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Back to Puglia! Favorite lodging or activity to suggest?

Hi everyone,

After going through several iterations and lots of research of how to end a non-RS tour to Greece next May by adding a week in Greece, France, Belgium or Italy, I finally had a eureka moment. I am cancelling the Greece tour reservation (whew! I can quit trying to learn Greek!). and going back to Puglia for three weeks! I was so excited last night that I couldn’t sleep. : ) It was my last happy place, and it brings back so many pleasant memories of my husband’s FaceTime calls with me when I was sharing the excitement of each day of exploration.

So for your help, I’ve already made reservations to return to my favorite lodging in Caserta, Bari, Alberobello (loved the little Poet trullo room!), and Polignano a Mare (shifted to the last weekend to stay in THAT room again - probably the best balcony in town! I will also return to beautiful Locorotondo but try another highly rated B&B this time.

Cities I didn’t add back again to able to go somewhere else are Martina Franca & Lecce.

How would you fill these extra days? Remember, I really love to change cities often! I prefer moving cities instead of day trips. Also, it will all be by train & bus, if needed. Last time I attended the San Nicola festival, rented an ebike to ride in the countryside outside of Alberobello, and took a cooking class in Lecce.

  • 3 open days between my time in Caserta and when I am attending the San Nicola Festival in Bari.
  • 5 open days between my time in Locorotondo & Polignano a Mare.

Some potentials? Ostuni, Trani, Monopoli, Otranto

Thank you!

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Back to your happy place…that’s wonderful, Jean! Following your heart….

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Tammy, I love thinking you’re at Hotel Ala! I have stayed there three times - handy location. Enjoy Venice!