Honeymoon in Paris/Italy
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Honeymoon in Paris/Italy
Any thoughts on what the best spots in Northern Italy are for a honeymoon?
Should we fly to Paris first or Italy before taking a train to the next destination?
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Should we fly to Paris first or Italy before taking a train to the next destination?
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You're going to have to give us more information than that. What time of year, first of all -- that could make a difference. And what is your budget? You can't beat a week at the Villa d'Este in Italy if you want to spend the money for it. And how long?
Do you want to see Rome or Venice or countryside or coast or all of it?
My first suggestion depending on your itinerary is to try for an open jaw flight -- fly into Paris and out of somewhere in Italy to save backtracking. But give us a little more to go on, please.
Do you want to see Rome or Venice or countryside or coast or all of it?
My first suggestion depending on your itinerary is to try for an open jaw flight -- fly into Paris and out of somewhere in Italy to save backtracking. But give us a little more to go on, please.
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My apologies. i was trying to do too many things at once...
We're Leaving around April 10, staying a total of about 12-14 days.
Total budget not to exceed $10,000.
I probably want to go no further south than Florence, but excluding Venice since we've been there.
As far as what we'd like to see? That's where you guys come in. We've seen Florence, but only for a few days. Not nearly enough time to appreciate it's beauty. So that is definitely a preference.
Thanks again
We're Leaving around April 10, staying a total of about 12-14 days.
Total budget not to exceed $10,000.
I probably want to go no further south than Florence, but excluding Venice since we've been there.
As far as what we'd like to see? That's where you guys come in. We've seen Florence, but only for a few days. Not nearly enough time to appreciate it's beauty. So that is definitely a preference.
Thanks again
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Hi jester,
Go to www.whichbudget.com for a list of budget airlines.
www.volareweb.com will fly you from Paris Orly to Rome FCO or Venice for about 40E pp.
Go to www.whichbudget.com for a list of budget airlines.
www.volareweb.com will fly you from Paris Orly to Rome FCO or Venice for about 40E pp.
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Am I the only one who thinks it would make more sense after the wedding to relax somewhere in Italy first (although admittedly the Lakes aren't great at that time of year) and then end in Paris and fly home from there?
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Prefer Northern Italy for a few reasons. We've seen some of the Amalfi coast already as well as Rome. Also have seen a very little of Florence and want to spend some time there in addition to somewhere else in N Italy. On our honeymoon, we don't want to be jumping around too much.
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Jester23,
In that case, given that you are travelling in April I would strongly recommend Sicily - so many great things to see and it should be a beautiful time to visit with all the wildflowers in bloom. There are cheap flights (starting at EUR 80 one way all in) from Paris to Palermo and/or Catania available on:
www.meridiana.it
April 2005 flights aren't loaded yet however.
Another option would be to see Andalucia, namely Seville, Cordoba and Granada - cultural treasures on the same level as Florence and with a much more pleasant climate at that time of year. Flights are more expensive, but you should be able to get decently priced roundtrip tickets (about EUR 300) on one of the carriers flying to Seville:
www.airfrance.com
www.aireuropa.com
www.iberia.com
Finally, do you ski? If so, perhaps that is an option as well - the higher resorts in the Alps remain open through the end of April.
Hope this helps,
Andre
In that case, given that you are travelling in April I would strongly recommend Sicily - so many great things to see and it should be a beautiful time to visit with all the wildflowers in bloom. There are cheap flights (starting at EUR 80 one way all in) from Paris to Palermo and/or Catania available on:
www.meridiana.it
April 2005 flights aren't loaded yet however.
Another option would be to see Andalucia, namely Seville, Cordoba and Granada - cultural treasures on the same level as Florence and with a much more pleasant climate at that time of year. Flights are more expensive, but you should be able to get decently priced roundtrip tickets (about EUR 300) on one of the carriers flying to Seville:
www.airfrance.com
www.aireuropa.com
www.iberia.com
Finally, do you ski? If so, perhaps that is an option as well - the higher resorts in the Alps remain open through the end of April.
Hope this helps,
Andre
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Hi Jester,
My suggestion for 12-14 days is
Fly to Paris - spend 6-7 days.
Fly to Venice (Volare) - 2 days
Train to Florence - 4-6 days
Fly home from Florence (FLR), Pisa (PSA)or Venice.
Or fly into Venice and go in reverse.
My suggestion for 12-14 days is
Fly to Paris - spend 6-7 days.
Fly to Venice (Volare) - 2 days
Train to Florence - 4-6 days
Fly home from Florence (FLR), Pisa (PSA)or Venice.
Or fly into Venice and go in reverse.