Planning

We only have about 7 days for a trip to Italy (June 24–July 1) due to wedding and family plans, so our time is quite limited. We’re trying to decide between: Rome + Florence only or Rome + Florence + Venice We’ve heard that 7 days might be too rushed for 3 cities, but we are...

I have an upcoming trip to Europe in July with a layover in Dubai on Emirates. Given current concerns about potential delays or cancellations, I am trying to figure out how best to protect myself in case something goes wrong. My current idea is to book a separate backup flight...

We have booked a 21-day Mediterranean cruise with Princess Cruises as a single continuous itinerary (not as three separate back-to-back 7-day cruises). We selected a guaranteed mini suite, and our cabin has not yet been assigned. The cruise departs from Barcelona and returns to...

Hi everyone, My wife and I are taking our first cruise from the West Coast and will be flying into Los Angeles International Airport the night before departure. We are looking for recommendations on where to stay for one night, especially hotels that are convenient for cruise...

I’m late to planning my trip and all lift-to-top tickets for the Eiffel Tower are sold out online for every day we’re visiting. My 9-year-old is really excited and I don’t want him to miss going to the top. The website says tickets can still be purchased on-site on the day of...

Back in 2000, I traveled as a paying passenger on a large German container ship from Newark to Valencia, Spain. At the time, I found contact details for shipping lines through “Travel Tips.” Now I’m trying to find similar opportunities for 2026—specifically container ship travel...

I’m planning a 4–5 week trip to Europe and want to know if AU$130–150 per day per person (about €90), excluding accommodation and flights, is enough for daily expenses. This budget would mainly cover food, public transport, and general activities. I’m not planning fine dining or...

I’m planning a trip to Disneyland Paris in January 2027 and considering staying for 7 nights, with additional nights spent in Paris beforehand (around 12 days total, with 7 dedicated to Disneyland Paris). Most advice I’ve found online focuses on shorter stays of 2–3 days, so...

I have a family holiday booked from Brisbane (BNE) to Rome with a transit in Doha. I didn’t arrange alternative flights earlier when issues began, and now the prices are too high to change plans. I do have the option to cancel, but the airline has already rescheduled my Virgin...

you’re planning a special anniversary trip with five free nights and want somewhere great for hiking, exploring, or outdoor activities between september and november. here are some ideas and community recommendations from other bonvoy members along with general inspiration:...

We’ll be arriving at PVG airport in Shanghai around 8 AM. Our plan is to spend some time shopping and possibly visiting a park for lunch or dinner before heading to check in at the Toy Story Hotel later in the day. We’ll go to Disneyland the following day. Is there any service...

Hi all! I’m heading to London in early July with my partner for about 7 days and we don’t have an itinerary yet. We’re planning to visit the major sights, so having good access to the Tube and buses is a big priority. Looking for recommendations on fun, lively neighbourhoods...

Booked a back-to-back cruise (Singapore → Dubai → Barcelona) and just got notified the whole thing has been rerouted. Now it’s Singapore → Cape Town → London instead, and somehow turned into a 48-day cruise instead of 36. So basically none of the original ports anymore… but we...

We have a trip to Egypt planned for May 12 and the remaining balance for our tour is due March 15. I’m really torn about whether to continue with the trip or cancel now. If we cancel before the 15th, we only lose our $800 deposit (which can be transferred to a future trip). But...

My wife and I are traveling to Italy in May with both sets of parents (six people total). I know… slightly crazy, but it should be fun. The plan so far: Rome – 4 nights Sorrento area – 4 nights (May 13–17) Sicily – 1 week Rome and Sicily are pretty much sorted in terms of...

I have a trip booked later this year that ends with Istanbul → Dubai → Melbourne, with the Dubai–Melbourne flight connecting through Singapore (3.5-hour layover). Because of everything going on right now, I’m considering skipping Istanbul and Dubai entirely and flying to...

First time flying out of JFK Terminal 7 and a bit confused by what I’m seeing online. Our plan is to fly into Newark (EWR), take an Uber to JFK, and then depart internationally from Terminal 7. We usually use LaGuardia, so both of these airports are new to us. When checking wait...

Quick question about how this works with SAS tickets. My husband and I are flying Milan → Copenhagen → California on the way home, with about a 23 hour layover in Copenhagen. I was thinking about surprising him by spending the last part of our trip in Scotland, which would mean...

Planning a trip to Norway in May with a connection through LAX. The itinerary is Sacramento → LAX → Copenhagen on SAS, with about 1 hour and 20 minutes between arrival and the latest boarding time for the international flight. The concern is whether that’s enough time,...

I’ve been thinking about why I end up traveling solo more often than I originally planned. It’s not that I always prefer it. Sometimes I genuinely want to travel with other people. But every time I try to organise a group trip, it falls apart before it even starts. At one point...

I’m 29F in Ontario and planning to start traveling this year. Thinking some US road trips and maybe one or two international trips. I don’t use credit cards because I’ve gotten into trouble with them in the past. But I’m wondering if I’ll basically be forced to get one just for...

We’re a family of four with teens (17 and 18) and we’ve always loved traveling together. Lately though, their schedules make it hard to go as often as we’d like. They’re responsible, we have family nearby, and practically speaking we’d feel fine leaving them home. But...

I’m based in Central TX so I can use SAT or AUS. I’ll need to be in AZ about once a month for a week at a time. PHX or LAS both work, LAS is a bit better. I’d also like the flexibility to hop to LAX sometimes to visit a friend. I do have some flexibility when I schedule work...