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Yum! Thank you both!!!!

Still would love recommendations even out of the immediate area if they were for restaurants that you absolutely loved. Thanks.

Thank you for checking! I appreciate it.

Any recommendations for a nice dinner in Milan? Not looking for anything particularly fancy but just good food and pleasant atmosphere near the Piazza Fontana.

No idea. I just know that traveling with one of them provides discounts on the others.

Uniworld is a member of The Travel Corporation. https://ttc.com/loyalty/

August for me.

Also, I’m not sure about other airlines, but T-mobile provides free Wi-Fi for T-mobile customers on United flights. And if I find that I need higher speed Internet than the standard (included) plan and unlimited international voice, I can upgrade for $50 per month.

I switched T-mobile about a decade ago and have used it all around the world. The only continent where I have been unable to use it was Antarctica. 😉 (But Starlink and WiFi was amazing!)

Just took another look at the schedule and Row Venice sounds like it could be fun on the last day. Great reviews on TA!

It is really tough to tell at this time of year. I thought I had planned well but when I arrived in late March 2 years ago, I was peeling layers off as quickly as I could when I got off the plane. It stayed warm for a few days after I arrived, but then turned significantly cooler for the remainder of my three weeks in northern Italy.

This will be my sixth Uniworld river cruise and I have never taken anything formal. My husband usually took a jacket that he wore once or twice but it’s not really necessary and I have rarely seen anyone with a tie. Attire in general tends to be very casual, and only slightly less so for dinner.

Same here. Better flights and Polaris lie-flat seats and lounge.

And thank you for this wonderful reminder about your albums. I have enjoyed many of them!

Sounds wonderful, and thank you so much for the tips. And if I had room in my suitcases, I would love to take along friends. ❤️

Thanks for the tips! Winery would always be my choice as well! 😎

This is from the detailed itinerary:

Thanks so much, TN. All very helpful, and much appreciated!

I’m booked early this spring on Uniworld’s “ Milan, Venice, and Jewels of Veneto” itinerary, including the Lugano and Lake Como pre-cruise extension. I’ve been to Italy quite a few times but not to this area, with the exception of two days in Venice in the fall of 2022. Anything in particular on this itinerary not to miss? This is just part of my longer trip itinerary, and I’m expecting it to be very different from my 5 prior Uniworld cruises.

Endeavour’s expedition team was amazing. After each excursion, I just had to stand on the steps and raise my foot for them to spray the bottoms of my boots and then walk through a pan with sanitizing solution and bristles at the bottom. It helps if you do the ‘twist’ as you’re standing in the solution. 😉 The team also ensured everything was spotless prior to inspection.

Very nice laundry room near the mud rooms. Soap is provided so no need to bring your own.

Several people got off my flight in Punta Arenas, so it is possible …

I can’t compare, but Endeavour is a great ship. I booked the Arctic for this year after being on her in Antarctica for 18 days last year. The pool is a pretty cool design and becomes a hard floor during meal times. Besides the Grill, there is La Dame (hardly any bookings on my cruise, as far as I could tell), Il Terrazzino, the Restaurant, and the Arts Cafe, as well as in-suite dining. I’ll be back in Antarctica on Silver Cloud next year so it will be interesting to compare.

Looks like the same vendor (ShiptoShore) since I was just able to go online and order my parka. Hopefully someone can chime in on the boots, but at this point I’m planning on taking both.

I stayed mid-ship on 6 and it was terrific. I was initially concerned about noise from the elevator and stairwell area, but there was no noise at all. (And great location for little motion through the Drake and other rougher spots.)