Sick with envy in Hawaii.

Well ok not too much envy but hey eat some gilato for me will yah. My fav is hazelnut! I want a post on this!LOL

nyc girl you should not be nervous about the weather in November. Tons of Newyorkers go to Italy in November. Its light jacket umbrella weather. Just North in Paris its a different story, have done that twice will not do it again! Its not going to be as cold as New York in Italy. ABSOLUTELY, a nice time to go. Prices are down and its warmer and Lines to museums will be so much lighter too.

We are going again in November; our favorite time because it seems uncrowded in Venice & Rome. So, I think you will like this time of year.

However, we go the first 2 weeks of November. Last year, there was a cold spell for a few days & we needed our winter coats, scarves, gloves, & hats. Dressed appropriately, it was not uncomfortable. But without our winter gear, it would not have been fun. Then the other days, we layered - shirt under sweater. Did not have any days that we walked around in short sleeve shirt & we walk a lot. So, I suggest you wear your winter gear on the plane to save luggage space, but do take it - just in case.

If hubby is not interested in Rome, has he been to Ostia Antica? That would be one day trip from Rome. How about Florence? You could spend a couple of nights/days there - 3 Venice; 2 Florence; 3 Rome.

Have fun, Julie

My husband and I spent 8 nights in Italy last October. We did 4 nights in Rome, took a train to Florence and stayed there for four more nights. We like Rome...a lot...the history, the monuments, the Vatican and the food. But we LOVED Florence. Florence was phenomenal. The people, the Uffizi, the food, the merry-go-round, the Ponte Vecchio....all fanatastic. If I were you, and you only want to do 2 days in Rome, I would stop for another 2 days (at least) in Florence.

I read all the responses here from fellow travellers and want an opinion on my plan as well :-). nycgirl1 - you triggered a great discussion here. I plan to spend 9 nights in Italy. I included the morning I land in Milan at 7:55am in 9 nights. Day1- Milan and take the train to Venice. (Day2/3 - Venice), Day 4 take the train to Florence, (Day4/5/6 - Florence), Day 7 take the train to Rome, (Day7/8/9 - Rome).

btw the plan I sent if for Sept 2007

We had a fab trip Flew into Milan, went directly to Lugano Switz, took boat ride to Belagio,(one day trip)its right over the border and a wonderful place to visit, 2 nights.Then into Venice I would do 3 nights, such a fabulous place to explore and walkable also so easy to get around, then train into Florence. 3 nights in Florence is okay also a very easy city to do. If youve been to Rome I would pass on it completely,Have a fun trip!!!!!!

NYCgirl1,
It's all in what you are looking for. I'm in my 30's and have been to rome twice. I am going again in sept. with my husband and will not spend more than 2-3 days. It is a big city with lots to see, but you can see ALL of them in that amount of time. I know you don't want to run all over the place but there are some really great places, even if you only put one other stop to the trip. If you like wine tuscany, if you like water the amalfi coast...both would be very easy to get to from rome. (Even Florence if you have not been)I think north italy, like Bellagio would be a ghost town. Good luck

I lived in Florence for 5 months. I went to Italy on a study abroad program, I am a designer. I think you should definately see that town. I went in January and some days you may need a light winter coat, just in case. If I were you I would go to Venice and Rome. I think if you wanted to you could spend a couple of hours in Pisa just to see the tower. There is nothing really there. Definately take the train. But beware Italians tend to have train strikes often. Most only last one day. This day is usually a Sunday. It might be nice to see a vineyard too, if you are into wine. I was in Rome only for a weekend and I think two days are plenty enough to see what you need to see. Hope this helps and have a great time!

you guys are great!

I think the final decision (well, for now) is 3 nights in Venice, 2 in Florence, and 3 in Rome. :)

I much prefer Florence to Venice. I couldn't be that close and not go there.