When we passed there Friday, they were open.

Very true Pia! Very true

I agree about the riot part but you can't just go on-line and make a phone reservation. They have to be made at least 3 days in advance. The pissing people off part is that part I would worry about, but on the other side of it, when you get a museum pass in Europe or a fast pass at Disney, you jump ...

Was that before the issues got bad?

I was wondering the same thing, and if there are lines, how do you get ahead of all of the people already in line?

Good to hear Exit Zero. Thanks for the update.

June has gotten way too crowded for us. We used to go in June but not anymore. Way too crowded for our liking.

Thanks for this update!

Thanks for sharing!!!

sasky - not saying anything regarding taking kids at all. My entire family went down with some little ones in 2004. I think 6 mos was the youngest. We stayed at Ristaba and I will never forget looking up at the top of the stairs and seeing one of the 4 year olds (I think) OUTSIDE of the railing at t...

Awesome report and pics!!! Thanks SO much for sharing!!!

sasky - How young are the kids? We were there two years ago with a 10 and 12 year old and it was fine. If you went with little ones, my only concerns would be the veranda as far as them sliding through the slats or the stairs from the upper level to the lower level. The family with the two children ...

Awesome pics Mary Beth!!! I remember your posts from your honeymoon trip like it was just yesterday! I am so glad you guys got back with no agenda other than to do whatever Thanks for sharing!!!

That is my favorite of the villas we have stayed at! We stayed last in 2014 for our 4th time and hope to get back in the future! I love the views from the veranda and could sit out there forever! Thanks for reminding me how much I love that villa!!! The only downside is that the bedrooms are not equ...

toni - thanks for the update! Loved your thoughts and info! The pics of the lit up Grokte Markt in Brussels brought back wonderful memories!