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!
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