> To start with the last questions first, this GTG of the family would
> probably be either next summer or the following summer. It's difficult
> to take children from school for such a long period of time.

OK, so we have plenty of time!

> And the other questions, I don't think it would be necessary to be very
> close to Rome. We would be willing to travel, either by car or train or
> bus, or a combination of those.

OK, I will give you some directions when time gets closer (remember me!). Ciao Flavio in Rome