Italy and/or France - 30th Anniversary
Mar 20th, 2007, 12:43 PM
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Italy and/or France - 30th Anniversary
Hello all you travel experts! I'm in need of some advice. We will be celebrating our 30th anniversary in Sept. We've been to the big cities in Italy and France but would like to go back the 2nd or 3rd week of Sept for our Anniversary. I hope it's not too late to start planning. My dilemma...I don't know where to go. I've considered Provence, Cote d'Azur, Portofino/Santa Margherita, Cinque Terre, Emilia-Romagna/Parma/Bologna??
We would prefer to drive as little as possible, but can rent a car. Otherwise train from city airport to our destination(s).
We would like to stay in towns that have great restaurants, shops, etc. We are looking to meld into the town and just kind of hang out. Spending time near the ocean would also be great. I think we are looking for something like a resort town but now "totally" touristy. We can spend approx 350 U.S. per night.
Well, I've rambled on enough. What would you do? Where should I go. How about Southern Italy?? Far too many choice out there.
Thank you so much for any help you can provide.
We would prefer to drive as little as possible, but can rent a car. Otherwise train from city airport to our destination(s).
We would like to stay in towns that have great restaurants, shops, etc. We are looking to meld into the town and just kind of hang out. Spending time near the ocean would also be great. I think we are looking for something like a resort town but now "totally" touristy. We can spend approx 350 U.S. per night.
Well, I've rambled on enough. What would you do? Where should I go. How about Southern Italy?? Far too many choice out there.
Thank you so much for any help you can provide.
Mar 21st, 2007, 04:07 AM
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Have you condidered Turin, northen Italy? You can stay in town and have all what you want in terms of shops and restaurant plus a lot of history, museums and monument. Or you can hire a car and travel through the beautifull countryside in the Langhe, Canavese and all the wine areas. Also you can go into the mountains in 1 hour travel or to the seaside in 3 hours. September is usually a very nice season here.
Mar 21st, 2007, 08:57 AM
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Hi J,
How laid back and slow do you want to be?
The Amalfi Coast would be good for a week without a car.
Siena and Bologna could be done without a car. It's about 3 hrs between cities by bus/train.
Provence or the Dordogne would be great for a week, but I suggest a car.
How laid back and slow do you want to be?
The Amalfi Coast would be good for a week without a car.
Siena and Bologna could be done without a car. It's about 3 hrs between cities by bus/train.
Provence or the Dordogne would be great for a week, but I suggest a car.
