My husband has offered me a trip abroad for our next wedding anniversary. I have always wanted to go to the opera in Verona. Can anyone suggest a nice hotel. Is there enough to do in Verona for 3 or 4 days stay or is it better to combine it with a stay elsewhere? We have stayed in Venice and Florence before and would be happy to return to either.

Hello Marg,<BR><BR>I think you need to re-post this with a more specific title e.g. 'Hotels in Verona'. I'm sure you'll get lots of suggestions then.<BR><BR>Verona is a lovely city and a good base for excursions - you could easily fill 3 or 4 days there. Possible excursions would be:<BR><BR>- LAKE GARDA (Riva, Sirmione, Limone, Malcesine ...)<BR><BR>- DOLOMITES <BR><BR>- CITIES - e.g. Vicenza, Bassano del Grappa, Padova, Trento, Bolzano, Bologna ... to name a few.<BR><BR>Let me know if I can be of more help ...<BR><BR>Steve<BR><BR><BR><BR>

Hiya Steve,<BR>Thankyou for your suggestions. What I want to know if there is enough to do in Verona city, without transport, for a short break or if its better to stay in say Venice and travel in by train to see an opera? I know the performance starts quite late so would it be possible to travel after that or would we need to stay in Verona overnight.<BR>Many thanks, Marg.

Stay at the wonderful and small Gabbia D'Oro. It's just a short walk to the arena and is a very lovely hotel -- nice rooms and wonderful breakfast.

Marg - You'd need to stay overnight in Verona.<BR><BR>Steve

Steve and Patrick, Thankyou for you help. Marg.

Do take your time in Verona; less touristy, wonderful Roman vestiges and the outdoor site for the opera - Magical.