Betsy<BR><BR>Glad to hear Bologna is on your list.<BR><BR>I no longer post them here but if you email me I would be happy to share the ones I've done since I stopped sharing online.<BR><BR>I will be sure to report back here on the restaurant, hotel and day trips, to thank those who are advising me now, just not a detailed trip report.<BR><BR>Kavey<BR><BR>PS Howard, restau tip noted!

As far as Bolgona is concerned, we always stay at the Hotel Carlton and continue to have a wonderful time. The large desk, the marble bathrooms, etc and a relaxing bar area off the lobby make the stay delightful.<BR><BR>The hotel is also right off the main street and a couple of blocks from Independzia (sp) so it is terrific for walking.

If you're going to the Emilia-Romagna <BR>area, get a copy of Fred Plotkins Italy for the Gourmet Traveler. The food here is unbelievable. Reserve for a meal at Hosteria Giusti in Modena months in advance and have your hotel confirm your reservations. We spent a week between Parma, Modena and Bologna this fall and can't wait to return. So much more plesant and less crowded than Florence. Had the unexpected pleasure <BR>of a private box 30 feet from stage at Bocelli's performance in honor of Verdi<BR>at Verdi's theater. There were lots <BR>of unexpected treasures to find in this region, we look forward to returning soon,<BR>Newt

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