Italy or Netherlands?
Feb 23rd, 2002, 09:05 AM
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Italy or Netherlands?
Which trip would you suggest?<BR>I need ideas...<BR><BR>Italy #1 - Rome; Amalfi Coast and across to Vasto (in Abruzzi where I have family)<BR><BR>Italy #2 - Venice; Cinque Terra and down the coast to Vasto<BR><BR>Or...<BR>Belgium/Netherlands (Bruge, looking at tulips, etc.)<BR><BR>We will have a little over a week, travelling in either April or May and we really really need a vacation!!!<BR><BR><BR>
Feb 23rd, 2002, 09:14 AM
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All sound like excellent choices, but because of the Floriade in The Netherlands this year, I would do the Brugge, Ghent, Brussels, Amsterdam trip. If you get a chance also go to Haarlem and Delft. You'll be in time for the Floriade and Keukenhoff Gardens. Take the Thalys TGV from Brussels to Amsterdam, on part of the journey, the tracks run through tulip beds.<BR><BR>Book early, I'm hearing that hotels are booking up.
Feb 23rd, 2002, 10:31 AM
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Lauren, it's a tough question you ask. It's like saying, "should we go to Tahiti or Alaska?" Both are great trips, but at the opposite ends of the spectrum. Depends when you are going, and what you like to do. You can't lose with either. Maybe I can help if you can be more specific?
Feb 24th, 2002, 02:23 PM
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Thanks for the advice, Leslie. I am looking into Brussels/Brugge/Ghent etc. Now if I can only find a decent air-fare! I was doing some research on Belgium and found some very interesting places I would like to see. Do you have any suggestions? I would really love food suggestions also! I love a good meal.<BR><BR>My main concern is the weather. Any idea as to what the weather would be there in April/May?<BR><BR>Thanks!<BR><BR>
Feb 24th, 2002, 03:56 PM
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Check Auto Europe for your airfare (www.autoeurope.com). I saw some great fares on their site that extend through June.
Feb 24th, 2002, 04:45 PM
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Went there twice in early April. The weather was fine since it's early spring. <BR>After Brugge, I would add Ghent for a cozy smalltown atmosphere(not as crowded & touristy as Brugge)with a winding canal & castle in the middle of town. Antwerp for its rich historical Flemish squares & churches. If you have more time, venture southeast to Dinant for the dramatic rocky setting, there are some very nice countryside as you head toward Luxembourg.
