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Travel to Italy in November

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mkrkiran Joined: Sep 04 Points: 1084 Posts: 13 Posted: 2004-10-23 11:52:00    I have plans to add a 2 week vacation in Italy, to my business trip in Holland in 1st week of November. I need some help in terms of feedback on weather and timing, whether it makes sense at the time of the year in Italy. Added to that I like to visit Switzerland for a brief 4 day stay. Appreciate feedback and suggestions. Regards, Kiran Reply    Reply with quote    Contact mkrkiran   mortimer Premium account Joined: Jun 04 Points: 15075 Posts: 528 Posted: 2004-10-26 18:38:00    Hi Kiran November is not the ordinary travel time of the year for europe, you can find many good deals all over the place. One huge advantage is that there aren't that many tourists around. There will be no long lines in front of churches or museums to get in! A lot of places might be closed however... The weather isn't very stable. You get a lot of precipitation either in terms of rain or snow depending on the region and the height you're at. It can be very foggy, windy and cold. So better pack some warm clothes and an umbrella and a weatherproof jacket. (Perhaps for you being indian I would recommend scarf and gloves to!) With two weeks to spare you have plenty of time to explore the region. I would suggest not to make to much plans but go with the weather instead. There might be some key points (musts) you would like to go to or see... But a lot of stuff is availabe in several places. (Churches and Museums for instance). If you could explain the "must" stuff for you, im sure that quite a few could help you pointing out what you could do and see on your way there. Perhaps you might also state your interests and budget (hig range, mid range, tight) This would make it a lot easyier to help. Martin --- Today is the first day of the rest of your life, enjoy it! Reply    Reply with quote    Contact mortimer   italian-link Premium account Joined: Jul 04 Points: 673 Posts: 11 Posted: 2004-10-29 21:04:00    I agree, You will get a lot of rain, and the weather will be quite chilly. If you can, I would head down south to Sicily as opposed to north into Switzerland. However, if that is the options you have, then definitely make the best of it. You will have a good time. It would be a good time to visit museums and do other indoor type stuff. Larry http://www.italian-link.com --- "Linking you to the world of Italy" http://www.Addicted2-Italy.com Reply    Reply with quote    Contact italian-link   mkrkiran Joined: Sep 04 Points: 1084 Posts: 13 Posted: 2004-11-03 09:46:00    Thank you for the suggestion. I received a lot of mixed feedback and I finally have taken the decision to differ the trip till late march. I am starting tonight for Holland for a business trip and I expect to see a lot of rain there as well. :) Thanks a lot Reply    Reply with quote    Contact mkrkiran   ravinderkumarsi Premium account Joined: Aug 04 Points: 14003 Posts: 451 Posted: 2004-11-03 12:52:00    hii martin, i am glad to read your reply to kiran suggesting almost every thing abt italy, now i know who to ask for any suggestion in case i plan for a europe visit,so be ready to be annoyed from my silly questions and queries cheers ravi --- at bangalore /back 2 globo after a long Reply    Reply with quote    Contact ravinderkumarsi