Posts by Marlyd

Hello, It's really hard to answer your question. Don’t you have a specific region in mind? We’ve been to Italy several times (and we have family who lives there), but each region is so rich in discoveries that maybe you could tell us more about what you’re looking for. Personally, we’ve visited: part of Piedmont and part of Veneto The Italian lakes in the North The Dolomites Tuscany and Umbria Florence Rome and we just got back from Naples and the Amalfi Coast. Each time, we stayed for at least two weeks and had our car. I haven’t been much help, but I’ll say it again: tell us what you’re interested in…

thanks, you too!

Hi We're leaving in a week and after Naples, we're stopping for one night in Sorrento, then 4 nights in Ravello.

Don’t hesitate if you have other questions, and you’re right about prices being better in the off-season.

Hello, We visited Tuscany and Umbria in 2019. For accommodations, we booked stays at agritourismos where breakfast was included and sometimes dinner. I just checked my archives, and that year, prices were around 85 € per night with breakfast. That was over 7 years ago, so obviously, you should expect to pay more now. Since you're traveling outside the tourist season, you’ll likely find better prices, but you’ll also have less daylight for sightseeing. There are must-see spots (for me) in both regions. Here’s what we did in 10 days (though I felt it was too rushed): San Gimignano-Volterra-Siena-Pienza-San Quirico d’Orcia-Val d’Orcia-Città della Pieve-Orvieto-Todi-Spoleto-Assisi-Perugia-Gubbio-Arezzo

Hi Noëlle,

I hope you enjoyed your stay in Naples and along the Amalfi Coast. As agreed, I’m reaching out to hear your thoughts, favorite spots, and any great tips you might have—whenever you have a little time. Thanks,

Thanks, I’ll jot all this down—we’ve got family in Italy, and every time we visit them, we take the chance to explore different regions.

Hi Jean,

Yes, I’ve found all the day plans and I’ll use them as inspiration to organize our trip—thanks so much for that! We visited Florence in 2023 (we loved it) and in 2024, we traveled with our grandkids (ages 7 and 13) to Pisa and the Cinque Terre. They had a great time discovering those places. Wishing you a wonderful 7th trip to Italy!

Hi, Thanks, I read your blog—really interesting!

thanks

True, about the car—they did warn us... We're only renting it to get from Naples to Sorrento. Maybe in October there'll be fewer cars!!!!

Hi there Thanks for your message. The museum is planned. I’m noting down the boat tour ideas, and you’re right—a lazy day is a great idea.

Hello, Thanks for your reply and suggestions. I didn’t know about the street art—I’ll make a note of it (we went to Valparaiso, and it was an amazing discovery to see all those works of art). As for Capri, we’ll head there from Ravello if the sea isn’t too rough!!!!

Hi Noëlle, Thanks for your reply. We’re roughly the same age (we’re two couples, 71 and 73). Our accommodation is in the Chiaia district in Naples, then we’ll rent a car for one night in Sorrento and four nights in Ravello. While we’re in Ravello, we plan to visit the Paestum site. If you don’t mind, I’ll note to contact you at the end of May to get your impressions and good tips from your trip. Have a wonderful stay in May. Best regards,

Hi, Thanks for your reply. For the Amalfi Coast, we’re planning to take a boat to Capri, and we also want to visit the small villages along the coast, explore the hinterland, and spend a day at the site of Paestum... and why not a "chill-out" day too!!!! I’ll make a note to check out the Naples Metro.

Hi there, We’re planning a trip for October to visit Naples (6 nights) and the Amalfi Coast (5 nights). We’ve already got the historic center and the Lapis Museum in Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Procida, Sorrento, and Ravello on our list. Any suggestions, addresses, or tips? Thanks for your help.

Bonjour Dominike, Nous partons au Portugal du 7 au 19 septembre. je me permets de te soumettre notre itinéraire afin que tu me dises ce que tu en penses et de plus nous sommes "preneurs pour des adresses de restau", les hébergements sont déjà réservés. Merci pour ton aide. Lisbonne-Sintra Lisbonne-Obidos-alcobaça-Batalha Tomar-ruines de Conimbriga-Coimbra Peso da regua- Pinhao Guimaraes Braga Porto

Bonjour Tout comme vous nous avons fait un séjour de plus de 3 semaines en Namibie et nous n'avons , nous aussi , pas fait le Kgalagadi. Par contre quand nous sommes allés en Afrique du Sud, nous avons été aux chûtes Victoria et au mois de juin nous aurions du nous trouver pour 12 jours au delta de l'Okavango ( j'ai bien dit aurions!!!) tout cela pour vous dire que je trouve, mais ce n'est que mon humble avis, que prévoir seulement 2 semaines pour faire votre itinéraire me semble un peu juste ou alors beaucoup de route quotidiennement. bonne préparation.

Bonjour, quel plaisir de lire tous ces commentaires sur Pauline. nous sommes partis avec elle début 2016 et c'est ainsi que je l'ai recommandée sur ce forum ( Saintex.....).Nous sommes toujours en contact avec elle et c'est vraiment une "belle personne" qui mérite amplement de travailler. Merci à tous de louer son professionnalisme.

Bonjour,

Exact, il s'agit de Pauline. Désolée .... Bonnes fêtes de fin d'année et bonne recherche