Just back from Bella Italy Trip

[amsae]

The Alumni Group made it back from our 8th ABD together. Going to be hard to top this one!

Will get a trip report soon.

Dusty and Marcello where awesome as our guides, and the Local Guides where great. Stephano in Rome was outstanding.

 

[holden]

Looking forward to reading your TP. We are booked for next summer!

 

[zogzig]

I just started looking into the adult only Bella Italy trip for next May - I think the departure is May 25th. So from your comment - you would recommend this trip? We have been on two adventure trips in the US - one was fantastic, and the other one was not quite up to standards......so we are a little hesitant to try again. Any information you have to sway the decision would be welcome!!!

 

[tgeorge]

zogzig....We're looking at that trip as well. I'm sorry to hear that one of your trips wasn't as good as you had hoped it would be. I haven't booked the trip yet because we haven't decided on May 2014 or May 2015, but it will be one of the two. Maybe we'll be on the same trip!

 

[1whooper]

My Dh and I will be on the adults Sept. 2013 trip. Do you have any advice for us? Looking forward to your trip report.

 

[amsae]

Sorry, I have not been able to put together a report, but will soon. Getting kids settled in at college and then some.

I would point out a few things for you to do. Take the train tour in Sorrento, real close to hotel, to see the whole town first thing.

The pizza making evening is a lot of fun.

Enjoy all the wine Disney offers, really good.

Order Tomato Caprese Salad every where you go on your own.

In Florence, walk to the Piazzal square every night to see is something going on. We saw an orchestra two nights we where there. Awesome.

There is a nice patio at the hotel in Florence, so we went and got food and brought it and the wine we purchased on the way back from Sienna at the Roster place, and drank it all with the food. Now that was fun.

On the last dinner, make sure to the top of the restaurant and get photos before dark. Great view of the city.

Buy goodies in Florence, good selections.

Just a fantastic time.

 

[1whooper]

I am getting ready to pack for my trip next week. Is it worth bringing a bathing suit? How long do you spend swimming? Do most people just wear pants or should I pack shorts too? Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[amsae]

Yes, bring the swim suit. It is worth the experience.

They give you life vests.

 

[tgeorge]

1whooper....have a GREAT trip! Please do come back and post about your adventure. My husband and I will be doing the adults only trip in September 2016 (I know I have a LONG wait), but would love to hear about your trip.

 

[Cousin Orville]

Sounds awesome. Looking forward to reading your trip report.

 

[1whooper]

I got my suitcase out and started packing! Any advice in the packing dept. Do I need sandals? I am bringing sneakers for walking and a pair of flats for dinner. Do people wear jeans or just slacks? I will bring 1 pair of shorts in case. Thanks for any help. I will do a trip report when I get home.

 

[1whooper]

Sorry for the misspelling! Tip should of been till. For all who have answered my questions , Thank you!