Too funny. When we went we were staying in Riva for a week and then drove down to that bay and hung out on the beach. We went to the hotel for lunch but realized we couldn't stay there in the future until our boys were older (adults only). But it such a great peaceful spot. BTW white boat with blue stripe in both pictures.
So my plan looks to be unfolding... Land in Rome - 4 nights in Rome with a mix of sightseeing (boys haven't been there in years) and seeing family. Might roll in a day out to Ostia Antica to get away from the chaos or, if my uncle is still in town, out to his house in the country (build on top of a Roman outpost, cool history/artifacts, olive groves, peace and quiet) 7 nights in Sirolo to just hang out at the beach and take side trips in the area or to see friends 2 nights most likely in Capua (son really wants to see Reggio di Caserta and I want to see some of the Roman ruins in the area) 1 night in Rome and then we piss back off home The anfiteatro Campano is the second largest next to the Colosseum in Rome... ...and Sirolo will not suck. More on Sirolo and Numana... https://italysegreta.com/the-understated-marche/
Yeah, I hear you. We were there during the Tour de France in 2024 and I'm amazed I didn't kill a few cyclists on back roads. And I totally agree on the car size - had a big ass wagon last March in France because I brought my skis and too much ski gear. Parking that thing was absolute misery. I hated it. I really need to get my family to pack lighter so we can get smaller vehicles when in Italy. And, yes, the drop off fee to another country is absolute ass. I've always avoided doing a one-way trip from one country to another.