I am sorry for all my questions, I feel like I sound like an idiot. We are considering skipping Madrid (just doesn't look like a place we would enjoy), so that leaves use with 3 days open in our intinerary. Soooo....we might be thinking of flying into Bruges and spending the day there and spending 2 days in Brussels, or...... spending 3 days in Provence and fly into Paris and then head to Spain. which is the better idea, or both comepletely stupid? Thanks!
Brendon, Questions are good.....that's the way we all learn! I think if you try flying into Brussels you'll find flights but not into Bruges because I don't think there's an airport! If you want to spend 3 days in Provence, you could fly into Marseilles (MRS) unless you want to spend time in Paris before Provence?
Questions rock! Like Darcy says, that's how you learn. I wonder why you don't think you'd enjoy Madrid? I found it an absolutely magnificent city, and the food is amazing... are you not a "big city person?" Or... ??? It would be interesting to know why Madrid doesn't appeal - would make your Brussels/Bruges vs. Provence question easier to answer. I'd say if you want to avoid big cities, the choice is easy - choose Provence. It is truly lovely and bucolic.