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Colin
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Anyone been, thinking about going to Garda or Bardolino this year!?
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Yep. Last year. Stunning. Will definatley be going back.

We stayed near Lake Como for a week and then Lake Garda for a week. Rented villas both places.

Both really nice but Garda is more touristy with Eurocamp campsites etc whereas Lake Como is a bit quieter, a bit more classy and imo nicer of the two.



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Did you try Bardolino? Ive been told its a bit more upmarket & bigger!?

Where did you stay and what time of year did you go?

Im looking late season, 1st week in Sept. Internet says avg of 27 Deg is normal that month. Im just concerned it might be a bit cold.
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Looking to stay here - http://www.booking.com/hotel/it/germano-apartments.en.html
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At Lake Como we stayed in Tremezzo.

We stayed in one of these apartments.

http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals/tremezzo/84316

We went in August. Was v. hot. Low to mid 30's I think. 1st week September should be fine at 27 Deg?

I'd deffo say consider Lake Como. Depends what you are after though.

[Edited on 04-01-2012 by Ben J]
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my parents went last year, they enjoyed it

http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
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Also only 30 mins to Swiss border from Tremezzo.

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quote:
Originally posted by Ben J
At Lake Como we stayed in Tremezzo.

We stayed in one of these apartments.

http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals/tremezzo/84316

We went in August. Was v. hot. Low to mid 30's I think. 1st week September should be fine at 27 Deg?

I'd deffo say consider Lake Como. Depends what you are after though.

[Edited on 04-01-2012 by Ben J]


That looks spot on, who did you book through?
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quote:
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Originally posted by Ben J
At Lake Como we stayed in Tremezzo.

We stayed in one of these apartments.

http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals/tremezzo/84316

We went in August. Was v. hot. Low to mid 30's I think. 1st week September should be fine at 27 Deg?

I'd deffo say consider Lake Como. Depends what you are after though.

[Edited on 04-01-2012 by Ben J]


That looks spot on, who did you book through?


Enquired/booked direct through the residence website below

http://www.tremezzoresidence.com/
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So.....you just booked the apartment then got a flight to Verona & a transfer separate?
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Flew to Milan not Verona. Booked flights to Milan (Malpensa), and hire car from airport. You'll need a car tbh.




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Yeah....didnt think of a car, sounds good!!
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Can fly direct to Verona on ryanair for £90 return lol

Any other carriers got connecting flights & 3x the price.
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Verona Airport is 137 miles from Tremezzo, Milan Malpensa is 54 miles. So its a case of judging whether the cheaper flights are worth the extra drive.

The roads once you hit the lakes are slow going, narrow twisties too which are busy in August, although may be a bit quieter in September. Took about 1.5 hours from Milan Malpensa to Tremezzo!

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Yeah....didnt think of a car, sounds good!!


I'd deffo suggest a car. There is public transport obviously and you can get the boat across the lake to some places like Bellagio, which is easier, but with a car you can go to Swiss border/Milan etc. Just gives you a bit more flexibility. And obv with self catering, unless you are eating out all the time you need to go shopping for food/booze.
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Pics please
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From my holiday or from Colin when he goes?
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My parents went to Garda for 2 weeks and absolutely loved it. Literally no complaints.
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Sweeeeet!!! Booked a week in Tremezzo Residence on Lake Como Going for 8 days and having Fri night in Milan before driving to the lakes. Cant wait, thanks for the recommendations.
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I'm off to Capri this year for a wedding
Colin
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Been to Capri before, almost missed the boat back
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lakes are fantastic, my dad has been there before. I was planning to go last year but it was just that little bit too far south to get home on the planned day. Definately recommend it.
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Sweeeeet!!! Booked a week in Tremezzo Residence on Lake Como Going for 8 days and having Fri night in Milan before driving to the lakes. Cant wait, thanks for the recommendations.


Good lad! Which apartment you having?

Its a great place to stay. And Como is stunning. I'll try and remember what we did when we were there thats worth doing. Can post a few pics when i'm on other laptop too if you want.

I take it its you and the missus going?

Are you flying to Verona or Milan Mal?

[Edited on 05-01-2012 by Ben J]
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Apartment 8.

That would be great, few pointers would be spot on!!

Yeah me & my plus1 & flying from Milan now & spending a day there.

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