[Suzanne 3FC]

I'm considering a Rick Steves tour next year. www.ricksteves.com I really want to go to Italy, but am not adventurous enough to explore a country where I don't speak the language

The RS tours sound great - smaller groups, great itineraries. Have you been on one? Any pitfalls they don't advertise?

[nelie]

I've always wanted to go to Italy as well but I've never actually made it. It keeps getting pushed towards the bottom of the list as other trips come up.

A few years ago, I went on a trip to Greece with a travel agent that coordinates small women only trips. It was so much fun. I thought she was supposed to have a trip to Italy but I don't see one on her page, only Greece, Ireland and Maine.

I know you may have your heart set on Italy but I absolutely loved Greece.
http://www.wanderwoman.com if you or anyone is interested. I was figuring out how I could ditch DH and do another trip with her but I don't think he'd go for that

[bargoo]

I haven't been on one of his tours but wouldn't hesitate to do so. I have used a lot of information from him on trips I arranged myself.