I will begin with a warning: I am very detail oriented, and so is this review. If you are looking for a quick glance, keep looking. This review is LONG, really LONG.

I have dreamed of visiting Greece and Italy for as long as I can remember. This year, my husband gave me this trip as a very special birthday present. Unfortunately, as we booked the trip, a work conflict prevented his accompanying me. So, our "Romantic Mediterranean Getaway" became "Judy and Stacy's Excellent European Adventure", as a friend decided to join me instead, and a girl's trip was born.

The "Adventure" began for me on October 26th with my departure from the Nashville airport. I flew from Nashville to La Guardia airports, took New York Airport Service's bus ($13) from La Guardia to JFK, and then from JFK to Milan, arriving early on the 27th. Following information I received on the Cruise Critic Message Boards, I disembarked the plane, proceeded to baggage claim (even though I traveled with only carry-on luggage), and then followed the "Treni" signs to the Malpensa Express (11€if you have correct change you can use the machine for tickets and save time—be sure to validate the ticket in the yellow machine PRIOR to boarding). The Malpensa Express takes you to the Cadorna station, which is also a major Metro stop. Read more