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Expert: Terry Casey - 6/20/2009


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Hello again,
We are actually staying in Villefranche Sur Mer and not in Nice. We were thinking of using the public transportation the first week and then renting a car the second. Is there enough places to visit using public transportation or do we need a car for the whole 2 weeks? Thanks, Carlos

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Hi . . . Carlos!

I have not stayed in Villefranche Sur Mer.  Parts of that community are more upscale and less accessible to public transit.  It depends on your exactly location there.  I would ask local people there for their views on the pro/con trade-offs.  If parking is not a problem while in Villefranche Sur Mer and you have the budget flexibility, I would lean towards having a rental car available.  

Flexibililty, time efficiency and convenience.  It's a personal choice.  You know best how it fits for you and your needs.

Thanks.  Terry Casey

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Most experienced for Paris, Loire Valley, Provence, Dordogne, Alsace, Burgundy, Normandy and Reims/Champagne Country. Terry likes helping travelers get trip "flow and pacing" right so your adventure is neither . . . a bore, NOR a blur! Make sure your timing works, fitting your interests, tastes, personal experiences and needs. Terry has planned and done great trips to the Baltics, Russia, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Ireland, England, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary, Greece, Norway, Turkey and Switzerland, plus South America and Cuba. Did wonderful April, 2007, week in Paris, summer 2008 southern England trip, summer 2010 fjords/North Cape, Norway coast, etc. Has visited twenty=two different countries in Europe. You can check out our Norway coast/fjords adventure with lots of great pictures from last summer at: www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923 This live/blog has gotten nearly 52,000 views. For Villefranche, ports in Italy and along the the Croatian coast, you can check this live/blog. We are now at 42,762 views here. www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1426474 France is great, but these other parts of the Europe are wonderful, too!!!

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There is much post 9-11-2001 worry about travel to Europe, but all reports and experiences say things are fine, with proper care and planning. From wide travels in many parts of Europe in 2005- 2008, my personal experiences are that things are good there and reasonably behaving Americans are treated well. See, enjoy the world and experience its great diversity! I have visited 20 countries in Europe and know that there's lots there to see and do. PROVIDE KEY BACKGROUND INFORMATION with QUESTION: To help me answer your questions better, please provide some info on your past France/Europe travel experiences, ages, general budget range, personal travel style/interests, number in your party, what you most want to enjoy and see, etc.

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