7 Days in Spain! Did help!

I only have 7 days in Spain and I want to make the most of it. I also don't want to spend the entire time on a train or hopping from Hostel to Hostel.

Here is my potential itinerary right now:

Day 1: Barcelona (arrive at 11AM from UK so jet lag already dealt with!)
Day 2: Barcelona
Day 3: Barcelona (Sleep Train to Granada)
Day 4: Granada/Alhambra
Day 5: Granada- 6PM train to Madrid
Day 6: Madrid
Day 7: Madrid (Possible Day trip to Toledo)

How does this sound? I have already booked Barcelona, the train to Granada, and Alhambra tickets so my big concern is with day 5,6, and 7. Should I go to Madrid? I am from New York City so the big city life isn't really something I'm attracted to see. Many have mentioned going to Seville instead of Madrid.

I fly out of Madrid on Day 8 at 10AM so I will have to be there for one night no matter what and think that a day trip to T... more »

Northeastern France - Burgandy, Alsace, Champagne

My wife and I are touring Northern France in September and need advise about places to visit before we arrive in Paris. After visiting Normandy and the Loire Valley we are travelling to Beaune and Colmar then to Paris. We plan to spend 2 nights in Comar, then 1 night somewhere between Colmar and Paris - perhaps Reims.

Any suggestions on the best places to visit in that area?

Rail travel Thun to Zermatt

We will be traveling by train throughout Switzerland later this month. We have a Swiss pass. I am confused about whether we need reservations on routes that also seem listed as part of a scenic route. We will be going from Thun to zermatt during Our travels. On the rail map it looks like this is part of the Regio scenic route. Is this true or is there another train traveling this route. I just want to make sure I dont need reservations as there are 5 of us and I know this is a busy time.

Nice, France

My husband and I would be flying to Nice on a two-week holiday. Places we hope to cover:

1) Marseille
2) Provence
3) Avignon
4) Millau
5) Montpellier
6) Arles

Is it better to take the bus or the train from the airport to town? Would also appreciate the direction. After 2 nights in Nice, we hope to rent a car and drive inland. We have been on several driving trips in the last ten years. Both of us are already 60 and we enjoy scenic drives.

Is it possible to cover those places mentioned above within 11 days? Would also appreciate recommendation of reasonably priced hotels in Nice.

Thank you

Lago Iseo - Lovere - beaches, restaurants, things to do?

Hey guys,

I am going to go to Lago Iseo for a longer weekend soon.
I know the bigger and more famous Italian lakes but I'd love to discover their smaller and less touristic version.
But as I realise, the downside of this less known lake is that it is hard to find information. I hope to find someone able to give some advice on here!

I am going to stay in Lovere in the north.
Are there any nice beaches or swim areas within foot or bike reach as I won't have a car?

Also which restaurants, eateries, bars, cafes can you recommend?

What are activities and sites than mustn't be missed when there?

Thank's a lot!

Spray tanning in Lisbon

Hi!
This is a bit of a long shot but really hoping that somewhere in Lisbon does spray tanning - any ideas??!!!
Coming over to Lisbon from New Zealand winter for a family wedding and don't want to be completely pasty white!
Cheers

WWOOF q's and last minute arrangements

The WWOOF office has been wonderful, but I thought I'd post here, too, with some questions:

I had an exchange with the WWOOF office and with embassies regarding a need to apply for a visa. Somewhat shaky conclusion was that one isn't needed as long as I state I'm a tourist rather than volunteer. Does that sound right?

I am a 39 year old woman with back problems, hoping that won't pose difficulty in getting an assignment.

Last, the obvious -- I am just beginning to look for placements now for any time span between Aug. 5-16. Places are filled/ filling up -- any ideas about who I could still contact? (I e-mailed 7 today and will call them on Google Voice from USA soon). I exhaustively searched the WWOOF database already, just trying to form some kind of decision about where I want to be. I'm not sure now how or what to search if I hear back that the places are full. I've... more »