We still haven't decided when or where we're going. I have decided that we're probably not going to see my parents again this summer. Aside from the expense of trying to get Upper Class tickets (we have enough miles for an upgrade but not freebies), it's just too stressful. My grandma did say that if we came over, she'd stay with my parents for a few days and we could have her apartment to ourselves, which IS tempting. But being with my parents is just going to put my blood pressure up.
So, balancing my desire to get some sun and swim in the sea with the fact that I a) don't want to be entirely lazy and b) don't want to join half of Europe on jammed Mediterranean resorts in August. I think we probably will stick with the original idea of Italy in September. It'll still be hot enough for the gelato to taste good ;)