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Aloha! Where can one purchase large amounts of Macadamia nuts? Bigger than the little retail bags & cans, anyway; and, are day trips available now, flying from Oahu to the Big Island to see the volcano? And even, sunset/evening excursions like this?? Who to contact? Thanks in Advance!
posted by Rash around Hawaii at 1:35 PM - 7 answers

Thinking about signing up for home-swapping registry to make international travel more affordable. Is this a crazy idea? [more inside]
posted by pantarei70 at 5:21 PM - 6 answers

Hi all :) I am looking for activity suggestions for a small group of 30/40 somethings. We will be in the southern Tuscany region for a week in early June [more inside]
posted by matt755811 at 10:59 AM - 6 answers

Heading to Mexico City in a few weeks for the first time since 2018. What's new that we should check out? [more inside]
posted by greta simone around Mexico City, Mexico at 9:11 AM - 4 answers

I'm planning an international trip with relatives and in-laws. There are two senior citizen couples, and two couples in their 30s and 40s without kids (this includes me). There's also my cousin's family with two toddlers. We did a previous trip that went well, but the requests for the next trip seem to conflict with each other. Do you see a way to make the conflicting goals work? [more inside]
posted by vienna at 7:59 PM - 46 answers

I’m trying to plan a road trip four our family of four in the United Kingdom this summer. We have two kids less than six. We have 4-6 nights. [more inside]
posted by cacofonie around England at 5:38 PM - 16 answers

It's been five years since I went anywhere. I think I've forgotten how to travel. I also have a bunch of new requirements due to disability/illness that I have to plan around and wonder if there are better ideas than I'm coming up with. [more inside]
posted by kitten kaboodle at 8:58 PM - 21 answers

My 2004 Toyota with 325,000 miles on it is starting to give me signs that it's ready to retire. For the first time in my adult life I'm not totally broke, so I can maybe try to pick a car based on more criteria than "I can afford this and it looks like it runs okay." However I am not especially knowledgeable about cars and don't enjoy thinking about them. If any car enthusiasts are willing to take a look at my requirements and make some suggestions, I would be grateful. [more inside]
posted by biogeo at 3:57 PM - 23 answers

I'm posting this for a friend ... "[20-something couple] are getting married in Williamsburg Brooklyn. We need a super low-key venue for a rehearsal dinner -- we're thinking pizza party. They want to make it way informal but finding a venue that allows brought-in food is challenging. It would be in late May (2025) and be about 40-ish people." [more inside]
posted by intermod around New York, NY at 8:53 PM - 8 answers

Later this year, I want to take a weekend trip to a place where I can observe tide pools. I live in NYC and can’t drive. Is this doable? [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz at 11:04 AM - 6 answers

Our family (me, partner, 3.5 y/o) is going on our first bona fide vacation, visiting Oahu in mid-March. Having never vacationed before, and never travelled far with our little one, I have MANY QUESTIONS (general, specific, existential, etc.) about how we can make this....what's the word....fun?! [more inside]
posted by Dorinda around Honolulu County, HI at 10:24 AM - 11 answers

My eight-year-old and I want to travel more, but I don’t drive. What are some fun cities for a car-free family to enjoy? [more inside]
posted by ficbot at 12:58 PM - 48 answers

What is the cheapest, least confusing, and quickest way (in that order of priority I guess) to get from SeaTac to First Hill? I will arrive at 7 am and need to be at a doctor appointment in First Hill at 10. Thank you!
posted by HotToddy around Seattle, WA at 8:55 AM - 21 answers

I’m 26, from southern Europe, and have avoided driving due to a fear of it and good public transport. But now I need a driver’s license for work. I’m terrified of the whole process, mostly because of past experiences and feeling like my fears about cars are rational. How do I deal with my fear around driving? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 3:56 AM - 25 answers

My grandma in her 90s loves going on all kinds of tours and cruises. Previously I've taken her on the Hop On Hop Off Bus in NYC and she loved it. I'm looking for other ideas in the NYC/NJ area for May-June. [more inside]
posted by dabadoo around New York, NY at 1:04 PM - 9 answers

Where should I go in Portland, Oregon, for the best selection of metal on vinyl? (Also interested in dungeonsynth, synthwave, original movie soundtracks, but mostly metal.)
posted by skycrashesdown around Portland, OR at 12:10 PM - 3 answers

I'm planning a Peru trip where I'll be doing the 4-day Inca Trail trek. I'll have a few days in Cusco beforehand to acclimate, and I'll have 2-4 days afterwards, and I'm particularly looking at birdwatching opportunities. I'll be going in the first week of April. [more inside]
posted by umber vowel at 8:17 AM - 1 answers

I am in San Diego with my 14 year old son for a lacrosse tourney. We have until 8pm tomorrow until he needs to be at a scrimmage. We are staying near the Westfield shopping center. What is a great way to spend the day tomorrow? We did the zoo when he was younger so don't need to hit that again. He is down for anything. Food recommendations welcome as well.
posted by jasondigitized around San Diego, CA at 8:45 PM - 5 answers

Where in Orlando near Buena Vista area are there some non-chain healthy dining options? [more inside]
posted by greta simone around Orlando, FL at 8:21 PM - 1 answers

I don't want to be inspired or learn Big Lessons; I want to enjoy the travels of solo women who get food poisoning, bug-filled hotel rooms, rude service staff, cancelled flights. Anything that goes wrong is what I'm hoping for.
posted by yes I said yes I will Yes at 2:49 PM - 18 answers