My brother-in-law will be getting married at the outdoor chapel in Camden, ME in mid-October. Yes, the idea of an outdoor wedding along the seacost of Maine in autumn strikes me as a less-than-ideal plan, but that's a different subject altogether. I will have two weeks for visiting northern New England, so an itinerary of sorts needs developing. And here's where YOU come in! [more inside]
posted by stannate around Comara, Australia at 9:53 PM - 16 answers

I'll be wrapping up a stressful period of work and have a long weekend coming up. I'd like to find a spa, or hotel with spa within 4-5 hours radius of NYC to just veg. [more inside]
posted by TravellingCari around Australia at 3:14 PM - 6 answers

My brother just moved from the UK to Perth, WA, and I'm planning to buy him a birthday present in the form of a voucher for something he can do out there. What would you recommend? [more inside]
posted by Catseye around Perth, Australia at 4:47 AM - 9 answers

Are there any bad parts of Australia that compare with the bad parts of the United States? [more inside]
posted by johnpowell around Australia at 1:17 AM - 24 answers

Can you recommend a good camping site in Tasmania, possibly in the east? Somewhere with a fair bit of space rather than a caravan park.
posted by panaceanot around Australia at 10:57 PM - 1 answer

What are some great family day trips from Cape Town, South Africa? [more inside]
posted by fairmettle around Cape Jervis, Australia at 4:05 AM - 6 answers

Travel tips for Tasmania? [more inside]
posted by islander around Australia at 1:05 PM - 11 answers

Backpacking in Australia with $20k in savings. Suppose I throw caution to the wind and runaway from everything, what do I, a relatively inexperienced traveller need to know? [more inside]
posted by b33j around Australia at 2:43 PM - 25 answers

I will soon be visiting Melbourne and Perth. Please tell me about your favourite hangouts and gin joints! [more inside]
posted by hot soup girl around Australia at 6:32 PM - 11 answers

Taking my US citizen husband back to Australia to visit my family in November and a question today on AskMeFi reminded me we need to get travel insurance. [more inside]
posted by wwax around Australia at 11:30 AM - 9 answers

What's the nearest bed to Arrivals at Sydney airport? I'll be fresh off a 24 hour journey and I can never sleep on planes. I don't mind paying, but any advice on airport hotels, especially any to avoid, much appreciated...
posted by cromagnon around Sydney, Australia at 8:28 PM - 11 answers

I'll have four days in Melbourne a couple of weeks from now. What should I do? I'll be alone, staying in the central city and hiring a bike. I'm interested in: scenic cycle routes, standup comedy, hanging out in pleasant places with a book, cheap but delicious ethnic food, contemporary theatre, massage and other spa-like pampering, outdoor markets, interesting bike shops, nice bars for a quiet solo drink, small music venues and artisan chocolate/baking/sweets. And anything else wonderful and uniquely Melbourne that you think someone with those sorts of interests might like. (Vintage shopping too, but I've already got lots of advice on that from this question) Melburnians, I am so desperately in need of a break. Please help me have the best weekend ever!
posted by embrangled around Melbourne, Australia at 11:46 PM - 14 answers

Can you help me plan a three week honeymoon to Australia? Looking for general travel tips as well as recommendations for individual places to visit and stay. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by Simon_ around Australia at 1:15 PM - 21 answers

What are safe, inexpensive travel options between Johannesburg and Cape Town? [more inside]
posted by msk1985 around Cape Jaffa, Australia at 4:02 PM - 7 answers

Has anyone used the Indian Pacfic railway in Australia? Was it worth the price? [more inside]
posted by drugstorefrog around Australia at 3:17 PM - 9 answers

The perfect east coast vacation spot? [more inside]
posted by Dormant Gorilla around Ebor, Australia at 10:24 AM - 19 answers

What cellphone and service should I choose for an upcoming 6-week vacation to Australia? [more inside]
posted by jepler around Australia at 7:56 AM - 8 answers

I'm going to be spending the upcoming weekend in Melbourne, and am interested in shopping for vintage and handcrafted items, as well as general wandering/people watching. Where should I go? [more inside]
posted by Georgina around Melbourne, Australia at 2:37 AM - 9 answers

I just got invited to spend a week or so with some friends in Sydney, Australia (yay!). But the flight is going to be long and painful enough that I'd like to go for longer, and probably get a little ways out of Sydney. But I do not want to drive. Is the following feasible, doable without driving, and reasonable for an older (60ish) woman on her own? [more inside]
posted by still_wears_a_hat around Sydney, Australia at 2:48 PM - 11 answers

Where can I buy an iPad camera connection kit between Brisbane and Byron Bay? Non-local details inside. [more inside]
posted by sfkiddo around Brisbane, Australia at 2:52 AM - 5 answers