Hello,<BR><BR>I'm planning my first trip to Europe with my boyfriend. He has been everywhere in Europe, but I have not. <BR><BR>Can anyone give me some tips on where I should go? We may go to two countries in 10 days. Would you recommend France, Switzerland or Italy? And what cities can you recommend as well.<BR><BR>Many thanks for your help,<BR>Natalie

Not at all clear why you would value the inout of total strangers over that you are likely to get from your boyfriend - - but that notwithstanding, these might be other factors in your decision:<BR><BR>What season?<BR><BR>Are either of you old enough (21, typically) to rent a car?<BR><BR>Do you have any connection to - - either by way of family, or studyies in school, or just a personal affinity - - for the culture, language, art, food or geography of any of the three countries you mentioned?<BR><BR>When your boyfriend describes to you the places he has traveled, what places sound particularly appealing to you?<BR><BR>And last of all - - the first question I usually suggest asking of yourself to any first-timer: when you close your eyes and think &quot;I would like to go to Europe&quot; - - what do you see?<BR><BR>Whatever your decisions, you are wise to think of two countries only, with only 10 days to spend.<BR><BR>More answers from you will mean better answers from anyone here.<BR><BR>Best wishes,<BR><BR>Rex<BR>

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I highly recommend Italy. It's a beautiful country where you eat very well. It sounds small, but when you're away from home, good food is comforting in a land that is all unfamiliar. <BR>I would say go Rome, Venice and Florence. If you're visiting in the warmer months, try for Positano.<BR>However if you only have 10 days go to the 3 major cities and get a taste of the country. The people are friendly, crime very low, you will be happy you came.<BR>Have fun, Melissa

Hi Natalie,<BR> All of the recommendations on both of your postings are very good.<BR> In rder to give you one more choice, I suggest London and Paris.

France.<BR>