Swapping South Florida for Puerto Rico in February: Yay or Nay? Hey r/travel! I typically winter-vacation in South Florida for its beaches and chill vibe, but I’m thinking of trying out Puerto Rico this February for a week. I’m looking at the Isla Verde Beach area. Anyone been there around that time? How does it compare in terms of relaxation and scenery? Any specific recommendations? Thanks in advance! …

Beautiful Italy – Our One Month Itinerary Day 1-3 Rome We stayed in Trastevere and enjoyed dining until the late night hours while being close enough to tour the Coliseum and the Pantheon. Highlights include all the great young people on the streets at night. Day 4-5 Lake Como Headed north to Lake Como and had pizza on a public beach upon arrival and then found a great campground for a …

Forgot to re-check bags in Miami and they’re not on the plane- what next? Currently sitting on the plane and decided to look at my airtags for luggage and it’s not on the plane. I flew from Curaçao to Miami and am waiting to fly from Miami to NY. When we went through customs in Miami, I just assumed my bags would be checked through to NY. What should I do? The flight attendant said to file a claim. EDIT: is there anyt…

Exploring Alsace, France My girlfriend and I are going to be spending three nights in Paris, after which we have a few nights to kill before going to Marseille. We’ve been to both Paris and Marseille before, but figured Alsace would be a nice region to explore because neither of us have been. Towns on our list for Alsace include Colmar, Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Kayserberg…

Has anybody traveled a lot with Gate 1 tour group? Has anybody traveled a tour with a travel company called Gate 1? I was thinking of taking a trip with them but the online reviews have been pretty bad, but my friend told me the tour she went on was great. Given the mixed feedback, does anyone have any advice or experiences to share with Gate 1 travel group? submitted by /u/BetterHour1010…

Asking those who have had to use their travel insurance TLDR: Looking for an outstanding insurance company for our trip. Canadian F(64)+(M67) going to Paris, London, then a transatlantic cruise ending in the USA, then flying to New Orleans for a week before h”ading home. We have booked VRBO’s and hotels London and Paris and have prepaid our trip.Not using a travel agent. We have associations with CAA…

Which countries are surprisingly under the radar as travel destinations? I am always surprised how under-rated Namibia is. Skeleton coast, Sossusvlei, Windhoek, and so much more. Unique scenery, wildlife, and architecture. It’s top of my travel wish list submitted by /u/Responsible_Roll7065

There has to be an easier way to sleep on a flight… Taking transatlantic flights which typically fly overnight, I have not yet found a comfortable way to sleep when there are 2 or 3 people in a row of 3 seats. Paying $6,000 for “first class” is out of the question Typical horseshoe neck pillows don’t seem to be high enough I thought if I could get my head on top of my arms on my tray table I co…

90 years old,165 countries and stll going! Yesterday, i met a 90 yo woman. She showed up alone at my B&B. She had taken train and two buses alone to MA from Buffalo. She came to my house on foot from the bus station. As i got chatting, i found she has been to 165 countries and, for example, went to Siberia alone at 85 yo. I asked if she liked cruises and she said she is saving those fo…

Europe Advice Hi travelers, First time Europe traveler (US) looking for some advice. Traveling to Gothenburg Sweden for work 2nd to last week of September. Only working t/w/th so I’m planning to travel home the following Sunday/Monday. A friend of mine is in Dortmund that same week and we’re trying to link up for the long weekend. Neither of us have ever been…

Perspectives on travelling while Muslim Hi everyone. I read a lot of posts on travel tips/hacks/experiences on this sub, and it got me thinking how differently I travel as a Muslim woman compared to most people here. So I thought I could maybe share some insights, in case anyone is interested 😅 So firstly, I’m from Singapore, which I know shapes a lot on how I travel the world. I wear…

Gotthard tunnel closed… Awesome? We are heading to Milan from Zürich central on the EuroCity 315 and have just recently learnt that the Gotthard tunnel is currently closed. I’m sure for commuters this is rather inconvenient, but for us tourists from New Zealand I couldn’t think of anything better! Is the old Gotthard route much more scenic? Is there anyone can share about this…

San Andres/Providencia suggestions/advice? Looking to travel in April/Early May to San Andres/Providencia, heard some conflicting info about this place so would appreciate some help. Is that a good time of year? Don’t have a drivers license so wondering how we’d get around both islands, bus, bicycle? How expensive are both islands/whats a reasonable budget? Suggestions on What to do? Whe…

just sharing 4 Cities in 10 Days: Stockholm, Vienna, Innsbruck, and Munich I live in London. My wife and I (no kids) took a 10-day summer trip. Stockholm, 18-21 (3 nights): We stayed at my friend’s house. We didn’t do much, just drank, talked, and wandered around the local area near Södermalm and Liljeholmen. I’m always happy to catch up with old friends, and I love trying out local bars and beer places. ​ Vienna,…

Storytime – Us vs. Housekeeping in Greece I don’t know if anyone else has experienced this, but I saw a few housekeeping nightmare posts lately that reminded me of this moment in my life. I (F27) went on a Europe trip with my friend (F26) when we were both 23. We went to London, Paris, Rome, Amalfi Coast, Santorini and Ios. It was a fantastic trip. We’re Canadian. The Greek islands we…

Lebanese citizen Entering Egypt with UK or Canadian visa Does anyone know if Lebanese passport holders can enter Egypt with a UK or Canadian visa if they don’t have Egyptian visa? Asking this because I know they allow entry with a Schengen visa. submitted by /u/roar075

4ish of my favorite photos from each Colorado National Park: Great Sand Dunes, Mesa Verde, Black Canyon & Rocky Mountain National Park (August 5-14, 2023) submitted by /u/imhungry4321

Scam-free Istanbul (anti-rant) So, me and my fiancée have just returned from a five-day stay in Istanbul. Everything about this city was great but I want to highlight one particular matter that I find especially interesting. Before going I had read quite a bit about things to look out for while travelling to Istnabul and there were warnings of scams all over the place. Going …

American Airlines hit with record fine for keeping passengers on tarmac for hours Strap all airline executives to the wings for just one flight. submitted by /u/0Ring-0

Denbigh Castle, North Wales. August 2023 submitted by /u/Novel_Surround_2895