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Italy at end of August ?

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LIZS · 16/07/2014 13:21

How busy is it likely to be? Looking at what is described as a "family club hotel" and last time we went to similar (near Lake Garda) it was dominated by North European families and the roads very congested. However that was mid August so would last week be any less hectic, if perhaps schools are already back.

Are resorts in Tuscany/Umbria similarly populated in summer ? Any recommendations for companies with late bookings - sc or hotel - in that area ? Ideally with access to pool and not too remote.

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LIZS · 16/07/2014 19:42

anyone ?

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ChickenFajitaAndNachos · 16/07/2014 20:19

When do the North European children go back to school?

LIZS · 16/07/2014 20:26

That's what I'm not sure about ! Think it is mid to late August for Germany/parts of Switzerland but would that make an appreciable difference ?

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Caramelkate · 17/07/2014 16:33

I have never stayed at a resort but when we go to Italy in August, everything is shut and most Italians are away, so I'm guessing it will be very busy in a holiday resort!

Bunbaker · 17/07/2014 23:36

We have been to Italy at the end of August fort the last three years and it was busy, but not uncomfortably so. August is when the Italians go on holiday.

LIZS · 25/07/2014 16:38

Flights booked, looking for any recommendations for mid price 3/4* hotels in Montecatini please - family/interconnecting rooms with pool and b & b with option of restaurant. Anyone know of age restrictions for the thermal spa (website not too helpful!) ? Going round in circles with tripadvisor, booking.com et al!

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LIZS · 27/07/2014 20:07

final bump!

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lapsedorienteerer · 27/07/2014 20:49

Can't help with specifics but can comment on Italian (beach) resorts in last week in Aug. Went to Le Marche a few years ago and ventured on to an Adriatic beach during the last week in Aug, well over 50% of the deck chairs/umbrellas were emptyGrin, the local holiday period was very clearly only the first 3 weeks in Aug.

lapsedorienteerer · 27/07/2014 20:54

I think this may be outside your area however [[http://www.adler-thermae.com/en/]] has been on my wish list for sometime.

lapsedorienteerer · 27/07/2014 20:55

Sorry, try www.adler-thermae.com/en/

ShouldHaveMarriedTimDowling · 27/07/2014 20:57

Can't help with Montecatini (although I have fond memories of it being my glam grandma's chisen holiday resort).

Peak week is the one around the 15th, so from the 23rd half of the place will be empty and deck chairs cheaper too. Much better time to go. The north European would be back at school and the italians would be getting ready for the beginning of new school year (being fed up of a loong summer).

Good luck, I hope you enjoy it.

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