Jacob and I just arranged to be staying at Residence Michelangiolo June 19-26 . see: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187895-d581477-Reviews-Residence_Mi... among others for review. At 980 Euros for the whole time, it seems to be substantially cheaper that the conference hotel, and not that far a walk. Other differences -- no included breakfast, but pantry -- refrigerator, counter, and clean up space -- in your room. For people who wanted to make their own breakfast anyway, this is a win. There may be a cook space too. There is internet by wire in each room but no wifi. On the 5th, we should be on a ferry to get us to kayaking vacation in Corsica. see: http://ucpa.se/Aktivitetsprogram-havskajaksafari-Korsika (in Swedish, but maybe it will help you to find the same program from ucpa described in whatever language you prefer.) This leaves the 26-5th to figure out. Vacation in Tuscany is one idea. Or to extend the sprint because 2 days is not enough is another. If so, maybe we could hold it at this place? Seems spacious enough. I thought it would be fun to fill Residence Michelangiolo with friends, at least for the 19-26 so posted this here. Laura