French Villages or Italian Cities
Sep 7th, 2011, 12:27 PM
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French Villages or Italian Cities
Will be wrapping up our 3 week honeymoon next July/Aug (2012), and are looking for suggestions on where to spend the final week (6 nights).
We will be coming from Cinque Terre, and flying out of Milan a week later. Logistically, we would like to make this as simple as possible, with minimal travel. Also, we will most likely not decide ahead of time, rather choose our final week towards the end of week 2.
Some general areas/towns we are considering: Arles, St. Paul de Vence, Tuscany, Venice, & Lake Como.
Additional Information: Weeks 1 & 2 include Amsterdam, Bruges, Paris & CT. (It would be nice to find a town/area that complements the already visited areas).
Would appreciate any suggestions on small villages, romantic areas, etc. Thanks.
We will be coming from Cinque Terre, and flying out of Milan a week later. Logistically, we would like to make this as simple as possible, with minimal travel. Also, we will most likely not decide ahead of time, rather choose our final week towards the end of week 2.
Some general areas/towns we are considering: Arles, St. Paul de Vence, Tuscany, Venice, & Lake Como.
Additional Information: Weeks 1 & 2 include Amsterdam, Bruges, Paris & CT. (It would be nice to find a town/area that complements the already visited areas).
Would appreciate any suggestions on small villages, romantic areas, etc. Thanks.
Sep 7th, 2011, 12:33 PM
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Since you are flying out of Milan, I would rule out France. Lake Como would be a nice play to unwind. If you have a car, you might want to consider this place:
http://www.ilperlo.com/en
http://www.ilperlo.com/en
Sep 7th, 2011, 12:34 PM
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"<i>Also, we will most likely not decide ahead of time, rather choose our final week towards the end of week 2.</i>" . . . Is a very bad idea IMO. Unless you are prepared to sleep in your car.
A'dam, Bruges, Paris, and the CT in 2 weeks is a pretty hectic pace. Why not slow down and add more time to Paris, etc.?
A'dam, Bruges, Paris, and the CT in 2 weeks is a pretty hectic pace. Why not slow down and add more time to Paris, etc.?
Sep 7th, 2011, 05:23 PM
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In Aug in Italy - in any tourist are you really should book far in adance to have a decent place withuot spending a fortune. (If you have unlimited budget - this is easier.)
Agree that going back to France doesn't make sense. You are rushing through the first 2 weeks - relax in the 3rd. Anyplace in the the Italian lakes should be good for that. We spent several days near Stresa (Lago di Maggiore) and loved it.
Agree that going back to France doesn't make sense. You are rushing through the first 2 weeks - relax in the 3rd. Anyplace in the the Italian lakes should be good for that. We spent several days near Stresa (Lago di Maggiore) and loved it.
Sep 7th, 2011, 08:31 PM
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Agree with nytraveler...you have a real rush on your hands for the first two weeks, so try to relax the last one. I prefer Lago Maggiore to Lago Como, but really, any Italian lake venue would be a good choice, including Orta, which isn't on a lot of people's radar.
Sep 8th, 2011, 12:22 AM
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Why not go across to Lake Garda? You can see both Verona and Venice from there as day trips and have a relaxing few days round the Lake.
You can catch a train from Peschiera del Garda to Verona (change for Venice). However, as everyone has said, you will need to book in advance.
You can catch a train from Peschiera del Garda to Verona (change for Venice). However, as everyone has said, you will need to book in advance.
Sep 8th, 2011, 08:05 AM
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Repeating the mantra ..... do NOT just show up and fly by seat of your pants. Wherever you decide to go, August is high season and hoping to find accomadations upon arrival will be challenging.
Whoever is the "planner" (be it you or your spouse-to-be) really should book ahead.
Whoever is the "planner" (be it you or your spouse-to-be) really should book ahead.
