kismetchimera, I delighted that you followed my suggestion about calling the night before, when it's the next day over there! It worked for us in 2002 and I'm glad it still works in 2005. You will love it there.

Howard, thank you very much . I always wanted to stay there, but unfortunately I was never able to make the reservations, or I was too early or I was too late..But I remember your post and I told myself that this time I will not Fail..:)
Grazie,
Annamaria