Last trip abroad was almost 3 years ago to France, we've been patiently, very patiently waiting for this germ to become a non travel issue. As of last month travel restrictions have been removed, please stay that way! So, we immediately started talking it over and we decided to return to Italy this September!! Our family of 3 found a 10 day window that fits schedules. I have been re-reading old Italy trip reports in the archives, thank you guys for the valuable reports! We have been to Italy a couple of times and are trying to decide on a new itinerary. The only knowns at this point are flights in and out of Milan and 2 nights on Lake Como (Lezzeno/Bellagio area) with a day trip to Lugano so our daughter can revisit where she studied abroad. We will rent a vehicle for this leg, but are excited to ride the rails again. I was interested in seeing the Dolomites, but if youtube is accurate the travel seems excessive for our 10 day trip? TomB recommends Barola/Barbaresco area for good reasons! What towns would you plug in 2-3 two night stays? Fun to be planning!!