Thread: Anywhere in Europe, Your Choice

Monte Carlo.

Spent 4 nights in Milan, it was okay. Spent 4 nights in Monte Carlo (Hotel de Paris) and it was life changing. With that said I vote MC.

I went to Italy last summer. It was absolutely awesome! You would have a lot of sight seeing to do in five days but I'm sure it would be a great trip. I would suggest Monaco too. I heard it is a little expensive, but definitely worth it. Let us know what you decide to do. If you go with Italy, I highly suggest visiting Lake Como. You can stay at Villa D'Este. It was beautiful! You can even get a boat to take you to cities around the lake. I don't suggest Rome since it reminded me of NY and I think other cities like Florence and Bellagio have more culture and more to offer. Hope this helps.

Narnia.

Originally Posted by A106

Spent 4 nights in Milan, it was okay. Spent 4 nights in Monte Carlo (Hotel de Paris) and it was life changing. With that said I vote MC.

Can you expand on this? lol

Originally Posted by dBski

I have a wedding to go to this summer in Europe, and I have the opportunity to go anywhere I want to in Europe for 5 nights. I've been to Spain and Germany before, I'd be open to going back to Barcelona. My other two options have come down to Milan, Italy, and Monte Carlo, Monaco. Maybe some other city in Italy? Just wanted to see if people here have been and any recommendations or advice.

If it's in the middle of july; Gotland, Sweden. You wont get more fun than that. And nowhere can you find more beautiful women.

Oh yeah, it's in a gorgeous little mideval town as well.

Originally Posted by dBski

Can you expand on this? lol

Keep in mind I was 15 (2005) at the time, so my opinions good or bad must be kept in context.

My dad was working with a company that hosted a retreat in MC and my family was invited to celebrate with them for a week, all accommodations paid for. My dad decided while we were in Europe we might was well do Milan the week prior to MC.

Milan could have been a good trip, and I will try to experience it again in the future. I hope my viewpoint doesn't negatively influence your perception of Milan because it is a cool city. I just enjoyed myself more in Monaco. Our bags got lost on a connecting flight, and the trip for me was just boring; nothing stands out for me other than their weird pizza and quirky graffiti. All that added up to a not-so-pleasant memory. If we could have done it over I think we would have chosen Venice over Milan.

When I arrived in MC it blew my mind, for two reasons. I was surrounded by more opulence than I knew existed - it was overkill. Then, as I am checking into my room at one of the grandest hotels in the world I cut the TV on and the levees in New Orleans were breaking. This was a confusing time in my life: how could this group of people have SO MUCH and others could have SO LITTLE! I felt sick to my stomach and at the time I could not make sense of everything. Once I got my head together I was able to enjoy the rest of the trip.

I took the tour of the royal families' castle (don't skip it), I walked by all of the luxury/ exotic car dealerships, shopped the mall, the convention center was cool (neat architecture), walked through the small shops (bought some cartoon figurines), had exquisite dinner at a couple places (french names and wasn't paying attention at the time) but one place was above the water, and at another a ballet performed for us the roof opened and fireworks went off... it was a helluva lot more fun than Milan. I can't remember it all but the exotics in front of the casino I will never forget.

I didn't go yachting or get into the casino but the next time I visit MC I will be rolling with the heavy hitters.

anywhere on Lake Como,, Italy,,,,,,,,,,,