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To ask for your feedback on my holiday itinerary for next year?

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ThatCyanSheep · 20/09/2025 22:47

I'm bored, and fed up of the weather so I've fully planned my holiday next year.

Any opinions of what more I can fit in/what I should take out are welcome!

NICE, France

Hotel: Ibis Budget Californie Lenval

Saturday 29th August

  • Fly to Nice - land at 11:30am (ish)
  • Tram to Hotel - 20 minutes by bus/9 minutes by tram
  • Store bag at hotel/check in (I am an ALL member so I have free early check in) and sort daypack/change to explore
  • 12:00 - about 3pm
  • Explore Nice old town & get lunch
  • 3pm - 5:30pm
  • Head back to Promenade des Anglais, get gelato, explore beach, coffee
  • 5:30-6:45
  • Head back to hotel, shower, freshen up, change
  • Dinner - find restaurant along Promenade
  • After dinner - sunset stroll then head back to hotel

Sunday 29th August

  • Breakfast in Nice
  • Nice ➡️ Vilefranche-sur-Mer
  • Walk around - visit harbour & town centre
  • Coffee & walk
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer ➡️ Antibes
  • Lunch on train or Antibes
  • Explore Antibes
  • Picasso Museum
  • Visit the port
  • Antibes ➡️ Nice
  • Relaxed afternoon - read on beach, try to catch some of the F1
  • Stroll back to hotel
  • Freshen up
  • Dinner

Monday 30th August

  • Monaco day trip
  • Breakfast in Nice
  • Nice ➡️ Monaco
  • Coffee & explore old town
  • Lunch
  • Walk the track (or at least some of it)
  • Visit the harbour, stroll along and eat
  • Monaco ➡️ Nice
  • Dinner

Tuesday 1st September

  • Beach club day

MILAN, Italy

Hotel: Ibis Milano Centrale

Wednesday 2nd September

  • Nice ➡️ Milan (early train, aim to arrive in Milan by midday)
  • Head to hotel, store bag and sort daypack
  • Explore, head to Duomo for fan event (or wherever the fan event is, it has not been announced yet)
  • Find somewhere for dinner
  • Back to hotel

Thursday 3rd September

  • Breakfast around hotel, explore the area
  • Head to Monza for the fan stage and other events
  • Back to Milan around midafternoon
  • Find lunch and explore
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Brera
  • Dinner

Friday 4th September

  • Day trip to Lake Como
  • Train Milan ➡️ Como Lago
  • Breakfast in Como
  • Explore, visit the cathedral, funicular ride?
  • Como ➡️ Bellagio
  • Explore Bellagio
  • Bellagio ➡️ Varenna
  • Villa Monastero gardens
  • Varenna ➡️ Como
  • Como Lago ➡️ Milan
  • Dinner around the hotel

On Friday, visit grocery store to get water and snacks for the race weekend

Saturday 5th September

QUALI DAY - day in Monza

Dinner near hotel after qualifying

Sunday 6th September

RACE DAY

Dinner near hotel after qualifying
Pack bags
Full body shower to prepare for flight

Monday 7th September

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Head to airport at 8am
  • Flight home around 11:30
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avignon1234 · 20/09/2025 23:45

It sounds good in some respects, but if you do this schedule, it will be expensive, and possibly a bit unrealistic. I have been to all of the places, other than Lake Como. I don't particularly like Nice, and I almost cannot believe you can get to town from the airport in 9 minutes (although it is about 6 years since I have been there and things may have moved on). I've been to Milan 3 times in the last two years, and although there is plenty to like (the cemetery is particularly good), it is another big city, and traversing it takes time, and the cathedral is better looking from outside in. I think using AI is fine to give you an idea, but you probably need to do a bit more planning to work out if it is properly "do-able" and whether it will give you what you want. I'd also add that some of these places are not quite the "stroll down the promenade and have dinner while watching the sunset" as you think. Some have big city issues. I was in Marseille earlier this year - it was like the wild west in some parts, I'm a decent traveller, but I was glad to return to the hotel at 9pm. Admittedly, a different city, but be careful with AI romanticising how it will be. I'm a planner too, and it is great to see AI doing some of the work, plus you will have a better trip by planning. Hope this helps x

Ihatemondays1962 · 20/09/2025 23:37

Villefrance-sur-mer is in the opposite direction to Antibes so thats quite a busy day if you also plan on spending a relaxing afternoon in Nice. Antibes is a lovely town so I'd spend a whole day there and then just quickly stop off at Vllefrance on the way to Monaco. I didn't find Nice itself that Nice to spend time in and much preferred Antibes.

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ThatCyanSheep · 20/09/2025 23:27

CarriMarie · 20/09/2025 23:23

What stands out to me is there are 31 days in August.

Bugger I got my dates wrong 🤣 I fly on the 29th 😭

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CarriMarie · 20/09/2025 23:23

What stands out to me is there are 31 days in August.

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ThatCyanSheep · 20/09/2025 23:20

DappledThings · 20/09/2025 23:18

90 minutes having a shower? I'm on another planet. And you bring all the extra gubbins you need for this spa level extravaganza on holiday taking up precious luggage space? This is so bizarre.

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It’s just shampoo, a razor, scrub, and body oil - not that much!

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ThatCyanSheep · 20/09/2025 23:20

YourFairCyanReader · 20/09/2025 23:18

Might not be an issue for you, but gave you planned your spends? This itinerary looks like it could end up costing a lot

I’ve got the budget planned and I’m saving each month towards it!

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tinageta · 20/09/2025 23:19

Lake Como alone would take me at least 3 days, and I've already been there three times. Not even talking about Milan. Besides it will most likely be hot. All this prancing and strolling around in heat...

YourFairCyanReader · 20/09/2025 23:18

Might not be an issue for you, but gave you planned your spends? This itinerary looks like it could end up costing a lot

DappledThings · 20/09/2025 23:18

ThatCyanSheep · 20/09/2025 23:14

It’s just what I’ve always called it! It takes a good hour and a half 🤣

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90 minutes having a shower? I'm on another planet. And you bring all the extra gubbins you need for this spa level extravaganza on holiday taking up precious luggage space? This is so bizarre.

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ThatCyanSheep · 20/09/2025 23:17

NoSoupForU · 20/09/2025 23:15

Christ, this sounds bloody awful. Do you never just enjoy a bit of spontaneouty??

When it comes to things like this, no - I find it really hard. I suspect I’m autistic but at 26 I don’t particularly see the point in going for a diagnosis. It won’t make a difference to my life. Planning like this actually really helps me enjoy ir because it means I know where I’m going and what I’m doing - so I don’t need to be anxious on the day!

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NoSoupForU · 20/09/2025 23:15

Christ, this sounds bloody awful. Do you never just enjoy a bit of spontaneouty??

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ThatCyanSheep · 20/09/2025 23:15

LegoPicnic · 20/09/2025 23:09

You probably need contingency on day 1 in case the plane is delayed / other transport issues

If it’s delayed I’ll obviously just get there when I get there, but it’s a super early flight!

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ThatCyanSheep · 20/09/2025 23:14

UnhappyHobbit · 20/09/2025 23:09

Momma Grand Prix with a Lake Como visit is on my bucket list. I’m super inspired by this level of organisation and planning.

I did it this year (which is what inspired the solo trip) - absolutely unbelievable! I’ve got tickets for close to a gate to get onto the track this time for the track invasion

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ThatCyanSheep · 20/09/2025 23:14

Downplayit · 20/09/2025 23:08

I dont know this area of France well so cant comment on the itinerary but had to say this is impressive! Dont let others sway you from your planning - its cool if you prefer a more laissez faire approach but also good to plan down to the hour. But like others - full body shower 🤔

It’s just what I’ve always called it! It takes a good hour and a half 🤣

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UnhappyHobbit · 20/09/2025 23:09

Momma Grand Prix with a Lake Como visit is on my bucket list. I’m super inspired by this level of organisation and planning.

LegoPicnic · 20/09/2025 23:09

You probably need contingency on day 1 in case the plane is delayed / other transport issues

StepawayfromtheLindors · 20/09/2025 23:08

Friday 4th September sounds exhausting

KatyaKat · 20/09/2025 23:08

ThatCyanSheep · 20/09/2025 23:03

Oh and a bull body shower is like - scrub, oil, hair wash etc etc - not just to clean my body or wash my hair!

Why on earth are you planning what type of shower you're going to have a year in advance?!

Sounds like you'll see a lot though!

Downplayit · 20/09/2025 23:08

I dont know this area of France well so cant comment on the itinerary but had to say this is impressive! Dont let others sway you from your planning - its cool if you prefer a more laissez faire approach but also good to plan down to the hour. But like others - full body shower 🤔

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ThatCyanSheep · 20/09/2025 23:08

JacJac77 · 20/09/2025 23:04

I'm exhausted just reading that! I love a city break but timing everything so precisely leaves no time to just go with the flow and explore. Having been to Lake Como and Bellagio, there is no way you can do all you've got planned for Friday 4 Sept and actually enjoy it and take in the views.

I went to como this year and feel like I should have enough time!

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JacJac77 · 20/09/2025 23:04

I'm exhausted just reading that! I love a city break but timing everything so precisely leaves no time to just go with the flow and explore. Having been to Lake Como and Bellagio, there is no way you can do all you've got planned for Friday 4 Sept and actually enjoy it and take in the views.

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ThatCyanSheep · 20/09/2025 23:04

jetlag92 · 20/09/2025 23:03

I'm suspecting it's a holiday bot post as obviously it's not detailed enough for F1. But if not there is a holiday section. Just move it there.

If you're not a bot, you need to obviously book stuff in advance and it's cheaper to not use a agent.

Why would it be a bot? I don’t see the point of planning the days for the f1 because I know I’m going up there and I’ve been before.

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ThatCyanSheep · 20/09/2025 23:03

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 20/09/2025 23:03

It does sound very planned to the minute.

I love to plan 😂 I almost find it brings me joy, and it gives me something to look forward to when I find myself getting very depressed in the autumn and winter months!

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jetlag92 · 20/09/2025 23:03

I'm suspecting it's a holiday bot post as obviously it's not detailed enough for F1. But if not there is a holiday section. Just move it there.

If you're not a bot, you need to obviously book stuff in advance and it's cheaper to not use a agent.

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ThatCyanSheep · 20/09/2025 23:03

Oh and a bull body shower is like - scrub, oil, hair wash etc etc - not just to clean my body or wash my hair!

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