I have soaked in all your wonderful advice and made a very tentative itinerary. My goals on this trip are beautiful places with water, relaxation, good food, and relatively easy transport. And then there's Florence because I love it and would never miss it on a trip to Italy.
So here's my plan (I have three weeks):
Arrive April 15 into Milan:
April 15-20: Santa Margherita Ligure
April 20-26: Bellagio
April 26-30: Florence
April 30- May 4: Anzio
May 4-May 5: Fiumicino
May 5: Depart from Rome Airport
I will be staying in Airbnbs hopefully (except for Fiumicino).
I will also take day trips where feasible, and would love recommendations from those who have done this from any of these spots.
Based on my research, most students return to school from Easter break on April 15th. I know there are two national holidays in this time period, so I am trying not to travel on those days.
Thanks for any thoughts!
Beth