Leaving Rome on June 12...kids summer job <BR>outside of Lucca fell through so we are all <BR>returning to Milan the afternoon of June 13 <BR>to fly home early the 14th. Question: where <BR>to stay the night of the 12th before heading <BR>up to Milan the next day? 5 kids and 2 adults...we are happy with the more inexpensive picks....We are leaving this <BR>Thursday and I would like to have something <BR>in place before we leave. <BR>thanks.

What about Umbria? I've heard that town is wonderful.... <BR>good luck <BR>

sb, <BR> I would suggest stopping in Parma. The food is fantastic,& the town is small enough to do the highlights in one day. Then, instead of going to Milan, spend your last night in Como. It's only a 45 min. drive to the airport & you'll enjoy it a lot more than Milan. <BR>ciao, <BR>Tommaso

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gb, for your information: <BR>Umbria is not a town, but an area like Tuscany. Most important towns are: Perugia, Assisi, Orvieto, Gubbio, Todi, Spoleto. All worth to be visited.

sb-- <BR> <BR>If you're leaving early on June 14th out of Malpensa (?) airport, then you need to be ALOT closer than somewhere in between Rome & Milan. Region of Umbria is WAY too far for an early morning flight out from Milan. <BR> <BR>A good suggestion is the Lake Como area. Staying in the city of Milan is also an option, but not a great choice for 5 kids & 2 adults. <BR>