Bit surprised not to see a thread on this news item I saw in the Telegraph today. Hope you all have your funds spread in bundles within the safe limit.
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Planning a week in Florence in May. Any suggestions (other than the obvious) as to where to go, see, eat etc?
Tue, 01/15/2013 - 19:10
For those who remember Fairy 'Nuff of Il Picchio B&B near Lucca, Linda sadly passed away last night. Condolences to Gordon.
Wed, 12/19/2012 - 10:58
A friend is trying to sort out some holiday accommodation in the Portofino area, anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Cheers.
Wed, 06/01/2011 - 11:31
How did we feel about Michael o'Leary's view about flying through volcanic ash? Would we be happy to fly with Ryanair as we'd have more chance of arriving at our destination, or more likely to fall out of the sky?
Thu, 05/26/2011 - 11:28
We are thinking of going to Sardinia for a holiday in June and wonder which is the best bit to aim for. Have heard of Costa Esmerelda, any views on it?
Fri, 03/04/2011 - 11:31
Trip Report: Positano May 2009 After our adventures in Rome and Avellino Province in Campania (see previous trip reports) we moved on for the main part of our holiday, some serious chilling out on the beach. We left our Agriturismo near Contrado
Wed, 06/17/2009 - 13:19
Trip Report Campania May 2009 We drove south from Rome stopping for lunch in Cassino, and drove up to the Abbey but everything was shut for lunch, a spectacular setting and many reminders of the conflict from WW2.We somehow missed our turning and
Wed, 06/17/2009 - 11:54
Trip reportRome: May 2009 May 2nd we flew in to Rome Fiucimino with jet2.com from Manchester, first time with them and it was good to have reserved seats. Had arranged to be met with the Hotel so all was very painless and we were having our firs
Wed, 06/17/2009 - 11:50
There doesn't seem to be a Campania section any more on this forum, I did a lot of research for our holiday on it....needless to say we had a great time, though got lost in Avellino every time we went there, it became our least favourite place tha
Wed, 06/03/2009 - 13:30
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I am heading to Sicily tomorrow. I suggest you log onto the Sicily Forum on Tripadvisor, Vagabonda is the most amazing resource for travelling there.
Just found this, we are off to Sicily in September, staying near Menfi and will be driving. Will report back afterwards. I look forward to hearing about the Montalbano B&B, I did see it advertised and hope to at least have a stroll on the beach and maybe take a photo of the place. BBC4 are advertising four new episodes coming up 'soon'. We have been enjoying the books in the meantime. Our visit was inspired by the BBC4 Andrew Graham Dixon/ Giorgio Locatelli programmes, but my research has revealed lots to see and do in Sicily. We hope to explore Palermo/south west/ through to Siracusa corner, and do some relaxing in between!
Just found this, we are off to Sicily in September, staying near Menfi and will be driving. Will report back afterwards. I look forward to hearing about the Montalbano B&B, I did see it advertised and hope to at least have a stroll on the beach and maybe take a photo of the place. BBC4 are advertising four new episodes coming up 'soon'. We have been enjoying the books in the meantime. Our visit was inspired by the BBC4 Andrew Graham Dixon/ Giorgio Locatelli programmes, but my research has revealed lots to see and do in Sicily. We hope to explore Palermo/south west/ through to Siracusa corner, and do some relaxing in between!
Just found this, we are off to Sicily in September, staying near Menfi and will be driving. Will report back afterwards. I look forward to hearing about the Montalbano B&B, I did see it advertised and hope to at least have a stroll on the beach and maybe take a photo of the place. BBC4 are advertising four new episodes coming up 'soon'. We have been enjoying the books in the meantime. Our visit was inspired by the BBC4 Andrew Graham Dixon/ Giorgio Locatelli programmes, but my research has revealed lots to see and do in Sicily. We hope to explore Palermo/south west/ through to Siracusa corner, and do some relaxing in between!
I saw them once when on alderney in Channel Islands, late at night with no light pollution. Think I might have difficultly tonight with light pollution in North West England, and there is cloud cover. Maybe once again one year...
Loved them all and Sicily is definitely on the list! The only direct flight from the northwest I can see is a Thompson one, anybody have any other ideas?
I too remember Dave and Carol from the 'old forum' and am saddened to hear the news. Please pass on condolences to Carol.
There's photos in the paper today of protestors marching in front of the Coliseum. I expect there will be quite a bit of unrest while austerity measures bite.
All the best with the move and life back in Blighty.
We always use Avis as we save Airmiles which we use to pay with, and take out a policy with insurance4carhire. Haven't had to make a claim yet (touch wood) so was reassured with Pacentr08's experience with them. I find if I book by phone they are a bit more flexible than online which is sometimes helpful.