May 2003...Who's going???
Mar 12th, 2003, 10:09 AM
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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...
Mar 12th, 2003, 10:29 AM
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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.
Mar 12th, 2003, 10:37 AM
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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.
Mar 12th, 2003, 10:40 AM
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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.
Mar 12th, 2003, 10:44 AM
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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 & can't wait!
Mar 12th, 2003, 01:01 PM
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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!
Mar 12th, 2003, 01:31 PM
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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.
Mar 12th, 2003, 01:37 PM
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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!!
Mar 12th, 2003, 03:57 PM
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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!
Mar 12th, 2003, 04:13 PM
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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.
Mar 12th, 2003, 04:26 PM
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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 
Mar 12th, 2003, 04:31 PM
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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!)
Mar 12th, 2003, 05:04 PM
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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.
Mar 12th, 2003, 05:19 PM
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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
Mar 12th, 2003, 06:01 PM
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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!!
