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blueindian
03-06-2006, 06:23 AM
So we're going to Italy in a few months. Some of you may remember that I won a trip to Rome from NRP 1.5 years ago. We're just now getting around to going. NPR is picking up the tab for 4 nights in Rome, we're adding 3 nights in Sorrento.

So, I need some advice from you world travelers. First, Hotel. I'm looking at this one:
http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=dspv&&itid=&itdx=&itty=&from=f

Anyone ever stay there? Have any advice for a better one? Need to keep it under $600 total for 3 nights.

2nd, travel to Sorrento. We'll flying into Rome, what's the best way to get to Sorrento? I'm thinking about renting a car if it's a nice drive. Or should be take the train? There's a high speed train that goes to Naples, and then we still have to get to Sorrento.

3rd, what to do in Sorrento and Rome?

Thanks yall.
oblongmelon
03-06-2006, 07:36 AM
Go to Paternopoli and take pictures of all my relatives for me..LOL there are a ton of them..eat, drink and be merry!..and take loads of pictures..sometimes, unplanned things-are more fun than planned things..perhaps you can find a nice cafe, with some great bread, olive oil and cheese..mmmmm..do one of those Rachel Ray "40 dollar a day" trips-take loads of pictures, go into the churches and make a wish in every one, hunt down some olive groves and take a tour,see the little towns, and avoid the big cities...Can I PLEASE GO WITH YOU????
Yossarian
03-06-2006, 10:04 PM
yeah, screw the wife take obbs and i, obby'll appreciate being with family, and i jsut want the historical lessons i can grab...
oblongmelon
03-06-2006, 10:12 PM
yeah, screw the wife take obbs and i, obby'll appreciate being with family, and i jsut want the historical lessons i can grab...

right on Yoss! I agree! take us take us take us take us...:wavey2:
blueindian
03-07-2006, 05:45 AM
hah...obby i'm not sure you'd be willing to provide the same uh...benefits...as the wifey, otherwise we might would have a deal ;)

I'm going to go ahead and book the Grand Aminta, still depating about driving from Rome to Sorrento. What side of the road to they drive on over there?
oblongmelon
03-07-2006, 08:32 AM
hah...obby i'm not sure you'd be willing to provide the same uh...benefits...as the wifey, otherwise we might would have a deal ;)


what do you mean? I can wash dishes!
cheapie
03-07-2006, 09:23 AM
:lmfao: