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| fiorus |
 Jan 8 2007, 01:13 AM
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I have made a list of places I would recommend anyone to visit when coming to Italy. Depending on what you prefer (fashion, entertainment, art, history, summer vacation, food, 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, Rapallo (summer, trendy) Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda (summer) Genoa (history, summer) 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) Chianti Region (food) Perugia, Cortona, Gubbio, Siena , Spoleto (history, food, art) Rome (history, art, food) Naples, Caserta (history, art, food) Capri, Ischia, Sorrento coast, Amalfi coast (summer, food, trendy) Palermo, Syracuse, Agrigento, Trapani (history, art, food) Costa Smeralda (summer, entertainment) Obviously the food is excellent anywhere in Italy, and in any city you walk through history. This is a simple guideline, in order to give you an idea what you can find, depending where you go. For your hotels, I definitely recommend you to visit the following website: http://www.italyvip.comBuon viaggio |
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| ollyhol |
Mar 5 2007, 02:19 PM
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The cinque terre is ok but in summer too full of american tourists, who speak english to anyone assuming that everyone in the villages speak english, its a little unadventourus, and too geard up for americans. the views are beautifullt hough the food good and cheapish and their is a great free cmapign location.
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| cheaptraveller |
Apr 5 2007, 02:30 PM
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Well, most people that travel to Italy have that problem of finding cheap hotels or reasonable priced accommodation compared to what they are used to. I think that Italy is still that one country everybody wants to go and at least once to see the cities like Rome and Florence. So there is a point going there for sure. I have been in both cities 30 times and always found good priced or even cheap hotels in Rome and well clean and cheap budget hotels in Florence. Certainly I know those place by now like my home town. That helps a lot. The hostel arche rossi in Florence is one of my favourits. But anyway.. I go to go working. Talk more when I got time. Cheaptraveller QUOTE(fiorus @ Jan 8 2007, 01:13 AM) 
I have made a list of places I would recommend anyone to visit when coming to Italy.
Depending on what you prefer (fashion, entertainment, art, history, summer vacation, food, 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, Rapallo (summer, trendy)
Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda (summer)
Genoa (history, summer)
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)
Chianti Region (food)
Perugia, Cortona, Gubbio, Siena , Spoleto (history, food, art)
Rome (history, art, food)
Naples, Caserta (history, art, food)
Capri, Ischia, Sorrento coast, Amalfi coast (summer, food, trendy)
Palermo, Syracuse, Agrigento, Trapani (history, art, food)
Costa Smeralda (summer, entertainment)
Buon viaggio
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| truthseeker |
Apr 20 2007, 12:34 PM
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Hi guys, I know this may be a bit of an odd comment but I've been planning on visiting Italy within the next couple of years as my wife is Italian. However I have been seeing reports that crime is increasing over there. So that's disuading me a bit. Your thoughts? Allen Wicker http://www.experience-germany.info |
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| clintonb |
Apr 22 2007, 06:47 PM
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QUOTE(truthseeker @ Apr 21 2007, 03:04 AM)
Hi guys,
I know this may be a bit of an odd comment but I've been planning on visiting Italy within the next couple of years as my wife is Italian. However I have been seeing reports that crime is increasing over there. So that's disuading me a bit. Your thoughts?
Allen Wicker
G'day. In all honesty i wouldnt worry about it. The rule of thumb is generally the bigger the city, the more crime there will be. As you know Rome is one huge city. I went to Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Florence, Pisa, Milan, Venice & La Spezia at the end of '05 & had no problems. I know people who have gone since (within the last year and have had no issues with security). However you will need to take the general precautions that you should be taking everywhere when travelling. Simple things like dont wonder down unknown streets at night by yourself, dont go flashing your cash around everywhere you go, keep 1 hand on your prised posessions, & things like that. All of that said, just be mindful of your well being and dont go worring too much about what crime might happen, as you'll find your self being paranoid and not having as good as time :-) Cheers, Clint...
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| janessmartart |
May 1 2007, 11:32 AM
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I travel in Italy quite often and have never had a problem with crime. In every one of my audio art guides I say, "Pickpockets the world over prey on distracted tourists, so take a moment to make sure your valuables are zipped up and safely tucked away," That level of awareness has stood me in good stead.
I do usually travel with my husband, but numerous times have walked all over Rome quite late at night (in search of gelato) with just one woman friend, and we had no trouble.
I wish you hassle-free and remarkable travels! Jane
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| battlemonkey |
May 2 2007, 10:54 AM
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Cinque Ter....oops. Yeah. What everyone else said. I was there in November, and it was gorgeous. Very thin crowd of tourists, the day was gorgeous and sunny and about 70 degrees (you'll have to do your own Celsius conversion). Went on a whim after detouring from Venice due to "freezing rain and a massive sewage flood." Although I'd still like to see Venice, I don't regret the decision to head elsewhere.
I'm also a huge booster for Montepulciano. Next time I go back to north/central Italy, this will be my base. Lovely town, as off the beaten path as anything in Tuscany can be, good food, great wine, and a perfect location for taking day/overnight trips elsewhere.
As for crime, the only criminal thing I ran into was the cab driver in Rome.
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| fiorus |
Jul 9 2007, 09:04 AM
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I everyone, I want to reassure everyone travelling to Italy and concerned about the crime: yes it is true that in general the crime is increasing, but we are still talking (90% of the cases) of pickpockets or petty crime, so nothing compared to other countries around the world. Generally speaking Italy is still a country where you can still walk anywhere (day and night), and where you can still see young kids playing alone in the street. Of course there are some exceptions, but in general the country is very safe and calm. Well, we don't keep the car unlocked anymore and you can see some gypsies in areas crowded with tourists, but once again it is still a calm and relaxed country, where all you need is a positive attitude. BUON VIAGGIO Lucca City |
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| mnmrenaissance1 |
Jul 23 2007, 06:48 PM
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QUOTE(fiorus @ Jan 8 2007, 02:13 AM) I have made a list of places I would recommend anyone to visit when coming to Italy. Depending on what you prefer (fashion, entertainment, art, history, summer vacation, food, 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, Rapallo (summer, trendy) Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda (summer) Genoa (history, summer) 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) Chianti Region (food) Perugia, Cortona, Gubbio, Siena , Spoleto (history, food, art) Rome (history, art, food) Naples, Caserta (history, art, food) Capri, Ischia, Sorrento coast, Amalfi coast (summer, food, trendy) Palermo, Syracuse, Agrigento, Trapani (history, art, food) Costa Smeralda (summer, entertainment) Obviously the food is excellent anywhere in Italy, and in any city you walk through history. This is a simple guideline, in order to give you an idea what you can find, depending where you go. For your hotels, I definitely recommend you to visit the following website: http://www.italyvip.comBuon viaggio |
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| mnmrenaissance1 |
Jul 23 2007, 06:50 PM
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QUOTE(mnmrenaissance1 @ Jul 23 2007, 07:48 PM) QUOTE(fiorus @ Jan 8 2007, 02:13 AM) I have made a list of places I would recommend anyone to visit when coming to Italy. Depending on what you prefer (fashion, entertainment, art, history, summer vacation, food, 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, Rapallo (summer, trendy) Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda (summer) Genoa (history, summer) 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) Chianti Region (food) Perugia, Cortona, Gubbio, Siena , Spoleto (history, food, art) Rome (history, art, food) Naples, Caserta (history, art, food) Capri, Ischia, Sorrento coast, Amalfi coast (summer, food, trendy) Palermo, Syracuse, Agrigento, Trapani (history, art, food) Costa Smeralda (summer, entertainment) Obviously the food is excellent anywhere in Italy, and in any city you walk through history. This is a simple guideline, in order to give you an idea what you can find, depending where you go. For your hotels, I definitely recommend you to visit the following website: http://www.italyvip.comBuon viaggio Verona, Padua, Perguia are the must see as far as I experienced |
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| nicco1977 |
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QUOTE(mnmrenaissance1 @ Jul 23 2007, 06:50 PM) QUOTE(mnmrenaissance1 @ Jul 23 2007, 07:48 PM) QUOTE(fiorus @ Jan 8 2007, 02:13 AM) I have made a list of places I would recommend anyone to visit when coming to Italy. Depending on what you prefer (fashion, entertainment, art, history, summer vacation, food, 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, Rapallo (summer, trendy) Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda (summer) Genoa (history, summer) 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) Chianti Region (food) Perugia, Cortona, Gubbio, Siena , Spoleto (history, food, art) Rome (history, art, food) Naples, Caserta (history, art, food) Capri, Ischia, Sorrento coast, Amalfi coast (summer, food, trendy) Palermo, Syracuse, Agrigento, Trapani (history, art, food) Costa Smeralda (summer, entertainment) Obviously the food is excellent anywhere in Italy, and in any city you walk through history. This is a simple guideline, in order to give you an idea what you can find, depending where you go. For your hotels, I definitely recommend you to visit the following website: http://www.italyvip.comBuon viaggio Verona, Padua, Perguia are the must see as far as I experienced We have found great deals on this site: http://www.filaretenet.comwhich have the best web prices on some hotels, farmhouses, apartments and b&bs. Take a look. |
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| nicco1977 |
Feb 4 2008, 05:41 AM
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QUOTE(mnmrenaissance1 @ Jul 23 2007, 06:50 PM) QUOTE(mnmrenaissance1 @ Jul 23 2007, 07:48 PM) QUOTE(fiorus @ Jan 8 2007, 02:13 AM) I have made a list of places I would recommend anyone to visit when coming to Italy. Depending on what you prefer (fashion, entertainment, art, history, summer vacation, food, 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, Rapallo (summer, trendy) Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda (summer) Genoa (history, summer) 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) Chianti Region (food) Perugia, Cortona, Gubbio, Siena , Spoleto (history, food, art) Rome (history, art, food) Naples, Caserta (history, art, food) Capri, Ischia, Sorrento coast, Amalfi coast (summer, food, trendy) Palermo, Syracuse, Agrigento, Trapani (history, art, food) Costa Smeralda (summer, entertainment) Obviously the food is excellent anywhere in Italy, and in any city you walk through history. This is a simple guideline, in order to give you an idea what you can find, depending where you go. For your hotels, I definitely recommend you to visit the following website: http://www.italyvip.comBuon viaggio Verona, Padua, Perguia are the must see as far as I experienced I also suggest Siena, |
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| logantait |
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Hey nice list, but I like Bibione, It’s really a good tourist place in Venetian coast. I was there last time and got all the things to enjoy. I know a hotel called Hotel Bellevue is having good qualities staff and reception,it’s really a wonderful hotel of Bibione, It provided me a very good service and I really enjoyed too from my heart, Its special and experienced staff give me very good service  Thanks!! |
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| Worldramblings |
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See the "real" Italy - get off the main tourist trail, rent a scooter and discover the villages in and around my "top 3" areas:
Puglia
Ostuni,
Lecce,
Polignano a Mare,
Taranto
Alberobello - OK.. so this last one is on the tourist trail, but its "smurf-houses" are a must see, and to my simple palate the food in this region is the very best in Europe... it tastes of sunshine!
Lazio
Fuiggi (spa town),
Gaeta (Seaside town with interesting military history, and a fantastic place for an evening passagiata),
Monte Cassino (of WWII battle fame)
Trentino Alto Adige ... stunning mountains (especially in summer) and Austrian style towns...
Bolzano,
Merano,
Val di Fassa,
Canazei
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| napolinostress |
May 4 2008, 04:41 PM
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QUOTE(fiorus @ Jan 8 2007, 01:13 AM) I have made a list of places I would recommend anyone to visit when coming to Italy. Depending on what you prefer (fashion, entertainment, art, history, summer vacation, food, 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, Rapallo (summer, trendy) Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda (summer) Genoa (history, summer) 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) Chianti Region (food) Perugia, Cortona, Gubbio, Siena , Spoleto (history, food, art) Rome (history, art, food) Naples, Caserta (history, art, food) Capri, Ischia, Sorrento coast, Amalfi coast (summer, food, trendy) Palermo, Syracuse, Agrigento, Trapani (history, art, food) Costa Smeralda (summer, entertainment) Obviously the food is excellent anywhere in Italy, and in any city you walk through history. This is a simple guideline, in order to give you an idea what you can find, depending where you go. For your hotels, I definitely recommend you to visit the following website: http://www.italyvip.comBuon viaggio Naples is to recommend in Spring, for anything that might offer as colors, smells, life without forgetting "Il Maggio dei Monumenti" that even this year offers very interesting itineraries . Happy holidays to all. www.napolinostressitinerari.com
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