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I want to travel somewhere that is warm, has mountains and isn't a very long flight from the UK. Can you suggest somewhere? Asked by: 143.210.42.225 12:02, 13 May 2025 (UTC) Lillie[reply]

At what time of the year should it be warm? May? Also, just how long a flight is OK? I'm thinking, the south of France can be very hot in the summer, but of course they have the Alps, too, and one side of the Pyrenees. Italy has the Alps and Apennines; Spain has the other side of the Pyrenees. For that matter, you could consider Turkey or any number of Balkan countries, etc. Or Morocco, which has the Atlas Mountains. Ikan Kekek (talk) 14:36, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

If you can travel straight away, consider staying in the UK and visiting Snowdonia National Park or Cairngorms National Park. The forecast for the next week is good, with highs of 18-22C in both areas (warm, but not hot) and not much rain.

If you want to go further, consider what you will be doing in the mountains, your budget, and where you can fly to from a nearby airport. Most mountains in Europe that are south of the UK will be warm or hot June-August. Austria or the Tatras in Poland are worth considering in addition to the earlier suggestions. AlasdairW (talk) 22:14, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Ticino, the warmest and southernmost Swiss canton, has spectacular Alpine scenery, so that could be a consideration, too. Ikan Kekek (talk) 23:29, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Asked by: 216.125.59.157 17:28, 15 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

What are the best all-inclusive hotels in Cancun, Mexico?

How to travel to Las Vegas, while being car-free? Is there any bookstores I can visit to? Asked by: 2600:1700:78EA:450:75E5:23D1:5B65:DBB4 05:58, 16 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I can't speak fully for how to truly explore Las Vegas without a car, but in general you can walk around the strip reasonably on foot, depending on the weather. Our guide on travelling in the US without a car may be of some help, though I'll admit the direction it gives on cities is still somewhat vague. //shb (t | c | m) 06:02, 16 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The strip is walkable (though distances tend to be farther than they look), and if you're planning to spend most of your time there you may be better off without a car, since its traffic is notoriously bad. There are buses between the airport and the strip, between the strip and downtown, and between the airport and downtown. Rideshares (Lyft, Uber) are also an option. Assuming you'll be arriving by plane, our Harry Reid International Airport article has advice for getting to and from the airport. The Las Vegas monorail is somewhat useful for getting around the strip but is overall a bit disappointing in how few attractions it serves conveniently.

As for bookstores, there are some downtown, notably including the Gamblers Book Club which focuses on books related to gambling. See Las Vegas for more info. —Granger (talk · contribs) 13:46, 16 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I've never visited Las Vegas, but a YouTuber who goes by City Nerd lived there for like 3 years without a car and biked around. I believe they have a bikeshare program. It's a desert climate and can be very hot, though. Ikan Kekek (talk) 14:22, 16 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah iirc Ray (CityNerd) has made a couple of YouTube videos of living in Las Vegas without a car. And if it's possible to live in Vegas without a car, it's not impossible to visit Las Vegas without a car, I suppose. //shb (t | c | m) 07:13, 20 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]