For a variety of reasons, the second half of August is turning into a better time for us to take a vacation than October, as we had originally planned. We are hoping to go to Venice. We're OK with heat and humidity. Is there some other dealbreaker I'm not aware of?
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posted by elizeh
on Jan 30, 2013 -
10 answers
My girlfriend and I are leaving for a vacation in Chile in about a week. We'll be spending most of our time hiking and seeing glaciers and penguins in southern Patagonia, with a few days in Santiago at the end. I'd like to bring a compact, versatile, weatherproof camera with great image quality, 15-20x zoom, and good low-light performance -- but compromises must be made. What kind of camera should I take with me? My budget is $300-750.
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posted by Serf
on Jan 29, 2013 -
14 answers
What do you recommend for airlines, must-see tourist destinations and other travel tips for a late-March trip to Cape Town, South Africa?
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posted by KevCed
on Jan 29, 2013 -
4 answers
I'm soon going on a long trip to the tropics. I wear glasses for vision correction (-2.5) and need to figure out what prescription eyewear to bring. Should I go with contact lenses or glasses? (Also considering prescription sunglasses and Transitions lenses.)
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posted by lunchbox
on Jan 28, 2013 -
29 answers
Details:
When I was about 5 I got a US passport, my Dad was in the airforce so my brother, parents and I traveled around a lot. We'e been state side since about 1998. Since then we've not left the country.
My Fiancee and I are going the caribbean for our honeymoon on a cruise & I need a passport.
Do I need my old passport when applying for a new one? What if I can't find it?
posted by snow_mac
on Jan 28, 2013 -
10 answers
I'm planning to visit the Pantanal wetlands later this year. Do you have any tips or recommendations for activities and tour companies?
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posted by Jakey
on Jan 27, 2013 -
0 answers
Before the holidays I started a new strength training regimen and I've been really consistent so far. I really, really want to keep it up during an upcoming trip to NYC in February. I haven't had much luck searching for gyms with single-visit fees or similar. Can anyone offer advice / help?
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posted by sixswitch
on Jan 27, 2013 -
13 answers
Last March, I went to London and returned without spending all of the Pounds I'd withdrawn from an ATM machine. Believing that the money changers in the airports are major ripoffs, I decided to hang onto the Pounds. "Surely I will run into a friend with plans to visit London soon!" Hasn't happened. Anyone have any creative ideas on how to exchange the Pounds for Dollars now? Without paying someone a ghastly percentage?
posted by starkraven
on Jan 24, 2013 -
16 answers
My wife and I will get the chance to go away for 5 or 6 days without kids for the first time in a decade at the end of this year. It also happens to be my partners 40th birthday.
Where should we go, from Sydney?
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posted by bystander
on Jan 24, 2013 -
11 answers
Two part question: 1) Can you recommend a great one-week itinerary in Trinidad and Tobago, or 2) Should we go somewhere else?
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posted by AlmondEyes
on Jan 23, 2013 -
6 answers
My company offers an employee escape program if you can come up the "best" idea of how to spend the $1000 and extra week vacation. I have a few ideas of what I might want to propose - but would love to see what you think: if you had a week and $1000 - what would be an incredible adventure?
Note - most employees who get chosen usually tie in some sort of service program or volunteer efforts, but sky is the limit.
posted by angsolom
on Jan 23, 2013 -
9 answers
Hivemind, what sights are they are to see and/or photograph along the way? What should we not miss? What is a must see? What is out there that's unique? Ghost towns? World's largest ant?
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posted by damiano99
on Jan 22, 2013 -
16 answers
I will be in Philadelphia from 9am to 5pm today with my wife to celebrate her 30th birthday. It's our first time here. What are some things that we can do and a brunch that we can have to make it memorable?
posted by libbrichus
on Jan 20, 2013 -
18 answers
My friends went to Germany on a whim and now they are cold and miserable until their flight back in early February. I don't want them to give up hope. What are some truly awesome things that they can do in Berlin and the surrounding areas in the coming weeks?
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posted by cloeburner
on Jan 18, 2013 -
38 answers
I'm looking for a small canvas bag ideal for packing beach supplies + camera, but
not a trendy messenger bag, nor a backpack.
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posted by critzer
on Jan 16, 2013 -
12 answers
I'm planning a trip to Iceland, probably for May, and a friend has expressed interest in coming along. I'm a bit worried ...
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posted by like_a_friend
on Jan 16, 2013 -
21 answers
My wife and I (early 30's) are visiting my parents in Orlando for a week in mid-March. They have kindly offered to babysit our 2-year-old for a couple of nights. We will have a car and 2 nights to go somewhere. Where should we go?
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posted by thenormshow
on Jan 15, 2013 -
9 answers
I'm looking for recommendations for the best or most useful travel-based community web sites.
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posted by spicynuts
on Jan 15, 2013 -
15 answers
Hello. I'm curious about why Facebook members use the TripAdvisor Facebook app and / or other FB travel applications. Can you tell me why you use them? Apparently, the TripAdvisor app has 32 million users inside Facebook every month. But what's so good about it, that it attracts such a large user-base? Thanks for reading.
posted by Speculatist
on Jan 14, 2013 -
10 answers
I have NYC-Boston down to a science. Now please help me figure out the other end of my trip to the suburbs in a sane fashion.
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posted by TravellingCari
on Jan 14, 2013 -
23 answers
I've lived in just one city for most of my adult life. I know a lot of people who've spent their large parts of their adult lives working and living in many different cities. Those of you who've done this, how did you go about doing it? How did it work out for you?
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posted by Ziggy500
on Jan 14, 2013 -
8 answers
I'm looking for the best quality portable camera and lens system for travel and street photography. My budget is between $8 and $10,000 for everything.
posted by Tziv
on Jan 13, 2013 -
16 answers
Currently I'm in Italy. In March I'll be travelling to Scotland by train and making stops along the way. Then I'll be flying home to Toronto. My problem is that I have a lot of luggage that I needed for an extended professional stay in Italy, but which will only serve to encumber me when I go traveling. What is the best way for me to forward one large (standard checked baggage) suitcase home to Canada from Italy when I head out? I would especially appreciate any advice based on personal experience.
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posted by Evstar
on Jan 12, 2013 -
15 answers
What options in the USA are there for sending my 18yo niece on a trip to Asia with a group of similarly aged folks this summer.
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posted by Long Way To Go
on Jan 12, 2013 -
10 answers
We will be in LA for a long a weekend, next weekend (Jan 16 - 20, 2013) visiting friends and are looking for suggestions for neat, quirky, or hidden (little known) places and experiences in LA/LA Area. Zen Gardens, Boutiques, Galleries/Gallery Openings, LA Cuisine, Street food,
Flea Markets, Vintage shops,
DJ gigs etc.
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posted by specialk420
on Jan 12, 2013 -
18 answers
I have a time-sensitive travel decision to make, and it affects the entire substance of my trip. Can you help me decide on a course of action?
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posted by mykescipark
on Jan 12, 2013 -
6 answers
looking for recommendations for places to stay in Tuscany in August. Prefer a B&B. Planning to stay 3-4 days in Siena to day trip from there, but would like to spend a few days in the country side. Also looking for places to stay in Venice
posted by snztt99
on Jan 11, 2013 -
6 answers
I'm spending all next week in Oakland, CA. Help me get an art-y, fixed-gear, artisanal taste of this city on the make.
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posted by sureshot
on Jan 11, 2013 -
12 answers
I have a long wish-list of holiday destinations, and I would like to edit it down a bit. Which countries are difficult or impossible for vegetarian/vegan travellers? And which ones are terribly hard but worth making an exception for?
posted by dontjumplarry
on Jan 10, 2013 -
53 answers
Highclere Castle has become quite famous due to the success of
Downton Abbey. As a result, the castle is open to ticketed tourists on particular days over the year, mostly the summer. Now, this is all well and good, but for folks visiting from across the Atlantic, a loaded question arises:
Given that Highclere in and of itself is a very small village, which of the surrounding cities would serve best as a base of visiting operations for a day or two?
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posted by grabbingsand
on Jan 10, 2013 -
12 answers
In celebration of our tenth anniversary, my husband and I would like to take a real, child-free, not-tacked-on-to-work-travel, vacation. Please, tell us where to go.
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posted by rebeccabeagle
on Jan 8, 2013 -
35 answers
Why do all (or at least, the vast majority) of flights between Sydney and the U.S. this July/August have layovers in China or Korea? How can I best go about finding a budget ticket that takes a more direct route?
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posted by jrobin276
on Jan 7, 2013 -
15 answers
I am going to Hawaii for a couple of weeks in February. I have recently moved from no cell phone to an iPhone 4s. I am Canadian. Basically, I have no idea what I should do about my phone when I go. Smart phones seem like they would be more useful than normal in another country/unfamiliar place, but I certainly don't want to come home to an insane cell phone bill.
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posted by joelhunt
on Jan 7, 2013 -
14 answers
Have you used a gay friendly travel agency to book a vacation or give you advice on a destination? What agency/website did you use?
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posted by timpanogos
on Jan 5, 2013 -
2 answers
Do you have experience with Kiddie Corp child care provided at a convention?
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posted by medusa
on Jan 4, 2013 -
8 answers
Can't remember the name of an online airfare site someone recommended me... Similar to Priceline (only you can't make bids on all fares with this one). Starts with a "V" but it's not Vayama. Thanks!
posted by sunrise8
on Jan 4, 2013 -
8 answers
I am traveling to Taiwan for about two weeks very soon. I will be there with about 20 fellow students from my university. Being able to communicate amongst us while about Taipei will be pretty important. What do you recommend to use around the city? Inexpensive and easy would be great.
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posted by Korou
on Jan 3, 2013 -
4 answers
What to do in Augusta, GA while the missus interviews since I won't necessarily be able to check into our
hotel? Hitches: I'll have our two dogs with me, she's an herbivore, and we don't golf.
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posted by RolandOfEld
on Jan 3, 2013 -
8 answers
I'll be turning 30 in April, and I'm planning a trip in celebration. There are a lot of places in the world I'd love to go just to hang out and look around, but I decidedly do NOT want to do that for this trip. I want to travel somewhere and do something active. To give you an idea of what I'm looking for, my front runner so far is a one week stay in Jamaica learning how to make wood fired pottery. What similar "enriching" type experiences are out there?
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posted by Calicatt
on Jan 3, 2013 -
13 answers
Asking for a friend: Planning a trip to French Polynesia: Bora Bora, Tahiti, etc. Should we be using a travel agent, or can we get a good deal booking directly? Can anyone recommend a good travel agent for that part of the world?
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posted by smilingtiger
on Jan 3, 2013 -
3 answers
I'm looking for a pretty cheap digital watch that has an alarm that will actually wake me up.
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posted by makethemost
on Jan 2, 2013 -
8 answers
My girlfriend and I went to Tucson last year for a wedding. We fell in love with the place. What other towns in America could we visit that have a similar vibe?
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posted by Conductor71
on Jan 2, 2013 -
21 answers
