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My wife and I recently flew on Frontier from Denver to Orlando. We were supposed to be back in Denver for one day, after which I would fly to San Antonio on United for a high school reunion and to see the eclipse. tl;dr: Because of problems on both Frontier flights, we have more than $1000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Frontier is offering only a $100 voucher for future flights. How can we get reimbursed? [more inside]
posted by lukemeister at 5:44 PM - 1 answers

Two adults who never been to Europe will be traveling from Orlando, Florida to London in early September of 2024. Tips and suggestions for finding flight deals requested, details inside! [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 12:01 PM - 2 answers

I'm going to be spending a few days in the UK likely in the late fall or winter and these cities are my options: Bristol, Durham, Rugby and Glasgow. Which should I visit? [more inside]
posted by lizard2590 around Central African Republic at 9:18 AM - 8 answers

My wife and I are planning a vacation from the U.S. to Australia and New Zealand in December, flying business class, which will be an expensive flight. Is there any particular way of knowing when in the next eight months the price is likely to be the lowest? Is there any advantage to buying through an aggregator site vs. the home site of the airline we choose? [more inside]
posted by Horace Rumpole around Australia at 10:47 AM - 13 answers

Let's say I have booked a flight from Paris to Chicago via New York. But I have decided I want to stay in New York for a couple of days before flying on to Chicago. Is there any problem with just not showing up for the connecting flight and booking a separate NY to Chicago flight for later? I will have to get my luggage in New York anyway so that's not an issue. I just want to check if there is any negative consequence to being a "no show" on a flight I have checked in to. (Bear in mind that I will have a flight back to Paris a couple of weeks later with the same airline).
posted by rouleur at 7:13 AM - 17 answers

Looking to rent a smallish RV in Reno in mid-July. Seat/sleep 3. If you have personal experience, positive or negative, with any RV rental agencies in Reno, would you share it please?
posted by bricoleur around Reno, NV at 6:21 AM - 5 answers

We're travelling to Turkey from South Africa soon. Apparently the e-visa only covers 30 days, and we'll have to got to Pretoria to get a visa for a longer stay which might not be possible for practical reasons. But I'm really puzzled. A relative went to Turkey last year on the e-visa, and she stayed for 8 weeks. She either didn't notice that the visa was for only 30 days and nobody else did either, or the rules have changed since August last year. How likely is it that she could have travelled on an incorrect visa like that, and nobody noticed? [more inside]
posted by Zumbador around Turkey at 11:31 PM - 6 answers

I've held on to a reliable older 4Runner for quite awhile because I dread the headache of having to replace it in the current market. I now have a chance to replace it with a newer, low-mileage model with minimal fuss. Only problem: it's a Kia Soul. [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi at 1:12 PM - 25 answers

I am in Munich, Germany today with an unexpected evening free. I am staying in the center. What should I do with my time? [more inside]
posted by ohio around Munich, Germany at 2:20 AM - 6 answers

I am considering travelling down the Adriatic coast (not necessarily sticking strictly to the coast) from perhaps Slovenia to Albania. I would be taking public transport and have about 2 weeks to do the trip. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by iamsuper at 12:26 PM - 12 answers

Is there an app I can use to know what landscape/geography is passing by during an air flight? [more inside]
posted by diode at 11:40 AM - 10 answers

So I watched from afar about the eclipse fever of 2017 and 2024 and have now realized that I live smack dab in the path of totally in Spain during the August 12, 2026 eclipse. Are there businesses opportunities I could take advantage of here? [more inside]
posted by maca around Spain at 8:17 AM - 11 answers

I'm arriving in Chicago by train and it looks pretty straightforward to get from Union Station to my hotel by bus according to google maps directions but I haven't ridden a city bus in ....30 years? Hold my hand? [more inside]
posted by Jenny'sCricket around Chicago, IL at 4:25 AM - 16 answers

Looking to take a train tomorrow from Toronto to Kingston to see the eclipse. The eclipse starts at 2:09, totality at 3:22. The train is scheduled to arrive at 12:49. Is there info on how often that train is delayed and by how long? Is there any reason to expect greater delays than usual tomorrow?
posted by ManInSuit around Ontario at 7:47 AM - 4 answers

A little late to the game here but I posted previously with a plan for plane travel but we came to Dallas by car instead. So, I need ideas for where to go on the East side of town to have a good view of the eclipse, and I need help figuring out how early to leave our hotel to get to that side of town to avoid being stuck on the interstate somewhere when the eclipse starts. We are staying at The Colony.
posted by crunchy potato around Dallas, TX at 9:32 AM - 10 answers

A friend of mine is going to be in Barre, VT, on Monday for the eclipse, but he has to attend a virtual meeting (the final thesis defense of a student!) from 10-11:30am. He is hoping to find a corner of a non-profit or other space not too far from the historic district of Barre in exchange for donating to the organization. He is also happy to do the same for someone's living room. All he needs is a chair and some internet. We'll keep an eye on responses her, or you can memail me or email him at lmiratrix@g.harvard.edu. Many thanks for any hot tips!
posted by spindrifter around Barre City, VT at 7:51 AM - 5 answers

I made potential plans to celebrate an anniversary of sorts with my husband in Chicago at the end of May. I knew cicadas were coming this year, but as I live well out of the way of anywhere they would be, it wasn't in my mind until I saw a headline about two broods emerging simultaneously in Illinois around that time. So...is this going to be awful? [more inside]
posted by tubedogg around Chicago, IL at 8:19 PM - 8 answers

We'll be traveling from CA to Washington, DC, in a few days to meet my mother and stepfather, who'll be flying in from Massachusetts. The day after we arrive is my mother's birthday, and we'd like to celebrate it in a low-key, not-too-expensive way. But I'm stumped. [more inside]
posted by Dr. Wu around Washington, DC at 11:53 AM - 14 answers

My upcoming business trips are all over the place but it cities I’ve been before. I feel comfortable traveling to all of these but was wondering if you had anything you loved or something that stood out in Tokyo, Kathmandu, or London? [more inside]
posted by Bunglegirl at 8:33 AM - 11 answers

My parter and I will be in Raleigh NC next week for a series of dr. appointments (note: CANCER SUCKS) on Thursday and Friday. We'll have mid(ish)-afternoon on Thursday free and I'd like to find something to do other than just going out to dinner to help take his mind off things. Any Raleigh-ite/Mefites here and have any ideas? [more inside]
posted by hapax_legomenon around Raleigh, NC at 3:38 PM - 10 answers