Annabelle2, thanks so much for the information! I am going to print it out and take it with me. We chose to stay in Le Casa Gialle largely based on your raves here. As soon as we saw the website we fell in love and had to stay there! We are staying in La Terrezza (I believe that's how its spelled) and can't wait! The whole area looks wonderful.

Tracy

La Terrazza (not sure of the spelling either!) is the apt the couple traveling with us had, and it is featured on the website. Very nice -- lovely painted bed in the bedroom and a nice balcony with a view over the olive groves towards Montefalco.

I got so many great tips from people on this site who had been there before me and know the area well -- if you click on my name and look for my queries about LCG/Umbria from spring 2005, you will find many good restaurant and driving tips from other very helpful fodorites (including DRJ who has been answering some of your questions here). Alajan was another poster (I think that's the name!) who had great information.

Hi Tracy! My husband and I (along with another couple)just got back from Umbria/Tuscany on Saturday. We too had a car. Our base was Relais dell'Olmo in west Perguia (Olmo). This was perfect for us because it is right off the freeway so very easy for day trips. Your primary concern should be parking! It is very nerve racking driving in Italia (especially in hilltop towns with narrow streets) so, the easier you make it for yourselves, the more you will enjoy your trip. From Olmo, we did day trips to Assisi, Deruta, Montepulciano, and then drove back, via Siena, to the Firenze airport where we originally picked up the car. If you are interested, email me and I'll give you more details. [email protected]