A Tour through Northern Italy

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Mar 28th, 2024, 01:40 PM

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Wonderful photo report, thank you! I really enjoy Northern Italy and have been to most of the places you visited, but not Vicenza or Lake Como (nor Parma). Did you have a favorite location? And did Bellagio seem too "resort-y" to you?

[I know "too resort-y" is subjective, but I've always avoided the lakes for fear they would be too...something.]

Thanks very much, Leely2! I can’t really pick one top spot, they all had very special things about them! But, I did love the mosaics in Ravenna. I can’t really weigh in on Bellagio being too touristy as I didn’t get to see a whole lot of it. It was raining the day I went and I decided not to climb the stone steps up into town, I was afraid I’d slip and break something! What I saw, I did like.

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That restaurant in Parma is now on our list. Thanks!

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, maitaitom!

Mar 28th, 2024, 01:42 PM

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I loved your report to some of our favorite places. You write with such a zest for living and traveling! Thanks for writing this report, a keeper for sure!

Thank you so very much, HappyTrvlr! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Mar 28th, 2024, 01:43 PM

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It looks stunning but alas it's not available for our dates and no wonder! Thank you for sharing the information.

Oh, so sorry that it’s not available, Elizabeth54! I hope you find something just as nice!

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Lovely trip report and so helpful. Seems like you had an amazing time!

How did Modena compare to Parma? We are debating which town to rent an apartment in for a couple of weeks!

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Very helpful and interesting report! And beautiful photos! I admire you for traveling solo and for driving in a foreign country! I do all the planning and my husband does all the driving.

Can you please give me the names of the hotels you stayed at in Milan, Venice, and Bologna? Thank you!

Apr 15th, 2024, 02:04 AM

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Lovely trip report and so helpful. Seems like you had an amazing time!

How did Modena compare to Parma? We are debating which town to rent an apartment in for a couple of weeks!

While I enjoyed both towns very much, I think I’d have to say that Parma caught my heart more. Especially, the place I ate dinner twice in 3 nights! I’m sure you’ll enjoy either of them very much!

How about a week in each? That would more than enough.

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Thanks so very much, Karenwoo! Im sure you’ll have a wonderful trip!

In Bologna,I stayed at this apartment: https://www.vrbo.com/10198323ha?unit...2Bhasc%2Bemail

I stayed at the Westin in Milan using Marriott points. Lovey hotel and service. It’s pretty close to the train station and a half block from the hop on/hop off bus so easy to get around. I used that as my main method of transportation as it was convenient and much cheaper than taking a taxi all the time. And I was able to see all the sites using it! Not sure how cost effective it would be for a couple as a main use of transportation but great for getting to various sites around the city.. Check it out.

In Venice, I stayed at the Hilton Molino Stuckey, a gorgeous hotel and service! Again, I used points for my stay.

I’m sure you will have a wonderful trip!

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