On the 12th July 2016 we flew from Dublin To Verona with excellent Aer Lingus to join the Travel Department for a week’s Italian holiday based at Riva in the Hotel Brione.
We firmly believe that we had the winning tour guide duo in the, 5 star Tour Guide Renata (Mary Poppins ) and ‘Super Mario’ our coach driver. What the witty and wonderful Renata didn’t know about Italy in general and each trip’s specific locations wasn’t worth knowing. Mario’s driving skills were beyond belief. What a team!
We stayed in the very comfortable and pleasant 3 Star Hotel Brione, right on Riva’s main ‘happening’, street and only a short dander from the waters of Lake Garda. Everthing was very good and having the hotel swimming pool close by was very much appreciated especially after a long day in Venice.
Travel Department leave no stone unturned to make it a very full interesting and enjoyable holiday for all. They take the worry and stress out of organising outings for the holiday maker. All that is required is for you to turn up at the right place at the right time. Even I can manage this. Brilliant!
Riva is an excellent base of operations for the traveller who wants to see the sights and learn the history or this north Italy region. We visited Venice and Verona and took the waterbus to Lemone and Malcesine on lake Garda. On one of our free days we managed to climb up to the tiny white Santa Barbara Catholic church which looks down on Riva from 625m. The views were amazing. We were well pleased with ourselves! Naturally I videoed our climb and the Lillipudian landscape below when we made it up. On top of this Renata had yet another extra fascinating trip ready for us choose,- a spectacular drive into the scenic and off the beaten track, low Alps. At an extra E35, meal included, this trip is not to be missed.
Riva has so much to offer. Cycling, walking, swimming, bird watching, mountain climbing, motorbiking. There are all manner of water sports to sample or maybe you are happy simply soaking up the sun with a good book. Whatever you want this is a great place to do it. Travel Department make it all so easy. At the end of the holiday you can’t quite believe just how much you have done and seen -and the craic on the bus is mighty.
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