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In reply to the discussion: Question about travel in Spain. [View all]

mnhtnbb

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19. I have used a Trip advisor site called
Tue Jan 23, 2018, 05:49 AM
Jan 2018

Flip key to book apartments in Vienna, Berlin, and London. My youngest son and his partner have used air bnb in several European cities. We never had a problem.

To me apartments are so much more comfortable if you are going to be staying in the same place for more than 2-3 days. But we also were relying strictly on public transportation and not concerned with parking a car. Trains are a great way to travel in Europe between cities. Fast trains are very common and a great website to check train schedules--and even book your tickets before you go if you want-- is raileurope.com

I'm envious. Have not gotten to Spain and am hoping to do so in the next few years. Everyone I know who has been loves Barcelona.

I also generally go back and forth between Trip advisor and booking.com to choose hotels when traveling in Europe. I like being able to read reviews and also map exactly where a hotel is located in relationship to Subway stops and various things we want to see in a particular city.

Question about travel in Spain. [View all] Adsos Letter Jan 2018 OP
I loved my trip to Barcelona. Fantastic city! dhol82 Jan 2018 #1
Good advice. I've been guilty of trying to pack too much into a short time. CurtEastPoint Jan 2018 #3
Make sure you factor in distances and routes. dhol82 Jan 2018 #4
Agree on the sit and watch and enjoy the park, cafe, street life, market, etc. CurtEastPoint Jan 2018 #5
Thank you so much for the reply! Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #7
I have traveled in Spain to... CurtEastPoint Jan 2018 #2
Thanks so much for your reply! Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #9
She will be fine...just make the cs sound like ths MLAA Jan 2018 #14
First, let me say Thank You! to dhol82, and CurtEastPoint for your responses. Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #6
Where in France are they going to be? dhol82 Jan 2018 #12
Thank you for the caution. Good advice. Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #15
About five years ago I lived and worked for a year in Madrid MLAA Jan 2018 #8
Thank you so much for your advice. Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #10
Happy to assist. I absolutely loved Spain. MLAA Jan 2018 #11
I'll warn her! Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #16
If you are venturing out from BCN, Montserrat is an easy train trip CurtEastPoint Jan 2018 #13
Thank you so much for the suggestions, CurtEastPoint. Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #17
Gotta go now. Thank you for all of the advice and suggestions! Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #18
I have used a Trip advisor site called mnhtnbb Jan 2018 #19
The kids have used Airbnb in Europe many times, and have aleways had a good experience. Adsos Letter Jan 2018 #20
I have two Canon cameras mnhtnbb Jan 2018 #21
I always say that my trip to Spain changed my life... CTyankee Feb 2018 #22
I can understand why you loved Spain, CTyankee. Adsos Letter Feb 2018 #23
Barcelona is a real treasure! Your wife will love it if she likes Gaudi. CTyankee Feb 2018 #24
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