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Italy starter kit - the boot-shaped country
Posted on Feb 8, 2009, 14:28:47 by easitalytours
... : Milan : Malpensa and Linate - both international flights. Pisa: Galileo Galilei , international and domestic Florence: (Peretola) Amerigo Vespucci - International and domestic Rome : Fiumicino: -International and domestic flights , all airlines. ...
 
When visiting Italy
Posted on Apr 5, 2007, 15:30:30 by cheaptraveller
... Verona (history) Venice (history, art) Parma, Modena, Ravenna, Ferrara (history, food) Bologna (history, food, entertainment) Florence (history, art, fashion) Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano, Arezzo (history, art) Forte dei Marmi (summer, entertainment, trendy ...
 
Where to stay in Italy
Posted on Dec 18, 2008, 03:35:20 by beautiful
... historical buildings of the Old Florence, they are independent flats, very close to the most important museums and amenities of Florence city. Duomo, S.Croce, Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio), Piazza Signoria, Uffizi, the river side (fiume Arno), are close to ...
 
Italy- family accommodations
Posted on Dec 18, 2008, 03:39:55 by beautiful
... historical buildings of the Old Florence, they are independent flats, very close to the most important museums and amenities of Florence city. Duomo, S.Croce, Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio), Piazza Signoria, Uffizi, the river side (fiume Arno), are close to ...
 
Planning first trip to Italy this summer.. Need ideas.
Posted on Jan 23, 2008, 11:03:27 by mmbcross
... and the Amalfi Drive (which must be one of the most spectacular motor routes anywhere). For countryside, the nicest is around Florence, the provinces of Tuscany and Umbria. Don't miss Siena. You have great beaches at Venice on the Lido Island, accessible ...
 
Florence in Italy
Posted on Nov 9, 2009, 00:51:31 by vagabond888
I love Florence , I love Italy I love Italy too.. and Florence first of all... Just to remeber Florence for ever I have committed some gorgeous photos to a photographer specialised in photos for and this fellow - Carlo Giorgi - was really the ...
 
Florence in Italy
Posted on Jul 29, 2008, 08:53:54 by farangi
Florence in Italy .... under the snow Florence the pearl of the rinascimento is magic .... under the snow ! It's very rare to see Florence ... under the snow ! but is wonderful ! Here you can see a lot of high definition photos ...
 
4 weeks in Italy
Posted on Oct 30, 2006, 10:51:44 by janessmartart
... is a lovely town for a day trip. But as to where to stay, I'd tend to look for a place East of Florence instead. Traveling with another couple, we rented a beautiful house outside Cortona. It has a pool and was very private, looking out over an ...
 
Pisa in a day
Posted on Jul 20, 2009, 16:30:41 by joydeep
... morning train from Venice to Florence, reach Florence by 10 a.m. or so, check in at the hotel, spend the whole day in Florence Day 5: Pisa and Tuscany. We have to reach Rome by late evening. Day 6: Morning return flight to US Now, regarding day 5, how ...
 
first trip
Posted on Oct 31, 2009, 14:51:43 by fjrizzu
... the sights? Also keep in mind that gas is almost stupidly expensive, many areas in city centers are closed to cars (central Florence for example) and that parking at hotels is NOT cheap. Another thing to keep in mind about driving in Italy is that the ...
 
Contiki - Simply Italy
Posted on Jun 3, 2006, 04:30:29 by Rosie
... was, being interested in all things historical, after I'd dragged him through a few museums and art galleries in Rome, Florence, Venice, he became very aware of his own wonderful culture for the first time and began to realize just how much Italians ...
 
Itlay for the 1st time
Posted on Oct 2, 2009, 03:21:32 by lanzainfo
... it is breathtaking if you can add it into your trip - there are lots of little villages along if you wanted to stay. For me Florence was the surprise of the trip we loved it and spent an extra day there. Another area I loved was Siena with its medieval ...
 
Where to stay in Italy
Posted on Dec 18, 2008, 03:36:30 by beautiful
... historical buildings of the Old Florence, they are independent flats, very close to the most important museums and amenities of Florence city. Duomo, S.Croce, Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio), Piazza Signoria, Uffizi, the river side (fiume Arno), are close to ...
 
Contiki - Simply Italy
Posted on Jan 21, 2005, 23:53:44 by p12inc3z210
... pit stops for food, and some breathtaking scenery, you arrive in town in the evening. The places that I visited are Rome, Florence, Lake Como, Venice, Assisi, and Sorrento. Florence and Venice were my favorite cities. And no trip to Venice is complete ...
 
Planning first trip to Italy this summer.. Need ideas.
Posted on Oct 31, 2009, 17:56:26 by michael360
... My wife and I are going to Italy for about 16 days in late June , early July. Our plans so far is 4 nights Rome, 3 nights Florence, 3 nights Venice.We would like to spend some time at the beach , but dont know where. Ive looked at the Sorennto and Liguria ...
 
20 must-do things in Italy
Posted on Jun 11, 2009, 18:21:49 by Massimo
... along the Amalfi Coast Sunbathe on Sardinia See an opera in Verona Find all the "David" statues in Florence Wander the Trastevere neighborhood in Rome Go back in time at Pompeii See an Italian soccer game Hike the Cinque ...
 
20 must-do things in Italy
Posted on Jun 9, 2009, 17:08:27 by starlagurl
... along the Amalfi Coast Sunbathe on Sardinia See an opera in Verona Find all the "David" statues in Florence Wander the Trastevere neighborhood in Rome Go back in time at Pompeii See an Italian soccer game Hike the Cinque ...
 
Need suggestion on 2 weeks in Italy
Posted on Apr 17, 2009, 16:34:46 by Massimo
... driving. Are you based out of Italy? Eric [/quote] Yes, I am in Rome, and work in the tourism industry. As I said, from Florence and Siena , take the main highway to Venice, some nice stops if you want to take it easier can be Ferrara, and its castle, ...
 
Where to stay in Italy
Posted on Jan 5, 2009, 18:18:17 by albertusmagnus
... weeks, and never had nothing to do, or no place to go. Another place to stay is Santa Maria Ligure in Liguria. From here Florence is two hours drive or 1 hour by train. Portofino, 10 minutes, Rapallo, 5 minutes, Comogli 20 minutes. Pisa 1 hour, Portofino ...
 
An exclusive hotel or a Museum in Florence centre?
Posted on May 20, 2008, 05:00:46 by walkin
... , last month (april 2008), I stayed in Florence centre, in via della Spada, near via dei Tornabuoni (a famous shopping street in Florence where you find many griffe). Florence is perfect if you go on foot, monuments are all close, and to stay in centre of ...
 
4 weeks in Italy
Posted on Sep 10, 2006, 21:40:01 by manderson
... is absolutely gorgeous as well. Just beautiful. I definitely recommend it as well. Not quite in Tuscany though I don't think. Florence is nice to visit for it's museums and surrounding scenery. Not my favourite city because of all the crowds and ...
 
4 weeks in Italy
Posted on Sep 8, 2006, 10:49:47 by steph_444
... is absolutely gorgeous as well. Just beautiful. I definitely recommend it as well. Not quite in Tuscany though I don't think. Florence is nice to visit for it's museums and surrounding scenery. Not my favourite city because of all the crowds and ...
 
Italy in June
Posted on Jun 28, 2006, 20:22:03 by les
... the Peggy Guggenheim museum, it is a must. Make sure you stay in a minimum 2 star hotel. Take the earliest train to Florence. Stay Three days and nights in Venice. Go see every museum especially the Uffizi. Go see David. Go see the Medici mansion, ...
 
Itlay for the 1st time
Posted on Sep 28, 2009, 17:00:55 by starlagurl
... a lot better than Florence. Rome is busy and not very small, so I don't think you would like it too much. Florence actually might be a good idea for you. Maybe check Florence out. It's historical and there's a beautiful river flowing through ...
 
Florence, Rome, Venice
Posted on Jun 29, 2009, 20:38:21 by suz123nj
... planning to use the train? We had the pleasure of staying at Monsignore della Casa located about 16 miles north of Florence. They have 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and villas with their own pool on beautifully landscaped property. Take a look at their site ...
 
4 weeks in Italy
Posted on Jan 21, 2007, 06:53:35 by cheaptraveller
... travel and those three regions for a vacation! Italy, and in particular the regions Tuscany and Lazio with their cities Florence and Rome have been one of my favourite vacation destinations for many years. Within 10 years of travelling to Italy, plus ...
 
scenic drive from Cinque Terre to Sienna
Posted on Aug 28, 2009, 16:35:10 by swampcat
... and wine than we are in museums and shopping, love coastal towns, and plan to spend 2 days in Siena before driving to Florence. While I'm at it, do you also have any advice on side trips in Tuscany to take while stayting in Siena? Finally, I've ...
 
scenic drive from Cinque Terre to Sienna
Posted on Aug 25, 2009, 17:23:28 by meredithp
... and wine than we are in museums and shopping, love coastal towns, and plan to spend 2 days in Siena before driving to Florence. While I'm at it, do you also have any advice on side trips in Tuscany to take while stayting in Siena? Finally, I've ...
 
Italy- family accommodations
Posted on Aug 25, 2009, 04:56:23 by Massimo
... towns in the tuscan area, can be unforgettable, in the good sense of the word. Another story is driving in the cities, Florence, Rome, Naples, I wuld STRONGLY reccommend not to do it, this can also be unforgettable... in the bad sense! Good luck!
 
Contiki - Simply Italy
Posted on Jun 9, 2006, 01:39:08 by uncle_davros
... traveling experience ever. I was able to see all of Italy in 13 days Is there not more to Italy than QUOTE The places that I visited are Rome, Florence, Lake Como, Venice, Assisi, and Sorrento What about Sicily or Verona, Milan, Turin, Pompeii. The ...
 

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