Dis / Dreams Viking Sea Cruise around Italy 3/24 - 3/31/2018

[khertz]

Ahh!! You're right! I thought that sounded crazy.
I blame multi tasking...

I guess we better book soon, the word is getting out!!

 

[christannj]

I am having the best time checking while at work how crazed we have become thinking about this trip next year.
Some of us have China to experience first and yet we are being uber planners for next year. That's what makes my work life enjoyable, sharing all of these thoughts with all of you.

Chris

 

[Cousin Orville]

I am having the best time checking while at work how crazed we have become thinking about this trip next year.
Some of us have China to experience first and yet we are being uber planners for next year. That's what makes my work life enjoyable, sharing all of these thoughts with all of you.

Chris

When in Rome... When on DisBoards, plan.

 

[khertz]

I am having the best time checking while at work how crazed we have become thinking about this trip next year.
Some of us have China to experience first and yet we are being uber planners for next year. That's what makes my work life enjoyable, sharing all of these thoughts with all of you.

Chris

I too have been slightly less than productive today checking hotels & this thread

 

[DisneyKevin]

Okay, Tracey started the discussion about Orvieto and that pretty much did it.

We have booked three pre-nights at the Bernini Bristol.

Got a good rate by joining their loyalty program.

Deluxe Room type for three nights inc breakfast and wifi for 918 euros.

Our plans may change, but thats where we are this point.

I blame Tracey.

 

[OKW Lover]

I blame Tracey.

You learned that from John. Didn't you.

 

[stenogoddess]

When in doubt always blame Tracey

 

[stenogoddess]

This is our first trip needing a pet sitter as my mom is usually the one who loves our babies while we are gone. I've started trying to find a service we can use, and I swear the cats know what I'm looking at on the phone. The guilt might kill me before we ever get to Italy

 

[christannj]

Ok we are booked at the Bernini Bristol for Friday 3/23. Apparently I set up an account for Chuck to get info on the 2014 trip so we already were eligible for the loyalty discount rate. I went with the deluxe room. The picture of the totally white room in that section was our room in 2014. Did the flexible rate with breakfast for 270 euros... it's becoming apparent that I have begun wishing my life away, hoping that the months speed up to get to the next trip with all of you. Now that this trip is pretty well planned we need to start discussing 2019

Chris

 

[DisneyKevin]

Now that this trip is pretty well planned we need to start discussing 2019

Chris

Don't make me lose my cherubic disposition.

 

[Malia78]

New travelers to this seasoned group --also booked my mom and I at Bernini Bristol for 3 nights today.
--Karilynn

 

[stenogoddess]

I'm already thinking about 2019 too. It's a sickness. Did y'all know you could rent a canal boat in England and go down their rivers and see the villages? That sounds like so much fun. And you only have to unpack once. Don't even need a boat license

My group and Cristy are all booked at the Bristol too!! Hope our rooms are ready this time. By the time our room was ready last time I was about dead in the street!

 

[Chropistopy]

I'm now also booked at the Bernini Bristol for the 23rd. I blame Lauren!

 

[DisneyKevin]

I'm already thinking about 2019 too. It's a sickness. Did y'all know you could rent a canal boat in England and go down their rivers and see the villages? That sounds like so much fun. And you only have to unpack once. Don't even need a boat license

My group and Cristy are all booked at the Bristol too!! Hope our rooms are ready this time. By the time our room was ready last time I was about dead in the street!

I said I was sorry for stepping over you.

 

[DSNYDREAMER]

It's decided, Friday March 23rd we take a pilgrimage to Orvieto! It's okay, you can blame me

 

[OKW Lover]

It's decided, Friday March 23rd we take a pilgrimage to Orvieto!

Got it on the calendar!

 

[stenogoddess]

I said I was sorry for stepping over you.

Jus glad you didn't trip!

 

[skunkvette]

Just booked two pre night at Bernini Bristol, marked the 23rd on the calendar for Orvieto and blamed Tracey.

All set !

 

[christannj]

I see another large ceramic shipment in all of your futures! Kevin better contact them to have them start work now so that they will have enough inventory for your group...

Chris

 

[MaryKatesMom]

Hello! Flights have opened up on British Airways for our dates. I was able to get 2 Business Class/ Club seats round trip for $4,666.00. I had $612 of Avios dollars to credit toward that. They don't have any direct flights but I prefer BA for international travel.

I'm using Marriott points to stay at the Boscolo Exedra Romo with a cash upgrade to a room with a view. I've never been to Rome and without the DH I want to keep it simple. The hotel has already contacted me regarding transportation but I'm going to do some research I my own. I've had too many concierges send me in the wrong direction. The Landmark in London was a nightmare of bad information.

Can anyone recommend a private tour guide? I know I want to take a couple of food walking tours and there was a company in London that has a branch in Rome I'll probably use. Any other Rome tips would be great.