Going to Italy at the end of January. Not the most ideal time to take a vacation. We are going to Milan, Tuscany, and Venice. How can two people make the most of it?
posted by parmanparman on Nov 4, 2009 - 21 answers

I'm turning 30, my mom is turning 60 and retiring. We want to do something or go somewhere to mark the occasion but we don't have any really solid ideas. I also don't want to go any where "honeymoony." All my searches turn up "romantic getaways" which are not appropriate. Where should we go for about a week of mother-daughter fun? [more inside]
posted by rachums on Nov 3, 2009 - 27 answers

What's the best time in late spring for a Yellowstone/Grand Tetons visit? [more inside]
posted by aabbbiee on Nov 2, 2009 - 6 answers

looking for an upscale vacation-home in Florida for a long weekend next march (or week if required) - gulf coast - directly on the beach, somewhat isolated/ somewhat near a "town" - with multiple bedrooms (4 to 7?) - know of anything -or good agencies? where to start? (not looking for the Panama City "party scene" -- something more "adult" less-college.)
posted by mrmarley on Oct 29, 2009 - 16 answers

I have a week vacation for Thanksgiving. Usually I take off for a road-trip, but last year - British Columbia - I found for the first time the thrill of the open road being overtaken by a sense of loneliness and (somewhat) isolation. I'm single and have travelled a lot on my own, but now I kinda don't wanna, but I would like to have an experience with my week off. And it's been a pretty tough year (right?) and I could use a break. How do single people navigate this? [more inside]
posted by forallmankind on Oct 25, 2009 - 10 answers

I am in Chapel Hill, NC and want to rent a house/cabin somewhere this weekend? Where should I go? [more inside]
posted by sickinthehead on Oct 22, 2009 - 7 answers

We're visiting Mickey Mouse down in Orland December 15-21. We've been spending weeks now working out our reservations and special events tickets, but we still have some extra time left over. Any mouse-ear-types that can give us a tip on something really special to do that might not be mentioned on an official website? [more inside]
posted by thanotopsis on Oct 21, 2009 - 18 answers

Where to go on vacation with 14 month old? [more inside]
posted by stormpooper on Oct 20, 2009 - 11 answers

What do I do with my cat for a week while on vacation? [more inside]
posted by phrakture on Oct 19, 2009 - 30 answers

what to do in/around Reno, in early Dec.? [more inside]
posted by youchirren on Oct 19, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me spend 5 non-traditional days in Egypt! [more inside]
posted by hasna on Oct 14, 2009 - 10 answers

Going to New Hampshire over Christmas. Ideas for places to stay and a FWD car rental question. [more inside]
posted by inflatablekiwi on Oct 12, 2009 - 4 answers

Planning a trip to Las Vagas with a couple of friends. We're students from the UK, so any help for making the trip awesome is welcome! Particularly getting the cheapest plane tickets, accommodation and things to see. [more inside]
posted by dragontail on Oct 7, 2009 - 19 answers

The rest of this afternoon and into the early evening in San Francisco, no car but there is good public transport of course. I was hoping to hit the Exploratorium but they're closed on Mondays -- dang. It's a perfect afternoon... [more inside]
posted by dancestoblue on Oct 5, 2009 - 4 answers

Help us pick a destination for a two week winter getaway! [more inside]
posted by Zaximus on Sep 30, 2009 - 14 answers

Maldives on a budget? Say, late June or July 2010? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Sep 24, 2009 - 6 answers

How should I spend my vacation time (by the end of the year)? [more inside]
posted by hylaride on Sep 19, 2009 - 7 answers

My wife and I are visiting Wildwood, NJ this weekend for our anniversary, but the weather forecast looks like rain the whole time. My wife loves the beach so she's pretty bummed out about it. What are some great ideas to salvage several rainy days at the beach?
posted by RobotNinja on Sep 15, 2009 - 11 answers

What are some jobs/careers/business ventures that would allow me to make a living (~$25k+/year) and only work seasonally, or work on a punctuated schedule, several weeks on/several weeks off? [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Sep 14, 2009 - 34 answers

I've been living in Boston for the last 7 years and I still haven't made it down to the Cape! I'm headed down there this weekend with a few friends, staying in West Yarmouth not far from Hyannis. It's going to be quite a rainy weekend. Anyone have any suggestions of what we should do? What's not-to-miss even when the weather is crappy? All suggestions welcome, especially those awesomely random. We're geeky people in our late-20s who enjoy random adventure.
posted by miasma on Sep 11, 2009 - 18 answers

My wife is heading to the Himalayas, where she and I will be incommunicado for an entire month. What can I give her that she will appreciate (and maybe even remind her of me) while she is gone? She will be carrying her own large hiking pack through the mountains for much of the trip, so there's an emphasis on small, resistant to breaking, and useful.
posted by Plutor on Sep 9, 2009 - 22 answers

We are looking for non-chain restaurants in Orlando & Miami for a family with young kids [more inside]
posted by rdurbin on Sep 8, 2009 - 8 answers

Who spent more of their Presidency on vacation, Dubya or Bush, Sr.? Who travelled more, Clinton or Reagan? It seems to me, there's got to be some organization somewhere that tracks this kind of Presidential time-utilization info, and organizes it into pretty charts and graphs. Help me find the information visualization I seek!
posted by paisley on Sep 3, 2009 - 3 answers

House rental for a group in Mexico? Babyfriendly a must. [more inside]
posted by k8t on Sep 2, 2009 - 3 answers

What should I not miss in Traverse City, Michigan, over a Labor Day weekend vacation--without becoming a dreaded "fudgie?" [more inside]
posted by ViolaGrinder on Aug 31, 2009 - 7 answers

For people who work-from-home, have you ever tried to work-from-vacation? Was it worth it? Any pitfalls or tips/tricks? Any particularly apt destinations?
posted by smackfu on Aug 28, 2009 - 20 answers

Good beach vacation for early October? [more inside]
posted by blueplasticfish on Aug 26, 2009 - 4 answers

Have you used the Canrailpass? Or traveled across Canada in a similar way, by train or bus? [more inside]
posted by skwt on Aug 22, 2009 - 17 answers

Tent-phobic city-dweller seeks weekend getaway suggestions which do not require a car to reach. [more inside]
posted by LongDrive on Aug 21, 2009 - 4 answers

I have vacation time adding up and I'm looking for any interesting and/or wild 1 to 3 week school/training programs I can do, anywhere in the world. Suggestions?
posted by greenlikeme on Aug 18, 2009 - 13 answers

Help with productive vacation ideas? Of all the things to avoid, I have been putting off taking vacation and now suddenly the summer is slipping away... [more inside]
posted by messica on Aug 17, 2009 - 5 answers

Where should we go on vacation next week? We were planning on the Caribbean, but tropical storms have rained on those plans (sorry!). We're open to anything in the US or Canada with just a few restrictions. [more inside]
posted by defreckled on Aug 17, 2009 - 7 answers

Closer USA beach destinations for a winter getaway. Desires: nature, water, good food, kid friendly. [more inside]
posted by nanojath on Aug 14, 2009 - 15 answers

I want to go on a photography weekend trip next month. I'm in Chicago, and want to drive no more than 6-8 hours to a destination. With my preferences (inside) in mind, I'd like advice on where to go. Help? [more inside]
posted by hijinx on Aug 12, 2009 - 9 answers

My in-laws from Austin are visiting us in TO for the first time; we moved here a month ago. They are in their late 70s and Deaf. My mom-in-law is up for anything, but dad-in-law can't walk more than a couple of blocks (back problems), doesn't like museums, likes football but not baseball, is not a foodie or a drinker, and loves to take videos. He likes the water and man-made wonders. [more inside]
posted by mdion on Aug 12, 2009 - 11 answers

Me and the fam are in minneapolis. What should we see and do besides mall of america? [more inside]
posted by tylerfulltilt on Aug 7, 2009 - 16 answers

My father, a physician, is going on an European cruise through Denmark, Russia, Finland, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, and Georgia. He needs a cell phone plan that will allow him to call his patients here in the U.S. from each of those countries. He will be on this trip for roughly two weeks. He is more concerned about connectivity in each country, rather than price. What would be his best option?
posted by invisible ink on Aug 5, 2009 - 18 answers

Colorado (Denver/Vail/Boulder) vacation advice: SUV rental necessary? Weather adjustments for a Floridian? General suggestions? [more inside]
posted by mojabunni on Jul 30, 2009 - 17 answers

Any tips for a week long vacation to Ireland in March? [more inside]
posted by Leenie on Jul 29, 2009 - 11 answers

Family vacation suggestions, please. Looking for great place to get bicoastal family units together in middle of U.S. Lake/ocean with beach. Rental house. Close to major airport. [more inside]
posted by msacheson on Jul 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Does Holiday = vacation how you talk? [more inside]
posted by cerebrum on Jul 28, 2009 - 23 answers

What will the weather be like in Japan at the beginning of September? I have googled and got an idea – warm and rainy! – but have a few specific questions and would welcome personal experience! [more inside]
posted by schmoo on Jul 27, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm fresh out of college, I have a job I love, and everything's going great. But it would be awesome if I could have more time off, because of a few reasons, and I can afford it... but does anyone do that? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 26, 2009 - 32 answers

Cooking Classes? Craftyness? I'm looking for recommendations for things to do in Toronto in the last couple weeks of August. [more inside]
posted by machine on Jul 24, 2009 - 7 answers

WeekendVacationFilter: I cant seem to find a cool place to take my family this summer for a small vacation. Here are the detail, please help. We live in Dallas, Me, Wife, two kids (7yr old girl & 3yr old boy), we will be driving but do not want to drive more than 5-6 hours, leaving Saturday morning and returning on a Tuesday, preferebly looking for a cabin somewhere to relax but also have fun stuff to do with the kids? Im really open to all and any suggestions, Any suggestion? Please help me put a end to my searching.
posted by flipmiester99 on Jul 22, 2009 - 9 answers

What's fun for me and my 3.5 year old daughter to do in San Francisco and San Jose from July 22 to July 27 for cheap? [more inside]
posted by RajahKing on Jul 17, 2009 - 14 answers

We would like to plan a family trip (myself, husband, 15 & 18 yo athletic teens) to the New River/Gauley in WV & would like some recommendations about which river, which outfitter, and lodging recommendations. [more inside]
posted by caroljean63 on Jul 17, 2009 - 4 answers

Help me plan an October European vacation (starting/ending in Madrid) on the cheap! [more inside]
posted by lattiboy on Jul 13, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm a twenty-something American guy who has been considering an extended trip to Australia, ever since I visited for a few weeks in 2008. Last night I decided to be bold and finally applied for a Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462). I woke up and found the visa approval email in my inbox. Talk about fast! Excellent... so now what? How do I pause my established life and go on an adventure? How do I let people know, especially at work? I have a fair amount of stuff tying me down at home, but I think I need to leave in a few months or it's never going to happen. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 11, 2009 - 6 answers

My 14 year old stepson is bored in New York. What should he do? How about Montreal? [more inside]
posted by musofire on Jul 10, 2009 - 36 answers