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Jenny, Glad to hear you managed Schiphol relatively painlessly; pre-covid it was one of my favorite airports. But your comments are a great example of varying tolerances and expectations, as some mig… (View Post)

And if you love the truffle hunt (popular tourist outing in Croatia also), I recommend the International Truffle Festival in Alba, Italy held every fall. I searched for a tour that featured that even… (View Post)

Patrice, thank you for your detailed report. I'm of course biased, but I'd take the Reina Sofía and/or Thyssen-Bornemisza over another palace any day. I remember an insistent TD once tracked me down … (View Post)

Yes, Turkish, Air France, many intl. carriers' lounges are a huge cut above US ones. I started flying non-US carriers after too many bad experiences with United. Another perk for me: arrival lounges … (View Post)

kfnknfzk...I've raved b/f about Virgin's lounges, esp. Departure at Heathrow (there's also an Arrivals Lounge). I guess Tauck pickup doesn't allow time at Arrivals lounges, but Swiss Arrivals at Zuri… (View Post)