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Opinions on vacation spots in Europe.
Skillet:
Cinque Terre in Italy was one of my favorite spots I've ever been, but that was over 20 years ago and I've heard it's pretty busy now. Was pretty tame when I was there. I would go down at dawn and chat with the local commercial fisherman. We got invited to dinner by a local fishing couple at their home, and they broke out some of their homebrew limoncello. Fun night.
Even with Paris out of the equation, if you have any interest in history the channel coast of France is worth a month on its own. I spent time in Normandy during a cold November, loved it. The D-Day beaches, towns surrounding, and the Normandy American Cemetery should be a mandatory stop for any Americans in Europe, imho. As impressive as that was, nothing else in Normandy disappointed.
HighCountryHunter88:
I think you would appreciate what Switzerland has to offer 👍
JJJ:
You mentioned non France....
if you are into history, PLEASE don't overlook Bayeux France . one of the only towns not bombed in WWII on the coast to nearby normandy....an absolute gem... TONS of history there....stay in a period original hotel and get up early to walk the cobblestone streets before the others get up... enjoy French fresh incredible pasties served as they set up their stands.; enjoy the sunrise over this beautiful little town....... priceless memories.... Normandy beach is nearby. Get a good tour guide and go.. you will NEVER regret it. Visit the US cemetery that overlooks Omaha Beach. Be there when they play taps at dusk and lower the flag. I assure you; unexpected tears flow freely without notice- not a dry eye there, and it's totally unexpected. Its a beyond powerful memory that I will NEVER forget. Unexpected, but is one of my most cherished moments of my life....God bless those brave souls on that hallowed ground.
trophyhunt:
Now my heads spinning, lots of options to look at, good thing we have a year and half to research. Appreciate it!
Fidelk:
--- Quote from: HighCountryHunter88 on March 08, 2025, 10:46:35 PM ---I think you would appreciate what Switzerland has to offer 👍
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Beautiful country. Was in Zermatt in 1973.......rode a gondola up to a glacier and then walked up the glacier to the Italian border and a ski area......admiring the view of the Matterhorn as I climbed. Think I even had to go through Italian immigration. I really put on the raclette feed bag that night. You don't hear much about their food and wine scene but with a convergence of Swiss-French-German-Austrian-Italian cultures.......great chow and vino.
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