Hi, I'd been a slowtrav user for years, as a resource for various trips to Italy and France, as well as just enjoying living vicariously through others' adventures and discussions . After a hiatus of a few years, I'm planning another trip, with my adult daughter, this time probably to northern Italy (perhaps a week by one of the lakes and a week somewhere in the prealps). Since we're thinking of this May, I know we have to focus because a lot of places are already booked, so I have my cut out for me!