Planning 2 weeks in Italy....
 

We are planning to spend 2 weeks in Italy this summer and would like suggestions as to the "dream Italy trip". We would like to stay in 4 or 5 star hotels , and the trip must include the Positano Capri area. A special 10th anniversary tour. Thanks <BR> <BR>

Correction..."Next" Summer.....

You're going to need to hustle. Of the three months that most people think of as summer, 3 days are already gone from the best one (June), as far as traveling to Italy. <BR> <BR>Of course, the vernal equinox doesn't come until September 20, so the NEXT best "summer" month (September) still leaves you a little time. <BR> <BR>Some people will argue against you restricting your trip only to 4- and 5- star hotels; but if you're set on it, some suggestions that might make for a princely list would include the Crowne Plaza Minerva in Rome, Villa d'Este in Cernobbio (Lake Como), and perhaps, Locanda Amorosa, near Siena. <BR> <BR>Best wishes, <BR> <BR>Rex <BR>

Ah - - I wish I hadn't been composing, as you were correcting... <BR> <BR>:( <BR>

Hello Susan, You have my favorite name,I have been married to a Susan for 43 years now. If you truly want a dream trip to Italy, then my best advice is to not try to do too much. Since Positano is a given, I suggest you include no more than 3 other destinations in your itinerary. The most logical ones would be Rome, Florence, and the Tuscany hill towns. A key variable will be if you plan to drive for portions of the trip. Also, I would suggest you not go in July or August if that is possible. Let me know if you need specific details--it sounds like a fun trip.