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Leslie
We live in Eastern Kentucky.
On average, how much would it be for each individual person:
Air travel-
Hotel-
Food-
Transportation-
Main attractions-
PLUS
Would businesses like Food City sponsor a trip?
Whatcha think? I know it won't be exact but we are looking for an estimated amount per person.
Thanks!
Answer
It's unlikely that businesses are going to subsidize your trip, but you can always ask. Prices will depend on the where you're starting from, exactly when you visit, how long you stay, the accommodations you use and what you see/do/eat. People who backpack around Europe generally can get by for $100 per day staying in cheap hostels and carefully watching their budget (not including airfare). However, if you stay in hotels, which is likely for a senior trip, it will cost you more. I usually spend 100 to 150 euro a night for a hotel. For a one week trip, you're looking at around $3500 - $4000 per person. You could do it cheaper going on your own, but you'd also have to do all the work and without an escort.
Here are some resources that can help you plan and check options and current prices for your trip (expect prices in the future to rise):
http://www.kayak.com/ - airfares & hotels; the explore function is useful for finding the less expensive places to fly into from your starting point. Tuscany is an entire region, not a town. The most convenient airports to fly into will be Pisa or Florence, but Rome or Bologna are also reasonable options.
http://www.skyscanner.it/ - particularly good for budget flights within Europe, but you can also use everywhere as a destination to do something like the explore option on Kayak. You may not need the airfares, but you can compare to the cost of the trains to get around. this one may be more useful for you. Palermo is a long trip by train, Naples to Palermo is one leg of the trip where you might consider flying.
http://www.seat61.com/ . This includes a huge amount of information on train travel throughout Europe - much more than there is room for in an answer here. The site has links to the various national train websites where you can find schedules and prices for trains. It also includes detailed descriptions of railpasses. This will tell you how to determine whether a railpass is worth the money for your trip (in Italy where I live railpasses are almost never worth the cost), which railpass to get, and how to use the railpass. There's also information on what to avoid in particular places.
http://www.fsitaliane.it/homepage_en.htm⦠- You can get discounts on the fast Italian trains and the night train from Venice to Dijon/Paris for purchasing in advance You could also take the slower regional trains for less, but that adds a lot of travel time and may require multiple train changes. The standard fare for a berth oin a 6 bed cuchette is 100 euro for adults and 70 euro for children. However, if you book early enough to get the discounted "smart" fare, you could get the same accommodations for 35 euro per person. This is a very popular rouyte and the train often sells out quickly.
.
http://www.venere.com/ - hotels/B&Bs - prices for the same hotel can vary hugely depending on the season and what local events are going on. It will be cheaper to stay on one of the outer islands and take a vaporetto into the main part of Venice or to stay on the mainland in Mestre and take a bus/train between your hotel and Venice.
http://www.hostelbookers.com/ - hostels.
http://www.monasterystays.com/ - monasteries & convents that offer accommodations
You can also look into camping or couch surfing as cheaper alternatives for accommodations. There are campgrounds on Lido di Jesolo on the mainland.
http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.ht⦠- festivals, exhibitions and events
http://www.backpackeurope.com/ - information & advice
For sightseeing prices: check the websites for entrance fees for the museums & galleries you're interested in. I spend anywhere between nothing and 40 euro a day depending on exactly what I go to see when out exploring. For food, I spend around 25 to 50 euro for a meal, but you can eat for less. A pizza is 8 to 13 euro and a panino or wrap is around 3 to 6.50 euro in many places. You can often get food at festivals at a relatively low price. You can also shop in the markets and put some meals together for yourselves.When I travel, I like to try the local specialties and the good restaurants. Shopping depends entirely on you.
It's unlikely that businesses are going to subsidize your trip, but you can always ask. Prices will depend on the where you're starting from, exactly when you visit, how long you stay, the accommodations you use and what you see/do/eat. People who backpack around Europe generally can get by for $100 per day staying in cheap hostels and carefully watching their budget (not including airfare). However, if you stay in hotels, which is likely for a senior trip, it will cost you more. I usually spend 100 to 150 euro a night for a hotel. For a one week trip, you're looking at around $3500 - $4000 per person. You could do it cheaper going on your own, but you'd also have to do all the work and without an escort.
Here are some resources that can help you plan and check options and current prices for your trip (expect prices in the future to rise):
http://www.kayak.com/ - airfares & hotels; the explore function is useful for finding the less expensive places to fly into from your starting point. Tuscany is an entire region, not a town. The most convenient airports to fly into will be Pisa or Florence, but Rome or Bologna are also reasonable options.
http://www.skyscanner.it/ - particularly good for budget flights within Europe, but you can also use everywhere as a destination to do something like the explore option on Kayak. You may not need the airfares, but you can compare to the cost of the trains to get around. this one may be more useful for you. Palermo is a long trip by train, Naples to Palermo is one leg of the trip where you might consider flying.
http://www.seat61.com/ . This includes a huge amount of information on train travel throughout Europe - much more than there is room for in an answer here. The site has links to the various national train websites where you can find schedules and prices for trains. It also includes detailed descriptions of railpasses. This will tell you how to determine whether a railpass is worth the money for your trip (in Italy where I live railpasses are almost never worth the cost), which railpass to get, and how to use the railpass. There's also information on what to avoid in particular places.
http://www.fsitaliane.it/homepage_en.htm⦠- You can get discounts on the fast Italian trains and the night train from Venice to Dijon/Paris for purchasing in advance You could also take the slower regional trains for less, but that adds a lot of travel time and may require multiple train changes. The standard fare for a berth oin a 6 bed cuchette is 100 euro for adults and 70 euro for children. However, if you book early enough to get the discounted "smart" fare, you could get the same accommodations for 35 euro per person. This is a very popular rouyte and the train often sells out quickly.
.
http://www.venere.com/ - hotels/B&Bs - prices for the same hotel can vary hugely depending on the season and what local events are going on. It will be cheaper to stay on one of the outer islands and take a vaporetto into the main part of Venice or to stay on the mainland in Mestre and take a bus/train between your hotel and Venice.
http://www.hostelbookers.com/ - hostels.
http://www.monasterystays.com/ - monasteries & convents that offer accommodations
You can also look into camping or couch surfing as cheaper alternatives for accommodations. There are campgrounds on Lido di Jesolo on the mainland.
http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.ht⦠- festivals, exhibitions and events
http://www.backpackeurope.com/ - information & advice
For sightseeing prices: check the websites for entrance fees for the museums & galleries you're interested in. I spend anywhere between nothing and 40 euro a day depending on exactly what I go to see when out exploring. For food, I spend around 25 to 50 euro for a meal, but you can eat for less. A pizza is 8 to 13 euro and a panino or wrap is around 3 to 6.50 euro in many places. You can often get food at festivals at a relatively low price. You can also shop in the markets and put some meals together for yourselves.When I travel, I like to try the local specialties and the good restaurants. Shopping depends entirely on you.
What things should a family stock up on in preparation for man made/natural disasters?
Sarah
In terms of supplies, food ect.
After the recent ice storms in Kentucky and hearing about the loss of electricity, the use of roads, wells/water towers, ect, I want to make sure my family is prepared for things such as that (although here we are prone to floods and wind storms that knock out power lines and blow over large trees).
10 points to the person who answers with best and most informative list.
Thanks :)
Answer
Sarah,
My family is from the Gulf Coast. We stay prepared for hurricanes. Below is a list of what we keep on hand.
Bottled Water
Bottled Bleach
At least 25 gallons of gasoline (for generators and autos)
Insect repellent
First aid kit plus extra supplies such as hydrogen peroxide
sterno
keep the gas grill fueled!
candles, lamp oil, and batteries for flash lights
Red Cross - hand crank -radio
powdered milk and or boxed milk (does not need ref. until opened)
coffee
canned meat - vegetables - fruit
If you have a large freezer, keep several bags of ice on hand.
Keep a chain saw in a safe dry place.
Make sure you have a "land line" telephone. Cordless phones do not work, if the power is off, and cells are only useful if the tower is still standing!
We have been through many hurricanes. My family has lost one house to Hurricane Ivan, and received serious damage from others. We have a deep respect for "natural disasters", we are not afraid though.
We pretend we are on a camping trip and it helps us get through the weeks of recovery.
I grew up doing this....you get used to it.
Sarah,
My family is from the Gulf Coast. We stay prepared for hurricanes. Below is a list of what we keep on hand.
Bottled Water
Bottled Bleach
At least 25 gallons of gasoline (for generators and autos)
Insect repellent
First aid kit plus extra supplies such as hydrogen peroxide
sterno
keep the gas grill fueled!
candles, lamp oil, and batteries for flash lights
Red Cross - hand crank -radio
powdered milk and or boxed milk (does not need ref. until opened)
coffee
canned meat - vegetables - fruit
If you have a large freezer, keep several bags of ice on hand.
Keep a chain saw in a safe dry place.
Make sure you have a "land line" telephone. Cordless phones do not work, if the power is off, and cells are only useful if the tower is still standing!
We have been through many hurricanes. My family has lost one house to Hurricane Ivan, and received serious damage from others. We have a deep respect for "natural disasters", we are not afraid though.
We pretend we are on a camping trip and it helps us get through the weeks of recovery.
I grew up doing this....you get used to it.
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