Trip planning for 50th >>>

[brandrea]

The wife and are are knee deep into planning our trip

I'm turning 50 in June and wanted to celebrate in style, so where better than our favourite destination - Italy Hoping my foot makes a full recovery in time for this, however it's not looking so good at the moment. I have until September so we're hoping for the best.

We've both been many times, but oddly never to the south. We are staying in Sorrento and Positano and will be exploring the area for 2 weeks.

Suggestions are welcomed!

[1William]

Sounds like it will be a fun trip. Hope you recover in time to go.

[Snow-Dweller]

It's a great area. You must go to Pompeii.

[travisb]

Very happy for you Brian! I've never been but hope to take my family within the next couple of years. Whatever path you and your wife take I'm sure it will be a dream trip and what a way to celebrate your 50th - new SD + Italy!!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by 1William

Sounds like it will be a fun trip. Hope you recover in time to go.

Thank you

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

It's a great area. You must go to Pompeii.

It on our list

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by travisb

Very happy for you Brian! I've never been but hope to take my family within the next couple of years. Whatever path you and your wife take I'm sure it will be a dream trip and what a way to celebrate your 50th - new SD + Italy!!

Thanks brother Really looking forward to it, and yes for sure the SD43 will be on my wrist

[Marcela]

Very Happy upcoming Birthday :-)
Ravello has a special place in my heart, definitely recommend to visit and enjoy.
Dinner at Torre Normanna in Maiori was lovely.
I would certainly dedicate one day to Pompei and Vesuvio.
Boat trip to Anacapri and Capri was fun, we stopped to explore Blue Grotto...so many other beautiful places to see...
Have a wonderful time :-)

[texex91]

Woo Hoo! That will be a GREAT place to spend the 50th!

BIG 5 - 0 !

Happy Pre- Birthday.

[Jocke]

Have a great time young man.

[japenney]

Enjoy. You deserve it. :)

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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Marcela

Very Happy upcoming Birthday :-)
Ravello has a special place in my heart, definitely recommend to visit and enjoy.
Dinner at Torre Normanna in Maiori was lovely.
I would certainly dedicate one day to Pompei and Vesuvio.
Boat trip to Anacapri and Capri was fun, we stopped to explore Blue Grotto...so many other beautiful places to see...
Have a wonderful time :-)

Thanks for the suggestions Capri is something we are definitely interested in seeing

Originally Posted by texex91

Woo Hoo! That will be a GREAT place to spend the 50th!

BIG 5 - 0 !

Happy Pre- Birthday.

thanks Paul

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Jocke

Have a great time young man.

thank you

Originally Posted by japenney

Enjoy. You deserve it. :)

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Thanks Josh

[Etschell]

Enjoy the trip.

I won't be 50 until 2034.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Etschell

Enjoy the trip.

I won't be 50 until 2034.

thanks

Now I feel like a fossil

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by brandrea

thanks

Now I feel like a fossil

On the bright side you have more rolex than me

[AK797]

My sister went to a Wedding on Sicily recently, she said it was amazing, esp Mt Etna... but not everyone comes back alive...

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by AK797

My sister went to a Wedding on Sicily recently, she said it was amazing, esp Mt Etna... but not everyone comes back alive...

Omgosh ... sounds like my thread should be "is it safe"

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[THC]

Happy early Birthday Brian.. safe travels you youngster

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by THC

Happy early Birthday Brian.. safe travels you youngster

Thanks, just a number

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[GB-man]

Sounds like a wonderful idea Brian. I've never been to the south either. Please post some pics afterwards!

[returntorolex]

Originally Posted by brandrea

The wife and are are knee deep into planning our trip

I'm turning 50 in June and wanted to celebrate in style, so where better than our favourite destination - Italy Hoping my foot makes a full recovery in time for this, however it's not looking so good at the moment. I have until September so we're hoping for the best.

We've both been many times, but oddly never to the south. We are staying in Sorrento and Positano and will be exploring the area for 2 weeks.

Suggestions are welcomed!

Wow - have never been to that area, but always wanted to go. Fantastic subject matter for artists as well!

[BNA/LION]

We Love Sorrento and Capri!

Definitely see Grotta Azzurra - The Blue Grotto Capri.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Sounds like a wonderful idea Brian. I've never been to the south either. Please post some pics afterwards!

Shall do

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Wow - have never been to that area, but always wanted to go. Fantastic subject matter for artists as well!

yes, we are hoping to find a painting while there.

Originally Posted by BNALION

We Love Sorrento and Capri!

Definitely see Grotta Azzurra - The Blue Grotto Capri.

Thanks Larry, I will add this to our list

[BNA/LION]

Try the Limoncello too!

Also, a Great Day Trip would be to go to Cinque Terre and hike (if foot is better) toward Portofino and stay the night in Portofino. It is approximately a 3 hour train ride to Cinque Terre from Sorrento. Well worth the day of two from your home base. IMHO

You can also just make stops to each little town via train and check them out too.

[returntorolex]

Originally Posted by brandrea

yes, we are hoping to find a painting while there.

We're happy with this artist (Andrea Patrisi) - I think he's affiliated with several galleries down there.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by BNALION

Try the Limoncello too!

Also, a Great Day Trip would be to go to Cinque Terre and hike (if foot is better) toward Portofino and stay the night in Portofino. It is approximately a 3 hour train ride to Cinque Terre from Sorrento. Well worth the day of two from your home base. IMHO

You can also just make stops to each little town via train and check them out too.

Thanks Larry

We stayed in the Cinque Terre in 2014. Monterosso was the town (I believe it was the most northerly one). Such a beautiful area

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by returntorolex

We're happy with this artist (Andrea Patrisi) - I think he's affiliated with several galleries down there.

Thanks Steve!

We are actually looking for something to bring home similar to this. Preferably something with a wine theme

We really enjoy Italy and would like a little momento of our times spent there.

[1st amg]

Brian, big milestone! I am a few years away, but not long after. Being Italian, and marrying an Italian and bringing her to canada, I travel there often. The amalfi coast is incredible and you will definetly be impressed. But, if your time allows you to travel a little more south, this is where the jewel of Italy is. The beaches, the food and the southern hospitality is one that cannot be matched. Specifically, check out the resort town of Tropea, in the region of Calabria, which is where my family and wife is from. Many resorts to choose from. I was there last summer. Then if you can get to Sicily, which from the Calabria region, is a short boat ride, the resort town of Taormina. These two resort towns are where the Italians from Italy go to. The amalfi coast is more of tourist hub from the world travelers. Don't get me wrong, you will love it, but going further south is impressive. Whatever you decide, you will love it.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Brian, big milestone! I am a few years away, but not long after. Being Italian, and marrying an Italian and bringing her to canada, I travel there often. The amalfi coast is incredible and you will definetly be impressed. But, if your time allows you to travel a little more south, this is where the jewel of Italy is. The beaches, the food and the southern hospitality is one that cannot be matched. Specifically, check out the resort town of Tropea, in the region of Calabria, which is where my family and wife is from. Many resorts to choose from. I was there last summer. Then if you can get to Sicily, which from the Calabria region, is a short boat ride, the resort town of Taormina. These two resort towns are where the Italians from Italy go to. The amalfi coast is more of tourist hub from the world travelers. Don't get me wrong, you will love it, but going further south is impressive. Whatever you decide, you will love it.

Thank you so very much for this, I really appreciate your suggestions!

We've booked Positano and Sorrento but nothing is cast in stone and we could make changes. You've really got me thinking here (I don't like tourist traps per se, but not knowing much about the area we thought Sorrento would be a good place to day trip from).

I will discuss with my wife and see if she's receptive to some of your suggestions here as they sound fantastic.

We are always looking for authentic experiences.

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[1st amg]

No Problem, I am also speaking from experience, as when we got married in Italy, we did six days in the amalfi coast area, Capri, Positano and Sorrento. I thought that was more than enough time for us, I got tired of paying 16euros for two cappucinos....there is only so much to do there as these are small towns with cruise ships and tourists bus full coming in by the hour and the hustling from restaurant and vendors was in full tilt. If you are beach people, then find a hotel that has beach access or their own private beach, otherwise you are left to find a space on a public beach which is nearly impossible and the public beach is always located on the least desirable stretch of shoreline, meaning, where the fishermen come in, leaving garbage and the stench of gas and petrol in the water. The one thing that we did which I will always remember and cherish, was the tour of the Limoncello factories, this is a tasting tour which is about four hours, being that the region of Amalfi produces lemons, Limoncello is mostly produced there, so this tour brings you to little storefronts of the Limoncello producers that you get to sample and taste, let me tell you, after a while, your half in the bag....good thing, because that certainly helped me digest the 16euros caps!!