We are a retired Foreign Service couple and we are looking for a furnished vacation rental for a week in early June in Trieste, preferably in the city center. Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions? Many thanks in advance for any useful comments. Angela ... more

... to spend 5 days in the Friuli area in September 2012 and are trying to determine whether we should base ourselves in Udine or Trieste. We would like to find a self catering apartment and make day trips throughout the area, using public transportation. Any suggestions would be much appreciated ... more

... Trieste. The water there in summer is great for swimming which is something Udine lacks. Try Residence San Marco in the heart of Trieste. I have stayed there and it is clean, modern and has everything you need. They are self contained apartments with the lot. Hope this helps. Mary ... more

... road systems in Croatia and Slovenia, Italy was a nightmare! The hotels we stayed in were terrific, I would especially recommend the Astoria in Bled, House Zupan in Plitvice (actually in a nearby town called Radovica), and apartment Gold (I think) in Split. I will check that and make sure ... more

... the sea must be clean and accessible. (we will come by car) We are coming from Hungary, so we do not want to travel too much for a few days, best would be something near Trieste. We wish to stay in an apartment we can rent. Any recommendations are welcomed ... more

Thanks. I was looking at Sistiana myself, too. Do you know any accomodation there which can be recommended ? Renting an apartment or studio of some kind... And if we move further from Trieste, what other options do we have ? (I hate Jesolo - its too touristy) :) Thanks again! ... more

... schedule. It is worth mentioning that we booked 1 bedroom apartment vacation rentals in each location and found that it cost a bit less than hotel rooms. We appreciated the extra space and we had the ability to prepare food which was a cost saver as well... Hope this helps ... more

... schedule. It is worth mentioning that we booked 1 bedroom apartment vacation rentals in each location and found that it cost a bit less than hotel rooms. We appreciated the extra space and we had the ability to prepare food which was a cost saver as well... Hope this helps ... more

... the best lit but inside apartment is fine. Had all day in trieste on monday must do the tram ride to villa opicina for 1.10E its is lovely and friendly staff in the little snack bar on the tram stop at the top. You buy your tickets from the ... more