]
Holy-wheeled
I'm going to be in Hollywood/LA attending a gallery exhibit, with two friends ( female). Coming from NYC, what should our trip look like, given that we want to make the ABSOLUTE MOST out of our limited time there, and given that I'm in a power wheelchair? [more inside]
Waking Up in Vegas (with snacks)
I'm going to Las Vegas for an extended ladies' weekend with some friends next month. We're staying in multiple hotels because we were able to get some free nights different places and also just for the fun of seeing a few different places. I'm in charge of snacks and drinks and I'm looking for ideas on how to best handle the storage and transportation of these items during the trip. [more inside]
Where should we honeymoon?
We're getting married in mid-August and hoping to leave for a four- to six-ish-day honeymoon a day or so later. Where should we go? [more inside]
Authentic small town between Porto and Lisbon Portugal
Family trip to Portugal this year. Help us find the perfect spot for a one night stop between Porto and Lisbon! [more inside]
Help Me Get Away for a Quick Winter Break
I, like probably many others, have some PTO to burn! Where can I go for a quick three-day getaway in or near California in December? Specifics/requirements below the cut. [more inside]
Where Should We Go on Vacation?
Hi! I have off on a Thursday-Monday (I work Tuesday starting at 4:00, so Tuesday could potentially be a half day off) and want to go somewhere that is RELAXING, not super cold (and maybe even warm), soothing, potentially has lovely swimming, and is not a super long plane ride or car trip from San Francisco. [more inside]
What's the biggest & best checked luggage I can take around the world?
So I'm heading around the world for three months. I bought a luggage set and it fell apart, luckily, before I got going. So now I'm looking whatever the biggest checked bag is that I can take with me. Ideally it's strong, light, rolls well and isn't black (ideally red or brown). So I can find it on the luggage carousel. What's the right Joe Vs. The Volcano luggage for me?
Tips for my first overseas vacation
I'm heading to Portugal in a few weeks for a 10 day vacation with a few friends. I'm a pretty seasoned domestic traveler, but I've never traveled internationally (except for the Caribbean and Canada). I've got the basics covered - passport is current, bought a plug converter, learned some Portuguese. But I'm starting to get a little nervous about the whole trip, from the long flights, to being in another country, to leaving my cats with a sitter. Help me with your best travel hacks so that I can be exited again! [more inside]
Indianapolis, St. Louis, and the road in between
What should I do on a brief visit to Indianapolis and St. Louis, and what's the best route from one city to the next? Help me make this the best 4 day vacation ever! [more inside]
Pittsburgh travel with young kids
We have two short visits to Pittsburgh planned in the next few weeks. Can you share suggestions for fun things to do? Some restrictions apply. [more inside]
BVI Itinerary
We're headed to the British Virgin Islands on June 15th and are looking for some help with a 5 day float plan. [more inside]
Sibling Road Trip: Phoenix, AZ to Miles City, MT in 4 days
At the end of May, brother and sister duo in their early thirties will have four days to drive from Phoenix to Miles City, Montana before proceeding onward to our respective home towns in Canada. Origin and destinations are fixed, as is the tight time frame. Please help me make this fun and memorable! [more inside]
Best route from Phoenix, AZ to Richland, WA through Nevada?
My family and I will be driving back to Richland, WA from Phoenix, AZ next week and we are thinking to drive through Nevada. While we don't want to add too much time to our trip, we'd be happy to take a few detours to see some sights along the way. Any thoughts on what the best/most scenic route to take is? Thanks!
Summer travel in Europe - realistic?
We (two adults) would like to spend 6-10 days out of the US, preferably in Europe, this summer... for $2000, including airfare. Is this possible? Extremely flexible requirements within. [more inside]
A Spanish Inquisition
Primary travel destination August-Sept is Barcelona, staying about 3 blocks from the La Floresta train station...is this manageable? [more inside]
Travel agents that specialize in honeymoons?
I've never used a travel agent before. How do I find a good one and do you have any recommendations? I'm in St. Louis, MO but am willing to work with someone remotely, too. [more inside]
Chicago Trip + HAMILTON
Help me plan a quick Chicago getaway! [more inside]
Where to go on a trip? Difficulty level: Fun for the WHOLE family.
Papa sutel has generously offered to take the whole fam damily on a big trip in 2018. Where should we go? Snowflakey details inside. [more inside]
June honeymoon help?
We need to decide on our June honeymoon location, but can't seem to make a decision. Help! [more inside]
Advice for long road trip with baby and young child?
Please help me and my sweet, innocent children survive a 2-day road trip. Kids are ages about one and preschool age. We will be staying with family as well, so any advice for navigating a potentially dealing with the usual type of slightly obnoxious in-law difficulties is also welcome. How do you make time for yourself or find time to relax during stressful family visits? Is that even possible?
Posting anonymously because spouse sometimes read mefi and I prefer they don't know exactly how much I'm dreading this trip. [more inside]
Where you stop overnight on road trip from NJ to Bar Harbor, ME?
Driving from Northern NJ to Bar Harbor ME in late august (peak tourism!), and trying to find a good place to spend the night on the way up. [more inside]
Two weeks in Ireland
To celebrate finally getting my Irish Citizenship, I'm planning a trip to Ireland. Two weeks in Ireland: What shall I do, where shall I go? [more inside]
Tokyo & Kyoto for 11-year-old girl into Minecraft and YouTube
Japan travel question, with some specific wants. My 11-year-old niece loves Minecraft and YouTube, and has expressed interest in learning to code. What are some things that might interest her in Tokyo & Kyoto on a short trip? [more inside]