DONT give Omni Hotels your cellphone number. I stayed at an Omni hotel once, like 2 years ago. Now I get weekly promotional text messages at ungodly hours. They’re not even from an actual phone number so I can’t block them. “Moving to junk” doesn’t work. Fuck these guys. submitted by /u/mixmasterADD

Mother (30) & son (10) trip: NYC & Philly or just NYC for 7 days? I went to NYC in 2018 and loved it. Saw most of the major places on my list and am excited to show my 10-year-old in mid-June. We are both into pop culture, parks, beaches, museums, and tasty food. I’m sure we could spend the whole week in NYC and find plenty to do. However, I love history and have never been to Pennsylvania. I think it might …

Is a transit visa required for Muscat Airport in Oman if I am traveling to Iran from India, but my flights are on different airlines? I also do not have an Iranian visa, as it is a visa on arrival. I have an Indian passport. This is my first international flight. submitted by /u/sta2k

St Lucia question: Rabot Hotel vs Calabash Cove Resort My wife and I are spending 3 nights in St Lucia in April and we are torn between Rabot Hotel from Hotel Chocolat Luxe Mountain View room OR Calabash cove resort junior suite with ocean view. We are looking for a nice calm hotel with few to no kids around. We will be renting a car to go around the island as well and maybe spending a day with an e…

Which countries have you visited last year and which countries are you planning to visit this year? Been to the following countries last year: Malaysia, Qatar, Morocco, Senegal Planning on visiting the following countries this year: Saudi Arabia, Oman, Barbados, Spain submitted by /u/Few_Dragonfly3342

Colombia, Balkans or Bali? (6-7 weeks) Need help and recommendations, what would you guys do, go to Colombia (maybe Brazil Ecuador and Peru), Balkans like Bosnia Montenegro Macedonia Bulgaria (and maybe) Istanbul or Bali?? What is the most worthwhile trip for a nature, food and beverages enjoyer submitted by /u/highcoeur

Have you ever checked into a hotel at the same time as a group of influencers? I’m a journalist working on a story about this, and seeking anecdotes from people whose vacation has been more or less ruined when their hotel stay coincided with a bunch of influencers’ stay. Message me if you want more information and/or to weigh in! submitted by /u/carmenprice

Where to stay in Barcelona with large mixed age group Looking for a home base for a week long family reunion in Barcelona ages 6-75. We’d love to do as much on public transport as possible and be close to the beach. But are not opposed to getting renting a car if necessary. Is there a neighborhood I should look in? I’m open to renting a home or staying at a hotel. submitted by /u/rels83

China eastern cancelled second of two legs – anyone have luck getting them to pay your hotel? Hi folks, I’m travelling to Europe via Shanghai with China Eastern and got notified that they cancelled the second of my two flights. Called them up and they moved my second leg to the day after, meaning I spend an additional 24h in Shanghai (and the original layover was pretty long already). Has anyone had this issue before and been able to get…

Is Onward Travel Required to Enter Japan? Hi , I’m planning a trip to Japan on my sabbatical , I would be on a tourist visa from the UK so can stay up to 90 days. I want my travel plans to be flexible so i dont know when i want my return flight to be , although it would be well within the 90 day period. Im reading that i need proof of onward travel to enter , is this correct? Ideally i …

Seeking travelling advice in Western Europe Conseils voyage Hello everyone, My boyfriend and I would like to plan a trip this summer. Our criteria: – Southern France / Northern Italy / Switzerland / England… – A pleasant location: typical or with interesting architecture – A place where it is not too hot in summer – Peaceful, lost in the middle of the countryside or in a small village, …

Iron Ore Train 🇲🇷 Hi, I’ve very spontaneously booked a trip to Mauritania on the 6th of march. im looking to do the iron ore train as soon as possible. i’ve kind of planned this very last minute and am doing everything solo. i would appreciate it if i could message someone and ask them some questions regarding how to get to the mine / transport and other things i…

Making a Guide Book Hi everyone! I have a friend who is going on a month long trip to Europe later this year. They’re not wanting to plan out an itinerary, rather they want to make it up as they go along, but I thought it would be cool to make them a personalized guide book/quick reference guide for them to take along so that if they ever finds themself unsure of w…

Japan eVisa – LA consulate processing time posting timeline for anyone applying in near future. Traveling in 1st week of April. Applied on 6th Feb (Thursday) – Los Angeles consulate. Status changed to “Under examination” the next day. received fee payment email on following Tuesday. Entered car details on same day. Visa issuance email on Thursday (2/13). Entire process took exactly 5 Bus…

Ireland suggestions in May? WestJet has a decent price Vancouver to Dublin in May and June. I’d like to surprise my wife with a 2 in 1 trip of Ireland and the Chelsea flower show in London May 22/23rd. So I was thinking of flying into Dublin on the 14th, spend 5 or 6 days before heading to London for 5 and then back to Dublin for a night or 2 before flying home. (We’ve bee…

Crotch Pat Down Alright, I’m just gonna say it. Anybody else that is a female get their crotch patted down dang near everytime they go through the scanner? I’m pretty sure most of America’s TSA has had some action with me at this point, and I just need some reassurance I’m not the only one getting the frisk. submitted by /u/BoogerBear69

Should we tour Istanbul on our own or join a one and a half day tour? The tour includes the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Cruise on Bosphorus, Topkapi Palace, and Spice Market. And what should we know about travel in Istanbul? submitted by /u/papugapop

What’s something relaxing and laid back to do in the morning after an overnight flight and you can’t check into your hotel for several hours and you got very little sleep on the flight? I know the obvious answer is pay for an extra hotel night so you can check in but not that. Something that is more relaxing than jumping into full on tourist mode like museums, walking around, site seeing like we will do the rest of the trip? I can think of breakfast, chill at a coffee shop. What else? One recommendation I saw was a hop on hop o…

Taking My Parents to Europe for the First Time – Need suggestions! Hi everyone, Shourav here, 24M. I’ve always dreamed of taking my parents on a trip to Europe once I start earning. My father is a huge football fan, and my mother has always wanted to see the London Bridge and the Eiffel Tower, so Europe feels like the perfect destination. It will be the first international trip for all three of us, so I want to…

Should I agree to travel for a week with a group girls I’m not super close to? So I love travelling, and usually I travel with my partner but never with others. This one girl I’m friends with, asked if I wanted to join her and her other friends on a trip to California. we live in Canada. On the plus side – I want to go to California really badly – travelling as a group sounds fun – they’re all so very nice and good people …