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And Belgian Jasper Stuyven won the 2021 race.
3 years agoGreat music choice for the tunnel vid!
3 years agoI almost said something again about Cuneo and how chilly it was getting, but I knew you’d figure out what was best for you. It does seem like we’ve won the lottery on this tour though. The skies ahead just keep opening up for us.
3 years agoI’ll bet it was a madhouse here in the summer! You should come back in the early spring or late autumn. So should we.
3 years agoHacksaw, a few suitcases. No problem!
3 years agoLove the pics of that incredible bike trail and a bike hotel as well! Might have to figure out how to get the tandem to Italy someday.
3 years agoBlue skies smilin’ at you - oh happy days!
3 years agoThat part of the Italian coast is wonderful. When we did it it was mid summer, completely overcrowded and hugely expensive but with such a wonderful joyous feeling that you had to feel happy As for that cycleway everyone needs to do it. Have a lovely last two weeks and store up those summer memories
3 years agoLooks like you hit the jackpot! Wonderful that you are getting sun again! Cuneo looked too chilly for us, too. Hardly warmer than Gauting in the coming weeks.
3 years agoI couldn’t say about fees with Airbnb in Europe, because we haven’t used it enough over here. It is something to be aware of with Boking though, particularly with apartments. It isn’t immediately obvious that there are service fees or deposits, because they’re typically buried in the policy statement. If you don’t open it to check out the policies you might miss it.
3 years agoI am stockpiling all of this info for future use, but, expect many questions when we get ready for the big European vacation!
I am booking our summer 2022 trip now. In Gunnison, CO we have stayed at the Quality Inn the past few visits. Both the town and the lodging have been a favorite for years.
As I have found so many places, they must be having trouble finding help. They have a number of current, negative reviews, as do several other places in town.
We ended up going with Airbnb. I’ve also checked them in several
Other locations. A key factor is to make sure and check all of the fees before booking. Are fees also a notable amount in Europe?
A side note-my Airbnb in Tucson for December is refundable. The same place in February was prepay, and no refund.
I don't know if the 2021 date was a COVID thing that I could get a refund, and they changed the rules for 2022? I have a lot more money on the table for the February booking! I had to think twice!
Like Jacquie said. I agree with everything. Booking is a much better option over here in our experience.
3 years agoWow. That must have been some feeling to be in that building by yourself!
3 years agoI use both Booking dot com and AirBnB for accommodation in Europe, along with country-specific bed-and-breakfast websites. Mostly I use Booking because more places are available with free cancellation and most don't require prepayment. Many (most?) listings are apartments.
Here in BC, where Al and I are between houses for a few months, I've been using AirBnB because most of the BC listings on Booking are much more expensive. Unfortunately, all the AirBnB properties require prepayment, often in full, and often with no refund if you need to cancel.
Generally speaking, while in Europe, where do your bikes go at different lodging places? Allison has toured extensively and she said, in her experience, bikes *never* go in the rooms. She also said lodging is generally upstairs, which would be a problem for my long bike, if it were allowed . . . .
3 years agoI think 2023 is our year for Europe - I'm trying to get my mind settled on how things will work. I'm the plan ahead type, preferring no/few surprises!
I'm glad you both made the train!
Kelly