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[quote=Anonymous]For May, I agree with Italy--although, I am quite partial to the German Alps and Salzburg.  The weather will be more dependable.

An earlier poster mentioned Holland for the tulips.  That is also a great suggestion.

Keep in mind, that there will be crowds wherever you go.

I do suggest that if you wish to see the sites, that you connect with some kind of tour that makes the reservations for you at the museums.

Actually, lots of people criticize tours, but sometimes it is the best way to see things--especially if you have never been.  I would consider a tour of Italy for Florence, Venice, and Rome.  Some tours are geared to giving you lots of free tie to ramble.  I would look for a tour that has three or four days in each place and includes lots of free time.  That way, your hotel is taken care of--but, it allows you to eat where you like and do what you wish, etc.  Then, if you want to take day trips into the countryside you can.  For example, in Rome, you could take a trip to Pompeii one day.

I lived in Europe for years.  Occasionally, I would take tours instead of go on my own.  I took a trip to Rome at Thanksgiving that was basically just the hotel, transportation, and breakfast package.  At Christmas one year, I took a tour that included Florence, Venice, Rome, and Capri.  I took several other trips to Italy, as well, on my own with friends.  One was a train trip, but the others were driving.  I'm not sure I would encourage you to drive in Italy on your first trip.[/quote]

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