Saturday, March 20, 2010

Italy Calling...

My usual summer trip to Italy is postponed until the fall, unfortunately. Because of the exorbitant price of airline tickets this season (at least, I found them to be higher), I plan to go after the high season in order to save some money. I figure since I live in the southeastern US, I'll get plenty of sun (and hot weather).

Each year that I travel to Italy, I try to visit a new city or region. I plan to visit Rome (it is my favorite spot), Palermo (my second favorite spot), and a few days in Naples (pizza, pizza!)

I have narrowed my choices for the new city or cities down to:
  1. Milano
    I've been to Milan twice, but both times my visit was extremely short, and I didn't get to see much of anything. I'd like to spend a few days there and see some of the highlights.

  2. Genova
    I haven't spent much time in the north of Italy, and I think that Genova with its rich history would make an excellent choice. It's also a smaller city and might be more manageable for a shorter stay.

  3. Bari
    I've always wanted to visit this southern Italian city, but I am thinking that I have spent so much more time in the south of Italy that it might be better to spend it in the north.

  4. Venice
    Everyone always seems surprised when I tell them that I have never been to Venice. I want to go, but I think that I'm scared off by the crowds and touristic feel of the city. It's home to Vivaldi, some great architecture and Harry's Bar so I don't think that I can postpone visiting this Italian gem for too many more years.

  5. Ravenna
    Ravenna is home to some important Italian art from the Early Christian period as well as the tomb of Dante and a slew of other monuments and sites. I have always wanted to go there - perhaps a short stop-over on my way to Venice?

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