I love cosmetics, and I'm in Rome. What should I buy here that I can't get in the United States? [more inside]
posted by purpleclover on Dec 8, 2009 - 12 answers

Is a quick trip to Sicily worth it? I've got a ticket to fly to Rome 4-11 December, and am considering a quick trip to Sicily (max 3 days, min 1 day) via a low-cost air carrier. [more inside]
posted by purpleclover on Nov 22, 2009 - 5 answers

Rome and Italy for X-Mas: bad idea or not? [more inside]
posted by i less than three nsima on Oct 8, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm looking for books about Italy, specifically Rome and Venice, and also books set in Rome and/or Venice. What would you recommend? [more inside]
posted by garlic on Aug 24, 2009 - 19 answers

What's the story behind the (contemporary) sculptures scattered in and around the Forum in Rome? [more inside]
posted by acidic on Jul 15, 2009 - 2 answers

Italy the week after Easter: deserted or still a mob scene? Help us save our honeymoon from the herds of the faithful. [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman on Apr 17, 2009 - 7 answers

Can anyone recommend some great restaurants in Venice or Rome? [more inside]
posted by tangyraspberry on Apr 8, 2009 - 19 answers

I am organising an internal training on innovation in Rome for about 20-25 employees. What creative / innovative venues do you recommend in or by Rome, Italy? [more inside]
posted by eurandom on Mar 23, 2009 - 1 answer

For vacation, I was thinking of starting in Palermo and making my way to Rome. I know next to nothing about this part of the world, so I don't know how good or bad of an idea this is. Any thoughts from those familiar with the area would be greatly appreciated! [more inside]
posted by verevi on Feb 17, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm going to Rome for one week in February. How can I cheap out on lodging while there? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Dec 9, 2008 - 10 answers

What would you do if you found a memory card? Have you found our memory card in Rome, Italy? [more inside]
posted by lioness on Aug 14, 2008 - 16 answers

Apartment-swap-filter. We're thinking of swapping our place in the center of Rome with a place in Manhattan for a long week around Easter 2009. Any information and/or recommendations on reputable house-swapping sites would be much appreciated. (Also: any stories on the sort of things swapping entails, and what's important to think about and get right in preparation.)
posted by progosk on Jun 21, 2008 - 1 answer

What is the best way to travel throughout Italy? So far we're looking at Venice, Florence, Pisa, Milan, etc. People have been recommending the Italy Rail Passes from here. Is it better to get one of these? Or would it be better to get a ticket at the train station for city to city? Or are there other options that I should know of? [more inside]
posted by petah on Jun 9, 2008 - 12 answers

What area of Rome should we stay in? And what should we do there in three days? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Feb 8, 2008 - 19 answers

I'm looking for recommendations for books, movies and even music that might be relevant for a group of middle school (7th & 8th grade, ages 12-14) kids who are going to Rome over spring break. [more inside]
posted by bjennings on Feb 3, 2008 - 8 answers

I just landed in Italy. Help me find the Florence and Rome that no one writes about. [more inside]
posted by twins named Lugubrious and Salubrious on Dec 25, 2007 - 12 answers

Hi. Who is this actor? [more inside]
posted by wfc123 on Dec 12, 2007 - 14 answers

What are your favorite nontraditional, nontouristy, alternative, culturally-insightful things to do in or near Venice, Florence, and Rome? I mean the deeper anthropological kind of culture, not museums, opera, etc. I'm not looking for the usual must-see tourist destinations or the things that epitomize a city. I want the fascinating little finds you accidentally stumbled on and loved, but which few or no tours would have found because they aren't "sights". If it can give me a glimpse of how contemporary Italians see the world, to appreciate a bit more what it's like to be them, that's a turbo bonus. No points off for plain old fun activities either. [more inside]
posted by Askr on Nov 6, 2007 - 12 answers

My wife and I are going to Italy with a tour group late November, and it also happens to be our anniversary. We'll be in Rome the day/night of our anniversary. We're staying at the Holiday Inn Parco Dei Medici. [more inside]
posted by edjusted on Sep 27, 2007 - 14 answers

Where can I buy 4x5 Polaroid Sheet Film in Rome? [more inside]
posted by Bengston on May 13, 2007 - 1 answer

Please help us find a reliable source for vacation apartment rentals in Rome. [more inside]
posted by ersatzkat on May 3, 2007 - 12 answers

How to spend 7 days in Italy? [more inside]
posted by cosmonaught on Oct 30, 2006 - 26 answers

So my husband and I just flew back from a vacation in Rome yesterday, where we had a wonderful time. Now it's four in the morning and I'm wide awake. So while I'm sitting here pondering the stinky laundry I must tackle later today, I'm wondering if some of you can answer some of our random questions about things we saw and experienced, stuff that wasn't addressed in the guide books. Here goes: [more inside]
posted by printchick on Oct 6, 2006 - 28 answers

Going to Italy - Stay in Rome the whole trip or take a tour to several cities? [more inside]
posted by atmu on Sep 14, 2006 - 18 answers

Help me plan a trip to Italy - Rome, Florence and the countryside in Tuscany and Umbria. [more inside]
posted by thewittyname on May 19, 2006 - 24 answers

Has anyone flown to Italy via Eurofly? [more inside]
posted by veronica sawyer on Apr 14, 2006 - 4 answers

ItalianTravelFilter: Looking for recommendations -- hotels/pensiones/b&b's in Rome, Amalfi towns or Naples!
posted by black8 on Sep 21, 2005 - 9 answers

I'm travelling to Italy in late August and am looking for hotel recommendations for Milan, Florence, and Rome. I'm looking for not the most expensive, but not the least expensive. Maybe 3-4 stars? I'm also looking more for an "Italian" experience than a big chain hotel. I'd be happier in something that is smaller and older (if well kept) or more of a boutique-type place. I'll be travelling by train and won't have much more than 2 days per city, unfortunately, so a central location is important to me. If there are any Italians or Italy travellers who might be willing to advise me, I'd really appreciate it!
posted by gen on Jun 19, 2005 - 11 answers

My wife and I are planning a 10-12 day trip to Italy in late Sept. and are looking for advice. We are torn between a guided tour-type trip where the majority is planned out for you or just getting tickets and hotel rooms and making the plans while we are there. Any advice or experience? [more inside]
posted by Wallzatcha on Aug 13, 2004 - 20 answers