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I spent a week in Rome, and loved it, when I was pregnant with my eldest son, in June thirty four years ago!  We went by train and the second week was spent in Sorrento where we met up with my MIL who was holidaying in Capri.  I've often said that I'd love to go back, but never got there, but this thread has stimulated my interest.

If my birthday wasn't in July, when it's likely to be too hot, and crowded, then I would be suggesting it to OH as a nice birthday present!  Perhaps I'll have a late birthday this year in September or early October.

Quote: Originally posted by Val A on 09/4/2014

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I spent a week in Rome, and loved it, when I was pregnant with my eldest son, in June thirty four years ago!  We went by train and the second week was spent in Sorrento where we met up with my MIL who was holidaying in Capri.  I've often said that I'd love to go back, but never got there, but this thread has stimulated my interest.

If my birthday wasn't in July, when it's likely to be too hot, and crowded, then I would be suggesting it to OH as a nice birthday present!  Perhaps I'll have a late birthday this year in September or early October.

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Don't want to hijack this thread, so I've replied elsewhere in the Comparison costs - flying..............!

Back to Rome - beautiful city, and my OH says 'What a good idea' when the birthday idea was discussed!  Then he threw in Marrakesh as an alternative - and I've never been there!

Quote: Originally posted by Val A on 09/4/2014

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I spent a week in Rome, and loved it, when I was pregnant with my eldest son, in June thirty four years ago!  We went by train and the second week was spent in Sorrento where we met up with my MIL who was holidaying in Capri.  I've often said that I'd love to go back, but never got there, but this thread has stimulated my interest.

If my birthday wasn't in July, when it's likely to be too hot, and crowded, then I would be suggesting it to OH as a nice birthday present!  Perhaps I'll have a late birthday this year in September or early October.

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Quote: Originally posted by steve mx on 18/6/2014

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been there and done rome now and loved it, glad we went mid may as would be very waring in 30 degrees, loved all of it particularly st peters basilica Vatican coliseum got round on sightseeing tour bus good value for 3 days, thanks for all the advice now to plan next euro city break anyone,??

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Rome is fantastic, and I wa lucky enough to go as a guest with IBM  so it was Villa Farnese 4*.

What to see:

• St Peter's (Vatican) - Sunday mass is wonderful !
• Pantheon
• Castel St Angelo
• The Forum (good restaurants around here)
• Piazza Navonna - great cafe's
• Colliseum
• Palazzo Justice - see the mounted Polizi
• Trevi Fountain

So much to see, but be careful and watch out for pick pockets.

I have some friends going to Pallazolla next month, fantastic opportunity to stay at the former palace and attend vespers and mass throughout the stay. Unfortunately OH couldn't get the time off, and our Parish group only go every 3 years. 

Buon Vacanza