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29-Nov-2009 13:00
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jenlee1024 »
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29-Nov-2009 13:00
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jenlee1024 »
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Flying into Rome on January 1 and staying 2-3 nights before heading north (Siena, Florence, Venice) for 3 weeks. The only reservation i'm making for the entire trip is my first night or two in Rome (hope that isn't unwise)......any recommendations on a clean, inexpensive, well-located place to stay? Perhaps one of the convents? I'm a 40ish female traveling solo to Europe for the first time; love food, wine, culture, action but don't need to be in the "center" of it all -- off the beaten path and cool is better than the "hot spots" for me. Grazie!
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29-Nov-2009 01:51
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jgayle »
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29-Nov-2009 06:50
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laketraveller »
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Ciao! My friend and I just returned from Italy and had a wonderful time, thanks in part to the helpful folks here. I thought I would post some things we learned to help out those planning a trip. The only accomodations we booked in advance was the hotel in Venice; we had no problem booking the others as we went along. We travelled everywhere by train; Italy's train system is very convenient and easy to use. All hotels were booked through www.venere.com. All cities we found to be quite walkable and rarely used public transport. We flew into Venice and spent two nights. It was so valuable to have a hotel located close to the bus station once we saw that we'd have to haul our luggage up and down so many flights of stairs on the bridges. We had easy access to everything being low-tourist season, but if you want the secret tour of the Palazzo Ducale, you still need to make reservations a d... more »
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28-Nov-2009 19:02
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sotogrande »
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29-Nov-2009 07:07
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neckervd »
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Can any one out there help me? We are getting into Turin airport on a Saturday and planning to travel by public transport from Turin to Briançon (actually its to Barcelonette we have to get to, but that's even more difficult to get to and a friend can pick us up at Briançon as long as we arrive there during day light!!!) on a Sunday. By train it takes about 9 hours!!! and it'll be dark before we arrive. In short can you help?
I' ll be much obliged
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28-Nov-2009 14:58
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lizsc »
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29-Nov-2009 13:27
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lizsc »
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I am planning to go to this area with my boyfriend in January. I am aware it is winter time and it is cold but we are keen hikers and do not mind a bit of the cold. Does anyone know if the trains still go to the villages in winter time. I thought this would be the case however when checking the timetable on Trenitalia the timetable exists for November but once mid December hits there are no timetables for the villages but timetables for other areas in Italy.
So my question is do trains run in January to this area. No point in planning on going if we cannot get there.
We are wanting to go from Milano to Cinque Terre.
Any help would be appreciated
Cheers
Liz
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28-Nov-2009 13:58
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doctorbrown »
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29-Nov-2009 07:39
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neckervd »
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My new wife and are going on our honeymoon to Italy in January of 2010 and trying to finalize a few of our plans. We are spending most of our time in Tuscany but will be flying out of Rome (flying into Munich). We have both been to Rome, so are considering not spending any time there this time around. If we will be traveling by car from Tuscany via Umbria to Fiumicino Airport are there any suggestions for places to stay in the general vicinity of the airport other than Rome? Nice town by the coast maybe, pretty countryside worth having a stopover in? Or should we just stay in Rome and explore it together for the first time? We will have a couple of days. Thanks!
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27-Nov-2009 21:14
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maoz_r »
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27-Nov-2009 22:19
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Euro_traveller »
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I'm trying to call for boking a tickets for the last supper but the line their is always busy. always!
someone know if they have another number?
as far as I know calling in the only way to book directliay. am I right?
thanks
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27-Nov-2009 13:10
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tinshack »
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27-Nov-2009 22:11
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neckervd »
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Hello,
Can anyone provide some advice about how to book a train to Florence?
I have visited several sites e.g Trenitalia.com and found them exceptionally confusing.
Trip Details:-
From: Sarzana
Date: 21/12/2009
To: Florence
Returning: Date: 22/12/2009
Is there a good site (easy to use and reliable) to book tickets OR is it wise/possible to book and pick up tickets on the day?
Thanks
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26-Nov-2009 11:22
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CPCE »
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28-Nov-2009 08:32
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CPCE »
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Hi everyone! Sorry if this is a silly question.
I was wondering what the best way to travel from Florence to our villa rental would be for my wedding guests who are not renting a car. It is 45 minuets from Florence in the Chianti region close to Castellina.
Most will be traveling in groups or pairs (2-4 people)
Would a taxi be reasonable? If so what would be a reasonable fair (from the airport)? Do all the taxis have working meters or do you agree on a price?
Would a bus be a better idea if they want to save some $? Or a regional train to a near by town?
Thanks
~ C.
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25-Nov-2009 16:56
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planegirl »
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26-Nov-2009 06:06
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sushi75 »
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Hello,
I'm going to Milan with a friend, and we're on a budget. No fancy hotels for us :-)
Are there any recommendations for an apartment to rent for 3 days (dec 1 through dec 4th?)
Thanks!
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25-Nov-2009 13:22
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dom_nique »
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27-Nov-2009 20:23
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Ben »
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Hey there,
I am planning a three-week trip to Italy for next spring. The only part of Italy I've seen is Cinque Terre and Pisa. You'll notice that I've actually planned a couple of days in Cinque Terre, but only because the people I'm travelling with have never been (not that I mind going back). There are 5 of us traveling together.
What we're looking for in this trip: a good combination of relaxation and excitement. We don't want it to be "go go go" the whole time. We don't want to be rushed. I feel like my itinerary looks a little packed, so if you agree, please suggest where/what I should cut out. We're interested in culture, food, wine, relaxing, museums (but not too much) and seeing beautiful scenery. Also, I like going off the beaten path a bit, so if you have any suggestions for places that you consider to be hidden gems that are not to be missed, please let me kn...
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23-Nov-2009 06:37
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tazjia »
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29-Nov-2009 09:09
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tazjia »
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Two weeks is a very short trip, I know, but it's all we have! We fly into Rome the morning of May 22, and out of Venice the night of June 6. (Have a full day layover in Helsinki each way, which I'm hoping will help a bit with jetlag...)
Here's what I have in mind:
Rome: 5 nights
Florence: 4 nights
Bologna: 3 nights
Verona: 2 nights
Venice: 2 nights
Part of Florence will be a day trip to Siena, and part of Bologna a trip to Ravenna (and Ostia Antica from Rome). Our primary interests are pre/early Christian archaeology and art, and... food/randomly hanging out at cafes.
What say you all? I'm particularly concerned with this 3/2 day split between Bologna and Verona, and wonder if we wouldn't be better off adding a night in Florence and Venice, cutting the stay in Verona? (Venice: ouchy expensive, but it likely will be our only trip there.)
Thank you in advance!
ta...
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22-Nov-2009 03:26
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junglefrog »
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22-Nov-2009 21:41
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sushi75 »
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We are planning to going to Florence, Italy in june of next year and we will be staying for one night in Beaune, France on our way to Italy. We are driving by car ( in case you didn't realize..:) ) but are now looking for a nice place to stay for one or two days in the area of Torino or there about. I've heard that Torino itself is really not that interesting so we would like to avoid that.
Does anyone have any good ideas?
Thanks
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21-Nov-2009 20:56
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hannarose »
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21-Nov-2009 23:01
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italyitaly »
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Im arriving with my 10 year old daughetr into Malapensa airport at 11pm on Christmas night. Our hotel is only 200m from the shuttle stop near Central Station. Is it safe for us to walk the 200mm around midnight in that part of Milan? Otherwise we will pay the 80 odd euros to cath a taxi all the way from the airport. Thanks
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20-Nov-2009 21:08
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katsnow »
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27-Nov-2009 10:45
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stevegerms »
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So, a couple of friends and are planning a backpacking trip through italy with a few other stop offs at the beginning. What do you think of this itenerary? Is it doable? What would you change about it?
1london
2paris
3paris/venice
4venice
5venice
6venice/cinque terre
7cinque terre
8cinque terre
9ct/pisa/florence
10florence
11siena
12siena
13rome
14rome
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19-Nov-2009 01:25
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piaczka »
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26-Nov-2009 03:40
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neckervd »
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where would be the best destinations (ie: easy access by public transport) from Milan with good skiing conditions for intermediate and advanced skiers? We would be flying in mid January and I am just starting to look into it. Also, when are school (and mid term) holidays in Italy? I'd be grateful for any info on ski stations and hotels or apartments (mid budget) within two hours bus ride from Milan if poss. Many thanks.
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