Another vacation: Which destination is better:

KarenC725 · #1 01-24-2002, 12:41 PM

Ok, so I may have the opportunity to go to either London or Rome in October. I've never been to Europe. Which do you suggest and why...

justamom · #2 01-24-2002, 06:39 PM

Karen, if you go to Rome, I want to tag along! WHY- because of all the old romantic moves-Italian men-fouintains-PASTA-BREAD!!!

London=FOG!

DeltAlum · #3 01-24-2002, 08:27 PM

Yes, but London has great Theatre and stores & stuff.

And we speak a similar language.

I love London.

amycat412 · #4 01-24-2002, 08:29 PM

to me, Rome is more Romantic.

The1calledTKE · #5 01-24-2002, 08:30 PM

Rome! There is better food and more sites to see.

AlphaGam1019 · #6 01-24-2002, 08:57 PM

I'd go to Rome

matthewg · #7 01-24-2002, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KarenC725
Ok, so I may have the opportunity to go to either London or Rome in October. I've never been to Europe. Which do you suggest and why...

Absolutely Rome!!
the weather will be much better!!!

Otherwise I am biased towards Rome, so that's the only objective comment I can make...

KarenC725 · #8 01-24-2002, 09:23 PM

Yeah, I hear Rome is romantic, but since I'm going with my mother, don't think that is a big deal for me

matthewg · #9 01-24-2002, 09:29 PM

Shopping in Rome:
very cheap and classy stuff, good shoes

Shopping in London:
not so cheap, but I guess hip stuff

stillwater15 · #10 01-24-2002, 10:35 PM

easy to answer... i'd go back to rome in a heartbeat. it's an absolutely beautiful city, not just in historical terms, but the people, food, etc. london reminds me too much of nyc.

SilverTurtle · #11 01-25-2002, 11:58 AM

I would love to visit either city! I think you need to consider 3 things:

the length of your trip
the amount of money you can/are willing to spend on it
what you want to do while you'r traveling

Rome:
I think that if you are looking for a more "eurpoean" experience, you should definately go to Rome. You will also be closer to other cities/regions you might want to visit. Loads of historical stuff if your're into that. Shopping will be less expensive over-all. Great food, as everyone's said.

You will exposed to a very different culture.

London:
If you're just looking to go out and have a great time, you might consider London, because you won't struggle as much with language barriers. The city is very hip and urban (according to a friend who currently lives there), has a lot of public transportation to get you around, etc. If you're into the theatre and things, that's a plus. Shopping will be more expensive and probably more trendy. You will probably feel more comfortable in regards to the culture. (But that depends on how you adapt to that sort of thing, also)

Let us know what you decide! You'll have fun in either city, I'm sure!!!