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  1. a_brit_in_ischia avatar

    RE: Napoli, Capri and Amalfi Coast - itinerary advice?

    by a_brit_in_ischia 27 May 2012

    Hopefully you'll excuse my 'cut and paste' but for Campania... For an easy start, maybe have a look at this - which covers a selection…

  2. neckervd avatar

    RE: Naples & Amalfi Coast with kids

    by neckervd 23 May 2012

    You still don't realize that 1 week isn't enough for Southern Campania, Calabria and the whole Island of Sicily. Therefore, forget the…

  3. petercowling avatar

    Re: Driving Amalfi Coast / Campania

    by petercowling 11 May 2012

    My take on car vs. bus, firstly adding to your points: Car hire places are not that reliable in Naples - the nearest airport - even for…

  4. lucapal avatar

    RE: Driving Amalfi Coast / Campania

    by lucapal 10 May 2012

    Completely agree with #1 Get a car....and both Pompeii and Positani involve a fair bit of walking and lots of up and down.

  5. richiavo avatar

    RE: Driving Amalfi Coast / Campania

    by richiavo 10 May 2012

    Sounds to me like car would be the best option as whilst the bus service is quite good, it can be very busy and I suspect you would be…

  6. steadycamel avatar

    Driving Amalfi Coast / Campania

    by steadycamel 10 May 2012

    OK sorry if this has been dealt with before but quick rehash. I will stay six days in Positano at the end of May with my parents. My mom…

  7. tzippora avatar

    Itinerary help!

    by tzippora 06 May 2012

    Hey all! My husband and I are traveling to Italy for two weeks. We're trying to get a general idea of what to do, but know from prior…

  8. a_brit_in_ischia avatar

    RE: May 17-29 Florence/Tuscany~Rome~Naples~Sorrento Non-Touristy

    by a_brit_in_ischia 30 April 2012

    Hotel registrations don't include "purpose", so business visitors presumably get counted along with everybody else? But I'd guess that…

  9. siusc avatar

    Southern Italy - advice please

    by siusc 23 April 2012

    Hi, I am planning to visit the southern italy with my wife in June for 2~3 weeks, we plan to get to Rome have a small rental car and…

  10. a_brit_in_ischia avatar

    RE: Going Naples for a short break

    by a_brit_in_ischia 20 April 2012

    One slightly tedious thing about all snapshots is that real life moves on! Just for the record.... At the National Archaeological Muse…

  11. a_brit_in_ischia avatar

    RE: ROME --> NAPLES... tips?

    by a_brit_in_ischia 07 April 2012

    Caserta's certainly an impressive sight - and you'd also be the two towns of Capua - however it's well past halfway, almost down in Naples…

  12. lucapal avatar

    RE: Southern Italy

    by lucapal 13 March 2012

    If you are starting Bari and finishing Rome...and only have 10 days...i wouldn't think of Sicily (its the opposite direction and needs…

  13. neckervd avatar

    RE: 10 days in italy

    by neckervd 12 March 2012

    The 2 areas (Piemonte/Lombardia, resp. Campania) are completely different: climate, culture, architecture, topography, mentalitiy, tipping,…

  14. lucapal avatar

    RE: 2 weeks in South Italy

    by lucapal 02 March 2012

    Lots of possibilities....there are several places in Puglia,Calabria or Campania that fit your description. I'll recommend Sicily though.…

  15. a_brit_in_ischia avatar

    RE: pozzuoli mud bath

    by a_brit_in_ischia 29 January 2012

    We've only tried the spa centres on Ischia but, for a nice leaflet that covers all of Campania's spa areas, try: http://www.overseasgourm…

  16. runningdeer avatar

    RE: Sardegna and...?

    by runningdeer 26 January 2012

    These are the things I'm trying to figure out. Spring break is pretty far away so we are just in the starting process of looking for places.…

  17. neckervd avatar

    RE: Sardegna and...?

    by neckervd 26 January 2012

    "some of the southwestern coast of Italy" What should that mean: Calabria, Campania? And how would you reach that area from Sardegna?…

  18. gattopippo avatar

    RE: Italy for ten days

    by gattopippo 20 January 2012

    Why donĀ“t you split Venice and Naples in 2 different trips, IMHO it would make more sense. You could visit Venice and Veneto this time…

  19. bristolnewbie avatar

    RE: East coast of Italy or or Adriatic Coast by bicycle?

    by bristolnewbie 05 January 2012

    I don`t think the snow is a concern on either side of the Adriatic if you stick to the coastal roads, I`d be more concerned about the…

  20. runyon avatar

    Re: Anyone recommend a potosi hostal?

    by runyon 03 January 2012

    last July I stayed at hotel Campania de Jesus (it's in lonely planet). it cost BOB 70 for a single, including a bathroom with hot shower…

  21. lucapal avatar

    RE: July in Italy

    by lucapal 23 December 2011

    I agree with necker above...too much,too fast.Especially getting around Sicily...... Of the 3 options the best is the last...as it covers…

  22. lucapal avatar

    RE: Another first timers Itinerary!

    by lucapal 18 December 2011

    I'm no expert on the French part(though I agree with a week in Paris)but your Italian part looks far too rushed to me.Too much time spent…

  23. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: Laziest cooking short cuts

    by nutraxfornerves 18 December 2011

    Actually, there are two basic styles of traditional lasagna. One is made with white sauce (besciamella) and the other made with ricotta.…

  24. a_brit_in_ischia avatar

    RE: Naples in January?

    by a_brit_in_ischia 11 November 2011

    Hi there... we've lived in the area for eight years now, and actually Januarys are a lot more pleasant down here than you might expect!…

  25. a_brit_in_ischia avatar

    RE: Stopover between Rome and Naples

    by a_brit_in_ischia 24 October 2011

    You don't say how you'll be travelling but, with the fastest trains getting from one city centre to the other in just 67 minutes, it's…

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