I am on the brink of booking my first JY holiday. I really wanted to do the Walking in Tuscany but the departure dates don't work for me, so have decided on the Highlights of Tuscany instead. I'm thinking of either the 21 May, 4 June, 11 June or 25 June departure dates and was wondering if anyone else has already booked up for any of these dates?[/size][/font]

Also those that have already been on this trip, would you recommend as a first JY trip?

Thanks so much

Apprehensive in Chichester!

This was my very first JY holiday back in 2005, I chose it because I was very apprehensive as to what a holiday on my own with people I didn't know would be like, but I also have a love for Italy. I was a bit of a nervous wreck travelling down to the airport, but I needn't have worried, I thought it was a great holiday and excellent for my first JY trip. In fact I loved it so much it then gave me the confidence to go on to take bigger steps.

I have been on 16 holidays with JY, 13 long haul and 3 short haul with number 17 coming up soon and it was all down to Highlights of Tuscany, so yes, I for one, would recommend this as a first JY trip.

Avocet

Regards

Rosie

It's a good trip. I loved the hotel, it's small and friendly and the staff are so nice. Rooms are fairly basic but the beds are comfortable and the food, served in the restaurant across the road which is owned by the hotel is very good. Great measures in the bar too.

You do get to see an awful lot in the trips, but be aware that some of them are very long days, (particulary Siena). Florence and Pisa are both awesome. Siena was spoilt for me because we had torrential rain but it was still wonderful to see it.

Of the two optional trips I only did Elba, which was a really nice day. The island is beautiful.

I have not been on this trip but on the 4 trips i have been on with JY , many had visited Tuscany and said the trip was wonderful. If you get the tour manager Jonathon as well you are in for a real treat.

There are many reviews on this trip that i advise you to look at. Ill find some links for you....

Mark

Heres a random sample of reviews....

http://forum.justyou.co.uk/forum/thread-67836.html?highlight=tuscany 

http://forum.justyou.co.uk/forum/thread-58711.html?highlight=tuscany 

http://forum.justyou.co.uk/forum/thread-57465.html?highlight=tuscany 

Thanks

Mark

Hello Wanderlust

This was my very first JY holiday back in 2005, I chose it because I was very apprehensive as to what a holiday on my own with people I didn't know would be like, but I also have a love for Italy. I was a bit of a nervous wreck travelling down to the airport, but I needn't have worried, I thought it was a great holiday and excellent for my first JY trip. In fact I loved it so much it then gave me the confidence to go on to take bigger steps.

I have been on 16 holidays with JY, 13 long haul and 3 short haul with number 17 coming up soon and it was all down to Highlights of Tuscany, so yes, I for one, would recommend this as a first JY trip.

Avocet

Thank you so much. That has made me feel much better about just going ahead and booking it. 16 trips is a good enough recommendation for me!

Hi, I went on this Holiday May last year, I had a fantastic time, hotel family run all very friendly, lovely food cooked beautiful. trips were great, Tour Manager very good, I would go back again sometime.

Regards

Rosie

Hello Rosie,

Thank you so much. It's always good to hear from someone who has actually been on the trip. I think I will go ahead and book for 25 June departure. :cool:

Have fun

Cindy