Looking for a back-up plan, just in case the Dolomites are socked in with fog or rain while we are there. Looking at the Northern end, possibly, from reading other posts. I realize that is the Dolomite end, but wasn't sure if the climate was the same, or not....
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I am sure there would be rooms available at some place, but I think from May on in Italy you probably should have reservations if you are particular or really need to know you are set with a room in that city. You might go on bookings.com and just see how many hotels and what the availability looks like now. With the Euro low there will be a lot more travelers this year.
I rarely reserve anything in Italy that far ahead. I just wing it and book online a day before. Two years ago I decided to take my wife and sister in law to Val Gardena at the last minute and made reservations on hotels.com from my italian Iphone while driving there (ok I pulled over at the Autogrill to do it). It was July, so even high season. Few years ago I did the same thing in Rome, and Verona, and you name it. You may not get the exact hotel you want, but there are accommodations available anywhere at any time. The only time it's really tough is the last week of April in Rome or Florence (two national holidays April 25 and May 1). Venice is tough year around, so reserve ahead for Venice. Anyplace else you can wing it, but you need electronic devices (tablets, phones) with wifi capabilities to search and book on the go. Lake Garda will be full in July and Auugust but not May (but there will be people on weekends for sure).
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We have reservations in Cinque Terre, Veniice and the Dolomites, but I'm worried about the weather in the Dolomites and want an alternative, just in case. :) We did have to put deposits down in CT and Venice, but not in the Dolomites, so deciding to move at the last minute, won't be a problem. The only problem will be that the Dolomites are the only part my husband really wants to go to, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good weather!
Weather in the mountains can be bad one day and good the next, or good in the morning and bad in the afternoon. Or foggy in the valley and clear above, or vice versa. In other words, it changes a lot. Make sure you get a good reliable weather report (from a local) before you give up on the Dolomites.
Good advice - and good to hear, Sasha. Thanks!!
