I truly enjoyed this trip. I went for the golf and loved every minute of that. Sad I had to bow out one of the days due to my health issue. Thanks so much Ashlee for exceptional organization skills with you and your 3rd party. You delivered in so many ways. Some suggestions:
1. Initially I requested my first night to be in Stresa (not Milan) and I got lumped into the Milan group for one night. I would scope that out better for myself in future so my requests are adhered to.
2. Stresa Borromees, superb hotel and grateful for the lake view.....
3. Thank you for advising me to carry a card in Italian stating my food allergies .... very helpful
4. QC Termagarda resort - disappointed with room; in future I will request confirmation of the room selections so I know exactly what I'm getting. I did ask about this twice by email but did not receive a response. I would only book going forward if I know this in advance. This is important given the spend. Also important to know there was no air conditioning, or limited, during shoulder season. That's a need to know as sleep is impeded. I need my sleep. Given the heat I think most would have enjoyed a "cool" pool to jump in to.
5. Outside of your control, but I will comment that it's difficult to partake in this type of excursion with an alcoholic. I managed through that ok, and as mentioned that is outside of your control. I had a safety concern with that overall.
6. Lastly, I would recommend the last night be much closer to the airport....perhaps the last night or couple of nights in Milan for easier travel to the airport in accordance with departure times. The 5 am start was hard with a 1:30 pm flight so I would personally scope that out better for myself before making a decision. I respect it is difficult with group organization.
7. Preferable all van seating be such that seats are facing the way the driver is driving.
THank you for the memories,