December Meet -Lugano- Dec 30th
Aug 21, 2006 | 8:45 pm
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Originally Posted by SEAUAKID
I am very interested. I hold tickets to arrive in MXP on Dec22, departing Dec25 I believe. Would a meet in this period be possible?
It would be fine with me, but it seems that the others want it a bit later. I am going to put you on the list and we will see how things work out.
Are you going to be in the city for those days?
Aug 26, 2006 | 12:00 pm
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Originally Posted by ralfkrippner
I'd definitely be interested. More in Lugano than in Milan and more in the later part of the timeframe you gave. Possibly between christmas and new years...?
Aug 26, 2006 | 1:13 pm
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Okay, let's start looking at this from a practical viewpoint.
1. I agree that Lugano is nicer than Milan but I doubt I will be able to make the restaurant reservations there. Do we have anyone who can take that on?
Making the reservations in Milan would not be a problem.
2. If you are flying in, it makes no difference -- either way you will fly to MXP.
3. If you are driving from the North, Lugano will be about an hour less on the road.
4. Is the middle of the week okay? Otherwise the only Saturday between Christmas and New Year's will be Dec 30 and I think most of you will want to be home for Dec 31.
1. I agree that Lugano is nicer than Milan but I doubt I will be able to make the restaurant reservations there. Do we have anyone who can take that on?
Making the reservations in Milan would not be a problem.
2. If you are flying in, it makes no difference -- either way you will fly to MXP.
3. If you are driving from the North, Lugano will be about an hour less on the road.
4. Is the middle of the week okay? Otherwise the only Saturday between Christmas and New Year's will be Dec 30 and I think most of you will want to be home for Dec 31.
Aug 26, 2006 | 1:46 pm
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Originally Posted by Dovster
2. If you are flying in, it makes no difference -- either way you will fly to MXP.
Aug 26, 2006 | 1:53 pm
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Originally Posted by JOUY31
You can reach Lugano via ZRH, unless I am mistaken.
Swiss: Zurich
Flybaboo: Geneva
Darwin Airline: Geneva, London-Bern, Olbia, Rome.
I have never flown into it, but it is my understanding that the prevailing winds, and tiny aircraft, make it the single bumpiest flight approach in civil aviation.
Aug 26, 2006 | 1:56 pm
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If I am in Germany (and currently it seems as if) then mid-week would be fine as my company will be closed anyway. Time to pack the skis into the car and head through the alps...
It should be no problem for me to make reservations if we can agree on a restaurant. Maybe post something in Dining Buzz? Maybe Rudi could recommend something?
It should be no problem for me to make reservations if we can agree on a restaurant. Maybe post something in Dining Buzz? Maybe Rudi could recommend something?
Aug 26, 2006 | 2:02 pm
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Originally Posted by Dovster
You can, but it is (if I remember correctly) about 3 hours on the train. The Lugano Airport is a tiny one which offers only the following destinations:
Swiss: Zurich
Flybaboo: Geneva
Darwin Airline: Geneva, London-Bern, Olbia, Rome.
I have never flown into it, but it is my understanding that the prevailing winds, and tiny aircraft, make it the single bumpiest flight approach in civil aviation.
Swiss: Zurich
Flybaboo: Geneva
Darwin Airline: Geneva, London-Bern, Olbia, Rome.
I have never flown into it, but it is my understanding that the prevailing winds, and tiny aircraft, make it the single bumpiest flight approach in civil aviation.
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Aug 26, 2006 | 2:26 pm
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Originally Posted by Daydream
If I am in Germany (and currently it seems as if) then mid-week would be fine as my company will be closed anyway. Time to pack the skis into the car and head through the alps...
It should be no problem for me to make reservations if we can agree on a restaurant. Maybe post something in Dining Buzz? Maybe Rudi could recommend something?
It should be no problem for me to make reservations if we can agree on a restaurant. Maybe post something in Dining Buzz? Maybe Rudi could recommend something?
Outside of the city there is a restaurant called "The Romantic" which is quite good.
However, about 4 kilometers from the heart of the city, in the village of Cannobio, there is a small but excellent (and surprisingly inexpensive) restaurant which has excellent grilled meats of all types.
It is within walking distance of my UIG's Swiss home, so if this sounds good to everyone, I can ask her for the name and telephone number.
Aug 26, 2006 | 3:14 pm
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Originally Posted by Dovster
In the center of Lugano itself, there is no place I would particularly recommend other than a pizzarria.
Outside of the city there is a restaurant called "The Romantic" which is quite good.
However, about 4 kilometers from the heart of the city, in the village of Cannobio, there is a small but excellent (and surprisingly inexpensive) restaurant which has excellent grilled meats of all types.
It is within walking distance of my UIG's Swiss home, so if this sounds good to everyone, I can ask her for the name and telephone number.
Outside of the city there is a restaurant called "The Romantic" which is quite good.
However, about 4 kilometers from the heart of the city, in the village of Cannobio, there is a small but excellent (and surprisingly inexpensive) restaurant which has excellent grilled meats of all types.
It is within walking distance of my UIG's Swiss home, so if this sounds good to everyone, I can ask her for the name and telephone number.
Aug 27, 2006 | 3:07 am
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Originally Posted by Dovster
Okay, let's start looking at this from a practical viewpoint.
2. If you are flying in, it makes no difference -- either way you will fly to MXP.
4. Is the middle of the week okay? Otherwise the only Saturday between Christmas and New Year's will be Dec 30 and I think most of you will want to be home for Dec 31.
2. If you are flying in, it makes no difference -- either way you will fly to MXP.
4. Is the middle of the week okay? Otherwise the only Saturday between Christmas and New Year's will be Dec 30 and I think most of you will want to be home for Dec 31.
Will try to work it out through other airports. If I make it it will be 1 or at most 2 days total!! ^ 
Aug 27, 2006 | 3:33 am
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Originally Posted by okflyer
Saturday Dec 30, 2006 sounds good to me. I only have to secure a trip down to MXP. That could be a challange from BGO. I will keep looking, but most flights I have checked out so far are full until after January 2nd.!
You might also want to look at Linate Airport. It is actually more convenient if the Meet will be in Milan (although less convenient for Lugano).
SAS flies into Linate from Stockholm and Copenhagen although I don't know about BGO.
Aug 27, 2006 | 8:42 am
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Originally Posted by chrissxb
I second that. Ralf, do you go by car, train or plane?
Aug 27, 2006 | 8:47 am
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Originally Posted by Dovster
In the center of Lugano itself, there is no place I would particularly recommend other than a pizzarria.
Outside of the city there is a restaurant called "The Romantic" which is quite good.
However, about 4 kilometers from the heart of the city, in the village of Cannobio, there is a small but excellent (and surprisingly inexpensive) restaurant which has excellent grilled meats of all types.
It is within walking distance of my UIG's Swiss home, so if this sounds good to everyone, I can ask her for the name and telephone number.
Outside of the city there is a restaurant called "The Romantic" which is quite good.
However, about 4 kilometers from the heart of the city, in the village of Cannobio, there is a small but excellent (and surprisingly inexpensive) restaurant which has excellent grilled meats of all types.
It is within walking distance of my UIG's Swiss home, so if this sounds good to everyone, I can ask her for the name and telephone number.
Aug 27, 2006 | 9:20 am
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Originally Posted by ralfkrippner
The grilled meats place sounds very good to me. I would definitely prefer a small local place.
Unless we have a very large contigent of FlyerTalkers coming to this meet, I should be able to make reservations there myself once I get to Europe in mid-December.
Aug 27, 2006 | 10:22 am
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Originally Posted by ralfkrippner
The grilled meats place sounds very good to me. I would definitely prefer a small local place.