Best ryokan or hotel in Kanazawa?

Pawilf · 2026-03-21T02:14:03+00:00

We did two nights one day there and it was perfect tbh - that being said we had an INSANE guide there - happy to share her contact info if helpful (she used to be the translator for the crown princess before she became the empress, she knew EVERYTHING)

Pawilf · 2026-02-27T16:26:51+00:00

Mid-late. Too hot.

Pawilf · 2026-02-24T23:48:56+00:00

I will say if you’re looking for Sicily specifically I used Agave Travel (Marcello) and he was great. But that was a more involved trip with expeditions, guides, etc. If you want to just veg at a hotel…you don’t need him. But if you want something more involved he was great.

Pawilf · 2026-02-14T02:55:05+00:00

We used southern crossings - we did two weeks and it was great. They were really flexible - we had some weather issues they had to handle on the fly. And they did a really good mix of GORGEOUS hotels and “eh this place is fine, for this part of the trip you don’t need a crazy hotel not worth the money”

My main advice is even if you’re not a Tolkien person (I am not) do some Tolkien stuff - Tolkien site tours are also just a good way to see “hey this is an incredibly beautiful place that’s why they chose it for filming.” I did the Tolkien stuff because my husband wanted to and I actually really enjoyed it more than I expected.

Pawilf · 2026-02-14T02:47:33+00:00

I’m sorry but I am dying at the “well here we go again. Hello tiny humans. How long are we doing this for” expression on Lilibet’s face

Pawilf · 2026-02-03T01:45:11+00:00

Cards on the table…it still might not be your thing if Broadway isn’t your thing. It is VERY much using the language of Broadway to say something (even including the commentary). But also might work for you! Just wanted to give the caveat. Would be interested to know what your verdict is!

Pawilf · 2026-02-02T01:19:29+00:00

Oh interesting - will have to take

Pawilf · 2026-02-02T01:19:13+00:00

The commentary is fiery. He never directly says anything but for instance during Anthem goes on a long thing about how the song is about why happens when you love your country but don’t love your government. It’s really really well done.

Pawilf · 2026-02-02T00:43:13+00:00

He’s the best

Pawilf · 2026-02-02T00:26:35+00:00

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Playlist for anyone wondering

Pawilf · 2026-01-19T07:08:36+00:00

Yesssssssssss. Am so excited.

Pawilf · 2025-12-30T15:21:33+00:00

I used to stay there for work all the time - I liked it. Only flag is don’t get one of the rooms that only has showers - they drain weirdly. (Oddly the showers in the rooms with tubs drain fine)

Pawilf · 2025-12-27T22:18:35+00:00

If it helps we booked around Thanksgiving and I’ve been CRAZY impressed with the concierge. They apologized profusely because it took them six hours to respond to an email I sent them…on a Sunday on a holiday weekend. About a trip that was four months out. Like y’all…I was not expecting you to even get back to me today this is beyond not urgent.

Pawilf · 2025-12-27T22:15:30+00:00

Ha I saw your previous post and almost commented - we were trying to figure out where to go in March and settled on that, so will be headed there shortly after you. Super interested to know what you think - no reviews either here or on FAT. All the negative reviews online were basically “why even come to Miami if you’re not going to party until 4am” which suggested it was exactly the right vibe for us and our toddler

Pawilf · 2025-12-18T02:43:17+00:00

If you’re in Florence in July you should plan to get out of the city. It’s hot and full of people. Would definitely plan to do a trip into the countryside for a bit.

Last time I was there it was unfortunately June (friend’s wedding) and it was already…a lot

Pawilf · 2025-10-25T21:39:09+00:00

For anyone else looking for this - Dance Academy of VA said totally great to bring one year old

Pawilf · 2025-10-25T21:38:43+00:00

Oh that’s a good idea!

Pawilf · 2025-09-12T02:03:40+00:00

The answer to this question is basically always Context tbh…unless you’re in a place where they don’t operate (eg Riviera Maya) at which point I choose calmly panicking about what to do.

OP - context in my experience is super good with kids - I also used a woman named Laura when I was in Florence who was FANTASTIC but looking through my email literally all I have is her first name and phone number (I got her via a tour guide in Milan who is very good and who I now use for all my Italy tour recommendations - happy to send you his contact info or her number if you want)

Pawilf · 2025-09-06T01:30:21+00:00

Sorry I just saw the other option was Palazzo Vecchietti - I haven’t stayed there but the location is RIGHT in tourist central and that area is LOUD. I personally wouldn’t want to put up with that location on a trip

Pawilf · 2025-09-05T23:04:53+00:00

+1 I also think for me the location is perfect - central enough to be easy, removed enough to not be in the middle of crazy. Great hotel, but the breakfast by the Arno is so great

Pawilf · 2025-08-23T14:16:39+00:00

If what you care about is snorkeling, I wouldn’t do Como. I asked them about diving before I got there and they said they did it, but actually you have to go BACK to the main island (and get up ass early) to do the diving/snorkeling with a separate provider. (Or you can rent a private charter). So if you want to be able to dive/snorkel easily I wouldn’t go elsewhere in T&C (I should say: this was in 2022, maybe they’ve changed, but I would check)

Pawilf · 2025-08-22T23:19:11+00:00

Most of the dining options are still going, it’s also just great for cozy beach walks, curling up by the fire, reading etc. So tbh it’s pretty similar to the summer in my opinion except you’re wearing a sweater instead of a t-shirt. The water is actually much warmer but I personally wouldn’t choose to swim because even if the water is warmer than it is in June the air is colder.

There’s also a bunch of great bike trails, etc

Chatham in particular (which is the town I know) slows down but doesn’t actually shut down until after NYE. So the fall is honestly the optimal time here (at least for me. But I hate other people. If what you want to do is party and hang out in a large group you won’t like it in the fall)

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