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We, too, have never been to Italy and this is our first Tauck tour. We're trying to determine what clothes to bring since it still be hot.
Rich & Sue
Rona & Bill
I, too, opt for comfort. We're going nuts looking for comfortable, travel-ready European style American clothes. We will be leaving from Detroit. Funny though, I'm writing from hee in Manchester, NJ--visiting family for Easter. We were born and raised in NJ but moved to MI in '81 with GM. Where are you from? And by the way weare going in a day early.. Rich
I have travelled with Tauck many times and they are absolutely the best. When we have tried other companies, we didn't feel they met the Tauck standard and we have always come back to Tauck. We are going on the May 4th Classic Italy trip. My husband was there many, many years ago, but I have never been. Hope you enjoy and be prepared for some long lines in August.
It really is a SMALL world! I was born & raised in NJ (North Brunswick). Right now we are living in Millstone Twp (Monmouth Cty) altho moving to Point Pleasant Beach sometime this summer. Sorry to you have to be suffering through this awful weather for the holiday weekend. But at least you are with family which is a good thing. I have used the catalog/internet site for Travelsmith among others. They are a little pricey, but offer great ideas for items and travel tips. Also their "SALE" section has some good deals. My goal and challenge is to pack LIGHT!! I don't think that Bill will be bringing a sport jacket for any of the 'special' dinners.
Enjoy the holiday and your family!
Rona & Bill
I saw my friends who had traveled to Italy during similar season a few years back and inquired as to the dress code for men. He did wear shorts as it was VERY HOT, but also confirmed what SusiQ34683 indicated for churches, etc. Hope that helps you out a bit!
Thanks for getting back. I pretty much assumed that would be the case. I'll be bringing my shorts and sandals. Undoubtedly we'll have more questions as we get closer. Rich
With the exception of dress codes in churches, the rest of the time you can wear pretty much whatever you want. For most of the included meals, neat casual was fine. The only time anyone really dressed up was for the final dinner.
All of the hotels they used were excellent. You can't predict what room you will get but we had multi-room suites in 4 hotels and one was a two level duplex. I know we would never have stayed in places like that if we had to pay for them at standard rates.
All of the meals were quite good with one exception in Venice. They had a buffet for breakfast that I think would have cost 50 euros a person if you were paying for it and it left a lot to be desired. The view out to the grand canal kind of made up for it.
A suggestion for Venice if you'd like to try it - the water taxis are extremenly expensive but if you'd like to try one, the hotels can arrange for one to take you to a glass factory on Murano. You don't have to buy anything and if you don't leave the factory they will also take you back to the hotel. No charge. If you do leave the factory, you are on your own. Pay for the water taxi or take the ferry. It is well worth visiting.
Please let me know if you have any questions I'd be happy to try to answer them.
I having trouble with this Forum site, but think I may have figured it out!!?? Still not sure...
We are getting VERY excited about the upcoming trip. The Canadian Rockies must have been awesome! This is our 1st Tauck Tour, and from what everyone tells me, I know it will be amazing!
When are you traveling to Italy and from where?
Looking forward to meeting you.
Rona & Bill
We live in NJ and will be arriving in Naples the morning of the start of the tour. Flying Newark>Rome>Naples. We planned this more than a year ago and can't believe it is almost here! If I don't hear from you again, safe travels and we'll see you in Sorrento! ;-))
Anyone going on the Classic Italy tour on Oct 10th?