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  1. Satchie avatar

    Re: Praiano for 2 weeks - General Inquiries

    by Satchie 30 May 2012

    For buses, there's a pole marker at the bus stops that says SITA, I think. You wait at the stop along whichever side of the road you're…

  2. tdawks avatar

    Praiano for 2 weeks - General Inquiries

    by tdawks 29 May 2012

    Hi TT, Heading out on my first European adventure since the summer of 2007, and I feel like I'm doing it all over again for the first…

  3. alllis avatar

    RE: Capri

    by alllis 28 May 2012

    Lucapal, do you have any information re boat tours on the island? Specifically, if we take the ferry from Positano to Capri, can we hire…

  4. JohhnyRocket avatar

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

    by JohhnyRocket 28 May 2012

    I would make one destination, Would be the Island of Capri. And if you can rent a boat so you can get to the swim in the Blue Grotto.…

  5. ReleaseTravel avatar

    RE: Small laid back beach town near Rome

    by ReleaseTravel 23 May 2012

    The area is not too close, but what about the Amalfi coast? Positano is really pretty.

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    RE: Rome, Prague, Sicily Honeymoon

    by wayoutback 23 May 2012

    Hi congratulations on getting married! I've had my own recent frustrations with Alitalia so here are my 2 cents... Fly Rome - Prague…

  7. neckervd avatar

    RE: Identity Crisis?

    by neckervd 21 May 2012

    In the many years I answer questions in this forum, I learnt that for 90 per cent of the people here, Southern Europe/Mediterranean area…

  8. Satchie avatar

    RE: Advice needed on the Pompiie Amalfi trip.

    by Satchie 15 May 2012

    There are frequent (maybe hourly) buses to Positano but not so many fast trains to Florence, so you have more flexibility doing it on…

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    RE: Recommended accomodation in Positano (Amalfi Coast) for 86-110 euro p/n?

    by brawler 15 May 2012

    i agree good luck http://www.born2travel.it

  10. Satchie avatar

    Re: Advice needed on the Pompiie Amalfi trip.

    by Satchie 14 May 2012

    It involves lots of stops and transfers: eg Rome to Naples via Eurostar 1.5 hours Switch to Circumvesuviana train, stop at Pompeii Scavi…

  11. neckervd avatar

    RE: Naples & Amalfi Coast with kids

    by neckervd 14 May 2012

    Tallybalt is right: the first week of August would be the hell. Check the following alternative: August 2nd: Ferry Anzio dp 12.00 - Ponza…

  12. Joelb58 avatar

    Agro Tourism near Rome

    by Joelb58 12 May 2012

    Hello, I will be traveling to Rome in mid August and driving to Positano for a 7 day trip. I thought it might be fun to explore a rural…

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    Re: Positano or Sorrento

    by petercowling 11 May 2012

    Sorrento is a nice place, and worth visiting; Positano is absolutely world class. Simple as that really. Positano will not, though, be…

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    Re: Recommended accomodation in Positano (Amalfi Coast) for 86-110 euro p/n?

    by petercowling 11 May 2012

    Off season, it's realistic, just about, to stay in Positano for this rate. During the season, and particularly peak season, you will need…

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    Re: Rome to Positano

    by petercowling 11 May 2012

    Most of this journey is basic main road travel. The toll booths require euros. Google maps etc. can find a good route for you, and traffic…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

  19. lucapal avatar

    RE: Naples & Amalfi Coast with kids

    by lucapal 08 May 2012

    If you only have 2 or 3 days those are more than enough to see! Many people recommend either Sorrento (big,lots of hotels and tourist,goo…

  20. neckervd avatar

    RE: Itinerary - June

    by neckervd 01 May 2012

    There are 10 daily buses from Rome to Siena. It's just a 3 hrs trip. I cannot immagine that you don't want to visit Siena on your way…

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    RE: Will Driving to Amalfi coast,save time ?

    by Loveitaly 01 May 2012

    I would take the train to Pompeii because it is easy. The baggage hold is right by the ticket office at Pompeii. Book a guide at Pompeii!…

  22. amotley avatar

    Itinerary - June

    by amotley 30 April 2012

    My boyfriend and I will be arriving in Rome around noon on June 9, and leave Rome around noon on June 18th. So we have 8 full days and…

  23. zzgloo avatar

    Will Driving to Amalfi coast,save time ?

    by zzgloo 25 April 2012

    . We ( My wife , I and our son ) are planning to go to Pompeii and Amalfi coast after of a 5 day visit of Rome,during mid-June,2012 for…

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    Positano Hotel that a senior can easily walk to from road?

    by bambinaki 25 April 2012

    Hello- I am taking my mom to Positano this summer. She is generally in good shape, but sometimes her knee and back give her trouble.…

  25. HSJo avatar

    37 days itinerary, Spain - Provence - Toscana!

    by HSJo 24 April 2012

    Hi everyone, I am planning to visit Spain, South France, and Italy for 37 days and set up a itinerary as below. It's a truly huge trav…

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