italy Q&A

Here’s another in the Italy Q&A series. This comes from Margie, who asks: I am going to be in Tuscany October 10-17. Are there any soccer matches in our area during that time? I’m sorry, Margie, I wish I had better news for you! You would think, given that the […]

Italy Q&A: Soccer Games in Tuscany in October

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Here’s another in my Italy Q&A series of posts. I got a note from Milton which read: i am going to italy in september for about 3 weeks and was thinking about taking an apartment in rome, or maybe another town. i would love your thoughts. i don’t want to […]

Italy Q&A: 3 Weeks in September

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Here’s question I got via email, so here’s another post in my Italy Q&A series. Allan wrote: I arrive into Rome at about 7pm on a Friday night and need to connect to Florence to meet up with my family. I note trains are about $65 and leave every hour […]

Italy Q&A: Getting from Fiumicino to Florence

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This is one of my Italy Q&A posts. Antoinette says: My family will be going to Italy for the the whole month of July and I’m trying to find good family hotels in the following places: Centre of Rome Another one in downtown Campobasso (Molise) One more in Cosenza – […]

Italy Q&A: Accommodation Options for a July Trip

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It’s time for another Italy Q&A reply. Theresa asks: We are planning a trip to Italy for the month of June and will need to rent a vehicle for about 4 weeks. Maybe a van actally as we’re 4 adults & 2 young kids. Any reco’s? not sure what companies […]

Italy Q&A: Renting a Van in Italy

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Here’s another in the Italy Q&A series. It’s from Mac, who says: I will be traveling with my husband, 16 year old son and 14 year old daughter in June. We will be spending most of our time between Florence, some Tuscan hill towns, and Cinque Terre. Do you have […]

Italy Q&A: Entertaining Teenagers in Italy

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It’s time for another of my Italy Q&A posts. Shyam sent me this note: We’ll be coming from India to Italy, on 5th of April, 2008 , We 4 people will be attending vineitaly exhibition at Verona.Italy, on 6th & 7th. Please inform. 1. Which Hotel is near to the […]

Italy Q&A: Verona Hotels

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Here’s another in my Italy Q&A series. Leon asks: I’d like to spend a month or two in Florence. Can you suggest a flat rental or pensione? Inexpensive please. Leon, I’d like to spend a month or two in Florence, too – so you’ve got a great idea there! Rents […]

Italy Q&A: A Month in Florence

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Here’s another in the Italy Q&A series. Maddy asks: Yikes … we are struggling with accommodations in Milan because it is design week there April 14-21. We have checked in to apartments for rent and they are 2600 euros for the week. We will be going to the fair as […]

Italy Q&A: Finding a Hotel in Milan During Design Week

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Here’s another of my Italy Q&A posts. Melanie asks: My hubby and I would love to spend some time in Italy. Are we going to have to sell our first born in order to do it, or are there some inexpensive places to stay? Italy is certainly an expensive place […]

Italy Q&A: Seeing Italy on a Budget

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