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Forum: Europe
Apr 30th, 2024, 02:34 AM
Replies: 65
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Posted By virginiafish

Thank you for these reassuring thoughts ! ...

Thank you for these reassuring thoughts !

We leave today & your help has been priceless! I will try to do a live trip report or, if not, surely one when we return!
Forum: Europe
Apr 28th, 2024, 05:57 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

Curious what the "dress code" is in southern...

Curious what the "dress code" is in southern Italy and Sicily. We usually are very casual-joggers/sneaks. Wondering about dinner dress in local restaurants.
Forum: Europe
Apr 27th, 2024, 06:45 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

ekscrunchy and Scotlandmac, Thanks for your...

ekscrunchy and Scotlandmac, Thanks for your advice! We have changed our last night to be near the ferry at Villa Pulejo and will explore the Taormina area after our first night staying there at...
Forum: Europe
Apr 26th, 2024, 04:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

Thanks for the sound thoughts. Interestingly, we...

Thanks for the sound thoughts. Interestingly, we did not think of spending time in Taormina. We are getting in late, and leaving early, on the ferry and found this the closest place to stay. I...
Forum: Europe
Apr 26th, 2024, 03:03 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

Decided to stay in Taormina 1 night, Syracuse 3...

Decided to stay in Taormina 1 night, Syracuse 3 and back to Taormina last to get to ferry. Thanks for everyone’s help, and patience!
Forum: Europe
Apr 25th, 2024, 08:13 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

[QUOTE=Sassafrass;17540408] Most especially, do...

[QUOTE=Sassafrass;17540408]
Most especially, do not try to do both Sicily and the Adriatic side of Italy in one two week trip. 3 or 4 days in Naples, Sorrento, AC works with either Sicily or Pulia,...
Forum: Europe
Apr 12th, 2024, 06:33 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

Hi, we are not gong to be in Naples. We desire...

Hi, we are not gong to be in Naples. We desire small towns, too.

We have changed our itinerary again... !
arrive Naples
1 night outside of Naples TBD
4 nights Locorotondo (Masserie Aprile)
3...
Forum: Europe
Apr 10th, 2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

Well, after a day of research, we decided to...

Well, after a day of research, we decided to tweak our itinerary somewhat, but stay with Southern Italy. Sicily for another time. We are trying to add some time on the beginning and end closer to...
Forum: Europe
Apr 10th, 2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

Scotlandmac, Thanks for your detailed reply. ...

Scotlandmac, Thanks for your detailed reply. Studying this all now, as we have to cancel accommodations by April 15th if we change our plans. BTW, we love Scotland, spent 6 weeks there once, and...
Forum: Europe
Apr 10th, 2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

Sassafrass, After a 2 week break in planning due...

Sassafrass, After a 2 week break in planning due to a family emergency, we are back to looking at our itinerary. We are considering your idea of going to Sicily the entire 2 weeks, with possibly time...
Forum: Europe
Apr 9th, 2024, 11:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

Both.

Both.
Forum: Europe
Apr 9th, 2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

We are wondering if we should visit Pompeii or...

We are wondering if we should visit Pompeii or just Herleculean, thinking Pompeii may be too crowded. Thoughts?
Forum: Europe
Apr 5th, 2024, 08:03 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

We decided to stay at Prestige in Lecce for ...

We decided to stay at Prestige in Lecce for nights to explore the heel. Appreciate your help. Sorry we have been MIA, but we were involved in a family health crisis that worked out well. Back to...
Forum: Europe
Mar 21st, 2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

Everyone's recommendations are so very helpful. ...

Everyone's recommendations are so very helpful. We are factoring them into our planning! This forum has been wonderful.

We are between 2 choices to stay in Lecce--Prestige B and B and Arryvo,...
Forum: Europe
Mar 11th, 2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

We are finding somewhere to stay in the Lecce...

We are finding somewhere to stay in the Lecce area challenging. Suggestions welcomed. We are thinking 4 nights to really enjoy the heel area.
Forum: Europe
Mar 11th, 2024, 06:52 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

[QUOTE=ekscrunchy;17542798]Absolutely agree with...

[QUOTE=ekscrunchy;17542798]Absolutely agree with staying in or near Bernalda.
Bernalda is a quintessential Baslicata town

Thank you! We had contacted Borgo San Gaetano and have booked 2 nights...
Forum: Europe
Mar 10th, 2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

Thank you. We are looking at a hotel in Bernaldo...

Thank you. We are looking at a hotel in Bernaldo and think we will stay there 2 nights between our time Lecce and Ercolano.
Forum: Europe
Mar 9th, 2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

That was my thought. Thanks for your thoughts,...

That was my thought. Thanks for your thoughts, SusanP, too.

question: if we want to have a day in Naples, and increase this to 2 nights, will we be able to easily get into Naples for a day tour or...
Forum: Europe
Mar 7th, 2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

Hello, we are looking at our itinerary and need...

Hello, we are looking at our itinerary and need some thoughts please.
The trip is 14 nights. Here's what we have so far:
Paestum 2 nights Casale Giancesare Villa Agricola
base between...
Forum: Europe
Mar 3rd, 2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

Thanks, so much! As of now, we are going to go...

Thanks, so much! As of now, we are going to go from the airport to the area near Paestum for the first 2 nights and then head east. More soon.
Forum: Europe
Mar 2nd, 2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

P.S. any recommendations for accommodations with...

P.S. any recommendations for accommodations with be wonderful! Looking for moderately priced, parking possibly.
Forum: Europe
Mar 2nd, 2024, 04:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

We are leaning towards the Puglia, Basilicata,...

We are leaning towards the Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria regions, thinking we will visit Sicily another trip. That said, we are feeling compelled to quickly book some lodgings at bases, wanting to be...
Forum: Europe
Mar 2nd, 2024, 08:16 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

Hello my dear friends, You have once again come...

Hello my dear friends, You have once again come to the rescue and helped so very much! We are grateful and based our decision on your advice. We decided to keep the flights. We are going to either...
Forum: Europe
Mar 2nd, 2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

My dear Fodorites--we are up against a time...

My dear Fodorites--we are up against a time challenge here. We can cancel our flights to Naples by 1pm EST today. We are trying to roughing price out the trip. It's not that we have a specific...
Forum: Europe
Mar 1st, 2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,724
Posted By virginiafish

Wow! Much thanks. Looking forward to delving...

Wow! Much thanks. Looking forward to delving into all of these great thoughts!
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