May 2003...Who's going???
 

Hello from Sunny Fort Lauderdale. We are heading to Italy May 15 for 3 nights Rome, 2 <BR>nights Assisi, 2 nights Florence and 2 nights Venice. Anyone else going in May. Would love to hear from you and compare travel plans. The postings here have helped so much with our plans.Thanks to all...

Hello - I will won't be WITH you in Italy in May, but I will be NEAR you - spending a week in Malta (as well as about 5 days in London and 4 days in Tunisia.) The entire Med. basin should be pretty sunny that time of year.

My husband, myself and two teenage sons will be heading to Italy on May 23. We'll spend 4 days in Rome, two days in Florence and 3 days in Vencie. Plan to train between cities. We are all extremely excited and hope that the world situation does not force us to reconsider. And, I agree with you, the postings on this board have been extremely helpful in making hotel reservations and planning our itenerary.

Hi. From Miami, May 28, 2 days Rome, 3 days Athens, 7 days Crete and the back to Rome for 1 day. I've been planning all winter, researching and checking prices for my family of four. ( boy 19 girl 16). Can't wait.

My hubby and I will be on our honeymoon in April and May..we are going to Edinburgh for 2 nights, London for 6, Paris for 5, Venice for 2, Assisi for 2 and Rome for 4.<BR><BR>I cant wait!

Hello, we live in Las Vegas. We'll be going to Italy May 10th. Starting in Milan, on to Venice, Florence, Siena, Assisi, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast,and finally Rome. About two weeks total. Glad to see others heading off to Italy the same time! Less than two months away &amp; can't wait!

Very similar itinerary to cnmiranda: May 10th from NYC to Venice, Florence, Positano, Capri and Rome. First trip to Italy and can't wait!!

Hi, GARYNFLA!<BR>My daughter and I will be leaving for Rome May 16th. We'll be overlapping you in Rome for 2 days and Venice 1 day.<BR>Our itineray is Rome 5 nights, Siena 2 nights, and Venice 5 nights, flying out of Venice.<BR>This forum was the deciding factor in deciding to travel independently rather than take a tour. Am so glad we our! Now we can concentrate on what we want to see. Just can't wait!

Going to Ireland and Wales for 15 days in May!<BR><BR>US

Hello! We are beginning our 3-week trip in Rome on May 3. We have a busy trip planned, but hopefully a balance of cities and small towns. Rome - Tuscany (Siena) - Florence - CT - Nice - Lyon - Beaune - Paris - Amsterdam and finally a weekend in NYC before coming back to Chicago.<BR><BR>I can't wait - looking forward to tasting a lot of vino! Just bought a pair of Dansko shoes today for the trip.

Hello from equally sunny California. We are heading off May14th for 4 nights Rome, 2 nights Venice and 3 nights Florence. Also taking trains between places. I am already committed to going on this trip regardless of the war situation. I am hooked on this site as well. Very informative!!

We will be in Paris May 5 thru May 14.<BR><BR>Counting the days

It's been a very cold, snowy winter in Connecticut, and we are heading to the Italian Riviera and the Cinque Terre on May 3rd, flying out of New York. It's our 2nd trip to Italy, and although we are a bit apprehensive, our plans remain firm. I'm trying to learn the Italian language with a teaching CD, and listening to Andrea Bocelli CDs.<BR><BR>La Dolce Vita!

Paris, Avignon, Luzern, Strasbourg, Reims, and Paris again at the end of May, beginning of June.<BR><BR>We have never been to Strasbourg or Reims. The rest of the trip is a return to old favorites. I already regret that we don't have more time in Paris... and Avignon.

My wife and I are spending a week in London and SW England, with a side one day trip to Paris on the Eurostar (the day of our 20th wedding anniversary). Yeah, I've read all the critism of a one day trip to Paris, but c'mon - be a little romantic. Anyway, we love the pace. We hope you all have a great trip no matter where you go :)

Going to Paris and the Loire Valley May 1, returning May 15. Have been greatly looking forward to this trip, so hope nothing happens in the meantime to prevent it. Don't agree with the French actions on Iraq, but just won't let that bother me (not enough to cancel trip, anyway!)

So reassuring to know there are so many other travelers out there! From Durham, NC, my husband and I are leaving for italy on 4/26 and will be spending some time in Paris as well. <BR><BR>And yes!! this board has been wonderful.

Hello from sunny Ft. Myers! May 5, we are going to Nice for 5 nights, then train to Santa margherita ligure for 4 nights, 3 nights Bellagio, then 3 nights Stresa, one night in Milan. I am trying to finagle a 3 night stay in Paris on the return trip, but my husband is NOT co-operating....bummer! I_am_kane: maybe we will cross paths. Are you flying into Nice or Milan? Judy :-)

Paris, then Languedoc-Roussillon in mid-May, then back to Paris. . .

WoW!!! What wonderful responses to my post. Let's keep it going..<BR> Doug P.. Is thsi your first trip to Athens. We were there in October and fell in love with Athens. We especially loved the Plaka area..<BR> LisaSusan.. what a small world we live in. I have been in Ft Laud for 15 years but first 30 were in Durham. I go to Durham 3-4 times a year to see family..Is this your first time to Italy? It is our first trip there and we are very excited..<BR> It is great to see so many people traveling and not sitting home because of all the conflict in the world. You have one life so live it to the fullest!!<BR> Hooray for Jennifer Smart and family!!

so sorry I meant Elizabeth...such a blessing she is home...

Hi Garnyfla,<BR>Leaving Australia on May 3 for the big European adventure. One week in London and Cotswolds before doing 23 day whistle stop tour of Central Europe, including Rome, on May 10. Then we're off on our own to Paris, Sienna, Amalfi coast, Sicily, Mykonos, Paros and Santorini, all in all 9 weeks. Sooooooo, exciting!

I'm weighing in from Maryland, where it's finally warming up and the snow is melting. May 11th will find us landing in Budapest, then on to Austria, Germany, and ending in Prague. We've never been to Prague, and are very excited about seeing it. I'm planning to rent or buy the movie &quot;The Unbearable Lightness of Being&quot; to get me more in the mood.

That's amazing Toni! I have always dreamed of doing a two or three month stay in Europe. Have a great time!

Hi,<BR><BR>We are flying out to Italy on May 15...<BR>we will be going to Venice, Florence<BR>and Sorrento and Rome.....<BR>We have never been to Italy and we can Hardly wait...I can taste the wine now...

Hi. This is my first trip to Rome and Athens and Crete. Never been to Italy or Greece. &quot; only&quot; ever been to England. France, Holland, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland. We took our two kids to France last year and they got so much from it we have to go again. This year they are even doing some of the planning!

Doug, you will absolutely love Greece.<BR>This will be our 15 trip to Europe and Greece is by far our favorite.While in the Plaka are of Athens there is a Taverna called Xixos that you should not miss. You have to ask locals how to get there as it is not a tourist place.A friend with the Emassy security took us there and it was the best meal of the trip and also the cheapest.Only locals usually.<BR> What a great idea to let your family help in the trip planning.They must all be excited.

Hi,<BR>We also are going to Italy in May with our two daughters in their 20's. Our daughter who lives in SanFrancisco is meeting our flight in Detroit and we all fly out together. We are spending a little time in Rome and have apartments rented in both Venice and Florence. One daughter has been to the Peggy Guggenheim in Venice so we're all anxious to visit it. Our daughters are in art programs so it should be a fun time to visit the museums. Glad to see that so many others are still on with their plans

We will be in Paris late may through early June for 2 weeks. Looking forward to it so much! Rome next year.

Paris is lovely in May.I personally won't be spending any of my dollars there for a while.I know this is a heated debate item for many people.It is merely my opinion. On the other hand I hope your trip is wonderful for you.

Hello from very snowy Minneapolis! Our snow is supposed to melt this weekend- hallelujah!<BR><BR>I'm headed to Italy May 9 with my soon to be husband for a wonderful honeymoon. We're starting out with 2 nights in Rome, 1 night in Capri, 3 nights in Positano, and then finishing in off with 2 more nights in Rome. I don't know what I'm looking forward to more- the wedding or the honeymoon! Yes I do- the honeymoon!!

WOW !! - Alot of americans headed to Eruope in May on this Board. <BR>My wife and I will be Joining you. <BR>Paris(4nights) - Nice(3nights) - Florence/Tuscany(3nights) - Rome (4nights) <BR><BR>We are still finishing up trying to figure out our hotels in Italy. <BR>

To all of you going in May, have very enjoyable vacations! I envy you, it wasn't due to impending war my family and I aren't going this year-it's due to our financial situation (due to the economic situation).

Count me in! Leaving end of May for 5 nights in Rome, 3 nights in Venice, and ending with 5 nights in Paris. Can't wait for that first limoncello!

Wife and I are leaving from Boston May 16th. 17-19 in Rome, 20-21 in Florence, 22-23 in Venice, 24th visiting family in Piacenza, returning via Milan 25th. Any solid plans?

I am leaving April 25th and going to Rome, Positano, Florence and Venice. Will be coming back on May 8th. I am so excited, I am feverishly doing restaurant/day trip research. I can't wait!

To ed:<BR>We will be in Paris from May 6- 15, and are also counting the days. We are going &quot;AAVacations -Paris on your own.&quot; Staying at the Hotel Californis Champs-Elysees. It is our first visit and we are busy reading guidebooks, websites,etc. Let's hope for good weather, lots of sunshine.

Greetings from rainy Vancouver,Canada. My husband and I depart May 14 for a week in Dublin to attend our daughter's wedding. After all the wedding festivities are over we leave Dublin for Milan on May 23 for one night then on to our rental accommodations in Colle di val d'Elsa. Went to Italy two years ago on a coach tour (left Van. Sept 15 2001) which we really enjoyed but thought this time we would venture out on our own. Kind of nervous about driving in Italy but will give it a try. This board and Slow Travellers have been extremly helpful in the planning. <BR><BR>Wishing you all a safe and exciting adventure. <BR>

We are driving also in Italy. The only area that cincerns me is Rome. From all I have read once you leave the larger cities it is beautiful and easily navigated.

Hello from cold and rainy new york. My love and I are leaving May 24th-Rome 4 days,Florence 3 days, Venice 2 days and out of Milan. I'm packing my fat pants for the return flight.