My husband and I have listened to your show for years and have found that your hints and recommendations very helpful.
We are thinking of traveling to Denmark this year. We would like to stay in Copenhagen for two to three days and then tour the area by car for another eight or nine days. Any suggestions about where we should go and what we should see and do?
Also, while doing some research on the web, I came across Nordic Saga Tours. They have a fly/drive vacation that sounds good to us. Have you heard of this company? If so, would you recommend it?
Thank you for your time in answering these questions.
Sincerely,
Carol Bass
Dear Ms. Bass:
I don’t know Nordic Saga Tours, but assume they’re a fine firm; but point out that you can simply rent a car to be picked up in Copenhagen (go to Auto Europe.com) and thereafter drive throughout Denmark.
In Copenhagen, provided you arrive during their period of operation (probably May through September), the indispensable visit is to the Tivoli Gardens in the center of the city near the train station, where several hours a day (starting late afternoon) can easily be spent. Go, as well, to the famous pedestrians-only shopping street (the Stroget) lined with extraordinary shops and stores displaying the arts and crafts (and utilitarian items) of Danish modern design—an artistic experience not to be missed. Have “open sandwiches” along the way, consider buying tickets to a concert, visit all the museums and the Royal Palace. Danes are the loveliest people on earth, and you may quickly conclude, as others have, that their nation and society are among the most perfect on earth. Talk with them (almost everyone speaks English) about the governmental structure and welfare network enjoyed by every Dane.
Have a good trip! Arthur Frommer
Just wanted you to know that my son and I just returned from the Historic China tour offered by China Focus.There were nine people in our group and we all thought it was a fabulous trip. Hotels, meals, and sightseeing were first rate.
Thank you for mentioning this trip on your program.
Leon Hojegian
Dear Mr. Hojegian,
So glad to hear it worked out for you. Thanks for sending in your thoughts!
Cordially,
Pauline Frommer
Hi Arthur and Pauline,
It was great to finally meet you at the New York Times Travel show last week. I do want to comment on Priceline. Recently, I rented a car in Florida from Price Line. They accepted my bid for $22.00 a day for a mid size car (much to my surprise). But you should alert your listeners that the final price for the full rental has to be prepaid and is nonrefundable. This could be fatal if you have to cancel your travel plans.
Best regards.
Elliot J. Moritz
PS The car rental was from National Rent A Car
Hi Elliot,
Lovely meeting you as well! And thanks for your tips on Priceline.com. I myself just used them in Los Angeles to rent a car. I bid $30 and got a Hertz Car, went to Hertz' website and saw that I would have paid $60 if I had rented the same car directly from them. So I felt I got a score, though my father felt I should have bid $15! Anyway, you're absolutely right about being very set in your travel plans before you use Priceline because once you've paid, there are no refunds. Thanks for reminding our listeners of this!
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