Subject: Rome, Tuscany, Florence help?

Thanks for the info Evelyn. I'm looking forward to your Primer. We will be in Italy for five weeks next March, April. Rome, Tuscany, Florence, Venice and? Any areas in Switzerland we should day trip or overnight from Venice? We'll stay in Tuscany for two weeks and Venice for two weeks and will be most grateful for any and all help, advice, trivia or whatever anyone is willing to share. Favorite places, secret finds? TIA Lyn Dallas