My husband and I have an opportunity to travel to Italy for 2 weeks in early December 2009. We are aware the weather is not ideal, but we're from Vancouver, Canada and it can be pretty wet and miserable in the winter here. If we do not go in December, we won't be able to go for at least 2 years.
I've seen so many conflicting posts with some people advising absolutely not to visit in December, and others saying it's festive and uncrowded. We don't have any official itinerary as of yet, but planned to visit Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Sienna, Rome and perhaps further south, perhaps the Amalfi Coast? We had also hoped to visit Cinque Terre, but we need some advice here as many people say it's closed down in winter. As well are we missing out some important cities in this itinerary that we should include? I know two weeks isn't much time.
Thank you so much for any advice you can offer. We're open to any and all suggestions that would make our vacation as wonderful as possible:)To go or not to go? Italy in December?
Definitely, definitely, definitely - GO!!
Yes, the weather can be cold and wet, but it can also be mild with blue skies and sun. It's unpredictable but worth taking the risk. Just make sure you take some warm clothes and an umbrella!
You absolutely must go to Rome and my advice would be to spend more than three or four days there, but then I know you don't have much time. If you have a look at this page :
http://www.explore-italian-culture.com/r鈥?/a>
it will give you some ideas about what to do in Rome in December (and also what the weather's like).
You will find that a lot of the 'tourist' type places on the coast are more or less closed in December so I would say Cinque Terre should be left for another time. It's packed in the summer but good in Spring or early autumn.
Definitely go to Venice as long as you don't mind quite a long trip from Rome, but be aware that the weather there is likely to be colder than Rome as it's that much further north. Venice in the summer is horrendous -so so crowded - but out of season it's a magical place, and prices are lower which is a bonus as Venice is an extremely expensive city.
Florence is beautiful too, but I would say that unless you want to spend all your time in churches, museums and art galleries, spend less time there than Rome.
And if you want to go from Rome to the Amalfi coast it's doable by car but I would say again, don't expect the resorts to be buzzing in December. However, must-see (for me anyway) places like Pompeii are uncrowded and the coast is beautiful, so it's very pleasant to visit at any time of year.
One last word of advice. Don't try to do everything. Italy's a beautiful country with so much to see, and all those cities could take the whole of two weeks by themselves. I travel to Rome very regularly and still haven't seen everything. If you try to do it all you'll end up tired and you won't feel you've seen anything properly.
Buy a guide book (the DK guide to Italy is very good, as is the Rough Guide) and decide what you absolutely must see. Leave the rest for another trip, perhaps at another time of year.
Yes, Italy by winter could be cold but it's wonderful! I loved Venice in the winter, so much intimate and mysterious than during other seasons! The only thing is that it will get dark earlier so you might have less hours to visit the cities but go for it! :)To go or not to go? Italy in December?
GO GO GO !
i live in Italy, i'm italian :-) and here the winter is magic, really!
if you're lucky , you find the snow in december and the landscape begin fantastic, while the streets begin caotic when snowing XD !
so, come on, the italy waiting for you!
you'll miss the chance of your lifetime if you don't go. trust me, italy is soooooo beautiful. venice and riding in the gondolas is awesome. the leaning tower of pisa is awesome too
If anything that might be the perfect time to avoid the height of the tourism season. I went this past June and it was absolutely beautiful, but also very crowded outside.
I say go for it! I've been to Rome, Flourence, Amalfi coast! It is just beautiful! And the snow is great I went there in the summer but it will be great in winter too!
come its the best time! and if u want have alot of fun come to the beach italian on agost look like better than Florida!
Zissous If you travel by train through Italy, you can see many beautiful views from your train window. Travelling by train in Italy is quite cheap too. Keep in mind all train tickets must be validated before boarding each segment, at one of the yellow boxes located on the platforms at the train station. Timetables avaiable at http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html
Plan at least five days in Florence. You will be able to visit Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio, its Duomo (cathedral), the Baptistry (its exterior made of green and white marble are really famous) and the Ponte Vecchio (old bridge). Florence isn't a huge city, you're have gonna a great time and a good idea of how the city really is. You won't be able to have a full visit of Uffizi in Florence but you can choose certain rooms: e.g. Leonardo or Michelangelo. Keep in mind Uffizi timetable Tuesday-Sunday, 8:15 am - 6:50 pm. If you're looking for a good hotel in Florence fill the form with city name (Florence) I went to the third hotel on the left. Very nice indeed. From Florence you can take daily trips to Pisa and San Giminiano e.g. Pisa and its famous Leaning Tower are just a train trip away from Florence. Travel time is just over an hour. To get to San Gimignano from Florence, take a SITA bus or train to Poggibonsi (In Poggibonsi, get off in the piazza above the railway station) then change to another bus for the short journey onwards to San Gimignano. Note that buses to and from San Gimignano aren't that frequent - the timetable is on the bus stop, so check return times in advance. You can also take a daily-trip by train to Siena.
For Rome you're gonna need at least three days. While in Rome don't miss Colosseum (Colosseo), Roman Forum (Foro Romano), Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi), Vatican City, Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna) and Piazza Navona. I can suggest this page dedicated to Rome hotels in particular http://www.scoobit.com/accommodations-ro鈥?/a> I stayed at the fourth hotel on the left. It was a clean, well located and nicely staffed hotel. Five minutes on foot from the Coliseum and Trevi Fountain. Not over-priced.
You're gonna need at leat four days in Venice. Top sightseeings spots in Venice are the Grand Canal, Piazza San Marco, the Guggenheim museum, Rialto Bridge. Visit the main attractions and just loose yourself among the people and campi of Venice. Don't forget to use the waterbus system. To book a good and cheap hotel in Venice, fill the form with city name (Venice). I stayed in the first hotel on the right: nice and clean place. But feel free to choose the hotel that best fits your needs. Last but not least: keep in mind the most crucial aspect of planning the perfect holiday in Italy is advance planning. If you need more information, just ask. December is good for Italy, cold but not as much as over there. Save Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast for the next trip or you're not going to see anything for real. All the best.
I love going to Italy in December. You should definately go. It is not so packed full of tourists andd you can see how they get ready for the holidays. I love it! The weather will be cold, but that is ok, because it is not as bad as Canada. I am not sure about Cinque Terre, but I do believe it is closed. I think they have a site, so type it in a search engine.
Venice-BEAUTIFUL!!! Unforgettable experience, do the gondola-haggle that price down, because they will take advantage of tourists.
Rome-Just like New York, only with nice ruins. Very nice.
Tuscany-awwwwww! If I could stay-I would have!
Two weeks isn't much, so take one or two cities, then move on to another with the next trip. Don't rush. You will miss so much, if you do.
Ive neer been but i do know that itlay in december can be a very good time to go..it can also be very wet and cold, but the crowds are down the sights are still there rain or not you will still be able to see everything you want to see....except perhaps pompeii since the attraction closes i think in winter...BUT..thjere is so much else to see in rome..id go givent the chance!!..im planning a trip there myself.,.,but mine will probably 2 years!
December is a great time to visit Italy. there are some summer things that you won't be able to do, but many other things to see and do that only are available in the winter. Most of the cities will have big exhibits of presepi (nativity scenes). Rome has an excellent exhibition of 100 presepi in Sala Bramonte and of course there always one in St Peter's Square. Verona has an excellent display of presepi from all over the world that housed within l'Arena, the old Roman colosseum that's used for opera and concerts in the summer. They also have two separate very good Christmas markets. If you have an opportunity to get to Bolzano and/or Trento, both are nice tourist spots and have great Christmas markets. Bolzano also has a museum where you can see the Ice Man. Both have good castles.
While it can be cold and may be wet on some days, that just makes the vin brul猫 and roasted chestnuts better.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Italian translator needed. No online translators please.?
PLEASE TRANSLATE THE FOLLOWING:
"My favourite subject is 'teatro educativo'; this is because of my passion for drama. I especially like to learn about 'Stanislavskij', 'Cechov' and 'Meisner'."
"If I had a lot of money I would go on vacation to Russia and see the 'Teatro d鈥橝rte di Mosca.'"
"In Hong Kong, winter usually begins in February."
"I don鈥檛 know."
"I like to go on vacation with friends. It makes the vacation much more fun."
"I am not going on vacation this year."
"I usually go on vacation to Australia to visit relatives."
"I like to go on vacation to the Amalfi coast occasionally. Although it is fairly expensive, it is very beautiful there."
Even if you just translated a few, that would be very helpful. Thankyou.Italian translator needed. No online translators please.?
la mia materia preferita e' il teatro educativo , questo per la mia passione per il dramma ,in special modo mi piace studiare 'Stanislavskij', 'Cechov' e 'Meisner'
se avessi tanti soldi farei una vacanza in Russia e visiterei il teatro d'arte di Mosca
a Honk kong l'inverno inizia a febbraio
non lo so
mi piace andare in vacanza con gli amici , le vacanze sono piu' divertenti
non andro' in vacanza quest'anno
di solito vado in vacanza in Australia a visitare parenti
mi piace andare in vacanza sulla costa Amalfitana anche se e' abbastanza cara , ma e' bellissima
hope i helped uItalian translator needed. No online translators please.?
Il mio tema preferito 猫 il teatro educativo , questo a causa della mia passione per il dramma (teatro, tragedia). Mi piace particolarmente studiare 'Stanislavskij', 'Cechov' e 'Meisner'
Se avessi molti soldi andrei in vacanza in Russia a vedere il teatro d'arte di Mosca.
A Honk kong di solito l'inverno inizia a febbraio
Non lo so
Mi piace andare in vacanza con gli amici . Rende le vacanze sono molto pi霉 divertenti.
Non andr貌 in vacanza quest' anno
Di solito vado in vacanza in Australia a trovare familiari (a fare visita ai miei familiari)
A volte (occasionalmente) mi piace andare in vacanza sulla costa Amalfitana. Anche se e' abbastanza cara , e' molto bello li.
Ciao
"My favourite subject is 'teatro educativo'; this is because of my passion for drama. I especially like to learn about 'Stanislavskij', 'Cechov' and 'Meisner'."
"If I had a lot of money I would go on vacation to Russia and see the 'Teatro d鈥橝rte di Mosca.'"
"In Hong Kong, winter usually begins in February."
"I don鈥檛 know."
"I like to go on vacation with friends. It makes the vacation much more fun."
"I am not going on vacation this year."
"I usually go on vacation to Australia to visit relatives."
"I like to go on vacation to the Amalfi coast occasionally. Although it is fairly expensive, it is very beautiful there."
Even if you just translated a few, that would be very helpful. Thankyou.Italian translator needed. No online translators please.?
la mia materia preferita e' il teatro educativo , questo per la mia passione per il dramma ,in special modo mi piace studiare 'Stanislavskij', 'Cechov' e 'Meisner'
se avessi tanti soldi farei una vacanza in Russia e visiterei il teatro d'arte di Mosca
a Honk kong l'inverno inizia a febbraio
non lo so
mi piace andare in vacanza con gli amici , le vacanze sono piu' divertenti
non andro' in vacanza quest'anno
di solito vado in vacanza in Australia a visitare parenti
mi piace andare in vacanza sulla costa Amalfitana anche se e' abbastanza cara , ma e' bellissima
hope i helped uItalian translator needed. No online translators please.?
Il mio tema preferito 猫 il teatro educativo , questo a causa della mia passione per il dramma (teatro, tragedia). Mi piace particolarmente studiare 'Stanislavskij', 'Cechov' e 'Meisner'
Se avessi molti soldi andrei in vacanza in Russia a vedere il teatro d'arte di Mosca.
A Honk kong di solito l'inverno inizia a febbraio
Non lo so
Mi piace andare in vacanza con gli amici . Rende le vacanze sono molto pi霉 divertenti.
Non andr貌 in vacanza quest' anno
Di solito vado in vacanza in Australia a trovare familiari (a fare visita ai miei familiari)
A volte (occasionalmente) mi piace andare in vacanza sulla costa Amalfitana. Anche se e' abbastanza cara , e' molto bello li.
Ciao
Holiday in Italy: advice needed!?
hi
i'm looking for a holiday package to italy (i'd like to go to the Amalfi coast, sicily or Calabria)
I'm just looking into different travel agents (budget is restricted). I'd like to travel around a bit (one day trip) as well.Holiday in Italy: advice needed!?
Hi,
I would definitely suggest you to go to Sicilia. It's absolutely different country from all over Europe. You can get there to Trapani flying with Ryanair.com and then by train to other destinations. There is very nice place Oliveri-Messina and very cheap accomodation in Residenza la Tonarra but it is quite hard to find on the net.
For some great tips in Sicilia see http://www.bestofsicily.com/ or http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/tag鈥?/a>
I'd get a cheap flight to Naples, then a train to Salerno and a bus along the coast to Positano - take day trips from there (there's a great Youth Hostel above the road to use as a base.
Enjoy.Holiday in Italy: advice needed!?
Hi there,
take a look around to the website www.leibtour.com
you can find the cheapest home holiday in Italy and private transfer too!
ciao
Thomsons used to do a really good hotel in Calabria, we went there 2 years ago.
But remember Italy is not cheap.....mainly to keep the lager louts out.
hi i'm from sicily! i don't know how to help you... but if you want some advice for your holiday just ask..
i don't speak very well english.. sorry
from where?
Trains are the easiest way to get around down there, even though a rented car would be even better.
i'm looking for a holiday package to italy (i'd like to go to the Amalfi coast, sicily or Calabria)
I'm just looking into different travel agents (budget is restricted). I'd like to travel around a bit (one day trip) as well.Holiday in Italy: advice needed!?
Hi,
I would definitely suggest you to go to Sicilia. It's absolutely different country from all over Europe. You can get there to Trapani flying with Ryanair.com and then by train to other destinations. There is very nice place Oliveri-Messina and very cheap accomodation in Residenza la Tonarra but it is quite hard to find on the net.
For some great tips in Sicilia see http://www.bestofsicily.com/ or http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/tag鈥?/a>
I'd get a cheap flight to Naples, then a train to Salerno and a bus along the coast to Positano - take day trips from there (there's a great Youth Hostel above the road to use as a base.
Enjoy.Holiday in Italy: advice needed!?
Hi there,
take a look around to the website www.leibtour.com
you can find the cheapest home holiday in Italy and private transfer too!
ciao
Thomsons used to do a really good hotel in Calabria, we went there 2 years ago.
But remember Italy is not cheap.....mainly to keep the lager louts out.
hi i'm from sicily! i don't know how to help you... but if you want some advice for your holiday just ask..
i don't speak very well english.. sorry
from where?
Trains are the easiest way to get around down there, even though a rented car would be even better.
Eurail Pass Advice Please!!!!?
I am traveling through Italy. Basically going from Rome up to Venice (with some stops), to the Amalfi Coast (with some stops), then back to Rome. Should I get a Eurail Pass or just pay ticket by ticket? It is my first time in Europe so i don't know which would be more benificial. THANKS!!!Eurail Pass Advice Please!!!!?
Absolutely DO NOT BUY a Eurail pass if you are taking small train rides from stop to stop in Italy. The Eurail Pass basically gives you a certain amount of travel days. So whether you use it for a 2 hour ride or 22 hour ride they both count as one travel day. The Eurail Pass only saves money if you're taking long train rides or the express trains throughout the expensive travel countries in Europe, and Italy is actually not that expensive for trains. If you break up those 3 destinations with stops in between you don't have any large train rides, so buy individual tickets. Also, if cash is tight they have different levels of train service, with slow local trains being very cheap. They're generally in fine condition, and the slow rides gives you more time to enjoy the countryside scenery while saving some Euros.
Buy Eurorail Italy Pass - if you want to have a short visit.
but if you want to take sometime - just buy a regular tickets (city-to-city tickets).Eurail Pass Advice Please!!!!?
I live in Italy and I agree with Don; it'd be easier and almost sure even cheaper buying tickets in Italy (or booking from Trenitalia website).
I lived in Italy for 13 years believe me you don't need a Eurail pass at all the tickets are cheap enough and will give you more flexibility.
Eurail Pass is good for when you go from country to country and still then is still not except any all countries.
A pass is more beneficial to you. I just priced out a trip with Eurorail and in the end the pass was the best choice. It was a lot cheaper.
www.raileurope.com
Absolutely DO NOT BUY a Eurail pass if you are taking small train rides from stop to stop in Italy. The Eurail Pass basically gives you a certain amount of travel days. So whether you use it for a 2 hour ride or 22 hour ride they both count as one travel day. The Eurail Pass only saves money if you're taking long train rides or the express trains throughout the expensive travel countries in Europe, and Italy is actually not that expensive for trains. If you break up those 3 destinations with stops in between you don't have any large train rides, so buy individual tickets. Also, if cash is tight they have different levels of train service, with slow local trains being very cheap. They're generally in fine condition, and the slow rides gives you more time to enjoy the countryside scenery while saving some Euros.
Buy Eurorail Italy Pass - if you want to have a short visit.
but if you want to take sometime - just buy a regular tickets (city-to-city tickets).Eurail Pass Advice Please!!!!?
I live in Italy and I agree with Don; it'd be easier and almost sure even cheaper buying tickets in Italy (or booking from Trenitalia website).
I lived in Italy for 13 years believe me you don't need a Eurail pass at all the tickets are cheap enough and will give you more flexibility.
Eurail Pass is good for when you go from country to country and still then is still not except any all countries.
A pass is more beneficial to you. I just priced out a trip with Eurorail and in the end the pass was the best choice. It was a lot cheaper.
www.raileurope.com
Car or train in italy?
I am going to italy for 2 weeks and I am wondering if I should take a car or a train. We are going to be 2 people.
I am arriving to milan seeing sites all the way to the Amalfi Coast and leaving from Rome back home.
What is cheaper train or cars? With car there is rental, parking and gas? Train has other fees?
Are trains accesible in places like tuscany and amalfi coast? Comfortable?
Any idea of how much the diffrence in expenses will be?
Do cars get stolen in italy?
Thanks =)Car or train in italy?
I live in northern Italy and almost always take the train when I go out exploring. Driving becomes more economical when there are more people - gas and parking can be expensive here.
The trains are generally pretty convenient, but it depends on exactly where you want to go. For the Amalfi Coast, you can take the train to Naples and then transfer to a Circumvesuviana train to Sorrento. But from there, you need to take a boat or a bus to get to other places along the coast. Driving in that area is not for the faint of heart, but it isn't terrible if you stay out of Naples. In Tuscany, the trains can get you to many of the more popular tourist destinations. For some of the smaller towns or out in the countryside, you would need a bus or car. If you wanted to go to San Gimignano, you could take the train to Poggibonsi and get a bus from there. Tickets for the bus are available in the bar of the train station.
You can check train schedules and prices on the Italian train website: http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/cms/v/i鈥?/a> - On the faster trains, you can save some money by buying tickets at least one day in advance if the discounted Amica fare is available.
For the Circumvesuviana trains between Naples and Sorrento see: http://www.vesuviana.it/web/en ; one of the stops on the line is at Pompeii and another is Erculano.
The car is always more rewarding as you can reach more remote places in the countryside. Though gas is expensive, parking in large cities is a nightmare.
In Italy the train system is very capillary and you can go almost everywhere.
50% of the trains (According to recent newspapers) are late at least 30 minutes.
Car get stolen as everywhere else.
Driving is hectic.
It depends on where you are from if you would hate it or enjoy it. (if you came from North America you might hate it as streets are narrow and crowded in comparison, while if you are from South Asia, you'll find it relaxing)Car or train in italy?
I agree with just about everything that has been said here. A great deal of driving in Italy, if you decide to, depends on your driving skills. Italy is not for the weak of heart. My family is from Sicily, and all Italians will tell you that drivers in Rome and Naples are civilized compared to those who live in Palermo. If you decide to drive, the thing to remember in Italy is Offensive/Defensive driving wins the day. If that sounds crazy, its a fact of life driving in Italy. As has been pointed out,
Italy has a wonderful train system. However, I would recommend that you map out a few days in the country to get a feel for the real Italy. And, if you want to see the Amalfi Coast, the only way to experience it is by driving a car. One important point. Unless you are Very Good with a stick shift, rent a car with an automatic transmission.
Last time i went there, i rented a car in venice and drove to milan via verona then proceeded to florence and pisa via genoa and ended in Rome. Had no problems at all except in Rome, was so completely lost there as I arrived at night was looking for a gas station to pump up before giving the car back in the morning but ended up driving around for almost 2 hours!
Driving is fairly easy and i rented a diesel car so the price wasnt much! It gives you better flexibility and i also heard italian trains are confusing! The only thing to worry is that will you be ok driving on the left hand side and on the right side of the road? Also take note that italians drive fairly fast, was doing 120kmph on the slower lane and was still being flashed to move!...lol
I love driving across the country here but if you are faint of heart go with trains buses boat or mules when you cross the border between rome and the rest of south italy you better have a set of brass cojones because napilotanos can smell fear on new drivers. in the campania area driving is a bit of a contact sport if you want to take the trains check out this website. http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js鈥?/a>
once your in the campania region you can take the local trains where you'll buy tickets from the station to get you around the city or to the ferry landings. you can take a ferry from naples to capri, sorrento, positano or catch a bus cruising around the almalfi coast.
Do NOT take a car!!!! I am warning you right now, taking a car would be an incredibly big mistake.
1.) It is damn near impossible to find parking in any city here
2.) It is probably more expensive
3.) The trains travel everywhere
4.) Many Italians dont even need cars because it is so easy to get around.
You will be doing yourself an incredibly big favor by NOT taking a car.
Trust Me.
It really depends on where you are going to go.
If you plan to visit big cites, trains and buses are better.
If you plan to go exploring the countryside a car is the best choice.
Here's a website with some tips for driving in Italy:
http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/driving/in鈥?/a>
I would recommend Euro Rail pass. No hassle, no parking charge or problems, no fuel costs, I give you a link that would answer all your questions about Italy rail and drive
http://www.raileurope.com/rail-tickets-p鈥?/a>
Have a Nice Trip
I am arriving to milan seeing sites all the way to the Amalfi Coast and leaving from Rome back home.
What is cheaper train or cars? With car there is rental, parking and gas? Train has other fees?
Are trains accesible in places like tuscany and amalfi coast? Comfortable?
Any idea of how much the diffrence in expenses will be?
Do cars get stolen in italy?
Thanks =)Car or train in italy?
I live in northern Italy and almost always take the train when I go out exploring. Driving becomes more economical when there are more people - gas and parking can be expensive here.
The trains are generally pretty convenient, but it depends on exactly where you want to go. For the Amalfi Coast, you can take the train to Naples and then transfer to a Circumvesuviana train to Sorrento. But from there, you need to take a boat or a bus to get to other places along the coast. Driving in that area is not for the faint of heart, but it isn't terrible if you stay out of Naples. In Tuscany, the trains can get you to many of the more popular tourist destinations. For some of the smaller towns or out in the countryside, you would need a bus or car. If you wanted to go to San Gimignano, you could take the train to Poggibonsi and get a bus from there. Tickets for the bus are available in the bar of the train station.
You can check train schedules and prices on the Italian train website: http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/cms/v/i鈥?/a> - On the faster trains, you can save some money by buying tickets at least one day in advance if the discounted Amica fare is available.
For the Circumvesuviana trains between Naples and Sorrento see: http://www.vesuviana.it/web/en ; one of the stops on the line is at Pompeii and another is Erculano.
The car is always more rewarding as you can reach more remote places in the countryside. Though gas is expensive, parking in large cities is a nightmare.
In Italy the train system is very capillary and you can go almost everywhere.
50% of the trains (According to recent newspapers) are late at least 30 minutes.
Car get stolen as everywhere else.
Driving is hectic.
It depends on where you are from if you would hate it or enjoy it. (if you came from North America you might hate it as streets are narrow and crowded in comparison, while if you are from South Asia, you'll find it relaxing)Car or train in italy?
I agree with just about everything that has been said here. A great deal of driving in Italy, if you decide to, depends on your driving skills. Italy is not for the weak of heart. My family is from Sicily, and all Italians will tell you that drivers in Rome and Naples are civilized compared to those who live in Palermo. If you decide to drive, the thing to remember in Italy is Offensive/Defensive driving wins the day. If that sounds crazy, its a fact of life driving in Italy. As has been pointed out,
Italy has a wonderful train system. However, I would recommend that you map out a few days in the country to get a feel for the real Italy. And, if you want to see the Amalfi Coast, the only way to experience it is by driving a car. One important point. Unless you are Very Good with a stick shift, rent a car with an automatic transmission.
Last time i went there, i rented a car in venice and drove to milan via verona then proceeded to florence and pisa via genoa and ended in Rome. Had no problems at all except in Rome, was so completely lost there as I arrived at night was looking for a gas station to pump up before giving the car back in the morning but ended up driving around for almost 2 hours!
Driving is fairly easy and i rented a diesel car so the price wasnt much! It gives you better flexibility and i also heard italian trains are confusing! The only thing to worry is that will you be ok driving on the left hand side and on the right side of the road? Also take note that italians drive fairly fast, was doing 120kmph on the slower lane and was still being flashed to move!...lol
I love driving across the country here but if you are faint of heart go with trains buses boat or mules when you cross the border between rome and the rest of south italy you better have a set of brass cojones because napilotanos can smell fear on new drivers. in the campania area driving is a bit of a contact sport if you want to take the trains check out this website. http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js鈥?/a>
once your in the campania region you can take the local trains where you'll buy tickets from the station to get you around the city or to the ferry landings. you can take a ferry from naples to capri, sorrento, positano or catch a bus cruising around the almalfi coast.
Do NOT take a car!!!! I am warning you right now, taking a car would be an incredibly big mistake.
1.) It is damn near impossible to find parking in any city here
2.) It is probably more expensive
3.) The trains travel everywhere
4.) Many Italians dont even need cars because it is so easy to get around.
You will be doing yourself an incredibly big favor by NOT taking a car.
Trust Me.
It really depends on where you are going to go.
If you plan to visit big cites, trains and buses are better.
If you plan to go exploring the countryside a car is the best choice.
Here's a website with some tips for driving in Italy:
http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/driving/in鈥?/a>
I would recommend Euro Rail pass. No hassle, no parking charge or problems, no fuel costs, I give you a link that would answer all your questions about Italy rail and drive
http://www.raileurope.com/rail-tickets-p鈥?/a>
Have a Nice Trip
Honeymoon: 1 month in Southern Italy?
We would like to go to the Amalfi Coast for our honeymoon. I once spent a month in Florence, and besides a few day trips, had so much fun exploring the city. I could spend hours on each street. I thought it would be fun to have an experience like that on the Amalfi Coast. Would you recommend staying in one place there, and exploring the different islands and towns for a month? Or would it better to stay in a different place each week, all on the coast. Such as Positano one week, Sorrento another. Just to get a real feel for the place. Open to suggestions...Honeymoon: 1 month in Southern Italy?
My wife and I spent a week in Positano. We are both the type to really soak up the street. Simply walking down a new one is a new adventure. We also have a great capacity to goto the beach, so we are not really the type who have to see "sights". But even for us, unless the goal is an extended time of R%26amp;R, then you probably do not want to spend a month in one place. I'd break it up into week stays. And since you are on the Amalfi, a week in Napoli is possible too (and Napoli is a wonderful city. The only problem is, once you eat the pizza there, then everything else in the world becomes simple dough and cheese and tomatos!)
I would recommend trying to rent out apartments for the weeks. We stayed in Siracusa for 11 days in one and in Palermo for a week and had the times of our lives. Its ncie to be able to have your own kitchen.
Have fun!
For your honeymoon i recommend a villa in Tuscany near Siena, Pisa and Florence: http://www.agriturismocentopino.it/en/tu鈥?/a> . Read also the offer Honeymoon in tuscany Villa: http://www.agriturismocentopino.it/agrit鈥?/a> .Honeymoon: 1 month in Southern Italy?
I think you can choose a city to sleep but you can rent a car and visit lots of Italian city.
What about the Northern Italy? Have you just visited it!
http://www.lakecomo.it/en/territory I think it's perfect for your honeymoon!!!!!! You can also visit George Clooney's italian house. The lake is so romantic! And it's 10 km from Swissminn kota north carolina dmv
My wife and I spent a week in Positano. We are both the type to really soak up the street. Simply walking down a new one is a new adventure. We also have a great capacity to goto the beach, so we are not really the type who have to see "sights". But even for us, unless the goal is an extended time of R%26amp;R, then you probably do not want to spend a month in one place. I'd break it up into week stays. And since you are on the Amalfi, a week in Napoli is possible too (and Napoli is a wonderful city. The only problem is, once you eat the pizza there, then everything else in the world becomes simple dough and cheese and tomatos!)
I would recommend trying to rent out apartments for the weeks. We stayed in Siracusa for 11 days in one and in Palermo for a week and had the times of our lives. Its ncie to be able to have your own kitchen.
Have fun!
For your honeymoon i recommend a villa in Tuscany near Siena, Pisa and Florence: http://www.agriturismocentopino.it/en/tu鈥?/a> . Read also the offer Honeymoon in tuscany Villa: http://www.agriturismocentopino.it/agrit鈥?/a> .Honeymoon: 1 month in Southern Italy?
I think you can choose a city to sleep but you can rent a car and visit lots of Italian city.
What about the Northern Italy? Have you just visited it!
http://www.lakecomo.it/en/territory I think it's perfect for your honeymoon!!!!!! You can also visit George Clooney's italian house. The lake is so romantic! And it's 10 km from Swiss
If you were given the choice of getting any one of the following things for free for your wedding..?
which one would you pick?
A. Christian Louboutin Heels
- like these mirrored platform pumps in light gold
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalo鈥?/a>
B. Your Dream Wedding Gown
- like Coco by Maggie Sottero
http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?鈥?/a>
C. Engagement Ring
- like this 2-carat round brilliant Tiffany engagement ring
http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/item.a鈥?/a>
D. The Honeymoon
- like the Casa Angelina in Amalfi Coast, Italy
http://www.mrandmrssmith.com/luxury-hote鈥?/a>
E. The Venue
- like The Plaza Hotel in New York City
http://www.theplaza.com/
Bonus- Which of the following would you be willing to splurge on?If you were given the choice of getting any one of the following things for free for your wedding..?
I would want the free honeymoon ... and I would definitely splurge on the Louboutin heels!
A. I had the perfect wedding boots
B. I had my dream gown.
C. I had no engagement ring.
D. I had an adventure honeymoon in NZ.
E. I had the perfect venue.
Hmmm it looks like the ring.. but my husband is concentrating on completing the 45 foot yacht he is building instead... we could sell the ring and put it into finishing the yacht and get sailing... LOL!
So, no, I wont choose to splurge on any of the above. I want to go sailing!!If you were given the choice of getting any one of the following things for free for your wedding..?
I would pick the engagement ring.
I don't wear heels that big. I could find my dream dress on a budget. The Honeymoon would require a flight which my husband would not take (fear of flying) and the venue is not what I would want. I would want it at our church.
Bonus...I guess I would splurge on a honeymoon that was in the US.
I'd pick the honeymoon! I could never walk in those shoes, I don't care very much about the ring, and you need a gown and venue. We may be going without a honeymoon because we can't afford a wedding AND a trip, so if I could get it free I could deal with everything else.
I would choose the venue. Venues are the primary cost of weddings and is going to be much more expensive then my honeymoon in my wedding. As for which one would I splurge on, it would have to definitely be the gown.
I would go with the honeymoon! I visited the Amalfi coast last summer and it is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. I would looove to go again! It would be so nice and romantic for a honeymoon!
If I could get one for free, I would get the $32,000 Tiffany Ring!!! If its free, then why not?!
Then I would splurge on the dream gown because you only get married once (well thats how its thought to work)! And that dress is just beautiful!
venue because that is going to be the most expensive thing. i honestly dont care about the honeymoon. splurge would have to be my dress.
None of the above. None of selections in each category impress me in the least because they look like you're trying too hard to show off what money you don't have.
D. The Honeymoon
- like the Casa Angelina in Amalfi Coast, Italy
I'd splurge on:
A. Christian Louboutin Heels
- like these mirrored platform pumps in light gold
A heels are too high, to wear all day
B hate the dress,
C hate the ring
D Yup that would be the one
E. No thanks I like it but would be a destination wedding and I would not want one Plus I loved our wedding place
I would take the ring. I would be willing to wear it everyday. I know a few girls with expensive rings that won't wear them because they are afraid of getting mugged for their ring.
Honeymoon for sure! I would splurge on the wedding gown since you want to feel spectacular on the wedding day. Bonus if you're will to sell it after:)
Oh, I would have to chose between the dress and the venue! In my own wedding plans, those 2 have been the most expensive!!
I would want to get the venue for free, and I would probably splurge on the honeymoon.
I guess I'd choose D. That way my new hubby and I could spend some quality time alone.
I'd prefer to splurge on the honeymoon for the same reason as above.
D. Honeymoon!
The honeymoon.That would be awesome.
the ring!!! haha my fiance's gonna kill me for being so selfish! LOL with that in mind, m probably gonna go with the honeymoon :)
honeymoon, but it would prob be somewhere tropical :)
None of the above- I would prefer to get cash so we could spend it on the honeymoon without having to worry about money. Whatever was left over, we could put in a savings account for "just in case."
And I wouldn't splurge on any of those ridiculous, ostentatious things. I think those shoes look like stripper shoes and can't imagine anyone but Lady Gaga actually owning a pair; that dress looks like a dinner napkin that's been folded to stand up straight on a table; I have actually tried on a 2-carat Tiffany ring and it looked like a ridiculous disco ball on my hand, not to mention HEAVY!; if I was going to go to Italy, I'd go somewhere actually interesting, like Rome or Venice; and I have personally been to the Plaza, and their hotel food isn't all that!
I would go with the honeymoon since it's the one thing on the list that would actually save us money and let us put it towards other wedding expenses. Everything else on the list would be a "bonus" or a luxury (our venue is inexpensive, so was my gorgeous dress and my shoes, and my ring is a family heirloom.) We are going to be spending quite a bit of money going on a vacation so it would be nice to have that paid for.
The honeymoon is the only thing I'm willing to splurge on since I love being a bargain hunter. I love designer shoes, but it's pointless to spend a lot of money on shoes that will be hidden under a dress.
Interesting selections!
I would probably say the honeymoon. I don't wear heels so those are out. My fiance designed my ring so I wouldn't trade it for anything. The reception venue is irrelevent to me as long as we get married in our church. I got my dream dress so that's out. The honeymoon would be cool though, especially if it was free!
I am willing to splurge on everything. I got exacly what I wanted for my wedding, no holds barred, so there's nothing I really would have to splurge on.
Good luck!
A. Christian Louboutin Heels
- like these mirrored platform pumps in light gold
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalo鈥?/a>
B. Your Dream Wedding Gown
- like Coco by Maggie Sottero
http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?鈥?/a>
C. Engagement Ring
- like this 2-carat round brilliant Tiffany engagement ring
http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/item.a鈥?/a>
D. The Honeymoon
- like the Casa Angelina in Amalfi Coast, Italy
http://www.mrandmrssmith.com/luxury-hote鈥?/a>
E. The Venue
- like The Plaza Hotel in New York City
http://www.theplaza.com/
Bonus- Which of the following would you be willing to splurge on?If you were given the choice of getting any one of the following things for free for your wedding..?
I would want the free honeymoon ... and I would definitely splurge on the Louboutin heels!
A. I had the perfect wedding boots
B. I had my dream gown.
C. I had no engagement ring.
D. I had an adventure honeymoon in NZ.
E. I had the perfect venue.
Hmmm it looks like the ring.. but my husband is concentrating on completing the 45 foot yacht he is building instead... we could sell the ring and put it into finishing the yacht and get sailing... LOL!
So, no, I wont choose to splurge on any of the above. I want to go sailing!!If you were given the choice of getting any one of the following things for free for your wedding..?
I would pick the engagement ring.
I don't wear heels that big. I could find my dream dress on a budget. The Honeymoon would require a flight which my husband would not take (fear of flying) and the venue is not what I would want. I would want it at our church.
Bonus...I guess I would splurge on a honeymoon that was in the US.
I'd pick the honeymoon! I could never walk in those shoes, I don't care very much about the ring, and you need a gown and venue. We may be going without a honeymoon because we can't afford a wedding AND a trip, so if I could get it free I could deal with everything else.
I would choose the venue. Venues are the primary cost of weddings and is going to be much more expensive then my honeymoon in my wedding. As for which one would I splurge on, it would have to definitely be the gown.
I would go with the honeymoon! I visited the Amalfi coast last summer and it is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. I would looove to go again! It would be so nice and romantic for a honeymoon!
If I could get one for free, I would get the $32,000 Tiffany Ring!!! If its free, then why not?!
Then I would splurge on the dream gown because you only get married once (well thats how its thought to work)! And that dress is just beautiful!
venue because that is going to be the most expensive thing. i honestly dont care about the honeymoon. splurge would have to be my dress.
None of the above. None of selections in each category impress me in the least because they look like you're trying too hard to show off what money you don't have.
D. The Honeymoon
- like the Casa Angelina in Amalfi Coast, Italy
I'd splurge on:
A. Christian Louboutin Heels
- like these mirrored platform pumps in light gold
A heels are too high, to wear all day
B hate the dress,
C hate the ring
D Yup that would be the one
E. No thanks I like it but would be a destination wedding and I would not want one Plus I loved our wedding place
I would take the ring. I would be willing to wear it everyday. I know a few girls with expensive rings that won't wear them because they are afraid of getting mugged for their ring.
Honeymoon for sure! I would splurge on the wedding gown since you want to feel spectacular on the wedding day. Bonus if you're will to sell it after:)
Oh, I would have to chose between the dress and the venue! In my own wedding plans, those 2 have been the most expensive!!
I would want to get the venue for free, and I would probably splurge on the honeymoon.
I guess I'd choose D. That way my new hubby and I could spend some quality time alone.
I'd prefer to splurge on the honeymoon for the same reason as above.
D. Honeymoon!
The honeymoon.That would be awesome.
the ring!!! haha my fiance's gonna kill me for being so selfish! LOL with that in mind, m probably gonna go with the honeymoon :)
honeymoon, but it would prob be somewhere tropical :)
None of the above- I would prefer to get cash so we could spend it on the honeymoon without having to worry about money. Whatever was left over, we could put in a savings account for "just in case."
And I wouldn't splurge on any of those ridiculous, ostentatious things. I think those shoes look like stripper shoes and can't imagine anyone but Lady Gaga actually owning a pair; that dress looks like a dinner napkin that's been folded to stand up straight on a table; I have actually tried on a 2-carat Tiffany ring and it looked like a ridiculous disco ball on my hand, not to mention HEAVY!; if I was going to go to Italy, I'd go somewhere actually interesting, like Rome or Venice; and I have personally been to the Plaza, and their hotel food isn't all that!
I would go with the honeymoon since it's the one thing on the list that would actually save us money and let us put it towards other wedding expenses. Everything else on the list would be a "bonus" or a luxury (our venue is inexpensive, so was my gorgeous dress and my shoes, and my ring is a family heirloom.) We are going to be spending quite a bit of money going on a vacation so it would be nice to have that paid for.
The honeymoon is the only thing I'm willing to splurge on since I love being a bargain hunter. I love designer shoes, but it's pointless to spend a lot of money on shoes that will be hidden under a dress.
Interesting selections!
I would probably say the honeymoon. I don't wear heels so those are out. My fiance designed my ring so I wouldn't trade it for anything. The reception venue is irrelevent to me as long as we get married in our church. I got my dream dress so that's out. The honeymoon would be cool though, especially if it was free!
I am willing to splurge on everything. I got exacly what I wanted for my wedding, no holds barred, so there's nothing I really would have to splurge on.
Good luck!
Advice on an itinerary for italy?
In late September my husband and I are flying into Rome on a Monday and leaving from Venice the next Tuesday. At the moment our plan is to stay 3 days in rome, 3 in pompeii, amalfi coast area, and then one in Venice. Pompeii has always been a dream, and I feel as though I can't miss the amalfi coast. That being said, could be converted to doing a northern italian tour, if this would make more sense flying out of Venice. Should we drive immediately down to pompeii and then come back to rome and finally continue north?
We are huge foodies, big history lovers, and we love low key atmosphere, bars. Any tips on hotels, traveling and prices would be so appreciated! Thanks.Advice on an itinerary for italy?
You can spend four days in Rome and you can visit Pompeii from there. You take the train to Naples and from there another train to Pompeii. You only need one day for Pompeii. Then you and spend three days in Venice. During those three days, you can take in St. Mark's Square, visit the islands of Murano and Burano and check out Doge's Palace, the Rialto Bridge and Accademia museum. Of course, you have to take a ride in a Gondola. Start in Rome and end in Venice.
Another suggestion is you can find out if there is a day trip to Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from Rome. Check out this link: http://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Pompeii鈥?/a>
I don't think you should spend your short vacation behind the wheel of a car. When on holiday you just want to relax and take in the sights.
In Rome, stay at a hotel that is within walking distance to the attractions or the train station. For accommodations by area you can visit this site: http://www.bookhotelsinrome.com/
http://www.venicewelcome.com/eng/budget-鈥?/a>
For traveling and prices, you can check out: http://www.expedia.com/
http://www.travelocity.com/?IgnoreIpRedi鈥?/a>
Have a fun and safe trip.
I could explain it all to you, but I don't speak English.Advice on an itinerary for italy?
Following are the details of the itinerary:
Day 01Rome
On arrival in Rome Airport, transfer to the hotel by Car. Rest of the day free at leisure to explore the city on own. Overnight in Rome.
Day 02 Rome
Proceed on Half Day Sightseeing tour which includes visit to Aurelian Walls, Porta Pinciana, The famous Via Veneto, Villa Borghese, Quirinale Square, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Castel S. Angelo, Vatican City, Via della Concilliazione, St. Peter's Basilica. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight in Rome.
Day 03Rome-Florence
Proceed to the Railway Station (on your own). It takes approx 2 hours to reach Florence by train. On arrival transfer to the hotel (on your own).Overnight in Florence.
Day 04 Florence
Morning free at leisure. In the afternoon proceed on a half day tour of Pisa which includes visit to Piazza dei Miracoli - The leaning tower, the Baptistery, Visit Cathedral and other important monuments. Return to Florence. Overnight in Florence.
Day 05Florence-Venice
Proceed to the Railway Station (on your own). It takes approx 3 hours to reach Venice. On arrival transfer to the hotel (on your own). In the evening, enjoy a romantic Gondola trip with songs and music. Overnight in Venice.
Day 06Venice
Morning free at leisure. In the afternoon proceed on a half-day tour of the three islands Murano, Burano and Torcello. Overnight in Venice.
Day 07Venice
Transfer to the Airport (on your own) for your final destination.
(If this is your best answer than please select my answer as a best answer.)
You'll be sorry you didn't allow more time for Venice.
I strongly recommend taking a week for just one place - each one has so much to offer, it doesn't seem fair to limit yourself to just a couple of days for each one. If you can't do this, you could just do Rome and the Amalfi coast, and do give the city of Naples a chance, the people there are the most charming and friendly of all Italians - which is really saying something as all Italians I've met on 3 visits there have been friendly and charming.
Getting from the Amalfi coast/Naples area takes a lot of time - do you really want to spend such a long time of a short holiday in a car?
And for goodness sake don't drive in Italy, except on the Amalfi coast area. Take the train from Rome to Naples, and then the Circumvesuviana train around the Bay of Naples. Driving in any Italian city is best considered a spectactor sport.
We found nice accommodation in Naples through www.hostelworld.com, we stayed at Nolana Bed and Breakfast, very close to the central station in Naples. It didn't look like much from the outside, but it was gorgeous inside, and our room was just lovely, and we had a fantastic view of Vesuvio (when you've been there you'll understand why the locals refer to this mountain almost like a person - it has a presence).
It's like trying to decide what's the best piece in a box of chocolates.
All a matter of preference.
Your plan sounds fine........great , in fact.......but maybe 2 days on Pompeii, if you can squeeze in a whiz past the Tower of Pisa.......or a quick run thru Florence.
Maybe stop for dinner, and you HAVE to have the steak Florentina!
You won't regret it.
While St Marks Palace and all that is well worth the trip.........the whole "Morano glass" thing is WAYYYYYYYYY over blown in my opinion..........(if you'll pardon the pun) and it's just not THAT fascinating.
Gondola rides are really for people with money to BURN.......it's at least $100 just to step into one.
But if ya got the bucks...........hey......go for it...why not?.
There are hidden treasures and spectacular things to see all over Italy.......but no way to see it all in a week or two,
I've been here 12 years.......and still have a dozen places to explore on my wish list.
We are huge foodies, big history lovers, and we love low key atmosphere, bars. Any tips on hotels, traveling and prices would be so appreciated! Thanks.Advice on an itinerary for italy?
You can spend four days in Rome and you can visit Pompeii from there. You take the train to Naples and from there another train to Pompeii. You only need one day for Pompeii. Then you and spend three days in Venice. During those three days, you can take in St. Mark's Square, visit the islands of Murano and Burano and check out Doge's Palace, the Rialto Bridge and Accademia museum. Of course, you have to take a ride in a Gondola. Start in Rome and end in Venice.
Another suggestion is you can find out if there is a day trip to Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from Rome. Check out this link: http://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Pompeii鈥?/a>
I don't think you should spend your short vacation behind the wheel of a car. When on holiday you just want to relax and take in the sights.
In Rome, stay at a hotel that is within walking distance to the attractions or the train station. For accommodations by area you can visit this site: http://www.bookhotelsinrome.com/
http://www.venicewelcome.com/eng/budget-鈥?/a>
For traveling and prices, you can check out: http://www.expedia.com/
http://www.travelocity.com/?IgnoreIpRedi鈥?/a>
Have a fun and safe trip.
I could explain it all to you, but I don't speak English.Advice on an itinerary for italy?
Following are the details of the itinerary:
Day 01Rome
On arrival in Rome Airport, transfer to the hotel by Car. Rest of the day free at leisure to explore the city on own. Overnight in Rome.
Day 02 Rome
Proceed on Half Day Sightseeing tour which includes visit to Aurelian Walls, Porta Pinciana, The famous Via Veneto, Villa Borghese, Quirinale Square, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Castel S. Angelo, Vatican City, Via della Concilliazione, St. Peter's Basilica. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight in Rome.
Day 03Rome-Florence
Proceed to the Railway Station (on your own). It takes approx 2 hours to reach Florence by train. On arrival transfer to the hotel (on your own).Overnight in Florence.
Day 04 Florence
Morning free at leisure. In the afternoon proceed on a half day tour of Pisa which includes visit to Piazza dei Miracoli - The leaning tower, the Baptistery, Visit Cathedral and other important monuments. Return to Florence. Overnight in Florence.
Day 05Florence-Venice
Proceed to the Railway Station (on your own). It takes approx 3 hours to reach Venice. On arrival transfer to the hotel (on your own). In the evening, enjoy a romantic Gondola trip with songs and music. Overnight in Venice.
Day 06Venice
Morning free at leisure. In the afternoon proceed on a half-day tour of the three islands Murano, Burano and Torcello. Overnight in Venice.
Day 07Venice
Transfer to the Airport (on your own) for your final destination.
(If this is your best answer than please select my answer as a best answer.)
You'll be sorry you didn't allow more time for Venice.
I strongly recommend taking a week for just one place - each one has so much to offer, it doesn't seem fair to limit yourself to just a couple of days for each one. If you can't do this, you could just do Rome and the Amalfi coast, and do give the city of Naples a chance, the people there are the most charming and friendly of all Italians - which is really saying something as all Italians I've met on 3 visits there have been friendly and charming.
Getting from the Amalfi coast/Naples area takes a lot of time - do you really want to spend such a long time of a short holiday in a car?
And for goodness sake don't drive in Italy, except on the Amalfi coast area. Take the train from Rome to Naples, and then the Circumvesuviana train around the Bay of Naples. Driving in any Italian city is best considered a spectactor sport.
We found nice accommodation in Naples through www.hostelworld.com, we stayed at Nolana Bed and Breakfast, very close to the central station in Naples. It didn't look like much from the outside, but it was gorgeous inside, and our room was just lovely, and we had a fantastic view of Vesuvio (when you've been there you'll understand why the locals refer to this mountain almost like a person - it has a presence).
It's like trying to decide what's the best piece in a box of chocolates.
All a matter of preference.
Your plan sounds fine........great , in fact.......but maybe 2 days on Pompeii, if you can squeeze in a whiz past the Tower of Pisa.......or a quick run thru Florence.
Maybe stop for dinner, and you HAVE to have the steak Florentina!
You won't regret it.
While St Marks Palace and all that is well worth the trip.........the whole "Morano glass" thing is WAYYYYYYYYY over blown in my opinion..........(if you'll pardon the pun) and it's just not THAT fascinating.
Gondola rides are really for people with money to BURN.......it's at least $100 just to step into one.
But if ya got the bucks...........hey......go for it...why not?.
There are hidden treasures and spectacular things to see all over Italy.......but no way to see it all in a week or two,
I've been here 12 years.......and still have a dozen places to explore on my wish list.
Shopping in Rome?
Hi,
I plan to visit Rome in october with my wife on our honeymoon.
Which would be good places to shop around for clothes and accesories.And also what options would one have apart from the known brands .
Are there good local boutiques?
Where can one find the factory outlets for the known brands?
Cities of visit-Rome venice amalfi coastShopping in Rome?
Via del Corso- This is THE main street for shopping. If you're visiting, it's great because you can start at the beautiful Piazza del Popolo and finish at Piazza Venezia stopping at the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain on the way and shopping the swankiest of shops all along the way.
The highest end stores (Gucci, Armani, D%26amp;G stores etc.) are located just east of via del Corso, along the small streets between Corso and Spanish steps.
Another good one is via Cola di Rienzo. Lots of hot stores and when you get to the end, (starting from Piazza di Popolo) you are at the Vatican.
The botiques are all in the small alleyways stemming off of Corso.
There are a few outlet stores on the highways, but they're not very similar to those in the states. You'll find shopping a very different experience. Italians do not wait hand and foot on the customer, so don't be offended. They never have change and will send you elsewhere instead of finding change for you. At the stores you're thinking about, however, there'll be little change left when you're done.
I plan to visit Rome in october with my wife on our honeymoon.
Which would be good places to shop around for clothes and accesories.And also what options would one have apart from the known brands .
Are there good local boutiques?
Where can one find the factory outlets for the known brands?
Cities of visit-Rome venice amalfi coastShopping in Rome?
Via del Corso- This is THE main street for shopping. If you're visiting, it's great because you can start at the beautiful Piazza del Popolo and finish at Piazza Venezia stopping at the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain on the way and shopping the swankiest of shops all along the way.
The highest end stores (Gucci, Armani, D%26amp;G stores etc.) are located just east of via del Corso, along the small streets between Corso and Spanish steps.
Another good one is via Cola di Rienzo. Lots of hot stores and when you get to the end, (starting from Piazza di Popolo) you are at the Vatican.
The botiques are all in the small alleyways stemming off of Corso.
There are a few outlet stores on the highways, but they're not very similar to those in the states. You'll find shopping a very different experience. Italians do not wait hand and foot on the customer, so don't be offended. They never have change and will send you elsewhere instead of finding change for you. At the stores you're thinking about, however, there'll be little change left when you're done.
Getting to Positano, Italy?
I am taking a cruise Oct./Nov. 2007. We will be stopping in Naples. I would love to see the Amalfi Coast (preferably Positano). What would be the best way to get there (affordably) for a day trip from Naples?Getting to Positano, Italy?
The Amalfi Coast is a BEAUTIFUL area. Positano is a little over an hour north of Naples. The downside? The road between the two cities is partially along the coast and can be a treacherous drive during the rainy season (when you are traveling), so driving may not be the best option and it will be expensive. Some parts of the Amalfi coast are only accessible by boat.
Most people would recommend you take a boat, also known as the hydrofoil, or the ferry from Naples to Positano. It is about $20.00 each way and about a 55 minute hydrofoil ride and about 1hr 15 for the ferry ride (I do not remember exactly). I think the ferry is about $13.00 each way.
The second option is to take the train from Naples to Sorrento and then take the bus (operated by the "Sita" company) from Sorrento to Positano (5th stop). Bus does not run on Sundays. The bus trip is about 1.5 hours from Sorrento to Positano. Thus, considering the length of time of the train to Sorrento and the bus to Positano, I do not think this is an option for you (2.5-3 hr ride there and 2.5-3 back is 5-6 hours just traveling).
If you do choose to rent the car, please ensure the weather is nice that day and that you are prepared to keep your eyes on the road. It is a very tiny, winding, treacherous roads up and down the mountains. Most locals don't even own cars because it is best to take the public buses/trains. Please also ensure you get renters insurance (which will add about 50EU to the cost of the rental)
I hope you have a great trip!
walk....or take a bus and get you itaian dictionary outGetting to Positano, Italy?
When we took a cruise in June, 2005, we stopped in Naples and rented a car and drove to the Amalfi Coast. We had about 10 hours total in Naples and still had time to drive there, walk around in Positano and Ravello, and drive back. There was an Avis office about a 20 minute walk from the cruise port (Napoli Partenope - N0P
Via Partenope, 13, Napoli (Naples), 80121 , Italy
(39) 081-2481336
Sun Closed; Mon-Fri 08:30AM-05:30PM; Sat 08:30AM-01:00PM ). We rented an economy car for about 鈧?0 for the day. This is a beautiful part of Italy and is worth exploring on your own, rather than confined to a tour bus. The rental car is also MUCH cheaper than the pre-arranged cruise company tour or train/bus tickets for a whole family.
Good luck!
i live in naples and what did u suggest 2 guys before is right !
The Amalfi Coast is a BEAUTIFUL area. Positano is a little over an hour north of Naples. The downside? The road between the two cities is partially along the coast and can be a treacherous drive during the rainy season (when you are traveling), so driving may not be the best option and it will be expensive. Some parts of the Amalfi coast are only accessible by boat.
Most people would recommend you take a boat, also known as the hydrofoil, or the ferry from Naples to Positano. It is about $20.00 each way and about a 55 minute hydrofoil ride and about 1hr 15 for the ferry ride (I do not remember exactly). I think the ferry is about $13.00 each way.
The second option is to take the train from Naples to Sorrento and then take the bus (operated by the "Sita" company) from Sorrento to Positano (5th stop). Bus does not run on Sundays. The bus trip is about 1.5 hours from Sorrento to Positano. Thus, considering the length of time of the train to Sorrento and the bus to Positano, I do not think this is an option for you (2.5-3 hr ride there and 2.5-3 back is 5-6 hours just traveling).
If you do choose to rent the car, please ensure the weather is nice that day and that you are prepared to keep your eyes on the road. It is a very tiny, winding, treacherous roads up and down the mountains. Most locals don't even own cars because it is best to take the public buses/trains. Please also ensure you get renters insurance (which will add about 50EU to the cost of the rental)
I hope you have a great trip!
walk....or take a bus and get you itaian dictionary outGetting to Positano, Italy?
When we took a cruise in June, 2005, we stopped in Naples and rented a car and drove to the Amalfi Coast. We had about 10 hours total in Naples and still had time to drive there, walk around in Positano and Ravello, and drive back. There was an Avis office about a 20 minute walk from the cruise port (Napoli Partenope - N0P
Via Partenope, 13, Napoli (Naples), 80121 , Italy
(39) 081-2481336
Sun Closed; Mon-Fri 08:30AM-05:30PM; Sat 08:30AM-01:00PM ). We rented an economy car for about 鈧?0 for the day. This is a beautiful part of Italy and is worth exploring on your own, rather than confined to a tour bus. The rental car is also MUCH cheaper than the pre-arranged cruise company tour or train/bus tickets for a whole family.
Good luck!
i live in naples and what did u suggest 2 guys before is right !
Trip planning to Italy?
We are making our first trip to Italy starting on September 24(Rome) and laving on October 23 and need help plannning our road trip. Do you have a web sight that can help with this road trip?We would like to visit Rome,Orvieto,Siena,Pisa,Cinque Terre,Verona,Venice,Bologna,Florence,Ass鈥?Coast,Sorrento,Capri. We will have a car, but not real sure how to map out ore trip and things to see in the country side. I am a Exec.Chef and would like to make to most out of thip. Thank yo for your help.Trip planning to Italy?
Try the RAC site, it worked for me
Frommers has a great site. frommers.com
There are many experts and travelers on the site who give details of their own trips. I used their advice when I went to Europe this year, and it helped me to streamline my itinerary.
It is best to be specific about the trip. State your objective and ask which route would be best. Are you driving or taking public transport? If you list the details, you will get answers that are more helpful.
Good luck.Trip planning to Italy?
Try the AA Route Planner. See link below.
There are some pages on Venice, Capri and Rome below as well.
Sounds like a great trip.
You or your wife should visit a good Travel Agent and plan the trip and get the Travel Agent to make your Hotel Reservations.
You guarantee your reservations with your Credit Card and the Travel Agent gives you a Reservation Voucher for each Hotel.
Italy is nice...but Italians are lousers...trash on the streets. They are very impulsive and his organizaton is not too good
Check out Perrillo tours (they are out of New York, and for as long as I can remember they have run tours in and to Italy for Americans) Here is their website, hope it helps you at least get an idea for what to plan.
www.perillotours.comtapas recipes flyff
Try the RAC site, it worked for me
Frommers has a great site. frommers.com
There are many experts and travelers on the site who give details of their own trips. I used their advice when I went to Europe this year, and it helped me to streamline my itinerary.
It is best to be specific about the trip. State your objective and ask which route would be best. Are you driving or taking public transport? If you list the details, you will get answers that are more helpful.
Good luck.Trip planning to Italy?
Try the AA Route Planner. See link below.
There are some pages on Venice, Capri and Rome below as well.
Sounds like a great trip.
You or your wife should visit a good Travel Agent and plan the trip and get the Travel Agent to make your Hotel Reservations.
You guarantee your reservations with your Credit Card and the Travel Agent gives you a Reservation Voucher for each Hotel.
Italy is nice...but Italians are lousers...trash on the streets. They are very impulsive and his organizaton is not too good
Check out Perrillo tours (they are out of New York, and for as long as I can remember they have run tours in and to Italy for Americans) Here is their website, hope it helps you at least get an idea for what to plan.
www.perillotours.com
I'm planning a trip in Italy.?
We're driving from Rome, to Amalfi Coast, to Como, to Venice.
Anybody have suggestions on roads, hotels, sights?
ThanksI'm planning a trip in Italy.?
Viamichelin is an excellent site for driving directions: http://www.viamichelin.com/ . It includes estimates of the tolls for the autostrada.
I use this site for hotels here in Italy: http://www.venere.com/hotels/italy/ . Accomomdation prices can vary a lot depending on exactly when you stay. In Rome, three hotels that I like are the Accademia which is right around the corner from Trevi Fountain http://www.venere.com/hotels/rome/hotel-鈥?/a> , the Ces脿ri Hotel which is close to the Pantheon in the direction toward Trevi fountain Ces脿ri Hotel and the Hotel Romano across from the forum. http://www.venere.com/hotels/rome/hotel-鈥?/a> All of these are walking distance to the major attractions.
The Amalfi Coast covers a lot of towns. I like to stay in Ravello for the views, but there are lots of options.
In Venice I like the All'Angelo http://www.venere.com/hotels/venice/hote鈥?/a> , the Selvadego http://www.venere.com/hotels/venice/hote鈥?/a> , and the San Mois猫 http://www.venere.com/hotels/venice/hote鈥?/a> which are all close to Piazza San Marco. You can generally find cheaper places on the outer islands like Lido or near the train station. Most areas are walking distance to everything since Venice is pretty compact unless you're on te outer islands or the mainland (Mestre).
The only hotel I've stayed at in Como is the Metropole which is right next to the lake and very nice: http://www.venere.com/hotels/como/hotel-鈥?/a>
There are many other possibilities on te Venere site and you can sort by your budget and location in the town for your specific travel dates.I'm planning a trip in Italy.?
I advise you to go also in Salento!!! the best place are Lecce, Otranto, Santa Cesarea Terme, Leuca, Marina di Pescoluse (especially for the sea), Gallipoli, Porto Cesareo, Campomarino di Maruggio, Oria and Ostuni!!!! they are very great places to visit!!!! =)
Anybody have suggestions on roads, hotels, sights?
ThanksI'm planning a trip in Italy.?
Viamichelin is an excellent site for driving directions: http://www.viamichelin.com/ . It includes estimates of the tolls for the autostrada.
I use this site for hotels here in Italy: http://www.venere.com/hotels/italy/ . Accomomdation prices can vary a lot depending on exactly when you stay. In Rome, three hotels that I like are the Accademia which is right around the corner from Trevi Fountain http://www.venere.com/hotels/rome/hotel-鈥?/a> , the Ces脿ri Hotel which is close to the Pantheon in the direction toward Trevi fountain Ces脿ri Hotel and the Hotel Romano across from the forum. http://www.venere.com/hotels/rome/hotel-鈥?/a> All of these are walking distance to the major attractions.
The Amalfi Coast covers a lot of towns. I like to stay in Ravello for the views, but there are lots of options.
In Venice I like the All'Angelo http://www.venere.com/hotels/venice/hote鈥?/a> , the Selvadego http://www.venere.com/hotels/venice/hote鈥?/a> , and the San Mois猫 http://www.venere.com/hotels/venice/hote鈥?/a> which are all close to Piazza San Marco. You can generally find cheaper places on the outer islands like Lido or near the train station. Most areas are walking distance to everything since Venice is pretty compact unless you're on te outer islands or the mainland (Mestre).
The only hotel I've stayed at in Como is the Metropole which is right next to the lake and very nice: http://www.venere.com/hotels/como/hotel-鈥?/a>
There are many other possibilities on te Venere site and you can sort by your budget and location in the town for your specific travel dates.I'm planning a trip in Italy.?
I advise you to go also in Salento!!! the best place are Lecce, Otranto, Santa Cesarea Terme, Leuca, Marina di Pescoluse (especially for the sea), Gallipoli, Porto Cesareo, Campomarino di Maruggio, Oria and Ostuni!!!! they are very great places to visit!!!! =)
Italian language question?
Hi, I am hoping to be in Italy (Amalfi coast) in September or October and wonder if there is a uniquely Italian way to say the names "David" and "Denise." When I use phrases for introduction etc, the American sounding names seem out of place. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you.Italian language question?
well David in italian is Davide,while Denise remains the same :)
it is difficult to cover the english accent,but with some practice you can get a good italian pronunce,since in italian every letter is spoken always in the same way.
a simple phrase to introduct yourself could be:
"ciao/buongiorno mi chiamo Davide/Denise,come stai/come stà?
(hello/good morning,i am David/Denis,how are you?)
"come stà?" is more polite than "come stai?" ^^
What a great trip you are trying to plan!
Fabiano is correct...
Davide and Denise :)
If you want to say nice to meet you...It's piacere (pee - ah- ch (like cherry) ray
**don't forget to roll the R...
Buon Viaggio!Italian language question?
David would be 'Davide'
and Denise..it exists in italian too :)
David is Davide and Denise is the same :)
well David in italian is Davide,while Denise remains the same :)
it is difficult to cover the english accent,but with some practice you can get a good italian pronunce,since in italian every letter is spoken always in the same way.
a simple phrase to introduct yourself could be:
"ciao/buongiorno mi chiamo Davide/Denise,come stai/come stà?
(hello/good morning,i am David/Denis,how are you?)
"come stà?" is more polite than "come stai?" ^^
What a great trip you are trying to plan!
Fabiano is correct...
Davide and Denise :)
If you want to say nice to meet you...It's piacere (pee - ah- ch (like cherry) ray
**don't forget to roll the R...
Buon Viaggio!Italian language question?
David would be 'Davide'
and Denise..it exists in italian too :)
David is Davide and Denise is the same :)
A beautiful Honeymoon?
in italy
how much it will cost me to visit 3 cities 4 days for each
budget is 8000 $ USD for all airfare,hotels,food.no shopping.
maybe museum visits not sure.
i am thinking to spend 4 days in florence
4 days in rome
and another 4 days in amalfi coastA beautiful Honeymoon?
hello, you should get more detailed on the information you provide. honeymoon, 8,000$, but you should also say what kind of hotels you want to stay etc, 3 or 4 or 5 stars, etc etc, and 8,000$ incl. airfare from where??
email me if you like
In Italy we have prices for "all pocket"..We have Bed and Breakfast very nice at good prices..You may eat with 10 $ until 100$...In my town you may sleep with 70 Euro 1 room with bath room inside..Rome is little more espensive than Florence...
By..by I hope a visit in my town...
Francis-- from Florence Italy..write to me..E-mail allowed..A beautiful Honeymoon?
Rome and Florence are quite expensive but Amalfi coast is really cheap!
how much it will cost me to visit 3 cities 4 days for each
budget is 8000 $ USD for all airfare,hotels,food.no shopping.
maybe museum visits not sure.
i am thinking to spend 4 days in florence
4 days in rome
and another 4 days in amalfi coastA beautiful Honeymoon?
hello, you should get more detailed on the information you provide. honeymoon, 8,000$, but you should also say what kind of hotels you want to stay etc, 3 or 4 or 5 stars, etc etc, and 8,000$ incl. airfare from where??
email me if you like
In Italy we have prices for "all pocket"..We have Bed and Breakfast very nice at good prices..You may eat with 10 $ until 100$...In my town you may sleep with 70 Euro 1 room with bath room inside..Rome is little more espensive than Florence...
By..by I hope a visit in my town...
Francis-- from Florence Italy..write to me..E-mail allowed..A beautiful Honeymoon?
Rome and Florence are quite expensive but Amalfi coast is really cheap!
Salerno, Italy?
My fiance and I are going to Rome in April, and would like to stay half of the time in Salerno. Any advice on where to stay and what to do? From what I understand it's one of the best places to stay on the Amalfi Coast and not as expensive as some locations like Capri, which would be great too. But I also understand that most of the cities on the Amalfi Coast have access to Capri for day trips by boat. Any info. would be appreciated. Grazie...Ciao!Salerno, Italy?
Beautiful city indeed!!!
I stayed in Salerno and then took the boat over to the other parts of the coast. They have timetables so you can go in the morning and then stay til the last boat, which when I went was around 6pm. Just in time to catch the sunset!!!
There are tons of spots to go to and yes Capri is close by and there are daily boat trips that take you out there. Beautiful island. I did a day trip out there and just wandered around.
As for hotels, I wouldnt know as I stayed at a local hostel that was crap, lol!
But im sure the hotels in the area are beautiful, just too deep for my pockets.
There is a cool cave that you can visit when you go there, that I heard was awesome. I recommand checking out the Cathedral of Salerno.
Also there is a really cool castle on the top of the hill out there called Castello di Arechi. That is worth a look. I didnt get a chance to go up there but I could see it from the docks in Salerno.
Also, Salerno has a long sidewalk to walk on which is a nice spot to watch the sunset!
Enjoy it... esp with your Fiance!! I went solo so it wasnt as romantic for me.
Have fun!
Beautiful city indeed!!!
I stayed in Salerno and then took the boat over to the other parts of the coast. They have timetables so you can go in the morning and then stay til the last boat, which when I went was around 6pm. Just in time to catch the sunset!!!
There are tons of spots to go to and yes Capri is close by and there are daily boat trips that take you out there. Beautiful island. I did a day trip out there and just wandered around.
As for hotels, I wouldnt know as I stayed at a local hostel that was crap, lol!
But im sure the hotels in the area are beautiful, just too deep for my pockets.
There is a cool cave that you can visit when you go there, that I heard was awesome. I recommand checking out the Cathedral of Salerno.
Also there is a really cool castle on the top of the hill out there called Castello di Arechi. That is worth a look. I didnt get a chance to go up there but I could see it from the docks in Salerno.
Also, Salerno has a long sidewalk to walk on which is a nice spot to watch the sunset!
Enjoy it... esp with your Fiance!! I went solo so it wasnt as romantic for me.
Have fun!
Song played in Globe Trekker?
i wanted to ask a question ...which is the song that is played in the Southern Italy episode where Justine Shapiro travels along the Amalfi coast on a moped with an Italian man..the song is played around the half time of the show..and the song also featured in the Tuscany episode where Ian Wright visits a Gelateria in Florence...
i hope to find the song at the earliest...im searching for it for many a years now...if u have any information please let me know..i would be grateful...thanksSong played in Globe Trekker?
You might find some information here;
http://heardontv.com/tess gerritsen traffic cameras
i hope to find the song at the earliest...im searching for it for many a years now...if u have any information please let me know..i would be grateful...thanksSong played in Globe Trekker?
You might find some information here;
http://heardontv.com/
If you could be anywhere this weekend, and with anyone,?
who and where would it be and why if you want to tell me? I wish I could be back on the amalfi coast with my man. I went there two years ago and it was awesome. wish i could celebrate labor day on the mediterranean coast instead of the east coast!If you could be anywhere this weekend, and with anyone,?
I would visit the mall of America with my best friend I haven't seen in over 2 years and we would giggle and shop!
I wish I could be in Johnstown, PA so that right now I could give a great big bear hug and not let go to a woman who's very special.If you could be anywhere this weekend, and with anyone,?
Waikiki with a young hooker named Gina.What a babe.
I would be in Italy or Ireland with the guy I'm seeing because I've never been there and have always wanted to go.
I would visit the mall of America with my best friend I haven't seen in over 2 years and we would giggle and shop!
I wish I could be in Johnstown, PA so that right now I could give a great big bear hug and not let go to a woman who's very special.If you could be anywhere this weekend, and with anyone,?
Waikiki with a young hooker named Gina.What a babe.
I would be in Italy or Ireland with the guy I'm seeing because I've never been there and have always wanted to go.
POLL: Italy or India for vacation?
Say you just one a contest and all your expenses were paid for one of these trips, you are also given one of the best guides in the business for each country, so would you rather:
Spend a two-week long vacation drenching yourself in the Holy waters of the Ganges River, hike through some of the Himalayas, visit the spice markets in Bombay.
OR
Spend a two-week long vacation driving through the Italian countryside, visiting "cheese farms" and sampling food and wine along the way, and basking in the sun and water on the Amalfi coast.POLL: Italy or India for vacation?
Italy, definitely.
um... i was gonna pick italy, but i read the more details, so i'll go with indiaPOLL: Italy or India for vacation?
India ..
italy
Spend a two-week long vacation drenching yourself in the Holy waters of the Ganges River, hike through some of the Himalayas, visit the spice markets in Bombay.
OR
Spend a two-week long vacation driving through the Italian countryside, visiting "cheese farms" and sampling food and wine along the way, and basking in the sun and water on the Amalfi coast.POLL: Italy or India for vacation?
Italy, definitely.
um... i was gonna pick italy, but i read the more details, so i'll go with indiaPOLL: Italy or India for vacation?
India ..
italy
Anyone is coming in Italy ?
have you ever been in the Amalfi Coast : Positano, Sorrento ? and cities Rome, Salerno, Florence, Venice ?Anyone is coming in Italy ?
sure.As half italina, and also i go 3 times per year yes..
Amalfi coast is wonderful, the nature.Rome, is the eternal city so much to see, antiquities, till recent ages, Florence the perle of Italy, palazzo Pitti, Galleria Uffizi,Venice....unique in the world...
I've been to all of them but my favourite was Positano!Of course very small compared to the big cities like Rome etc. but ever so charming!Anyone is coming in Italy ?
Ciao a tutti (hello everybody)!!!
I've been in Venice, I live in Florence and my parents are from Salerno!! Three beautiful cities, but I advise you to come to Florence, even if Salerno is nearer to the sea and cheaper: there will be a reason if it's ALWAYS full of tourists...Otherwise, you'll never know what is our very tasty "schiacciata"!! Come and meet me!!XD
when i was 4
I have been to Rome and Naples
I have been to Rome and I loved it. I live in Sicily now. It's ok.... Not as good as the mainland.
I have to been to all of the places above Positano was or is my favorite and Florence was my least favorite
i live in italy, Turin, bye bye
sure.As half italina, and also i go 3 times per year yes..
Amalfi coast is wonderful, the nature.Rome, is the eternal city so much to see, antiquities, till recent ages, Florence the perle of Italy, palazzo Pitti, Galleria Uffizi,Venice....unique in the world...
I've been to all of them but my favourite was Positano!Of course very small compared to the big cities like Rome etc. but ever so charming!Anyone is coming in Italy ?
Ciao a tutti (hello everybody)!!!
I've been in Venice, I live in Florence and my parents are from Salerno!! Three beautiful cities, but I advise you to come to Florence, even if Salerno is nearer to the sea and cheaper: there will be a reason if it's ALWAYS full of tourists...Otherwise, you'll never know what is our very tasty "schiacciata"!! Come and meet me!!XD
when i was 4
I have been to Rome and Naples
I have been to Rome and I loved it. I live in Sicily now. It's ok.... Not as good as the mainland.
I have to been to all of the places above Positano was or is my favorite and Florence was my least favorite
i live in italy, Turin, bye bye
Is this phase correct?
Hi I don't speak english very well..... is this phrase correct.............???
The Amalfi Coast is a Cultural and World Heritage Site of UNESCO.
Or its better.............................?
the Amalfi Coast is a Cultural and World Heritage Patrimony of UNESCO.
Thank you for your helpIs this phase correct?
Patrimony in English means being identified as the father of a particular child.
So in this case your sentence, "The Amalfi Coast is a Cultural and World Heritage Site of UNESCO," would be the correct one here.
the first one i thinkIs this phase correct?
The area is designated as a "UNESCO World Heritage Site", drop the "... Cultural and..." and the first one is your answer.
The Amalfi Coast is a Cultural and World Heritage Site of UNESCO.
Or its better.............................?
the Amalfi Coast is a Cultural and World Heritage Patrimony of UNESCO.
Thank you for your helpIs this phase correct?
Patrimony in English means being identified as the father of a particular child.
So in this case your sentence, "The Amalfi Coast is a Cultural and World Heritage Site of UNESCO," would be the correct one here.
the first one i thinkIs this phase correct?
The area is designated as a "UNESCO World Heritage Site", drop the "... Cultural and..." and the first one is your answer.
Travelling Campania?
I'd like to spend a month (or 3 weeks minimum) travelling around this region, especially the Amalfi Coast and a couple of the islands....What do you think would be the minimum amount of 拢拢 Id need to take with me?Travelling Campania?
I'll suggest you to not go there if you are alone... it's not a very safe place!
Ciao! :-)
I am from Campania. I think that the most expensive thing will be the hotel or the place where you would like to sleep, transports are not too expensive, because the region is small and you can see everything. If you want, you can contact me, we could keep in touch, I can suggest whatever you want, because I live in Naples and I was born here, and I love my region!Travelling Campania?
Its probably the best time to come here as its not that hot, hot yes but not the heat that we have in late mid July and August. It's also low season so hotels shouldn't be that expensive. It depends where you want to stay and what you want to do, for example you can find hotels that cost 50 euro a night and the ones that cost 500鈧?a night! you should probably hire a car, if you're brave enough to face the deadly traffic, but public transport is quite good! The youth hostel in Mergellina in Naples is quite good, it's clean and quiet but the curfew is at midnight, if you want you can email me and I can give you all the information you need! my mail is elaineke2002@yahoo.it
I traveled around that region, alone, twice (I'm a twenty-two year old girl). I LOVED the island of Ischia (sooo relaxing and beautiful), Sorrento (good home base for exploring Pompeii and Capri) and Paestum (see Ancient Greek temples without going to Greece- amazing!). I was bored in the actual city of Amalfi. I was robbed in Naples (it wasn't a big deal, someone stole my map when I asked for directions!) and unfortunately I was constantly sexually harassed and offered money for sex in Paestum (it's a small country town). I would say that it's very safe, but dress on the conservative side and hold your head high. I don't speak in British pounds, but if you're planning on staying in hostels I would budget about EUR 75 per day (not including transport TO Italy). You can spend less money if you don't go to the major attractions and only eat take-out pizza... but then you're missing out on half the fun!happy wheels 2 tallahassee
I'll suggest you to not go there if you are alone... it's not a very safe place!
Ciao! :-)
I am from Campania. I think that the most expensive thing will be the hotel or the place where you would like to sleep, transports are not too expensive, because the region is small and you can see everything. If you want, you can contact me, we could keep in touch, I can suggest whatever you want, because I live in Naples and I was born here, and I love my region!Travelling Campania?
Its probably the best time to come here as its not that hot, hot yes but not the heat that we have in late mid July and August. It's also low season so hotels shouldn't be that expensive. It depends where you want to stay and what you want to do, for example you can find hotels that cost 50 euro a night and the ones that cost 500鈧?a night! you should probably hire a car, if you're brave enough to face the deadly traffic, but public transport is quite good! The youth hostel in Mergellina in Naples is quite good, it's clean and quiet but the curfew is at midnight, if you want you can email me and I can give you all the information you need! my mail is elaineke2002@yahoo.it
I traveled around that region, alone, twice (I'm a twenty-two year old girl). I LOVED the island of Ischia (sooo relaxing and beautiful), Sorrento (good home base for exploring Pompeii and Capri) and Paestum (see Ancient Greek temples without going to Greece- amazing!). I was bored in the actual city of Amalfi. I was robbed in Naples (it wasn't a big deal, someone stole my map when I asked for directions!) and unfortunately I was constantly sexually harassed and offered money for sex in Paestum (it's a small country town). I would say that it's very safe, but dress on the conservative side and hold your head high. I don't speak in British pounds, but if you're planning on staying in hostels I would budget about EUR 75 per day (not including transport TO Italy). You can spend less money if you don't go to the major attractions and only eat take-out pizza... but then you're missing out on half the fun!
I am going to Positano with 3 friends in April. Looking at hiring at car & driver to get around. Is that best?
It seems so expensive (2800 Euros) for the week. Are we better off taking buses and trains. Want to see Amalfi coast, Pompeii, Naples, Sorrento, a day in Rome and 1/2 day on Capri. Can't find train costs or bus costs either...what site should I go to. Has anyone else utilized a driving service? HELP?!?I am going to Positano with 3 friends in April. Looking at hiring at car %26amp; driver to get around. Is that best?
I've traveled the Amalfi Coast twice using public transportation. It's really easy and you'll save sooo much money (use that savings to splurge at a posh hotel one night).
Positano is NOT a good home base for exploring the Amalfi Coast. It's fine for a visit but it's tiny and has really poor transportation connections. Even if you have a car and driver you could potentially get stuck in traffic for hours because the roads in and out are so narrow that minor accidents cause major backups. If you stay in Sorrento you have train connections to Napoli Centrale station and Pompeii, plus more frequent boat service to Capri. There are busses from Sorrento to Amalfi, Positano and Ravello, and if you travel in the second half of April there is also passenger boat service along the coast.
By the way, a day trip to Rome from the Amalfi Coast area takes at least three hours of travel in each direction. You'd do best to overnight in Naples and head to Rome early the next morning.
Renting a car (autonoleggio) in Italy becomes more expensive and more problematic the farther south you go. I would not recommend it in and around Naples. Parking, theft and the cost of fuel (benzina) make it a challenge.
The Italian State Railways (Ferrovie dello Stato) are fairly easy to use and inexpensive compared to driving. You'll also have the peace of mind of knowing no one is going to steal your car while you're off exploring. The FS website now has an english translation, so getting information is easy. From Naples south to the Amalfi coast you can ride the Cimcumvesuviana, a railroad/bus system serving Pompeii and the coastal towns to Sorrento and Amalfi, or the FS.
You can travel to Capri either by ferry or hydrofoil, from Naples or Salerno. Get yourself a good travel guide with itinerary planning help and plan the trip out in advance.
One final note. Don't schedule things so tightly that you allow no time for the unexpected. Public services in Italy are plagued by the occasional "sciopero", strikes lasting a day or so. If you'd planned your favorite activities for the day of a strike you'd be out of luck.I am going to Positano with 3 friends in April. Looking at hiring at car %26amp; driver to get around. Is that best?
Take the trains/buses route. You don't need a car in Europe. Positano is gorgeous..but small...Naples is scary...be cautious when visiting (my family is from Naples).
have fun and enjoy - Italy is truly the best place!
im not sure what you mean by driving service, are you wanting to drive or have someone drive you? we rented a car and drove ourselves all over rome, florence, pompeii, naples, vesusvius, spoleto, umbria and tuscany. we rented our car from autoeurope and it cost around 500 euros for a week. then, of course, we added in the cost of fuel. but we rented the smart forfour and had minimal problems getting around the country.
the train system in naples is awesome. I was stationed there for 2 years, and we could get around pretty effectively soley by trains. yeah some walking was involved, but it was all in the experience. you can see all of the above by train, except for capri of course. but I do believe all is accesible by train. especially enjoyed the train ride to rome.
david cole
The best is to stay in Sorrento and from there you can visit all those places.To visit Capri and the Amalfi Coast you can easily go by boat. To go to Naples and Pompeii just take the train. It's easy, doesn't take a long time and it's much cheaper. By the way, don't forget to visit Positino. It's lovely!
I've traveled the Amalfi Coast twice using public transportation. It's really easy and you'll save sooo much money (use that savings to splurge at a posh hotel one night).
Positano is NOT a good home base for exploring the Amalfi Coast. It's fine for a visit but it's tiny and has really poor transportation connections. Even if you have a car and driver you could potentially get stuck in traffic for hours because the roads in and out are so narrow that minor accidents cause major backups. If you stay in Sorrento you have train connections to Napoli Centrale station and Pompeii, plus more frequent boat service to Capri. There are busses from Sorrento to Amalfi, Positano and Ravello, and if you travel in the second half of April there is also passenger boat service along the coast.
By the way, a day trip to Rome from the Amalfi Coast area takes at least three hours of travel in each direction. You'd do best to overnight in Naples and head to Rome early the next morning.
Renting a car (autonoleggio) in Italy becomes more expensive and more problematic the farther south you go. I would not recommend it in and around Naples. Parking, theft and the cost of fuel (benzina) make it a challenge.
The Italian State Railways (Ferrovie dello Stato) are fairly easy to use and inexpensive compared to driving. You'll also have the peace of mind of knowing no one is going to steal your car while you're off exploring. The FS website now has an english translation, so getting information is easy. From Naples south to the Amalfi coast you can ride the Cimcumvesuviana, a railroad/bus system serving Pompeii and the coastal towns to Sorrento and Amalfi, or the FS.
You can travel to Capri either by ferry or hydrofoil, from Naples or Salerno. Get yourself a good travel guide with itinerary planning help and plan the trip out in advance.
One final note. Don't schedule things so tightly that you allow no time for the unexpected. Public services in Italy are plagued by the occasional "sciopero", strikes lasting a day or so. If you'd planned your favorite activities for the day of a strike you'd be out of luck.I am going to Positano with 3 friends in April. Looking at hiring at car %26amp; driver to get around. Is that best?
Take the trains/buses route. You don't need a car in Europe. Positano is gorgeous..but small...Naples is scary...be cautious when visiting (my family is from Naples).
have fun and enjoy - Italy is truly the best place!
im not sure what you mean by driving service, are you wanting to drive or have someone drive you? we rented a car and drove ourselves all over rome, florence, pompeii, naples, vesusvius, spoleto, umbria and tuscany. we rented our car from autoeurope and it cost around 500 euros for a week. then, of course, we added in the cost of fuel. but we rented the smart forfour and had minimal problems getting around the country.
the train system in naples is awesome. I was stationed there for 2 years, and we could get around pretty effectively soley by trains. yeah some walking was involved, but it was all in the experience. you can see all of the above by train, except for capri of course. but I do believe all is accesible by train. especially enjoyed the train ride to rome.
david cole
The best is to stay in Sorrento and from there you can visit all those places.To visit Capri and the Amalfi Coast you can easily go by boat. To go to Naples and Pompeii just take the train. It's easy, doesn't take a long time and it's much cheaper. By the way, don't forget to visit Positino. It's lovely!
Travelling Campania?
I'd like to spend a month (or 3 weeks minimum) travelling around this region, especially the Amalfi Coast and a couple of the islands....What do you think would be the minimum amount of 拢拢 Id need to take with me?Travelling Campania?
I'll suggest you to not go there if you are alone... it's not a very safe place!
Ciao! :-)
I am from Campania. I think that the most expensive thing will be the hotel or the place where you would like to sleep, transports are not too expensive, because the region is small and you can see everything. If you want, you can contact me, we could keep in touch, I can suggest whatever you want, because I live in Naples and I was born here, and I love my region!Travelling Campania?
Its probably the best time to come here as its not that hot, hot yes but not the heat that we have in late mid July and August. It's also low season so hotels shouldn't be that expensive. It depends where you want to stay and what you want to do, for example you can find hotels that cost 50 euro a night and the ones that cost 500鈧?a night! you should probably hire a car, if you're brave enough to face the deadly traffic, but public transport is quite good! The youth hostel in Mergellina in Naples is quite good, it's clean and quiet but the curfew is at midnight, if you want you can email me and I can give you all the information you need! my mail is elaineke2002@yahoo.it
I traveled around that region, alone, twice (I'm a twenty-two year old girl). I LOVED the island of Ischia (sooo relaxing and beautiful), Sorrento (good home base for exploring Pompeii and Capri) and Paestum (see Ancient Greek temples without going to Greece- amazing!). I was bored in the actual city of Amalfi. I was robbed in Naples (it wasn't a big deal, someone stole my map when I asked for directions!) and unfortunately I was constantly sexually harassed and offered money for sex in Paestum (it's a small country town). I would say that it's very safe, but dress on the conservative side and hold your head high. I don't speak in British pounds, but if you're planning on staying in hostels I would budget about EUR 75 per day (not including transport TO Italy). You can spend less money if you don't go to the major attractions and only eat take-out pizza... but then you're missing out on half the fun!
I'll suggest you to not go there if you are alone... it's not a very safe place!
Ciao! :-)
I am from Campania. I think that the most expensive thing will be the hotel or the place where you would like to sleep, transports are not too expensive, because the region is small and you can see everything. If you want, you can contact me, we could keep in touch, I can suggest whatever you want, because I live in Naples and I was born here, and I love my region!Travelling Campania?
Its probably the best time to come here as its not that hot, hot yes but not the heat that we have in late mid July and August. It's also low season so hotels shouldn't be that expensive. It depends where you want to stay and what you want to do, for example you can find hotels that cost 50 euro a night and the ones that cost 500鈧?a night! you should probably hire a car, if you're brave enough to face the deadly traffic, but public transport is quite good! The youth hostel in Mergellina in Naples is quite good, it's clean and quiet but the curfew is at midnight, if you want you can email me and I can give you all the information you need! my mail is elaineke2002@yahoo.it
I traveled around that region, alone, twice (I'm a twenty-two year old girl). I LOVED the island of Ischia (sooo relaxing and beautiful), Sorrento (good home base for exploring Pompeii and Capri) and Paestum (see Ancient Greek temples without going to Greece- amazing!). I was bored in the actual city of Amalfi. I was robbed in Naples (it wasn't a big deal, someone stole my map when I asked for directions!) and unfortunately I was constantly sexually harassed and offered money for sex in Paestum (it's a small country town). I would say that it's very safe, but dress on the conservative side and hold your head high. I don't speak in British pounds, but if you're planning on staying in hostels I would budget about EUR 75 per day (not including transport TO Italy). You can spend less money if you don't go to the major attractions and only eat take-out pizza... but then you're missing out on half the fun!
Office relationships?
I work in a professional real estate office in CA and there is a co-worker of mine who is married and he continues to hit on me. I wouldnt so much call it sexual harrassment but he got my phone number and email off the company roster and now Im getting phone calls and emails from him on a regular basis. He says stuff like he wants to take me to the Amalfi coast and Germany. He calls and invites me to lunch and in a horrible way its actually charming. How do I tell him that I appreciate the compliments but your married. When saying exactly that doesnt work?Office relationships?
Have your Human Resource department take care of it for ya!!
STALKER mentality!! Watch out for this guy......he's not right. Your first brush off should have been enough for a normal guy.Office relationships?
be honest! say what is in you heart. If you are not interested let him you you do not appreaciate the way he speaks to you. If you are attracted talk to him and see where it leads..there are 2 sides to every story.
good luck
Tell him he better not ever run for a political office or you will have to tell is sordid tale to the reporterd trying to dig up dirt from his past.
Seriously, Be as aggressive in telling him NO as he is in pursueing you. It is totally unethical for him to get your number and e-mail for personal use. That is sexual harrassment if you are not instigating it and are not receptive to it.
You could always say in front of his wife how much you enjoy his e-mails but you wish he would not spend so much time sending you " forwards". She will stop it!
Youy may have to be a little more firm with him. Tell him you do not get involved with married men.. or heck even men who have girlfriends and that he needs to back off. It may not be sexual Harrassment per say, but it is harrassment. He shouldn't be getting your # without your permission... This is totally a "stalker" situation. Be careful... it's too dangerous out there and you must be aware of people like that.
Do you have his home number? (if not, get it) If you really want to get rid of him, tell him sure, lunch would be great - you will let his wife know where to meet and you are looking forward to meeting her. Or just ask him all about his wife - ending with, I think we (you and his wife) will be really good friends. If that does not work - save a voice message or email and tell him if he does not present a more professional front and stop making you uncomfortable, you *will* enlist the help of his wife (or a manager, if necessary)
You can always tell him you're soo sorry but you've gotten very seriously involved with someone and leave it at that. No details. Tell him nothing else.
OR.....
Just ignore the emails and if you have caller id.... ignore his calls.
OR....
ask if his wife would be coming along ... that you'd really like to meet her !
I would just tell him that I dont date people that I work with. That should do it... or at least start to get rid of him, PLUS office relationships RARELY work... Its really hard to date someone you work with and also if it doesnt work out then you are stuck seeing that person EVERY day unless one of you decides to change jobs or relocate to a different office or something... it makes life alot harder than it needs to be PLUS there are so many single people in the world you really can find someone outside the workplace.
Call up his wife and tell her you don't want to go to dinner with him... and ask her to tell him not to send you email as you receive enough junk mail already... That should curtail his activities...
Honestly is quite the key. It could hurt feelings, but it is the best way to do it. Let him know that you do not appriciate the fact that he is married and constantly hits on you in an inappropriate manner. Things like this happen alot in offices, and you must remind him that he is at a professional state and this is not the way to do it. Also, what kind of married man is this? I feel terribly sorry for his wife and if any, his children. Just professionaly and calmy tell him that his acts are inappropriate in the office as well as on himself.
Have your Human Resource department take care of it for ya!!
STALKER mentality!! Watch out for this guy......he's not right. Your first brush off should have been enough for a normal guy.Office relationships?
be honest! say what is in you heart. If you are not interested let him you you do not appreaciate the way he speaks to you. If you are attracted talk to him and see where it leads..there are 2 sides to every story.
good luck
Tell him he better not ever run for a political office or you will have to tell is sordid tale to the reporterd trying to dig up dirt from his past.
Seriously, Be as aggressive in telling him NO as he is in pursueing you. It is totally unethical for him to get your number and e-mail for personal use. That is sexual harrassment if you are not instigating it and are not receptive to it.
You could always say in front of his wife how much you enjoy his e-mails but you wish he would not spend so much time sending you " forwards". She will stop it!
Youy may have to be a little more firm with him. Tell him you do not get involved with married men.. or heck even men who have girlfriends and that he needs to back off. It may not be sexual Harrassment per say, but it is harrassment. He shouldn't be getting your # without your permission... This is totally a "stalker" situation. Be careful... it's too dangerous out there and you must be aware of people like that.
Do you have his home number? (if not, get it) If you really want to get rid of him, tell him sure, lunch would be great - you will let his wife know where to meet and you are looking forward to meeting her. Or just ask him all about his wife - ending with, I think we (you and his wife) will be really good friends. If that does not work - save a voice message or email and tell him if he does not present a more professional front and stop making you uncomfortable, you *will* enlist the help of his wife (or a manager, if necessary)
You can always tell him you're soo sorry but you've gotten very seriously involved with someone and leave it at that. No details. Tell him nothing else.
OR.....
Just ignore the emails and if you have caller id.... ignore his calls.
OR....
ask if his wife would be coming along ... that you'd really like to meet her !
I would just tell him that I dont date people that I work with. That should do it... or at least start to get rid of him, PLUS office relationships RARELY work... Its really hard to date someone you work with and also if it doesnt work out then you are stuck seeing that person EVERY day unless one of you decides to change jobs or relocate to a different office or something... it makes life alot harder than it needs to be PLUS there are so many single people in the world you really can find someone outside the workplace.
Call up his wife and tell her you don't want to go to dinner with him... and ask her to tell him not to send you email as you receive enough junk mail already... That should curtail his activities...
Honestly is quite the key. It could hurt feelings, but it is the best way to do it. Let him know that you do not appriciate the fact that he is married and constantly hits on you in an inappropriate manner. Things like this happen alot in offices, and you must remind him that he is at a professional state and this is not the way to do it. Also, what kind of married man is this? I feel terribly sorry for his wife and if any, his children. Just professionaly and calmy tell him that his acts are inappropriate in the office as well as on himself.
Naples - is it worth it?
I'll be in Italy for 19 days in May, I'm definitely staying on the Amalfi Coast (Ravello, Positano, Praiano), but I'm wondering whether or not Naples is worth a day trip? I'm tempted to visit, but I'm hesitant about what there would be to do, or see.
What do you think?Naples - is it worth it?
There is a lot in Naples but I don't care to stay there. I prefer Sorento. There is nearly 100% unemployment in Naples; need I say more. But the National Museum, Herculaneum, Pompeii and other places are fabulous. You must see Capri and the Blue Grotto.
The people are great there too. They have a sort of laid back easy going way about them.
Being of Italian descent, and still having family over there I've been to Italy many times and to many places
I say go for it!
Be it Naples, Sorrento, Pompeii, Capri or anywhere in the Bay of Naples area - all worthy of a day trip. See and do as much as you can for you never know if/when you'll return.
Don't just take my word for it - check out the link below for other cities in/around the bay of Napoli.
If you happen to make it to Sorrento, there is a restaurant called O 'Parrucchiano that I really liked.(see the link)
19 days in Italy . . .you will love it.
You will either love or hate Naples.
I myself I am going back to Naples for 3 months. I love Neapolitans, so I guess you know what my answer will be. IT IS SOOOOO worth it!!! =)
Don't stay, just do a day trip. Go to the museum then leave.
What do you think?Naples - is it worth it?
There is a lot in Naples but I don't care to stay there. I prefer Sorento. There is nearly 100% unemployment in Naples; need I say more. But the National Museum, Herculaneum, Pompeii and other places are fabulous. You must see Capri and the Blue Grotto.
The people are great there too. They have a sort of laid back easy going way about them.
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Naples - is it worth it?Being of Italian descent, and still having family over there I've been to Italy many times and to many places
I say go for it!
Be it Naples, Sorrento, Pompeii, Capri or anywhere in the Bay of Naples area - all worthy of a day trip. See and do as much as you can for you never know if/when you'll return.
Don't just take my word for it - check out the link below for other cities in/around the bay of Napoli.
If you happen to make it to Sorrento, there is a restaurant called O 'Parrucchiano that I really liked.(see the link)
19 days in Italy . . .you will love it.
You will either love or hate Naples.
I myself I am going back to Naples for 3 months. I love Neapolitans, so I guess you know what my answer will be. IT IS SOOOOO worth it!!! =)
Don't stay, just do a day trip. Go to the museum then leave.
Need your opinion on these Reiki Healing Pictures?
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Wow I viewed each picture and I did feel HEAT! Much stronger than the computer. Then I felt it traveling down my lower back cuz I have back problems and I felt it on my eyes (cuz I am nearsighted) then my throat (thyroid problems).
I now feel very relaxed and calmer. Thank you for posting it.
I am usually a skeptical person but I do have an open mind. And this worked for me!
I will view the pictures every day now!
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I felt so much energy by staring at these pictures my eyeballs about melted.
beutiful pics, but yeah my face is all hot now
I didnt feel/get anything of your "reiki" from looking at the pics.
Isnt reiki spirit in japanese?
Sorry, didn't work for me. But if you think it really DOES work, here's an easy way to prove it and make a million bucks in the process.
Find someone who can tell whether or not you've 'charged' the pictures. Take 10 pictures, charge 5, and see if they can figure out which 5. If they can, James Randi will give you a million dollars for demonstrating it. You can contact him here www.randi.org.
I didn't feel any different, but the pictures are beautiful!
The things is, you should probably use "ugly" pictures to truly prove your skill, since pictures like these can have a calming affect all by themself.
I don't know if I liked the pictures so much because they were really good, or because they were reiki charged :-)
I felt a throbbing in my brow chakra and my solar plexus.country buffet whotel austin
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(Some people say that they felt heat at their faces and the healing energy traveled down their bodies making them feel relaxed/good/calm, etc....)Need your opinion on these Reiki Healing Pictures?
Wow I viewed each picture and I did feel HEAT! Much stronger than the computer. Then I felt it traveling down my lower back cuz I have back problems and I felt it on my eyes (cuz I am nearsighted) then my throat (thyroid problems).
I now feel very relaxed and calmer. Thank you for posting it.
I am usually a skeptical person but I do have an open mind. And this worked for me!
I will view the pictures every day now!
Aha. Ah ha ha ha. Ha ha ha ha ha ha. Haw haw haw haw haw haw haw haw! Stop, yer killin' me! Hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee! Reiki - what a scam, what a fraud! Don't y'be no fool, y'hear?Need your opinion on these Reiki Healing Pictures?
I felt so much energy by staring at these pictures my eyeballs about melted.
beutiful pics, but yeah my face is all hot now
I didnt feel/get anything of your "reiki" from looking at the pics.
Isnt reiki spirit in japanese?
Sorry, didn't work for me. But if you think it really DOES work, here's an easy way to prove it and make a million bucks in the process.
Find someone who can tell whether or not you've 'charged' the pictures. Take 10 pictures, charge 5, and see if they can figure out which 5. If they can, James Randi will give you a million dollars for demonstrating it. You can contact him here www.randi.org.
I didn't feel any different, but the pictures are beautiful!
The things is, you should probably use "ugly" pictures to truly prove your skill, since pictures like these can have a calming affect all by themself.
I don't know if I liked the pictures so much because they were really good, or because they were reiki charged :-)
I felt a throbbing in my brow chakra and my solar plexus.
Which is nicer: Abruzzo or Calabria?
I plan to attend the summer credit program called Centro Scuola.
I can either go to Abruzzo or Calabria for my course.
If I go to Calabria I would be visiting:
Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Tropea, the city of Vibo Valentia,
Reggio Calabria, Soverato, Paestum, and Taormina (Sicily)
and if I go to Abruzzo I would be visiting:
Pescara, Rome, Florence, Ferrara, Assisi, and Venice
Where would you go?Which is nicer: Abruzzo or Calabria?
Definitely Calabria! Venice and Florence are great but you just can't beat the Amalfi coast, Paestum and Taormina! I haven't been to Vibo Valentia or Soverato so I can't comment on these, same with Pescara and Ferrara.
The problem with Florence and Venice is that they are great for a day or so and then, well, not much to do. You'll be seeing much more of Italy and a greater variety of places with the Calabria program.
i prefer Abruzzo.. i just prefer the culture of middle Italy to Calabria- although Calabria is beautiful in it's own way.
BTW- def. go to Assisi. It's such a great place to see!Which is nicer: Abruzzo or Calabria?
They are both nice in a different way
I can either go to Abruzzo or Calabria for my course.
If I go to Calabria I would be visiting:
Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Tropea, the city of Vibo Valentia,
Reggio Calabria, Soverato, Paestum, and Taormina (Sicily)
and if I go to Abruzzo I would be visiting:
Pescara, Rome, Florence, Ferrara, Assisi, and Venice
Where would you go?Which is nicer: Abruzzo or Calabria?
Definitely Calabria! Venice and Florence are great but you just can't beat the Amalfi coast, Paestum and Taormina! I haven't been to Vibo Valentia or Soverato so I can't comment on these, same with Pescara and Ferrara.
The problem with Florence and Venice is that they are great for a day or so and then, well, not much to do. You'll be seeing much more of Italy and a greater variety of places with the Calabria program.
i prefer Abruzzo.. i just prefer the culture of middle Italy to Calabria- although Calabria is beautiful in it's own way.
BTW- def. go to Assisi. It's such a great place to see!Which is nicer: Abruzzo or Calabria?
They are both nice in a different way
Lost Holiday in Italy?
The villa we booked on the Amalfi Coast has cancelled our booking.
We've lost a fair bit of money but would still like to go, can anyone help us out with an apartment or villa in the area?Lost Holiday in Italy?
If you post this in the Italy section, you might get some links.
We've lost a fair bit of money but would still like to go, can anyone help us out with an apartment or villa in the area?Lost Holiday in Italy?
If you post this in the Italy section, you might get some links.
Eating out in Ravello, Italy?
I have no idea how much money I need to be putting away to pay for food on my holiday in september..its the amalfi coast in ravello, italy.
if anyone knows this place or has any idea what the average meal costs then i'd appreciate some tips, thanks.Eating out in Ravello, Italy?
Ravello is not a big place and is a tourist destination as it is supremely beautiful. There are not too many restaurants but pizza costs about 8 euros (but they are big) beers 2/3 euros or more depending on size. i'd budget 15 to 30 euros per meal depending on what you order. Enjoy it though, it is a special place.Eating out in Ravello, Italy?
Ravello is a tourist spot - a good meal with a quarter open wine will cost you about 70 $.
For this amount you can eat twice or thrice in Salerno or in Napoli.
if anyone knows this place or has any idea what the average meal costs then i'd appreciate some tips, thanks.Eating out in Ravello, Italy?
Ravello is not a big place and is a tourist destination as it is supremely beautiful. There are not too many restaurants but pizza costs about 8 euros (but they are big) beers 2/3 euros or more depending on size. i'd budget 15 to 30 euros per meal depending on what you order. Enjoy it though, it is a special place.Eating out in Ravello, Italy?
Ravello is a tourist spot - a good meal with a quarter open wine will cost you about 70 $.
For this amount you can eat twice or thrice in Salerno or in Napoli.
Places to see in Italy?
We are going to Italy in Febuary and we are deciding betwen these cities but we need to narrow it down to like 4. These are our options:
Rome, Venice, Florence, Naples, Verona, Pisa, and the Amalfi Coast
Please help us narrow our choices with your own ideas or experiences.....Much Appreciated!!!Places to see in Italy?
hi, i'm italian
i suggest you
-rome
-venice
-florence
-naples
here you can find all the cities and so you can decide by yourself
http://www.italyguides.it/us/italy_trave鈥?/a>
Italian Cities that you've listed in order of value to tourists.
1. Rome - worth the trip all by itself.
2. Florence - I'd go back to Italy just to visit Florence again
3. Venus - There's no place like it in the world.
4. Naples - don't miss Pompeii
5. Amalfi Coast - good beaches and scenery
6. Pisa - a great university and a funky tower nothing else.
7. Verona - a lovely city whose claim to fame is a balcony that is reported to be the one used by two people who never existed.Places to see in Italy?
Venice - go to St Marks Basillica - its amazing!! (Venice is VERY expensive though, cup of coffee can cost up to 10-15 Euros each in the main square!!)
Rome - Collesseum, Trevvy Fountain
Florence - Check out the Duomo, you can't miss it!
Naples - Would suggest taking a day trip to see Pompeii or Herculanium. Also nearby Sorrento is very nice, and a boat trip to the Blue Cave in Capri is worth a visit.
Pisa - Obviously the Leaning Tower!
Can't help with Verona or Amalfi unfortunately. Hope this helps though. Have a good trip!
1: Rome, I went there week ago you have to see the Colosseum, Trevii Fountain, and The Roman Forum.
#2: Venice, I went there too I saw Lido, Murano and St. Marco Square they are all amazing!
#3: Florence, tons of history there the Mona Lisa was painted there, check out Leonardo's Workshop!
#4: Pisa, the Leaning Tower of course!
#5: Pompeii, was buried under ash from the historic volcano Mount Vesuvius.
Hope that helped
Don't bother with naples. very dirty and unpleasant!!
Definately go to Florence :) it is magical and has so much culture in a concetrated area.
Pisa is overrated DONT BOTHER.... but if u really want to see the leaning tower, make it a day trip while staying in florence... theyre fairly close.
Rome is a must. YOU HAVE TO GO!!! :) it is amazing . while youre there go to St. Peter's basillica it is absolutely astonishing!
The amalfi coast is beautiful, try sorrento ( a wonderful little coatal town on the coast, that is fairly close to pompeii which is really interesting and is a must-see.
Try Venice as well, much culture there and is a beautiful place to stay :)
have fun in italia :)
If I were you, I'd totally go to Rome, Florence, Venice and the Amalfi Coast. I live in Italy and these are some of the most beautiful cities you could visit in this country. The Amalfi coast is amazing...usually tourists go to Cinque Terre (which are up north), while this part of the Italian coast is left to the locals. I've just had an American girl and an Australian boy staying at my house and I told them to go there...after visiting the Amalfi coast they LOVED Italy. And this is the best period to go there, since you can see all the citrus trees on the cliffs. It's really gorgeous.
Well, Rome is Rome and you couldn't go back home from Italy without visiting it. The center of the city is stunning...and if you are from America, you won't believe there can be all those old monuments and Roman ruins in just one city.
Venice with its canals is worth a visit, and tourists always seem to like the city a lot...although it's not one of my favourites!
Then, Florence. I love it, it's just so full of art, if you're interested in the subject it's even better than Rome! People who live in Florence speak with an interesting and lovely accent...and they're really friendly.
You wouldn't like to see Naples right now, it's not at its best...and it's a bit chaotic, beautiful, but different, so if I were you I'd go there on my second trip to Italy! Same with Pisa, which is great, but not that much compared to the other cities. And same with Verona. I'd keep those options for the next trip! And I'd add Turin to the list.
Enjoy!
You could skip Pisa, and get off the train in Verona as early as possible and spend a day there and be able to see a lot. Get the Verona Pass for like 7 euros and a map and see the attractions on the pass. and then go on to Venezia on an evening train. When you go to Napoli, take a day and go along the Amalfi coast.
OH! I sooooo badly want to go to Rome!!!!!
There used to be a website that I found that was like "Rome in a day" and with in 24 hrs you'd see it all. But ya it got me excited to see things like
the colosseum
spanish steps
trevi fountain
vatican city
Don't overnight in Pisa, It is a quick one hour train ride from Florence with trains going every half hour or hour. Once you see the tower %26amp; surrounding area you are done. You can't spend enough time in Florence or Rome
Hi, I'm Italian.
I live near venice, another beautiful city to visit is "Treviso".. it's about 20 km from venice
surely Florence!
here you can find a lot of useful infos for your trip
just make sure you see the leaning tower of pizza.. you will not believe it.
Rome, Venice, Florence, Naples, Verona, Pisa, and the Amalfi Coast
Please help us narrow our choices with your own ideas or experiences.....Much Appreciated!!!Places to see in Italy?
hi, i'm italian
i suggest you
-rome
-venice
-florence
-naples
here you can find all the cities and so you can decide by yourself
http://www.italyguides.it/us/italy_trave鈥?/a>
Italian Cities that you've listed in order of value to tourists.
1. Rome - worth the trip all by itself.
2. Florence - I'd go back to Italy just to visit Florence again
3. Venus - There's no place like it in the world.
4. Naples - don't miss Pompeii
5. Amalfi Coast - good beaches and scenery
6. Pisa - a great university and a funky tower nothing else.
7. Verona - a lovely city whose claim to fame is a balcony that is reported to be the one used by two people who never existed.Places to see in Italy?
Venice - go to St Marks Basillica - its amazing!! (Venice is VERY expensive though, cup of coffee can cost up to 10-15 Euros each in the main square!!)
Rome - Collesseum, Trevvy Fountain
Florence - Check out the Duomo, you can't miss it!
Naples - Would suggest taking a day trip to see Pompeii or Herculanium. Also nearby Sorrento is very nice, and a boat trip to the Blue Cave in Capri is worth a visit.
Pisa - Obviously the Leaning Tower!
Can't help with Verona or Amalfi unfortunately. Hope this helps though. Have a good trip!
1: Rome, I went there week ago you have to see the Colosseum, Trevii Fountain, and The Roman Forum.
#2: Venice, I went there too I saw Lido, Murano and St. Marco Square they are all amazing!
#3: Florence, tons of history there the Mona Lisa was painted there, check out Leonardo's Workshop!
#4: Pisa, the Leaning Tower of course!
#5: Pompeii, was buried under ash from the historic volcano Mount Vesuvius.
Hope that helped
Don't bother with naples. very dirty and unpleasant!!
Definately go to Florence :) it is magical and has so much culture in a concetrated area.
Pisa is overrated DONT BOTHER.... but if u really want to see the leaning tower, make it a day trip while staying in florence... theyre fairly close.
Rome is a must. YOU HAVE TO GO!!! :) it is amazing . while youre there go to St. Peter's basillica it is absolutely astonishing!
The amalfi coast is beautiful, try sorrento ( a wonderful little coatal town on the coast, that is fairly close to pompeii which is really interesting and is a must-see.
Try Venice as well, much culture there and is a beautiful place to stay :)
have fun in italia :)
If I were you, I'd totally go to Rome, Florence, Venice and the Amalfi Coast. I live in Italy and these are some of the most beautiful cities you could visit in this country. The Amalfi coast is amazing...usually tourists go to Cinque Terre (which are up north), while this part of the Italian coast is left to the locals. I've just had an American girl and an Australian boy staying at my house and I told them to go there...after visiting the Amalfi coast they LOVED Italy. And this is the best period to go there, since you can see all the citrus trees on the cliffs. It's really gorgeous.
Well, Rome is Rome and you couldn't go back home from Italy without visiting it. The center of the city is stunning...and if you are from America, you won't believe there can be all those old monuments and Roman ruins in just one city.
Venice with its canals is worth a visit, and tourists always seem to like the city a lot...although it's not one of my favourites!
Then, Florence. I love it, it's just so full of art, if you're interested in the subject it's even better than Rome! People who live in Florence speak with an interesting and lovely accent...and they're really friendly.
You wouldn't like to see Naples right now, it's not at its best...and it's a bit chaotic, beautiful, but different, so if I were you I'd go there on my second trip to Italy! Same with Pisa, which is great, but not that much compared to the other cities. And same with Verona. I'd keep those options for the next trip! And I'd add Turin to the list.
Enjoy!
You could skip Pisa, and get off the train in Verona as early as possible and spend a day there and be able to see a lot. Get the Verona Pass for like 7 euros and a map and see the attractions on the pass. and then go on to Venezia on an evening train. When you go to Napoli, take a day and go along the Amalfi coast.
OH! I sooooo badly want to go to Rome!!!!!
There used to be a website that I found that was like "Rome in a day" and with in 24 hrs you'd see it all. But ya it got me excited to see things like
the colosseum
spanish steps
trevi fountain
vatican city
Don't overnight in Pisa, It is a quick one hour train ride from Florence with trains going every half hour or hour. Once you see the tower %26amp; surrounding area you are done. You can't spend enough time in Florence or Rome
Hi, I'm Italian.
I live near venice, another beautiful city to visit is "Treviso".. it's about 20 km from venice
surely Florence!
here you can find a lot of useful infos for your trip
just make sure you see the leaning tower of pizza.. you will not believe it.
Italian translator needed. No online translators please.?
PLEASE TRANSLATE THE FOLLOWING:
"I have been to Italy – it was beautiful. I stayed a week in Positano along the Amalfi coast and a few days in both Venice and Rome."
Thankyou.Italian translator needed. No online translators please.?
Sono stato in Italia, bellissimo. Sono stato una settimana a Positano (****dont translate "along the Amalfi coast": every adult italian citizen know where is Positano***) e qualche giorno a Venezia e a Roma.
here i'm again
sono stato in Italia,e' stato molto bella(or bellissima ) sono stato una settimana a Positano lungo la costa amalfitana e qualche giorno sia a Venezia che a RomaItalian translator needed. No online translators please.?
Sono stato in Italia – è stato bellissimo. Ho soggiornato una settimana a Positano, lungo la costiera amalfitana, e qualche giorno sia a Venezia che a Roma.
Strega86, Daniel B wrote “it was beautiful”[past] not “it is beautiful” [present]restaurants in chicago bubble pop
"I have been to Italy – it was beautiful. I stayed a week in Positano along the Amalfi coast and a few days in both Venice and Rome."
Thankyou.Italian translator needed. No online translators please.?
Sono stato in Italia, bellissimo. Sono stato una settimana a Positano (****dont translate "along the Amalfi coast": every adult italian citizen know where is Positano***) e qualche giorno a Venezia e a Roma.
here i'm again
sono stato in Italia,e' stato molto bella(or bellissima ) sono stato una settimana a Positano lungo la costa amalfitana e qualche giorno sia a Venezia che a RomaItalian translator needed. No online translators please.?
Sono stato in Italia – è stato bellissimo. Ho soggiornato una settimana a Positano, lungo la costiera amalfitana, e qualche giorno sia a Venezia che a Roma.
Strega86, Daniel B wrote “it was beautiful”[past] not “it is beautiful” [present]
I'm so sorry I have been asking so many travel questions. So I have another one I need help choosing....?
So I have a week of vacation(in January) and found great vacation packages for southern Spain and the Amalfi Coast.
In Spain I want to see Seville, Granada, and Cordoba. In Italy I want to see the Amalfi Coast and Naples. I dont care to go to shopping. Im going for scenic views, great cuisine, and to soak up some culture. Which destination would be better in your opinion?I'm so sorry I have been asking so many travel questions. So I have another one I need help choosing....?
Italy, it has so much culture and history. that would be my choice.
Italy for the food and scenic but pls not even for Spain in January! Your "spanish" trip sounds very temting as well but culinary it can't compete with Italy.I'm so sorry I have been asking so many travel questions. So I have another one I need help choosing....?
i think italy would be the best
my uncle has been there and he loved it
my uncle has also been to spain but he prefered italy
In Spain I want to see Seville, Granada, and Cordoba. In Italy I want to see the Amalfi Coast and Naples. I dont care to go to shopping. Im going for scenic views, great cuisine, and to soak up some culture. Which destination would be better in your opinion?I'm so sorry I have been asking so many travel questions. So I have another one I need help choosing....?
Italy, it has so much culture and history. that would be my choice.
Italy for the food and scenic but pls not even for Spain in January! Your "spanish" trip sounds very temting as well but culinary it can't compete with Italy.I'm so sorry I have been asking so many travel questions. So I have another one I need help choosing....?
i think italy would be the best
my uncle has been there and he loved it
my uncle has also been to spain but he prefered italy
Ever seen a man with dr scholl's wooden sandals on?
just got back from italy(amalfi coast) where just about every other guy was wearing scholl sandals with the wooden sole.i thought how unusual but at the same time how cool these looked too.so my girlfriend bought me %26amp; her a pair and i wore them(very comfy).before i went on holiday i had only seen women wear these clog type sandals.have u ever seen men wearing them?Ever seen a man with dr scholl's wooden sandals on?
Yeah i've seen loads of people wearing those! They wear them in spain a lot too. It was mainly men wearing them aswell, so dont worry there not designed just for women :L
Yup. I have. In Europe, it is more common, but it happens here. Some of the wearers are European and others are not. The most common one I see wearing them is when I look in the mirror.Ever seen a man with dr scholl's wooden sandals on?
I have not but I am a serious sandal wearer I wear sandals all 4 seasons of the year and I have considered wearing wooden sandals before just never got around to getting some. So yeah they would look cool.
I holiday at a men's nudist colony in australia and they are the only thing we wear.
No, but in Australia I see a lot of guys wearing flip flops.
Yeah, come to leicester.
No but I do have a crazy sandal fettish.
Yeah i've seen loads of people wearing those! They wear them in spain a lot too. It was mainly men wearing them aswell, so dont worry there not designed just for women :L
Yup. I have. In Europe, it is more common, but it happens here. Some of the wearers are European and others are not. The most common one I see wearing them is when I look in the mirror.Ever seen a man with dr scholl's wooden sandals on?
I have not but I am a serious sandal wearer I wear sandals all 4 seasons of the year and I have considered wearing wooden sandals before just never got around to getting some. So yeah they would look cool.
I holiday at a men's nudist colony in australia and they are the only thing we wear.
No, but in Australia I see a lot of guys wearing flip flops.
Yeah, come to leicester.
No but I do have a crazy sandal fettish.
Italy vacation: Two weeks - what should I see?
I am a 35 year old American visiting Italy with my brother for two weeks in May. I enjoy art, good food, scenery and history - so Italy will be great. I only have two weeks though! I want to see Florence, Rome and Venice. I assume I can get away with 2 days at each. Besides that, which should I see of the following (the others on my wish list):
Siena
Dolomiti / Dolomites
Lake Como
Milan
Bologna
Umbria and Tuscany (mountain villages, etc)
Assissi
Naples (and Pompei ruins)
Amalfi Coast
Cinque Terre
Others that I have missed
Thanks!Italy vacation: Two weeks - what should I see?
Hi!
I got to tour Italy in 2005.
The places I loved were:
ROME was my favorite, it was my first time there
Verona -- (hey, if you like art and history, this is supposedly the place Romeo%26amp;Juliet took place!)
Florence is great, too
and Venice is great, but honestly, it was my least favorite out of all the stops we made on our trip.
I was NOT impressed with Genoa -- in case that city pops up in your options. It's supposed to be where Christopher Columbus grew up -- and that's about the only cool thing about it. I found it felt somewhat cloistered and dirty.
But I LOVE Italy. You should be able to find something you enjoy anywhere you go there. :)
Have a great time!
Oh -- and the food is great EVERYWHERE. ;)
Let me know what you end up liking best!
hi my name is Kiara well if your interested maybe you could visit some designer stores and take a look at some famous art, CiaoItaly vacation: Two weeks - what should I see?
You may want to take a little more time for the places mentioned, Flrorence has too much to offer for just 2 days for sure. Other places I found of interest: Bologna, Siena. Umbria and Tuscany are also well worth a visit.
Most beautiful cities in Italy are Rome, Venice and Florence.
Then if you have only 2 days I suggest to visit little cities!
This is my 10 favourite places (in order o preference)
Siena (medieval and renaissance, amazing!)
S. Gimignano (the most beautiful medieval site in Italy)
Pisa (Piazza dei miracoli!)
Assisi (Basilica di S. Francesco)
Capri (the most beautiful isle of Europe)
Portofino (un gioiello)
Lucca (Piazza anfiteatro)
Bologna (the oldest university of Europe)
Bergamo (a little Paradise)
Vicenza (the city of Palladio)
ITALY molto bello . ciao
I suggest you go with the flow a bit. Italy is not a place to rush through. You may find that you want to stay longer in the places you mentioned. Also, leave room for flexibility and exploring. All the places you listed are a joy, but trying to get too much in will have you travelling here, there and everywhere and not being anywhere. Personally, I like the smaller villages where real Italy is.
Two weeks is good amount of time...
We were there for 5 days...
1. Pisa was my favorite (you can take a 1 hr train from Florence, half day trip), you could combine a trio to Lucca near Pisa...
2. Rome needs at least 5 days to do justice if you want to do the Vatican city too (worth it).
3. Venice 1 day may be enough, My suggestion is to stay in Mestre as you may find better rates and hotels... and is convenient to commute.
Important: Remember to buy souvenirs... I wish I had picked a Colosseum miniature, and a murano glass sovn...:(
Enjoy your trip...
Another trip: Night trains are a great way to save time...
Here is a list of a few "must visit" towns in Tuscany:
Lucca - http://www.tuscanweb.com/news/?ID=189
Siena - http://www.tuscanweb.com/news/?ID=121
Pisa - http://www.tuscanweb.com/news/?ID=115
San Gimignano - http://www.tuscanweb.com/news/?ID=97
Fiesole - http://www.tuscanweb.com/news/?ID=71
and of course
Florence - http://www.tuscanweb.com/news/?ID=51
Hope it helps.
you can get vacation packages off ebay now really cheap. here's the direct link
I'd recommend at least 3 days in Venice %26amp; Florence %26amp; 4 in Rome - that's where the majority of the tourist stuff is. Pisa %26amp; the Leaning tower is an easy day trip from Florence, and you could add a day in Siena between Florence %26amp; Rome. You might be able to hit the Lake Como also - between Venice %26amp; Florence. Enjoy Italy, it ROCKS!
I think you should see "valle dei templi" in south Sicily.Many greek monuments in the province of Agrigento,I have seen it and is very astonishing are better than greek monuments in Greece with respect of the greeks.You can visit also Sardinia is very nice with his blue sea.
Siena
Dolomiti / Dolomites
Lake Como
Milan
Bologna
Umbria and Tuscany (mountain villages, etc)
Assissi
Naples (and Pompei ruins)
Amalfi Coast
Cinque Terre
Others that I have missed
Thanks!Italy vacation: Two weeks - what should I see?
Hi!
I got to tour Italy in 2005.
The places I loved were:
ROME was my favorite, it was my first time there
Verona -- (hey, if you like art and history, this is supposedly the place Romeo%26amp;Juliet took place!)
Florence is great, too
and Venice is great, but honestly, it was my least favorite out of all the stops we made on our trip.
I was NOT impressed with Genoa -- in case that city pops up in your options. It's supposed to be where Christopher Columbus grew up -- and that's about the only cool thing about it. I found it felt somewhat cloistered and dirty.
But I LOVE Italy. You should be able to find something you enjoy anywhere you go there. :)
Have a great time!
Oh -- and the food is great EVERYWHERE. ;)
Let me know what you end up liking best!
hi my name is Kiara well if your interested maybe you could visit some designer stores and take a look at some famous art, CiaoItaly vacation: Two weeks - what should I see?
You may want to take a little more time for the places mentioned, Flrorence has too much to offer for just 2 days for sure. Other places I found of interest: Bologna, Siena. Umbria and Tuscany are also well worth a visit.
Most beautiful cities in Italy are Rome, Venice and Florence.
Then if you have only 2 days I suggest to visit little cities!
This is my 10 favourite places (in order o preference)
Siena (medieval and renaissance, amazing!)
S. Gimignano (the most beautiful medieval site in Italy)
Pisa (Piazza dei miracoli!)
Assisi (Basilica di S. Francesco)
Capri (the most beautiful isle of Europe)
Portofino (un gioiello)
Lucca (Piazza anfiteatro)
Bologna (the oldest university of Europe)
Bergamo (a little Paradise)
Vicenza (the city of Palladio)
ITALY molto bello . ciao
I suggest you go with the flow a bit. Italy is not a place to rush through. You may find that you want to stay longer in the places you mentioned. Also, leave room for flexibility and exploring. All the places you listed are a joy, but trying to get too much in will have you travelling here, there and everywhere and not being anywhere. Personally, I like the smaller villages where real Italy is.
Two weeks is good amount of time...
We were there for 5 days...
1. Pisa was my favorite (you can take a 1 hr train from Florence, half day trip), you could combine a trio to Lucca near Pisa...
2. Rome needs at least 5 days to do justice if you want to do the Vatican city too (worth it).
3. Venice 1 day may be enough, My suggestion is to stay in Mestre as you may find better rates and hotels... and is convenient to commute.
Important: Remember to buy souvenirs... I wish I had picked a Colosseum miniature, and a murano glass sovn...:(
Enjoy your trip...
Another trip: Night trains are a great way to save time...
Here is a list of a few "must visit" towns in Tuscany:
Lucca - http://www.tuscanweb.com/news/?ID=189
Siena - http://www.tuscanweb.com/news/?ID=121
Pisa - http://www.tuscanweb.com/news/?ID=115
San Gimignano - http://www.tuscanweb.com/news/?ID=97
Fiesole - http://www.tuscanweb.com/news/?ID=71
and of course
Florence - http://www.tuscanweb.com/news/?ID=51
Hope it helps.
you can get vacation packages off ebay now really cheap. here's the direct link
I'd recommend at least 3 days in Venice %26amp; Florence %26amp; 4 in Rome - that's where the majority of the tourist stuff is. Pisa %26amp; the Leaning tower is an easy day trip from Florence, and you could add a day in Siena between Florence %26amp; Rome. You might be able to hit the Lake Como also - between Venice %26amp; Florence. Enjoy Italy, it ROCKS!
I think you should see "valle dei templi" in south Sicily.Many greek monuments in the province of Agrigento,I have seen it and is very astonishing are better than greek monuments in Greece with respect of the greeks.You can visit also Sardinia is very nice with his blue sea.
What train do I take?
what train company should I take to see italy?
I know there is cheaper one that takes a little bit longer than the more expensive ones. We want to go from Milan to Naples and see places in between like venice, rome, amalfi coast, maybe tuscany.
What train do you recommend?
Thanks =)What train do I take?
For the most part, you'll only be dealing with the Italian national train system here. There are some local rail systems, but those mostly complement the national system rather than duplicating routes. The real difference is in the type of trains where the faster trains with few stops cost more. The slower regional trains that stop at many towns are slower and cheaper. You also usually need to make train changes along the way to go long distances. In your case, most of the trip will be with Trenitalia, the national system. You can check schedules and prices here: http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/cms/v/i鈥?/a> . The exception is from Naples to Sorrento. Trenitalia does not operate on this route, but Circumvesuviana does. You could take the train from Naples to Sorrento and take the bus or boat further along the Amalfi Coast. There is also the option of a bus or boat from Naples to Sorrento. Trenitalia does run from Naples to Salerno,. You could take the train there and then take a boat or bus back up the coast.
You can save a little money on tickets on the faster trains by buying tickets in advance (at least one day before the trip) and getting the discounted Amica fare.italian english translation jeopardy game
I know there is cheaper one that takes a little bit longer than the more expensive ones. We want to go from Milan to Naples and see places in between like venice, rome, amalfi coast, maybe tuscany.
What train do you recommend?
Thanks =)What train do I take?
For the most part, you'll only be dealing with the Italian national train system here. There are some local rail systems, but those mostly complement the national system rather than duplicating routes. The real difference is in the type of trains where the faster trains with few stops cost more. The slower regional trains that stop at many towns are slower and cheaper. You also usually need to make train changes along the way to go long distances. In your case, most of the trip will be with Trenitalia, the national system. You can check schedules and prices here: http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/cms/v/i鈥?/a> . The exception is from Naples to Sorrento. Trenitalia does not operate on this route, but Circumvesuviana does. You could take the train from Naples to Sorrento and take the bus or boat further along the Amalfi Coast. There is also the option of a bus or boat from Naples to Sorrento. Trenitalia does run from Naples to Salerno,. You could take the train there and then take a boat or bus back up the coast.
You can save a little money on tickets on the faster trains by buying tickets in advance (at least one day before the trip) and getting the discounted Amica fare.
Naples holiday...beaches, language, money?
I've just booked flights for my partner and I to Naples for next month. Never been to Italy. Don't know where we are going to stay yet so can anyone tell me where there are some nice sandy beaches? or recommend a hotel close to one? Also, how much money will I need for a week (拢 or Euro) for both of us?- i want to go on the ferry to some islands probably twice, visit pompeii, rome, Naples centre and Amalfi coast. Lastly, any essential Italian phrases to learn? Thank you.Naples holiday...beaches, language, money?
You need a good guide book for that area, I suggest the DK Eyewitness Guide to Naples. This has a bunch of useful phrases in the back.
Definitely learn Do you speak English?, Please, Thank you, Hello, Goodbye, and The food is delicious.
You're so lucky, Naples is beautiful, and the locals are absolutely great, hilariously funny people, and charm personified.
You'll need a whole day for Pompeii.
The sea of Naples is very polluted, the very few beaches are small and overcrowded, the city is great but choose somewhere else for nice beaches, I suggest you to go to Palinuro or Marina di Camerota, near Salerno (about 170 km from Naples and 140 from Amalfi).
Ischia and Capri are beautiful islands (and packed with tourists in August), you shouldn't miss them, there are ferries from Salerno once or twice a day.
People speak english in the most tourist destinations, by the way some easy italian sentences you may use:
Do you speak english? - parla inglese?
Thank you/please - grazie / per favore
Hello/goodbye - buongiorno/arrivederciNaples holiday...beaches, language, money?
? Biocandy covered it well either she is a local or a natural. Forget the beaches in Naples. Get one of those little English/ Italian books money well spent, You won't believe this, I was in Venice, Sicily, Catanzaro, Napoli, The Amalfie Coast, I had minimal problem, with understanding each other. Got a admit, took a little effort, but we were able to manage. The Italian people are great, and very hospitable I found. Don't know how we managed it, but we were invited into private homes for supper. We enjoyed the beaches heading south of Catanzaro, there is one little town along the line called, hope I get this right, Guardavalle, absolutely fantastic beach.
We did a lot of traveling by train, and the conductors on the train were great, couldn't speak much English but they tried. But us english speaking foreigners are all called Americani. lol
Look, as we did, don't stress out, just take it as it comes day by day, and have a positive outlook. Damn well enjoy yourslef. Easy on the home made vino.
I'll see what I do, maybe you can find some good ideas ....
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Sorrento: http://www.gatto999.it/index.php?option=鈥?/a>
Amalfi: http://www.gatto999.it/index.php?option=鈥?/a>
Capri: http://www.gatto999.it/index.php?option=鈥?/a>
Grotta Azzurra: http://www.gatto999.it/index.php?option=鈥?/a>
Vesuvio: http://www.gatto999.it/index.php?option=鈥?/a>
Pompei: http://www.gatto999.it/index.php?option=鈥?/a>
You need a good guide book for that area, I suggest the DK Eyewitness Guide to Naples. This has a bunch of useful phrases in the back.
Definitely learn Do you speak English?, Please, Thank you, Hello, Goodbye, and The food is delicious.
You're so lucky, Naples is beautiful, and the locals are absolutely great, hilariously funny people, and charm personified.
You'll need a whole day for Pompeii.
The sea of Naples is very polluted, the very few beaches are small and overcrowded, the city is great but choose somewhere else for nice beaches, I suggest you to go to Palinuro or Marina di Camerota, near Salerno (about 170 km from Naples and 140 from Amalfi).
Ischia and Capri are beautiful islands (and packed with tourists in August), you shouldn't miss them, there are ferries from Salerno once or twice a day.
People speak english in the most tourist destinations, by the way some easy italian sentences you may use:
Do you speak english? - parla inglese?
Thank you/please - grazie / per favore
Hello/goodbye - buongiorno/arrivederciNaples holiday...beaches, language, money?
? Biocandy covered it well either she is a local or a natural. Forget the beaches in Naples. Get one of those little English/ Italian books money well spent, You won't believe this, I was in Venice, Sicily, Catanzaro, Napoli, The Amalfie Coast, I had minimal problem, with understanding each other. Got a admit, took a little effort, but we were able to manage. The Italian people are great, and very hospitable I found. Don't know how we managed it, but we were invited into private homes for supper. We enjoyed the beaches heading south of Catanzaro, there is one little town along the line called, hope I get this right, Guardavalle, absolutely fantastic beach.
We did a lot of traveling by train, and the conductors on the train were great, couldn't speak much English but they tried. But us english speaking foreigners are all called Americani. lol
Look, as we did, don't stress out, just take it as it comes day by day, and have a positive outlook. Damn well enjoy yourslef. Easy on the home made vino.
I'll see what I do, maybe you can find some good ideas ....
=^.^=
Sorrento: http://www.gatto999.it/index.php?option=鈥?/a>
Amalfi: http://www.gatto999.it/index.php?option=鈥?/a>
Capri: http://www.gatto999.it/index.php?option=鈥?/a>
Grotta Azzurra: http://www.gatto999.it/index.php?option=鈥?/a>
Vesuvio: http://www.gatto999.it/index.php?option=鈥?/a>
Pompei: http://www.gatto999.it/index.php?option=鈥?/a>
Waiting period to marry in Italy.?
I am planning on getting married in Italy next April. If we arrive in Rome on Sunday can we marry (in the Amalfi Coast) on the following Tuesday? I have been told conflicting information about the waiting period, some say it is waived for US citizens while others say we must wait 2-4 days. If there is a location where there is no waiting period after signing the intent to marry, please let me know!Waiting period to marry in Italy.?
Foreigners don't have a waiting period per se to get married but the wedding office in some cities may want to see you at least two days prior to the wedding in order to determine that all your papers are in order. Also, there are other documents you must file for upon your arrival in Italy (the nulla aosta that needs to be done at the Italian consulate that has jurisdiction over the city where are being married -- in your case, the one in Naples) so be sure to leave yourself with enough time to do this.
I have planned many weddings for foreigners (including my own) here in Italy and many honeymoons in Italy, particularly on the Amalfi. My recommendation to you would be if youa re going to arrive on a Friday that you plan your wedding for the following Thursday. If you need more assistance, including that of an interpreter (you will need one for the marriage ceremony and meeting with the wedding office unless both you and your fiance speak Italian) feel free to contact me.Waiting period to marry in Italy.?
Non-residents do not have a waiting period. Here's some information just to help you... in case you need extra stuff...
http://italy-weddings.com/how_to_get_mar鈥?/a>
CONGRATULATIONS! How romantic to get married there... it's BEAUTIFUL! You are going to LOVE it!
Foreigners don't have a waiting period per se to get married but the wedding office in some cities may want to see you at least two days prior to the wedding in order to determine that all your papers are in order. Also, there are other documents you must file for upon your arrival in Italy (the nulla aosta that needs to be done at the Italian consulate that has jurisdiction over the city where are being married -- in your case, the one in Naples) so be sure to leave yourself with enough time to do this.
I have planned many weddings for foreigners (including my own) here in Italy and many honeymoons in Italy, particularly on the Amalfi. My recommendation to you would be if youa re going to arrive on a Friday that you plan your wedding for the following Thursday. If you need more assistance, including that of an interpreter (you will need one for the marriage ceremony and meeting with the wedding office unless both you and your fiance speak Italian) feel free to contact me.Waiting period to marry in Italy.?
Non-residents do not have a waiting period. Here's some information just to help you... in case you need extra stuff...
http://italy-weddings.com/how_to_get_mar鈥?/a>
CONGRATULATIONS! How romantic to get married there... it's BEAUTIFUL! You are going to LOVE it!
Garda and Como lakes, Italy?
We are thinking of going to one of the Italian Lakes, Garda or Como. If you've been to both or just to one of them, could you give us some highlight on the aria? We have a few questions, but if it's too many, you are welcome to answer just one or two.
Which lake has more to offer? (surroundings, things to do)
How warm and clean are they? (somebody mentioned in the review that locals don't like swimming there, because the water is dirty, but both lakes look pretty clean and beautiful on the pictures)
Are they too crowded with tourists?
Which one is more expensive, and actually, how expensive are they compare to the famous Amalfi coast for example?
How long would you stay there?
What the weather is like in early June?
Thanks all so much!
Have a wonderful day!Garda and Como lakes, Italy?
Hi, I'm Italian and I've been to both but I know better Garda as I've been there 3 times and only once to Como.
Both lakes are very beautiful but Garda is bigger and offers more. There are lots of nice, small villages on the lake and you can also visit some cities like Verona or Mantova which are nice. It's also easier to rent a car and drive around the lake.
I remember that Garda was always overcrowded with tourists but I think that it may be less expensive than Como but not that much And anyway I'm not sure about it.. Surely It depends on where you decide to stay. You should avoid the south ( Desenzano and Peschiera) and the north ( Riva del Garda) which are the most expensive bur also the most lively. The water of Garda is clean more or less everywhere so you can swim. The weather is probably a bit better at Garda, especially the south. I guess that both are less expensive than Amalfi coast but I've never been there.
Even if I prefer Como lake for the atmosphere I advise you Garda 'cause there are more things to do and see. I heard there is a company which organizes a two-day trip to Como from Garda combining bus and ferry boat but I don't know the name. So, if you spend a week at Garda you can see both. In addition Venice is not that far from Garda
Have a nice staying
P.S. If you go to venere.com you can have an idea of how expensive are the hotels on the lakesGarda and Como lakes, Italy?
Como Lake is wonderful, the villages are very nice, Bellagio is my favourite one. It's a little less expensive than Amalfi Coast.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenyai/1551鈥?/a>
http://www.flickr.com/photos/supermaro/4鈥?/a>
Garda Lake is nice, but it's not as beautiful as Como Lake.
Which lake has more to offer? (surroundings, things to do)
How warm and clean are they? (somebody mentioned in the review that locals don't like swimming there, because the water is dirty, but both lakes look pretty clean and beautiful on the pictures)
Are they too crowded with tourists?
Which one is more expensive, and actually, how expensive are they compare to the famous Amalfi coast for example?
How long would you stay there?
What the weather is like in early June?
Thanks all so much!
Have a wonderful day!Garda and Como lakes, Italy?
Hi, I'm Italian and I've been to both but I know better Garda as I've been there 3 times and only once to Como.
Both lakes are very beautiful but Garda is bigger and offers more. There are lots of nice, small villages on the lake and you can also visit some cities like Verona or Mantova which are nice. It's also easier to rent a car and drive around the lake.
I remember that Garda was always overcrowded with tourists but I think that it may be less expensive than Como but not that much And anyway I'm not sure about it.. Surely It depends on where you decide to stay. You should avoid the south ( Desenzano and Peschiera) and the north ( Riva del Garda) which are the most expensive bur also the most lively. The water of Garda is clean more or less everywhere so you can swim. The weather is probably a bit better at Garda, especially the south. I guess that both are less expensive than Amalfi coast but I've never been there.
Even if I prefer Como lake for the atmosphere I advise you Garda 'cause there are more things to do and see. I heard there is a company which organizes a two-day trip to Como from Garda combining bus and ferry boat but I don't know the name. So, if you spend a week at Garda you can see both. In addition Venice is not that far from Garda
Have a nice staying
P.S. If you go to venere.com you can have an idea of how expensive are the hotels on the lakesGarda and Como lakes, Italy?
Como Lake is wonderful, the villages are very nice, Bellagio is my favourite one. It's a little less expensive than Amalfi Coast.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenyai/1551鈥?/a>
http://www.flickr.com/photos/supermaro/4鈥?/a>
Garda Lake is nice, but it's not as beautiful as Como Lake.
Travelling in Italy by bus or train.?
What is the easiest and cheaoest way to travel in Italy from one city to another? We are planning to go for 2 weeks to cities like Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Pompeii, Capri, Amalfi Coast. Thanks in advanceTravelling in Italy by bus or train.?
Trains are very inexpensive in Italy, and there are a lot of them during the day to most of your destinations.
You can check most of your train trips (including how much each trip will cost) on the Italian Rail website at http://www.trenitalia.com
A few of your trips will be on a private railroad - to get to Pompeii, Sorrento (from where you can catch a boat/hydrofoil to Capri) - called Circumvesuviana. Details are at http://www.vesuviana.it/web/en
The train is generally the best way to get around here when it is an option. You can find current train schedules and prices at: http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/homepag鈥?/a> . Note that there are often discounted fares on the faster trains for early purchase of tickets.
Obviously, you can't get to Capri on a train or bus since it's an island. There are schedules and prices for the ferries here: http://www.capri.net/en/ship-timetable
The Circumvesuviana train system running from Naples to Sorrento services Pompeii. From Naples Garibaldi station it costs 2.40 euro and takes 36 minutes to get to Pompeii. There's a trip planner here for the Circumvesuviana trains: http://www.vesuviana.it/web/en . The Pompeii stop is Pompei Scavi Villa Misteri
For the Amalfi Coast, you'll either need a car, bus, or boat. You can use the Circumvesuviana train from Naples to Sorrento and get a bus or boat there. There are bus and boat schedules here: http://www.amalficoastweb.com/amalfi/eng鈥?/a> You could also take a boat or bus from Naples or take the train to Salerno and get a bus or boat from there.Travelling in Italy by bus or train.?
I haven't traveled by bus- but i have traveled from city to city within Italy many times by train. It is cheap and the trains are fairly nice. I enjoyed my time using them.
buses are slow and the Italian roads are very busy, the urban nodes are crazy, the trains are fast and very comfortable.
Trains are very inexpensive in Italy, and there are a lot of them during the day to most of your destinations.
You can check most of your train trips (including how much each trip will cost) on the Italian Rail website at http://www.trenitalia.com
A few of your trips will be on a private railroad - to get to Pompeii, Sorrento (from where you can catch a boat/hydrofoil to Capri) - called Circumvesuviana. Details are at http://www.vesuviana.it/web/en
The train is generally the best way to get around here when it is an option. You can find current train schedules and prices at: http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/homepag鈥?/a> . Note that there are often discounted fares on the faster trains for early purchase of tickets.
Obviously, you can't get to Capri on a train or bus since it's an island. There are schedules and prices for the ferries here: http://www.capri.net/en/ship-timetable
The Circumvesuviana train system running from Naples to Sorrento services Pompeii. From Naples Garibaldi station it costs 2.40 euro and takes 36 minutes to get to Pompeii. There's a trip planner here for the Circumvesuviana trains: http://www.vesuviana.it/web/en . The Pompeii stop is Pompei Scavi Villa Misteri
For the Amalfi Coast, you'll either need a car, bus, or boat. You can use the Circumvesuviana train from Naples to Sorrento and get a bus or boat there. There are bus and boat schedules here: http://www.amalficoastweb.com/amalfi/eng鈥?/a> You could also take a boat or bus from Naples or take the train to Salerno and get a bus or boat from there.Travelling in Italy by bus or train.?
I haven't traveled by bus- but i have traveled from city to city within Italy many times by train. It is cheap and the trains are fairly nice. I enjoyed my time using them.
buses are slow and the Italian roads are very busy, the urban nodes are crazy, the trains are fast and very comfortable.
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