Sharon

I need opinions on what city would be a good central location when we travel to France, Italy, Germany and possibly England. It is our first trip to Europe and I need advice. Thank you in advance.

Rex

I'll try to say this as politely as possible, Sharon. Your question will be perceived as making no sense, by those (of us) who have travel to Europe extensively. <BR> <BR>It is as if you have asked "what city would be a good central location when we travel to" Arkansas, Florida, Virginia, and possibly Missouri. <BR> <BR>If you plan to visit all three (four) of these countries, you will want to choose a minimum of separate destinations in each country (might be a city, might be a region). And four countries might be excessive, unless you plan to spend 15-20 days or more. <BR> <BR>Best wishes, <BR> <BR>Rex <BR>

Christina

Luxembourg? those countries are way too big to see all of a country from one city in each.

Rex

Christina, <BR> <BR>I didn't mean that you can choose a single city in each country and see the whole country from that one city. <BR> <BR>i meant that Sharon ought not try to see all of any one of these countrues. Choose one city as the "taste" of each country - - and see that and it surrounding region. <BR> <BR>Perhaps neither one of us understands what Sharon is asking. <BR>

xxxx

Sharon, Rex is right on the money. And Rex, I am shocked that you provided such a succint answer without once invoking the Fodorites Italy trip this fall! You didn't even do it on the second message! Are you feeling ok?

Rex

The trip is - - for all practical purposes - - filled up and closed (well technically not, we have 7, and the villa can sleep 11). <BR> <BR>I suppose I will be updating the webpage about our trip sometime soon (as soon as I find a hotel room for everyone in Florence!) <BR> <BR>Anyhow, my decision to no longer seek any more participants will probably bring curiosity seekers out of the woodwork in drives! Murphy's Law!! <BR> <BR>Best wishes, <BR> <BR>Rex <BR>www.rexbickers.italy.com <BR>