We went when I was about 9, we mostly stayed at the resort, but did the quad biking on the sand dunes and also popped into the towns, I remember a man was dragging me into a shop and my brother almost decked him
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Does anyone know what France, in particular Paris, is like on bank holidays?
We're hoping to go in May and it falls on May 1st which is Labour day. Google says virtually all shops are closed and most restaurants are too but I figured we could get a nice picnic and go to parks etc. but not sure if it'll be a waste of a day in terms of touristy stuff and if we should move the dates. We're only planning on going for 4 days
We're hoping to go in May and it falls on May 1st which is Labour day. Google says virtually all shops are closed and most restaurants are too but I figured we could get a nice picnic and go to parks etc. but not sure if it'll be a waste of a day in terms of touristy stuff and if we should move the dates. We're only planning on going for 4 days
I was there on a bank holiday by accident last year in June, Whit Monday? Never heard of it before last year, but I didn’t notice the shops being shut, we went to Disney for the day and it was busy, but we had to get the train there and that was running fine and we popped into a shop on the way back to our hotel and I remember restaurants still being open on the walk backDoes anyone know what France, in particular Paris, is like on bank holidays?
We're hoping to go in May and it falls on May 1st which is Labour day. Google says virtually all shops are closed and most restaurants are too but I figured we could get a nice picnic and go to parks etc. but not sure if it'll be a waste of a day in terms of touristy stuff and if we should move the dates. We're only planning on going for 4 days
I don't know but make that the day for going round doing the touristy stuff that doesn't involve paying to go inside but just walking around taking in the architecture etc. There's loads to see without having to go in anywhereDoes anyone know what France, in particular Paris, is like on bank holidays?
We're hoping to go in May and it falls on May 1st which is Labour day. Google says virtually all shops are closed and most restaurants are too but I figured we could get a nice picnic and go to parks etc. but not sure if it'll be a waste of a day in terms of touristy stuff and if we should move the dates. We're only planning on going for 4 days
Can anyone advise me about the Eurostar please? Hoping to do a night in London and then hop on the Eurostar and do a night in Paris and back to London. Is this doable? Obviously it is but is more than one night two days in Paris necessary? I'm going more for the Eurostar than Paris to be perfectly honest.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Yes been there looongtime ago (1999), a one-week cruise from Luxor, had a fabulous price thanks to my job in tourism at the time...
I loved it but I love history/culture... Fascinating culture. People were nice really but the political/social situation has changed a lot since. It wasn't especially safe then, I think it's quite worst now, especially for women.
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It's not as it used to be in Paris. A lot of places are opened, especially touristy. Just avoid the traditional marchs which start at place de la République. It's Workers' day in reality, not Labour day.Does anyone know what France, in particular Paris, is like on bank holidays?
We're hoping to go in May and it falls on May 1st which is Labour day. Google says virtually all shops are closed and most restaurants are too but I figured we could get a nice picnic and go to parks etc. but not sure if it'll be a waste of a day in terms of touristy stuff and if we should move the dates. We're only planning on going for 4 days
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There are like 18 Eurostar a day, so you can do it. But to each his ownCan anyone advise me about the Eurostar please? Hoping to do a night in London and then hop on the Eurostar and do a night in Paris and back to London. Is this doable? Obviously it is but is more than one night two days in Paris necessary? I'm going more for the Eurostar than Paris to be perfectly honest.
Thanks in advance
Eurostar is like a typical fast train (well faster on the French side), it's no Orient Express.
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Thank you, I know, the Orient Express is the dream lol. But I'd just like to do this trip onceYes been there looongtime ago (1999), a one-week cruise from Luxor, had a fabulous price thanks to my job in tourism at the time...
I loved it but I love history/culture... Fascinating culture. People were nice really but the political/social situation has changed a lot since. It wasn't especially safe then, I think it's quite worst now, especially for women.
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It's not as it used to be in Paris. A lot of places are opened, especially touristy. Just avoid the traditional marchs which start at place de la République. It's Workers' day in reality, not Labour day.
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There are like 18 Eurostar a day, so you can do it. But to each his own
i'm going to paris in 10 days i've booked pretty much everything i wanted but wanted to ask if anyone has any tips or advice?
i've booked pretty much everything i wanted but wanted to ask if anyone has any tips or advice?
It’s a long time since I was in Paris but my God what a city! So much to do. It’s so chic and the patisseries and restaurantsi'm going to paris in 10 days
!!! Check out the Louvre museum, it’s amazing. I went to the palace of Versailles too and hired bikes and cycled around. If your French isn’t up to scratch, don’t worry. Most Parisians speak good English although do try make an effort and say bonjour and merci. Check some of the Paris forums like on trip advisor, they can be quite handy! Have an amazing time!aw thank you so much!It’s a long time since I was in Paris but my God what a city! So much to do. It’s so chic and the patisseries and restaurants
i've booked the louvre and versailles but i had no idea you can cycle around versailles, such a good tip! i'll definitely do thatHas anyone been to Bali and would you recommend it? Would be with a 6yr old aswell around May/June time.
It’s very nice there and I still liked it but I much preferred Thailand. I don’t think I’d go back to Bali but I’d definitely go back to Thailand
You are being a little optimisticIt’s a long time since I was in Paris but my God what a city! So much to do. It’s so chic and the patisseries and restaurants
but yes it's easier in the touristic places of the capital.that's ok i speak frenchYou are being a little optimistic
I liked Bali but much preferred the Maldives but I could say it depends what you're looking for.
We're booking to go to Australia towards the end of the year. With a toddler and baby. We have friends there and have visited before but I can't wait to get back.
Has anyone travelled to the USA very recently, what is the situation with Covid passports, is it okay to use the same NHS covid app thingy as last year? My last vaccine was Jan 2022
Once you’ve proof of full vaccination (that doesn’t include what extra boosters you’ve had) and they’ve a list of approved vaccines on the US CDC website, you’re fine. Those vaccines include the likes of the 1 dose Janson vaccine. I have to go to the US for work in April so I’m checking this now too.
Your vaccine passport will have your name and your date of birth and the name on your vaccine certificate should match the name on your passport.
Hope this helps!
Your vaccine passport will have your name and your date of birth and the name on your vaccine certificate should match the name on your passport.
Hope this helps!
Brill thanks, i'm going in 3 weeks for work tooOnce you’ve proof of full vaccination (that doesn’t include what extra boosters you’ve had) and they’ve a list of approved vaccines on the US CDC website, you’re fine. Those vaccines include the likes of the 1 dose Janson vaccine. I have to go to the US for work in April so I’m checking this now too.
Your vaccine passport will have your name and your date of birth and the name on your vaccine certificate should match the name on your passport.
Hope this helps!
I just re-downloaded the NHS app and my covid passport is valid until August x
Hello! No idea if this is the right thread...
We are thinking of booking a few days in the Cotswolds this summer, we're craving a few days of country living (we're both from the country originally) and would like to book a little cottage and explore the area, nice walks, country pubs etc.
Anyway, has anyone been or even live there that could advise the best area to stay? (Bonus if you have any recommendations for things to do as well)
Thanks in advance
We are thinking of booking a few days in the Cotswolds this summer, we're craving a few days of country living (we're both from the country originally) and would like to book a little cottage and explore the area, nice walks, country pubs etc.
Anyway, has anyone been or even live there that could advise the best area to stay? (Bonus if you have any recommendations for things to do as well)
Thanks in advance