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I had a problematic stay at a ski resort, enough that I feel a reduction or partial chargeback is warranted. I'd like an "Am I being unreasonable?" check and also any advice people may have about negotiating with a hotel or a credit card chargeback for a hotel stay. [more inside]
posted by fennario at 6:51 AM - 19 answers

A friend & I are planning to walk the Southwest Coast path for about a month in September. We’re just starting to plan (& get in shape!), have joined the Association & gotten the guidebook.We’re not far enough along yet to have specific questions, but … thoughts? tips? suggestions? Thanks!
posted by anshuman around Cornwall, England at 7:09 PM - 5 answers

I’m in Marseille, heading out on Sunday. Would like to rent an apartment or small house for four days or so. No car, dependent on trains and buses. Willing to walk maybe three or four kilometres from the train. Have been in The Hague, Ghent, Lille, and now Marseille, would like to be in a tiny town or out in the country before taking on Paris. Two people, need clean, quiet place, not fussy about luxury and averse to instagram trendiness, prefer old buildings. Suggestions? Thank you in advance!
posted by Joan Rivers of Babylon around France at 12:21 PM - 4 answers

I'm heading to Guadalajara next week, renting an AirBnb in Colonia Americana and working at a coworking space. I plan to explore as much as possible in my free time--what should I not miss? [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky around Guadalajara, Mexico at 10:14 AM - 9 answers

We have some time off at the end of April and were wondering what the conditions would be like for our first visit to Sequoia National Park, King's Canyon, and Yosemite? Can we drive to see the things we should see? Will camping in a camper van be OK for two Minnesotans? Anything else you just need to tell us?
posted by advicepig around California at 8:56 AM - 8 answers

A trip I've wanted to make for ages is finally coming true! My friend and I will be traveling to Mongolia this September. Any tips (clothing, packing and otherwise) for this region & this time of year are very welcome! [more inside]
posted by mirthe around Mongolia at 12:45 AM - 6 answers

Looking for a pretty garden/park of some kind to visit in Portland, Oregon, that wouldn’t require a ton of walking. [more inside]
posted by skycrashesdown around Portland, OR at 5:40 PM - 9 answers

Help me plan a Latin America trip? [more inside]
posted by latkes around São Paulo, Brazil at 12:58 PM - 10 answers

Ever been to Marrakesh? Did you find memorable things to see and do? Would you share them with us? [more inside]
posted by JohnnyForeign around Marrakesh, Morocco at 8:54 AM - 5 answers

I have three full weeks off work and would like to make the best of it. I'll be traveling in Puerto Rico with my mom and then my partner for two weeks. What should I do with the last week? [more inside]
posted by ambulanceambiance around Puerto Rico at 5:38 PM - 6 answers

Asking for a friend: Brother with mobility issues is visiting NYC March 7-9, doesn't want to use wheelchair. What to do outside of the obvious? [more inside]
posted by greta simone around New York, NY at 1:59 PM - 13 answers

Back in 2022 I unexpectedly had a long weekend in Los Angeles and MeFites helped me choose some destinations. And it's happening again! I'll be in L.A. from March 6 to March 9 and could use some recommendations. [more inside]
posted by The Pluto Gangsta around Los Angeles, CA at 10:49 AM - 8 answers

I would like to stop using a car as my primary mode of transportation and trying to figure out if relying an ebike will fit my needs and what my budget needs to be. I do have a lot of questions about how it all would work though. [more inside]
posted by Zalzidrax around Seattle, WA at 3:59 PM - 21 answers

We love visiting Mexico City because it is Mexico and because it is a big city. [more inside]
posted by chuke around Mexico City, Mexico at 8:51 PM - 7 answers

Travelling cross country with a 4 year old who weighs 35 pounds. Is there a good travel car seat that can be quickly strapped into random Ubers, and is not miserably heavy to carry? It would be amazing if it could be used as a stroller in airports too.
posted by vanilla.extract at 2:10 PM - 7 answers

Help me find the best lemon curd in London. I'm staying near Tower Hill, but am comfortable with transit and here for a while so places farther afield are fine. Also looking for cream tea and other recommendations for things to do. [more inside]
posted by nat around London, England at 3:57 AM - 4 answers

I am scheduled to fly into the US this weekend, arriving from my home outside of the US. I am more than a little worried about chaos and safety issues from the mass and haphazard firings of federal employees. A few questions: [more inside]
posted by ohio at 4:44 AM - 21 answers

I'm planning to visit Italy with my mother (who is 70 years old and moderately mobile) in October/November of this year, and I could use some advice on finding tours. Our current plan is 10-14 days in Rome, Florence, and the Naples area. We don't want to do a guided tour the entire time, but for the Naples area we'd both like to visit Pompeii/Herculaneum and definitely want to go in a group with an expert guide. Are there any good "local tours" for English speakers and how do I find out about them? [more inside]
posted by JZig around Italy at 1:48 PM - 7 answers

I am traveling this summer via cruise from L.A. to Mexico, Ensanada and Cabo san Lucas. I'm going with Royal Caribbean, and they have excursion packages you can add on while in these places--hiking, snorkeling, etc. Is it worth making reservations with the cruise line OR wait and once ashore, find local excursion companies? I am thinking the latter could be cheaper and less crowded with fellow cruisemates. [more inside]
posted by zardoz around Mexico at 4:22 PM - 4 answers

Hi everyone; I have a 2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS. The button that I press to open doesn't work. There is no noise when I press the button,but the trunk button works great. Has anyone had this problem? If so,how was it fixed? Easy fix? Thanks :)
posted by LOOKING at 3:25 AM - 7 answers