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Italy starter kit - the boot-shaped country
Posted on Feb 8, 2009, 14:28:47 by easitalytours
... · Palermo · Mount Etna · Taormina Important phone numbers: Emergency services : Dial 112 or 113 . Brief history of Rome. Italy's history sees its most important happenings from the foundation of Rome on. Before it there were many populations, like ...
 
Italia!
Posted on Oct 20, 2009, 20:47:58 by papayaprincess
... tourist offices that offer maps, activity suggestions and their publications are often in a variety of languages. If you visit Italy, Rome is a must! It has great museums, lot's of interesting shops (catering to wealthy and 'less-wealthy' shoppers), ...
 
4 weeks in Italy
Posted on Jan 21, 2007, 06:53:35 by cheaptraveller
... Rome have been one of my favourite vacation destinations for many years. Within 10 years of travelling to Italy, plus having lived and work for 3 years in Rome as a tourist guide, I have accumulated so much knowledge about those cities and regions that I ...
 
Starter Kit Italy
Posted on Jun 13, 2009, 15:18:28 by suz123nj
... be a resource and for some-- a starting point for research and planning. Hopefully you will find the information worthwhile. Italy is country that offers something special for the educated tourist and the casual tourist. As a peninsula that is located ...
 
first trip
Posted on Oct 31, 2009, 14:51:43 by fjrizzu
... Another word on renting a car; do it before you leave the States, it will be a lot less expensive then getting one locally in Italy. As for driving, while I love to drive any time, any place, you have to keep in mind that this is your first trip to Italy, ...
 
Itlay for the 1st time
Posted on Oct 2, 2009, 03:21:32 by lanzainfo
... was reminiscent of Rome but without the hassle factor of parking! Our last stop was Venice before we flew back. Have a wonderful trip, I'll definitely be going back to explore more of Italy but will be avoiding Rome in the future Riguardi Jules
 
Planning first trip to Italy this summer.. Need ideas.
Posted on Jul 1, 2009, 16:24:46 by riesario
June 9 - June 23, 2009 Italy vacation - Beach Focus Rome to Sicily to Sorrento Day 1: Flight to Rome Day 2 - Day 4: Rome Driver picked us up at airport for E$55. We recommend this. Stayed at Nicholas Inn. Only 4 rooms and the owners are ...
 
Where to go in Italy (Sept/Oct.)
Posted on Jul 22, 2006, 02:40:28 by Guest_MizLiz_*
Hey there everyone. I know there were posts previously about Italy, but I kind of wanted to ask something a little bit more detailed. I've been to Italy twice and seen some amazing places, but my mother is likely coming over in Sept/Oct. for 3 ...
 
Where to go in Italy (Sept/Oct.)
Posted on Jul 20, 2006, 18:06:26 by steph_444
Hey there everyone. I know there were posts previously about Italy, but I kind of wanted to ask something a little bit more detailed. I've been to Italy twice and seen some amazing places, but my mother is likely coming over in Sept/Oct. for 3 weeks to ...
 
Italy- family accommodations
Posted on Jul 4, 2009, 04:31:24 by holidayromerom
Hi guys, We are planning to go to Italy in Feb. We will have three weeks and plan to spend them in Rome, Tuscany and Venice. Any thoughts on affordable accommodations? We have three small children and it seems that the hotels won't allow ...
 
Italy in June
Posted on Jun 28, 2006, 20:22:03 by les
... at all possible spend two nights in Siena on the way to Rome. You will not regret it. The main piazza is the best in Italy. Rome, what can I say. There is so much to see. All the ancient sites will take you two days. The museums will take you two ...
 
Italy- family accommodations
Posted on Nov 4, 2009, 11:28:25 by supertigger
Hi, have you thought about an apartment in Rome? You could take a look at for a residence in Rome, or maybe also In this way you could be more free than in a hotel...Have a nice trip!
 
When visiting Italy
Posted on Apr 5, 2007, 15:30:30 by cheaptraveller
... , trendy) I have made a note, next to each city, where you can have any of the above. Supposing you begin visiting Italy from the northern part, here is the listing of cities/town I prefer: Milan (fashion, entertainment) Turin (history, art) Portofino, ...
 
Camping in Italy
Posted on Feb 6, 2009, 11:32:19 by easitalytours
I am planning a trip to Rome, Italy and we would like to spend a few days camping. Has anyone done this or have any tips? We are going to drive and will be bringing everything with us. Also we would like to go in the beginning of June, will it be ...
 
Need suggestion on 2 weeks in Italy
Posted on Apr 7, 2009, 15:24:09 by natcire
... second trip after we find out what portion of Italy we like to spend more time in. For those who have driven in Italy. I looked at the map and from Rome to Perugia is like 110 miles so a full day of driving will be plenty of time to sight-see between the ...
 
4 weeks in Italy
Posted on Oct 30, 2006, 10:51:44 by janessmartart
Just joined TravelPod and went right to this Italy discussion. What a great time you're going to have ... 4 weeks in Italy. Wow! In June, though, you need to be prepared for a very hot sun. Cinque Terre: We stayed in Bonasole, which is north ...
 
Planning first trip to Italy this summer.. Need ideas.
Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 14:49:42 by Massimo
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 ...
 
Transportation from hotel to Port
Posted on Apr 24, 2009, 15:00:18 by Massimo
... direct transportation from Sheraton Golf Parco de' Medici Hotel & Resort, Roma (address is Viale Salvatore Rebecchini, 39 Rome, Italy 0014) to the Port of Civitavecchia, as well as from the Port to the Rome International Airport on a different ...
 
Planning first trip to Italy this summer.. Need ideas.
Posted on Jan 23, 2008, 11:03:27 by mmbcross
... Siena. You have great beaches at Venice on the Lido Island, accessible by vaporetto from Venice proper. Click on the TravelPod Italy travel blogs. . I found the best guide for me was Rick Steves. It doesn't bury you in superfluous information and maps out ...
 
Rome Italy
Posted on Nov 4, 2009, 11:21:56 by supertigger
Hi, I found some good links on It is specifically for hotels near the Spanish Steps. Have a nice holiday!
 
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 ...
 
20 must-do things in Italy
Posted on Jun 11, 2009, 18:21:49 by Massimo
... 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 Terre trail Done everyithing but the ...
 
20 must-do things in Italy
Posted on Jun 9, 2009, 17:08:27 by starlagurl
... 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 Terre trail Eat two scoops of gelato ...
 
Transportation from hotel to Port
Posted on Apr 23, 2009, 18:11:57 by lingfeng
... direct transportation from Sheraton Golf Parco de' Medici Hotel & Resort, Roma (address is Viale Salvatore Rebecchini, 39 Rome, Italy 0014) to the Port of Civitavecchia, as well as from the Port to the Rome International Airport on a different ...
 
Need suggestion on 2 weeks in Italy
Posted on Apr 11, 2009, 17:23:26 by easitalytours
Hi Nactire! Farmhouses in Italy are called Agriturismo , google this, nd then enter the english page. In the cities that you would define as "known places" you won't need any Italian, people will speak english, sometimes a broke english, ...
 
Itlay for the 1st time
Posted on Oct 2, 2009, 09:09:17 by louisad
... have been to Italy many times. If I had seen this sooner, with your husband's health....I would have suggested a cruise around Italy starting in Venice, as there is a Doctor on the ships.(And many special prices on Vacationstogo.com) However, I would ...
 
Train - Rome to Venice
Posted on Apr 14, 2009, 05:58:43 by nixsboys
... should answer all your questions on how many and the cost etc. My sister and I used the train a lot when we were in Italy and we just generally showed up at the station and hopped on the next train. But for longer journeys maybe you should book at the ...
 
4 weeks in Italy
Posted on Sep 10, 2006, 21:40:01 by manderson
Sorry for my ignorance but what does CT stand for. Terrible question as I have been to Italy twice before and am heading back there in a weeks time. Hopefully I can give you a bit of advice. I've spent time in Torino which is a lovely city in ...
 
4 weeks in Italy
Posted on Sep 8, 2006, 10:49:47 by steph_444
Sorry for my ignorance but what does CT stand for. Terrible question as I have been to Italy twice before and am heading back there in a weeks time. Hopefully I can give you a bit of advice. I've spent time in Torino which is a lovely city in the ...
 
Need suggestion on 2 weeks in Italy
Posted on Apr 16, 2009, 14:40:27 by easitalytours
... of Venice. But in other places will do B&B since they are smaller towns. Maybe even in Venice to be closer. 5 days/4 nights in Rome!? I know it is a large city and lots of sights. But don't want to rush through other parts also. Comment? Any ...