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.