Honeymoon trip to Europe - Would love your recommendations
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kawh: I hope those extra layers are good for us both
janisj: I really like your advice; maybe I'll stick to 3 cities in 15 days. This will give me enough time to travel and explore.
Paris is a must, so I'll be spending a few days there with some personal photographer
But really, you'd prefer Venice over Rome?
suze: well, Lac Leman looks nice. If the hotels are cheaper here, I'll definitely pick this area on others.
janisj: I really like your advice; maybe I'll stick to 3 cities in 15 days. This will give me enough time to travel and explore.
Paris is a must, so I'll be spending a few days there with some personal photographer
But really, you'd prefer Venice over Rome?
suze: well, Lac Leman looks nice. If the hotels are cheaper here, I'll definitely pick this area on others.
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>>janisj: I really like your advice; maybe I'll stick to 3 cities in 15 days. This will give me enough time to travel and explore.<<
Wonderful plan. You will see soooo much more when you aren't having to hit the road every couple of days
>>But really, you'd prefer Venice over Rome?<<
Any three cities would work -- whether you choose Venice or Rome is totally subjective. But (just IMO) Venice is just about the most photogenic/romantic city on Earth (so is Paris but Venice is even more photogenic)
Rome is great -- but it is larger than Venice and just feels much more hectic (to me). With only water transport and no crazy auto traffic like in Rome it is such a different experience . . . and did I say romantic
Wonderful plan. You will see soooo much more when you aren't having to hit the road every couple of days
>>But really, you'd prefer Venice over Rome?<<
Any three cities would work -- whether you choose Venice or Rome is totally subjective. But (just IMO) Venice is just about the most photogenic/romantic city on Earth (so is Paris but Venice is even more photogenic)
Rome is great -- but it is larger than Venice and just feels much more hectic (to me). With only water transport and no crazy auto traffic like in Rome it is such a different experience . . . and did I say romantic
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In Venice stay at Lido! Even in september. Commuting to Venice proper is easy, and you'll have an additional beach holiday. The hotels great.
Having a daily vaporetto trip through the lagoon is no hardship, and arriving to Venice from the lagoon is a miracle, every time.
Having a daily vaporetto trip through the lagoon is no hardship, and arriving to Venice from the lagoon is a miracle, every time.
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With 15 days total,why not do the whole trip in Italy. We have been twice & not even scratched the surface
Dont miss Venice. We only had 1 day there & dream of going back.
Its your honeymoon-relax & savor Italy. September is a perfect time.
Best of wishes
Chris
Dont miss Venice. We only had 1 day there & dream of going back.
Its your honeymoon-relax & savor Italy. September is a perfect time.
Best of wishes
Chris
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agree with menachem - the Lido is a great place to stay and you can get like I have nice rooms for a fraction of the price in Venice proper- and as menachen says an easy commute - buy a boat pass.
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janisj: nice, i'll take my chances with Venice then
menachem: will keep that in mind, thanks
suze: that's what i want too; those boat trips look really cool but I don't want to be staying in the water a lot!
BeniciaChris: i hope you get to see italy again soon! things are favoring september for me right now.
PalenQ: i'll check out these boat passes to see if they really are money-savers or not. thanks.
menachem: will keep that in mind, thanks
suze: that's what i want too; those boat trips look really cool but I don't want to be staying in the water a lot!
BeniciaChris: i hope you get to see italy again soon! things are favoring september for me right now.
PalenQ: i'll check out these boat passes to see if they really are money-savers or not. thanks.
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I can't believe you think you are doing this trip in a month from now. You are VERY late to make any arrangements unless you have unlimited funds and can afford to stay in whatever hotels still have rooms available.
Strongly suggest you start making definite plans right away so you aren't shut out.
Strongly suggest you start making definite plans right away so you aren't shut out.
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Hi anonyzious,
Like suze, I love Montreux and the Lake Geneva region, and I visit often, usually for two weeks.
However, you should be aware that this is not the Switzerland of the towering peaks and the cozy mountain chalets. Lake Geneva is in the French section of Switzerland, and its towns more resemble the French Riviera than they do a mountain town in terms of architecture, ambiance, cuisine, etc. There are some mountains behind Montreux and across the lake in France . . . but there are no towering peaks that are nearby.
If you want to see the mountains, you could head to Gstaad (at the border of French/German speaking Switzerland) or Wengen/Mürren/Lauterbrunnen in the Jungfrau region. You could also head to the Engadin Valley (Pontresina, Scuol, St Moritz), but that's pretty far out of your way.
Have fun as you plan!
s
Like suze, I love Montreux and the Lake Geneva region, and I visit often, usually for two weeks.
However, you should be aware that this is not the Switzerland of the towering peaks and the cozy mountain chalets. Lake Geneva is in the French section of Switzerland, and its towns more resemble the French Riviera than they do a mountain town in terms of architecture, ambiance, cuisine, etc. There are some mountains behind Montreux and across the lake in France . . . but there are no towering peaks that are nearby.
If you want to see the mountains, you could head to Gstaad (at the border of French/German speaking Switzerland) or Wengen/Mürren/Lauterbrunnen in the Jungfrau region. You could also head to the Engadin Valley (Pontresina, Scuol, St Moritz), but that's pretty far out of your way.
Have fun as you plan!
s
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If you want to see the mountains, you could head to Gstaad (at the border of French/German speaking Switzerland) or Wengen/Mürren/Lauterbrunnen in the Jungfrau region>
Or closer to Geneva is Chamonix France an awesome Alpine resort on par with the others swandav mentions - and France is much cheaper than Switzerland across the board.
direct buses from Geneva take just a few hours.
Or closer to Geneva is Chamonix France an awesome Alpine resort on par with the others swandav mentions - and France is much cheaper than Switzerland across the board.
direct buses from Geneva take just a few hours.
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StCirq: well, you've got me worried now, I hope i do get good deals on those hotels.
Jill: sienna looks nice, but i don't think i'll have the time sadly
nytraveler: on it sir! i'll maybe delay it a week or two if need be, to save some money
swandav2000: actually what i want to see mostly are towering peaks. it fascinates me. i'll check out these places. thanks!
PalenQ: is chamonix a national park? i am thinking of seeing one in any of these countries
Jill: sienna looks nice, but i don't think i'll have the time sadly
nytraveler: on it sir! i'll maybe delay it a week or two if need be, to save some money
swandav2000: actually what i want to see mostly are towering peaks. it fascinates me. i'll check out these places. thanks!
PalenQ: is chamonix a national park? i am thinking of seeing one in any of these countries
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PalenQ: is chamonix a national park? i am thinking of seeing one in any of these countries>
maybe not officially but practically - no or little development in the Mt Blanc Massif around town -so yes.
maybe not officially but practically - no or little development in the Mt Blanc Massif around town -so yes.
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swandav2000: actually what i want to see mostly are towering peaks. it fascinates me. i'll check out these places. thanks!>
the Jungfrau Region is by far the best for a lot of towering peaks IME:
https://www.google.com/search?q=jung...w=1745&bih=868
And easy for the tourist to get around - so many mountain trains and aerial gondolas going off in every direction - hiking paths for all degrees of difficulty and foot wear. Head there and fulfill your dreams more than IMO anywhere in Europe.
the Jungfrau Region is by far the best for a lot of towering peaks IME:
https://www.google.com/search?q=jung...w=1745&bih=868
And easy for the tourist to get around - so many mountain trains and aerial gondolas going off in every direction - hiking paths for all degrees of difficulty and foot wear. Head there and fulfill your dreams more than IMO anywhere in Europe.
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PalenQ: junfrau region looks epic; I'll do more research on this one.
nytraveler: just a manner of saying, apologies if you found it distasteful. Regarding being late, well, as this is my first time, my visa is still being processed, and I don't know after how long exactly will I get it. Most probably, I'll put a space of around one month after my visa approval to start my vacation so as not to waste too much money just because of being late.
nytraveler: just a manner of saying, apologies if you found it distasteful. Regarding being late, well, as this is my first time, my visa is still being processed, and I don't know after how long exactly will I get it. Most probably, I'll put a space of around one month after my visa approval to start my vacation so as not to waste too much money just because of being late.
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