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I'm happy to just say "forget it, book the Embassy Suites by the Savannah airport and call it a day." But I have some family obligations in Tampa FL next week, and other family obligations near Wilmington NC, so I'm trying to sweeten the deal for my spouse with an overnight or two at, say, the cutest B&B in downtown Savannah? Or the nicest little hotel on Tybee Island? Or a night in Kiawah? Charleston? [more inside]
posted by adekllny at 8:42 AM - 2 answers

I am planning a last-minute road trip in CA/AZ and I don't know anything about that part of the country. Looking for some specific advice about safety, etc. particularly around Bakersfield and Barstow. [more inside]
posted by mccxxiii at 7:51 AM - 17 answers

I am going to Cluj for a conference with my travel-averse boss. Neither of us speaks Romanian or has ever been to Romania before. I am not European and have many questions that are perhaps obvious to Europeans. [more inside]
posted by ngaiotonga around Cluj-Napoca, Romania at 6:28 PM - 15 answers

Looking to book a trip on Megabus for late May, but tickets aren't available yet. [more inside]
posted by cozenedindigo at 2:59 PM - 3 answers

Partner and I are headed to Dublin in mid-September for a week -- plan is to see the city, catch some random Dublin Fringe, and... ??? What's especially not-to-miss in and around Dublin in early autumn? [more inside]
posted by curious nu around Dublin, Ireland at 5:39 PM - 12 answers

I'm going to Aberdeen, WA to visit family. What's fun around there? [more inside]
posted by blnkfrnk around Aberdeen, WA at 2:29 PM - 9 answers

How strict will this situation be? [more inside]
posted by OHenryPacey at 4:04 PM - 7 answers

I’m going to be staying in the Eagle Rock area of Los Angeles for a couple weeks in late April/early May, housesitting for an acquaintance. I will have a car, but I’m wondering about other options for getting around. [more inside]
posted by swheatie around Los Angeles, CA at 3:33 PM - 19 answers

I booked a ticket on Delta for a domestic flight in the US, and paid the extra fee to make the ticket fully refundable (at the time, I wasn't entirely sure of my plans). Since then, the price of the same flight has dropped to about half of what I paid for my ticket. Does it make sense to cancel my original ticket and book a new one at the current price? Am I missing any potential pitfalls here?
posted by Mender at 9:18 AM - 5 answers

I have an issue where my primary interests (remote hiking/travel) meet my primary phobias (physical danger/Covid). Help me plan a trip! [more inside]
posted by bquarters at 5:50 PM - 9 answers

I'm considering a ferry/train combo trip to Vancouver and Victoria in May. I am looking for some logistical and timing advice, especially from folks who live in or spend time in Vancouver or on Vancouver Island. Any suggestions for saving some money on lodging? Also, should I bring my bike? [more inside]
posted by bluedaisy around British Columbia at 4:33 PM - 8 answers

We're novice European travelers planning a trip to London, Paris, and then Alsace. We're looking to spend a nice amount of time in Alsace for wine tasting, but struggling to figure out just how MUCH time we should spend there. We've got a total of 2 weeks for the whole trip. [more inside]
posted by fillsthepews around France at 3:46 PM - 4 answers

Looking for hotel/B&B recommendations in Milan, Italy and also pretty much anywhere within a two hour train ride from Milan. [more inside]
posted by gryphonlover at 8:52 AM - 2 answers

I'll be in Paris with my sister from June 13-16 and we're trying to figure out where we should stay. I think we prefer to stay in a hotel, as these seem to be cheaper and more convenient than AirBnbs. I'd like to be near lots of vintage and thrift stores, but also boutiques that sell unique or artisan clothing and accessories. What neighborhoods would be best for this type of shopping? We'll be doing some cultural things and just hanging out in cafes, too, so bonus points for that kind of thing nearby.
posted by stinker at 11:47 AM - 6 answers

We'll be in New Mexico later this week for a packed few days of seeing stuff. Are any of the roads we'll be on twisty turny side of mountain with a sheer drop off type roads? Route in the more inside. [more inside]
posted by misanthropicsarah around New Mexico at 10:56 AM - 6 answers

Apologies for the vagueness, but here goes. I need to send a package, I need to be sure that it arrives, and I need to do it in a way that does NOT allow the person on the other end to find out where I live--not from a return address or anything. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 1:54 AM - 18 answers

We're planning a family holiday later in the year - flying into JFK and out from DC. My son is trans and he is very worried about airport security. Is he likely to have problems and what sort of issues could there be? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 11:40 PM - 6 answers

Five whole years ago I asked this question, and there wasn't a good answer. Is there one now? I'll shortly be traveling, and I'd love an app or system to help me keep track of all the details + inform others in the group of what we're doing each day. [more inside]
posted by BlahLaLa at 3:35 PM - 10 answers

I need help planning for three full days and nights to spend “somewhere” between London and Penzance, Cornwall. See below for specifics. [more inside]
posted by gryphonlover at 12:24 PM - 8 answers

I'm taking looooong flights in the US this weekend with an Airline that provides access to Live TV. I haven't had Live TV in 10 years. I'll be traveling during the daytime hours on both Saturday and Sunday - let's say 9am-10pm ET. Any good talk shows these days? A new Judge Judy? Soaps not to miss? I realize the weekends are different - are there still Saturday morning cartoons? [more inside]
posted by Toddles at 6:29 PM - 5 answers