Subject: Re: Italian Lakes

>> Dear Don &Linda, I have loved reading about your travels on your >> travelzine site and discovered that we share a few favourite places. >> We were in Ouray in May of 94 and agree that it is a very special >> place. I am currently researching a trip to Italy and France (alas >> only 2 weeks) for October of this year. My husband and I belong to >> different frequent flyer clubs and will meet in Milan, train to Venice >> staying 3 nights (he has never been), then to the Italian Lakes. My >> problem is choosing the lake and the town for a two night stay >> including our 24th anniversary. From the lakes we plan to take the >> train through Stresa - Martigny - St Gervais les Bains - Annecy. We >> have heard that this is a train trip not to be missed, but a long one >> involving changing trains and an early start (930am from Milan). I >> feel we might be better off going straight from Venice to Stresa and >> staying there for the two nights. This would mean a departure of 1045 >> from Stresa and a much less stressful start. However, your >> decription of Bellagio made it sound perfect for our anniversary. >> Perhaps staying in Como would be a compromise - relatively easy to >> get to Milan by 945am. Can you advise? I am an avid gardener and >> food lover so good restaurants and nice gardens would be attractions. >> Both lakes sound beautiful - I have heard both described as the more >> romantic. Who to trust? I am a Californian who moved to Sydney, >> Australia in '74. If you ever need advice about a holiday downunder >> please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for your help! Good >> travelling! Regards,Connie