Venice and/or Florence--guidance needed
Oct 13th, 1999, 11:45 AM
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Hi Debra: <BR> <BR>If you're an art lover, you may find that you want to stay in Venice the whole time. If not, you might want to stay up north and do a couple of day trips--e.g., Verona, Padua. Or follow Richard's advice and split the trip between Venice and Florence. But I think I'd play it by ear, and not book anything else until I'd been in Venice.
Oct 13th, 1999, 11:45 AM
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Hi Debra: <BR> <BR>If you're an art lover, you may find that you want to stay in Venice the whole time. If not, you might want to stay up north and do a couple of day trips--e.g., Verona, Padua. Or follow Richard's advice and split the trip between Venice and Florence. But I think I'd play it by ear, and not book anything else until I'd been in Venice.
Oct 13th, 1999, 12:41 PM
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Couldn't disagree with hamlet more--we had three days in Venice and it wasn't enough. I could've easily filled another two days. I'd say base yourself in Venice (even though it's expensive to stay there, to me the most wonderful part of Venice is being there in the very early morning and late in the evening, after the daytrippers have gone) for the entire time, and take some day trips to Verona and Padua as Carol says. <BR> <BR>And can I say I'm horribly jealous and want to hide in your suitcase?
Oct 13th, 1999, 01:41 PM
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Hi Debra: <BR> <BR>Lucky you!! <BR> <BR>If it were me (and a tough choice it would be), I'd split my time between Venice and Florence. I'm assuming you've been to neither city. <BR> <BR>Venice is pure magic - I could easily stay there a week, but Florence is also magical and has art that is spectacular. <BR> <BR>Wherever you end up, have a wonderful time!! <BR>Carol <BR>
Oct 14th, 1999, 01:39 PM
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I would also suggest you play it by ear. Book all 7 nights in Venice. If you feel the urge to visit Florence you'll know it by the 3rd day. Cancel the reservations you won't need (depending on your flight out of Venice you may need a last night there) and just go. You won't need reservations in Florence. <BR> <BR>Concerning the Dolomiti and Cortina, Bertie, I agree with you. The problem is that's awkward to do it by train/bus and organized tours might be a pain. It's almost mandatory you do it by car. If one already has one, no swet. Renting for a single day there are a few inconvenients: is relatively expensive, paperwork, you have to be back at office hours to return the car or pay one night garage, etc. Two days' rental and a night in Cortina would work nicely, though. <BR> <BR>Paulo <BR> <BR>
Oct 14th, 1999, 03:50 PM
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Just back from a 10 day Italy trip. First two days were in Venice and we easily could have done 2 more. Eat at least one meal at the Madonna Restaurant. It is near the Rialto Bridge. Go a little early to avoid a line. Also went to Florence and spent 1 day there. We could easily do 4 or 5 days in Florence.
Oct 14th, 1999, 04:35 PM
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I think you should at least consider visiting another city. On a recent trip, I spent 2 1/2 days in Venice and felt it was plenty to do what I was interested in doing. You need 3-4 days to really see all of the major sights in Florence, plus do some shopping (which is fun to do there for gold and leather). <BR> <BR>But, it is obviously a personal thing and depends upon the kind of trip you would like to have. I would consult the guidebooks, and get a sense of what each place you are considering has to offer and see whether that meets your interests. I would also take into account what the weather is usually like in Venice at the end of November. If it usually rains a good deal, you might prefer not to spend your entire time there. <BR>
Oct 14th, 1999, 06:53 PM
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A couple of years ago I spent four nights in Venice. I could easily spent another four. It was just wonderful. If you base yourself one place you could spend time sightseeing, shopping, peoplewatching and relaxing. You could also take some day trips out of the city. I for one hate running around trying to fit everything into a tight schedule. It's so much nicer to take a little time and appreciate what you're seeing/doing.
Oct 14th, 1999, 07:24 PM
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Debra, <BR>DEFINITELY combine Venice with Florence (I'd day 3 days at the first and 4 at the second). As lovely as Venice is, there's not a whole lot to do. Florence, on the other hand, offers a wide range of museums and monuments -- plus a variety of Tuscan towns that are just a couple of hours away. <BR>Bobby
Oct 16th, 1999, 11:12 AM
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Our first trip to Italy last year--Venice, Modena, Florence, Tuscany and Rome. I must be one of the few people who liked Florence better than Venice. May have had something to do with the weather and huge crowds in Venice--a weekend in mid-September--but nothing in my art appreciate experience has compared to seeing the David. So I'd vote to split your time if you think that would appeal to you.
Oct 16th, 1999, 02:32 PM
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i thank you for idea but i want spend my holidays during 28.12-3or4or other january 2000.My preferences are also to stop in a town as cannes and similary during the travel.If anyone want same travel iwait for a contact at my e-mail.Touring operators may write for occasion . targetone
