OK, I agree Sardinia is too much for this trip. Elba looks like a good compromise, but the otehr suggestions give me plenty to think of as well! Thanks-as usual.

Sperlonga is beautiful. Charming white washed village and lovely beach.
You simply must investigate the possibility of going there!

I liked the beach at Cecina. Good swimming and the mountains in the background are very pretty. As a few others have mentioned, Viareggio is a good choice too, but I think the beach is nicer at Cecina. Either are fairly close to Florence.

Here's the one in Elba - enjoy the trip!

http://www.1clickelba.it/Portoferraio-Biodola.html

Yes, you are right, Waldo. I think you asked me this a while back, too. My grandfather settled in the North End of Boston at first and then when he got married (it is an interesting story which was told to me by my grandfather when I was very samll), he lived in Cambridge and then Somerville. Both places have many Gaetans living there and they are all very close knit with an annual celebration of their heritage.

That's one of the impediments of old age. SLOWLY LOSING YOUR MIND. I don't remember our past exchange. I'm only 26 (I wish), and I'm losing it!

Gaeta is a fabulous place.

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