May 2003...Who's going???
Mar 13th, 2003, 02:53 PM
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To Judyrem, My husband and I will arriving SML on May 5th, staying at the Continental Hotel. Our departure date is May 9th. We will be heading for Menton, Fr, where we will "supposedly" stay for 5 days - my husband is waffling. He's about ready to cancel France, and try to extend our stay in Italy. I don't agree, and I'm the one doing the travel plans. I told him to relax, and enjoy the entire vacation. I'm think we will just miss each other in Santa Margherita. <BR><BR>buon viaggio!
Mar 13th, 2003, 07:11 PM
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We are headed to paris and Nice, Florence and Rome May-June <BR><BR>We have no intention of canceling any part, I figure if we have any serious problem we can change our schedule while we are there - I really don't forsee any problems. A friend of mine has a brother that lives in france(an american) and he said that he has not seen any anti-american behaviour diected at him.
Mar 14th, 2003, 04:00 AM
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What an interesting thread! My wife and I are leaving for Italy on May 15th. We're just getting springlike here in the mountains of western North Carolina and are really looking forward to our first trip to Italy.<BR><BR>We're arriving Milan, staying one night then training to Cinque Terre for 3 nights, then Florence for 2 nights, then Tuscany (by car only here), then dropping the car at Rome Airport and spending the last 3 days in Rome.
Mar 14th, 2003, 07:14 AM
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I'm so glad to see that so many of you are traveling and continuing with your plans regardless of our troubled times. <BR><BR>We too are off in mid May, leaving San Francisco for Prague. We'll continue to Vienna and then Budapest. It looks as if France and Italy will be crowded with Fodorites. To you first timers in either country, you are in for a real treat! To all of you, be safe and continue to enjoy your lives.
Mar 14th, 2003, 07:58 AM
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Another Floridian heading to Europe in May!<BR><BR>We're going to Croatia and Slovenia, and so looking forward to the fabulous views! I have the old walls of Dubrovnik overlooking the Adriatic on my computer to help me get through the next 2 months!
Mar 14th, 2003, 10:02 AM
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We are traveling to Ireland and London on May 23 to pick up a CIE Tour which will take use from Dublin through southern Ireland, across the Irish Sea through Wales to London. As the tour only has one full day in London, we have added 3 more days in London. I haven't been to Ireland and London since 1983 and my husband has never been. We are looking forward to this trip and will not let world events stop us! I am glad to see that many others feel the same way. You all have great trips.
Mar 14th, 2003, 11:57 AM
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wow there are lotsa folks traveling in May.. these boards will be sparse..<BR>Anyone know how to make time go by faster so I can leave sooner..LOL<BR> By the way I ordered High-lights of Italy from RickSteves.com and it is awesome.. I have only watched it 4 times so far..<BR> Let's keep this post going..
Mar 14th, 2003, 01:42 PM
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I'm from PA, and heading to St Ives in Cornwall the middle of May for a week long garden tour that includes the Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan, followed by 3 days hiking the Cornish coast, then 4 full days in London. This will be my 2nd visit to St Ives, so I know what to expect and can hardly wait.
Mar 14th, 2003, 05:19 PM
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My husband and I will drive from Western New York to Toronto to fly to Venice on May 24. We will spend 3 nights in Venice. Then take the train to Chiusi to pick up a car and drive to Siena for 3 nights. We'll explore northern Tuscany during those 3 days, then drive to Chiusi and will stay there for four days--and will explore Orvieto, Montepulciano, Cortona, Gubbio, Assisi, etc. Then we'll turn the car in, and take the train to Florence for 5 nights, Verona for 2 nights, and one final night in Venice before returning to Toronto on June 12.<BR><BR>This will be our third trip to Italy in as many years. I just wish we had more time to return to the Cinque Terre--but Italy just can't be done quickly. <BR><BR>We absolutely love Italy.
Mar 14th, 2003, 05:50 PM
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Was in Florence last May 1. A WARNING TO FELLOW EUROPEAN TRAVELERS: Have a big plan B if you find yourself in a major Italian, if not any European city May 1. We found out by surprise it is the WORST day for a non communist to be in Europe!!!! Demonstrations and lines everywhere! It is also a major european holiday. We had a great time wandering the BACK streets of Florence to avoid the mobs and watched the rest on CNN in our hotel. It is not a good day to look like an American, and this year could be worse. Everyone we saw did treat us with respect and we did not feel threatened, but then we avoid political demonstrations, here and abroad, with <BR>great care! Will be in various parts of Italy this year in July....just works out that way!<BR>Gotta get a good meal!<BR>
Mar 14th, 2003, 06:10 PM
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Hi from Kansas City. My husband, myself and our 2 adult children will be leaving for Krakow and Prague on May 19. I am so happy to see how many people are planning European vacations. Here in the midwest, most people either think I'm nuts or some big risk taker. We were in Spain in late October and the worst thing I encountered when someone noticed my accent was they wanted to know what the hells the matter with Bush!! My answer was, let me know when you find out. Really, people on an individual basis are usually very nice and if not, I can stand a little rudeness, it won't hurt me. I just hope that we all don't feel alot less confident in a months time because of world events beyond our control.
Mar 14th, 2003, 06:18 PM
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We are--first, 2 days in Belgium, then five days in Paris, followed by 3 days in London. This is our first trip to Belgium, so I'm looking forward to something new. London and Paris will be mostly repeats of favorite sights, with a few new activities thrown in.<BR><BR>Obviously, a serious change in the war situation could change things, but we are forging ahead with plans as long as it is possible.
Mar 14th, 2003, 06:25 PM
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Us too! Will be there via cruise ship May 9-24, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples and Venice (and Barcelona, Villefranche, Athens, Santorini, Dubrovnik). The highlight however will be the days in Italy tho- can't wait!
