... a car? I am happy to hire one but I have read old posts on the Italian Riviera and most people seem to find them difficult/expensive to park in the popular areas. Not 100% sure this is where we will stay as we are still looking for an apartment ... more

... all year and find it exciting on hols to use trains/boats. There are loads of lovely hotels on the coast but I would prefer an apartment - I love the freedom of being able to make a sandwich/coffee. I also love a fridge for fruit and cold drinks etc ... more

... to find a very small apartment somewhere in Rapallo for later in the year. I'm thinking of staying 4 - 5 weeks and am looking for a relatively good rate. I can't seem to find a) many studio / small apartments at all and b) anything under Euro 300 - 330 ... more

Try bbplanet.it We are staying at an apartment called La Mimosa costing £230 for 8 nights so sure you will be able to get good deal for 4-5 weeks.Have a look on bbplanet.it website...good luck...Frances ... more

... TA, are considering Rapallo as a "home base". We will likely rent a car in Nice and drive to Rapallo, then do several day trips (either by car, ferry or train). Can anyone provide any details on the La Mimosa apartment in Rapallo? Thanks in advance, Camilla in Toronto, Canada ... more

... of: http://www.cinqueterreriviera.com/Villas/Montale/#4 Or try splitting up the group and looking in two different places, or even "taking over" a small B and B - you are far enough ahead you might be able to simply just book all the rooms in a b and b ... more

... want a hotel or apartment/villa on sea ... ... Any recommendations on hotels /apartments/ villas in the area, mid to upper range cost. Really hard to find anywhere suitable with an adult third person without having to get a second room. Or should we be looking at perhaps Lake Como instead ... more

... Lake Como. You can visit villas, gardens, lakeside towns, but also day trip to Lake Lugano, Bergamo... Como, Varenna, Bellagio... from Milan: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187849-i143-k4490854-Como_Varenna_Bellagio_from_Milan-Milan_Lombardy.html Como or Varenna?: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187830-i816-k4504434-l33714253 ... more

... Both are wonderful, but we hope to return again to Lake Como, as it is so special. Since you live near the ocean, I would say Lake Como. The only exception might be if hiking was something you really wanted to do. Don't miss Villa Carlotta on Lake Como ... more