So....we bagged the Ireland trip idea, no specific reason(s), it's just that Italy seems to always be on our mind and in our conversations. (Thank you for your info, Ireland will happen eventually). We have booked our flights Wash DC/Malpensa and we are excited to now plan our itinerary for the last 2 weeks of April.
Previous trips included stays in Tuscany (Gaiole) and Langhe regions (Guarene), they keep calling our names. We loved the few hours we spent in Pienza so it's "penciled in", and if you followed my last report Guarene is "inked" into the itinerary, even if it's just a drive by to have dinner at Mira Langhe and visit with the GOATS!
So many options, a friend told us that they loved Isola Elba. I don't think we'd swim in April, but a ferry ride to an island destination sounds pretty interesting. Mountains and lakes are always calling our names, have stayed on Maggiorre, Como and Garda, perhaps a smaller lake with nice hiking options if the weather allows?
Our plan is to pick 4 locations for base camps, pick a place...any place...sell it to me!
Previous trips included stays in Tuscany (Gaiole) and Langhe regions (Guarene), they keep calling our names. We loved the few hours we spent in Pienza so it's "penciled in", and if you followed my last report Guarene is "inked" into the itinerary, even if it's just a drive by to have dinner at Mira Langhe and visit with the GOATS!
So many options, a friend told us that they loved Isola Elba. I don't think we'd swim in April, but a ferry ride to an island destination sounds pretty interesting. Mountains and lakes are always calling our names, have stayed on Maggiorre, Como and Garda, perhaps a smaller lake with nice hiking options if the weather allows?
Our plan is to pick 4 locations for base camps, pick a place...any place...sell it to me!