Forum: Italy

Every year around late August I shop for flights to Milan for the holidays and I have never payed more than $650. I'm searching a little bit earlier this year and the prices are a bit high.... do you all think that it will get worse or better in...

Hi everyone! My wife and I will be stopping in Naples while on a cruise in late September (29 th), and we would like to take a day trip to Serrento. Has anyone taken the ferry-any suggestions on the best way to get to Serrento? I would just as...

Four of us on Rick Steve Village Italy Aug 29 Padua. Arriving Marco Polo air Venice 28. Any suggestions for over night hotel Venice with helpful persons that can give suggestion on a quicky tour of Venice prior to leaving on train on 29 for Padua?

Ciao, Recently thanks to an article in my local paper, I found a useful website for anyone planning to travel to Rome. Granted it is the website of Santa Susanna Church, the American Catholic parish in Rome, but there is much information beyond...

Anyone found good ways to get discounted airfares? I recently mentioned a tour company package (independent travel but air, car, and hotels included) and that seems the only way to get a decent airfare. Right now, it seems the air situation is...

I'll start by saying I'm not afraid to book holiday things online and I've done so a number of times but I have to admit that this time I'm somewhat confused. Step 1 is easy. I can book my seats on the "fast train" Naples to Rome in late September...

Hello -- Just looking over the latest Ind Trav newsletter and there is a package to Rome through Tourcrafters that seems like a very good deal. Does anyone have any experience with the company? We are not looking for a totally escorted tour but...

My girlfriend and I are leaving for Rome in a few days and we're looking for some of the best places to find good food. I've looked at a lot of guidebooks and read what they said were good, but you never know if those restaurants paid to get into...

hi, im a newbie here and i would like to travel to europe alone my plan is to enter amsterdam..anyone knew how to go to rome italy from amsterdam through train.

Are reservations required(needed) for "La Archeologia" ? we would like to visit there in the evening and possibly do an evening stroll, what about transportation back to Rome center (near piazza Navona) late in the evening?

Hey everyone, My husband and I are starting to plan a trip for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. We are looking at the beginning of June. Here are some of our questions? Escorted tour or not? Which cities to hit? Is June going to be ok weather wise...

hiya folks, planning to spend three nights in venice in early march. Any good hotels in the $100-150 range? I know host ciao likes the Hotel Ala, anyone else have fav places to stay? thanks in advance.

My husband and I would like to try a cooking class when in Italy this fall. We are not looking for a tour or accommodation, just a 3-6 hour class. Could be in Rome, Tuscany, Perugia, Bologna, or the Cinque Terre. Ideas?

We will be headed to Rome/Florence in April. Any recommendations on reasonably priced - yet worthwhile dining options?

I know this is a hard question to answer but it's a hard decision to make! :) I am trying to decide between a Sardinia/Corsica trip (1 week each) or a Sicily/Maltra trip... Any advice?? It will be the 1st 2 weeks in September. We're not big...

Me and my family going to Italy for 11 Days :rolleyes: we are 2 adults and 3 children 13Y&8Y&1Y our plan like this 31July-3AUG- 1-We arrive at Rome 8:00 AM and then take metro to our Hotel Leave our bags and have breakfast then explore...

Hi, What is the best way to go from Florence to Positano? I understand that you can get there by part train part ferry. I am not sure what is the best city to take the train to and then ferry to Positano. Is this a good way to go? Or train/bus?...

Anyone have any great tips for doing this? I have arrived in Venice before by train, so need to figure out the best way to get into Venice from the Marco Polo Airport. Thanks.

I'm going to Italy in August, and we rented a car. I just was looking for suggestions about places we may want to stop for an hour or so on the drive from Rome to Venice, and then again on our way to Florence from Venice. We wouldn't have much time...

Is it beneficial to reserve tours of Venice or tours of any major attractions in Como, Venice, or Milan. I seem to be getting conflicting reports on the value of making reservations with tour companies.

Park Hyatt in Milan. I would be interested in some feedback because I am scheduled to saty there in May:o

We are posting a new thread because we are still so undecided on where to stay for 7 nights between Cortona and Varenna on L Como. AT first we thought Lucca and Cinque Terra but changed our minds because we have never been to Bologna. Thought that...

If you have experience getting married in Italy please help us out by offering some advice and sharing your knowledge! My fiance and I are both US citizens living in the US. We are interested in eloping to Italy June 12-20 this year and would like a...

I have two hotels booked in Venice May8-10. One is a five star, San Clemente, on an island 12 minutes away from St. Mark's square, the other, is Hotel Ala, 3 star but near everything on St. Mark's square. San Clemente is only a bit more money. ...

Hello all, I am interested in traveling Italy this summer; if I do go, it will be alone. I haven't been to very many places, and I don't know where to start to plan a trip! Any suggestions? I know basically where I'd like to go in Italy, but...