Venice or Lake Como

Old May 11th, 2011, 05:04 PM
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Venice or Lake Como

We are going to Italy (never been) for 2 weeks for our honeymoon and have the option of spending 2 days in Venice and 2 in Lake Como, or 4 days in Venice. What would you recc?
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Old May 11th, 2011, 05:09 PM
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FOUR IN VENICE WITHOUT QUESTION!
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Old May 11th, 2011, 05:17 PM
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I second the above: Four days in Venice.
I have just returned from Venice, it was my second time and I can't wait to go back.
However, the first time I went it was July and I would never do that again! Too crowded and too hot.
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Old May 11th, 2011, 05:57 PM
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It always amazes me when people ask questions like this and NEVER mention the month of their travel. One would think weather matters little on a honeymoon. I guess it could be true if you plan to spend the entire time in bed.
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Hi S,

For a first-time visitor, definitely Venice.

Enjoy your honeymoon.

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The journey between Venice and, say, Bellagio would take at least 5 hours, so it would be 2 days Venice, more than a half day in transit, and 1 day plus a few hours Bellagio.

As some have mentioned, the time of year would make a difference to me. Also, because Lake Como is close and easy to reach from Milan, it gets a lot of weekenders in high season, so the day of the week would matter to me too.
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Old May 17th, 2011, 01:04 PM
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Thanks Guys, The month would be sept, we would be in Venice and/or Como Sept 20th-23rd.
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4 in Venice. Lake Como is pretty and certainly worth a visit, but not prettier than hundreds of other lakes around the world.

There is nothing on earth like Venice--it is a unique world treasure.

Also, on my honeymoons, I've liked to be in one place a bit more than moving about from place to place, checking into and out of hotels, getting transport to and from hotels/stations, etc. Though that is just my personal preference.
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Old May 20th, 2011, 11:42 AM
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Another vote for Venice. It is magical. (I've been to both)
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Old May 20th, 2011, 12:58 PM
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Returned two days ago from ten days in Venice. It wasn't enough time.
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Lake Como is the most romantic place I know....would actually say 4 days there....
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Old May 20th, 2011, 01:57 PM
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Save Lake Como for your 5th wedding anniversary
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Old May 21st, 2011, 07:29 AM
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Thnks guys, ended up booking Venice for 4 days!
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Old May 21st, 2011, 08:10 AM
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Wise decision.
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Where else are you going?

What are your interests?

Venice and Lake Como are both wonderful - but it's apples and oranges.

Do you want a unique city with incredible museums and churches and ancient outlying islands to explore? The height of romance?

Or do you want luxe accommodations on a quiet lake with natural beauty and time to just unwind?
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