World Travel Forum

My friend have to travel in August from Douala to Athens. The tickets we found cost a fortune! Does anybody know any economical way?
Thank you!

What do you mean - don't look like an American? My husband and I are visiting in 3 weeks. We will be staying at the Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links. Is there a bus that takes you to the city from there? We are Irish Americans.

Merhaba,
I'm off to Turkey on Monday and am curious about the current rate of YTL against the GB Pound. It is fairly low in UK and so I have decided not to change any money before I go, hoping that the banks will beat the UK rates... we shall see ;o)

I'm spending 8 days in the Amalfi Coast and would like to visit Pompei. Since I'm flying into Naples on a Sunday morning, I thought it would make the most sense to visit Pompei that day since I'll already be in Naples. Is there a place to store luggage in Pompei? If not, can anyone recommend which town it is easiest to get to Pompei from? Positano, Capri, or Ravello?

My BF and I plan to travel to Las Vegas sometime in the late fall/winter, we have not booked our trip. Never been there before, a few general questions come up:

1. We are going for at least 4 days, can extend the trip up to a full week. Should we stick with just Vegas or split the trip and do 4-5 days in Vegas and also do 1-3 days on a side trip to Hoover Dam/Grand Canyon, etc.? (Would this be trying to do too many things at once?)

2. What hotels are drop-dead the absolute must to stay in for first-timers? We are open to doing all our stay at one hotel or splitting amongst 2-3 hotels for a couple nights each. We want to max out our experience while there.

3. My parents insist we see a Cirque du Soliel show while there. I see there are a few of them running simultaneously. What's the best Cirque du Soliel show for beginners that will give us the best first-time experience?

Thanks!

We will be driving from Zurich into central Switzerland across to Italy and back to Geneva. To save time, we would like to rent a garmin or tomtom GPS to get us through the cities. What is the cost of rental per day/week please?

What is the best and cheapest way to get from the NCL Cruise dock in Dover to Stansted airport?

I am vising Malaysia during last week of August and I have a plan to visit Singapore for 1-2 days. Can I go thru bus to Singapore with a valid visa or I have to travel thru air for entry from air port?
Can I then come back to Malaysia as 2nd entry?

I am visiting Malaysia from Aug 25 to 30th. I want to participate in celeberations of independence day in Malaysia. Where I should spend that day in Malaysia.

I also have a plan to visit Singapore for one day. Can I go thru bus to Singapore with a valid visa or I have to travel thru air for entry from air port?
Can I then come back to Malaysia as 2nd entry?

Hi, my husband and I are planning a quick anniversary trip to the St Louis area in September. Is there a decent hotel that anyone would recommend under $100/night? We don't need fabulous service, but no where that I would fear my car being broken into. Looking for bar/restaurant; 24 hour desk service... pretty much 3 star but I know 2 star can be just as accommodating. We are willing to stay in suburbs as well...

How long does it take to drive from the town of Banff to the Columbia Icefields (where we would take the tour from)? Is it more of a half-day trip or a full day thing?

Thanks!

Greetings!

Does anyone know is there a Madinah map somewhere available in the web where clearly are marked borders of forbidden zone for non-muslims? As fas as I know, forbidden zone is historical center of the city (including Prophet's Mosque) but not the whole city.

The same question about map of Makkah with clearly marked such borders. As far as I know, it's not just Makkah city limits but much more.

Any suggestions appreciated,

Nils

Greetings!

Does anyone know is there a Makkah map somewhere available in the web where clearly are marked borders of forbidden zone for non-muslims? As far as I know, it's not just Makkah city limits.

The same question about map of Madinah with clearly marked such borders. As fas as I know, forbidden zone is historical center of the city (including Prophet's Mosque) but not the whole city.

Any suggestions appreciated,

Nils

I'm looking for mini van with driver who can bring us around in taipei. Or anyone who can recommend any car rental company with driver?

Hi all,

My sister is going to move to Austria to work at IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), she is currently in New York City, is there any websites that She/I can search to find her a room with a roommate or a small apartment?
And also what is the name of that part of Vienna that IAEA is located? Also the price range 

Thank you very much,
Azadeh

PS: I know German so German websites will work too.

I am thinking of doing a Brunch Cruise on the Yacht Starship. Has anyone has any experience with this one yet? I know the Odyssey and Spirit are nice, but pricey.
Thanks

If you had a choice of seeing either Catherine the Great Palace or Peterhoff, which would you choose?

Hi.

I'm spending 5 days in Egypt as part of our honeymoon vacation. We are planning 2 days in Cairo, 1 in Giza/Saqqara, and 1 in Luxor. For the 5th day, we figure we don't have enough time for Sinai and Aswan/Abu Simbel. That leaves a day trip to Alexandria or an extra day in Luxor.

Any advice?

Thanks very much,
Aleksey

Hi,

I plan to visit Sunken Meadow Park in the very near future. My family and i plan to bring food items there to barbrque. We are a bit apprehensive because we don't know if they we have barbeque pits/ grills available. Anyone know for sure? If so, are they reasonably dispered around the picnic area?

I have heard about a music concert the is in Bozeman called Rock the River?
Aug 8,9.10. please forward additional information... location,cost, any additional info. Thank you!!!!

3 of us will be in Dublin for 3 days in November. We just need basic accomodations, but would like to spend some time wandering the city, and other days out in the countryside. We need suggestions on where to stay that will give us inexpensive, in suite, preferably breakfast included accomodations. Please, any advice? Thanks-

A friend and I will be in Barcelona for 2 days, 1 night in Nov. Can anyone recommend a resonably priced hotel near the port where cruise ships depart? Which section of the city is that in? Would we be better off staying in another section of the city to sight see, and then taking a taxi to the port? Thanks for all your advice-

i have a contact in lugansk and THEIR ADDRESS is
GUKOVA BLOCK 2/3
LUGANSK UKRAINE 91000
CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF THIS IS A GENUINE ADDRESS PLEASE
as im planning to stay there on a vist soon to the ukraine

i would appreciate any info please thank you
you can mail me on suggy87@netscape.net

Are cosmetic procedures popular in Hong Kong? Would love to get my eyebrows tattooed. Anyone have any experience with this in Hong Kong? I know that this is popular in Bangkok-Thanks

Hello Vters,

Anyone visiting Nz end Sept to beginning of OCT? My friend and I are looking for 1 or 2 more backpackers to go around South NZ together. Probably we can rent a car and share the cost if our plans are the same.

Thank you!

I just read a thread on trains in Italy and need further learned opinions that would apply to my situation. We're from Montreal and will be landing in Rome next wednesday. We're so excited and we can't wait, but that's besides the point. After 6 days in Rome We're planning to take the train to Sorrento spend 4 days there, then a train to Florence (3 days there) and off to Rome's Airport(by train again)to catch our flight to Warsaw.

We have all our hotels and apartment reservations done and dealt with. My question is: when do we buy the train tickets. A couple days before leaving Rome or on the spot when at the stations at time of departure? Or do I buy them all at once, or when we arrive in Sorrento for the Florence leg of the trip and when we arrive in Florence for Rome airport?

Thank you in advance

I will be arriving in Nijmegen on 14 Sept by train. What is the name of the shippingline that goes from Nijmegen to Kleve?

My wife and I plan to spend 2 nights in Paris in late April or very early May of 2009. This will be a side trip from our annual visit to Maastricht. We are in hopes of finding a budget price room (50-75Euro)located in the St Germain or Latin Quarter. I would appreciate some advice. Thanks in advance.

not really a question, but, if your reading this and staying in central Auckland tonight you have to go to the voodoo lounge just off of Queen St, if you like a good night out and waking up in the morning without any hearing left! then you must visit the voodoo!! i don't work for them or gain any commission but, talking from experience, (and being thrown out) it is the best all night out in Auckland, trust me, you'll love it!!

P.S. just don't try and make out with the skeletons!

How much do you tip non tour guide drivers? How much do you tip tour guide drivers?