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March 11

Where to stay in Florence?

My wife and I are looking to visit Florence in early June. Can you recommend any good hotels? I'm looking for something upmarket and central in an old building (although I suspect that's basically all the buildings in central Florence). [more inside]
posted by crocomancer around Florence, Italy at 2:39 PM - 4 answers

December 10, 2023

Pompeii Day Trip from Rome

We are visiting Rome for a week in February and have already booked a hotel there for the whole stay. Since its our first visit, we'll primarily be exploring the city, however we're keen to see Pompeii. [more inside]
posted by fairmettle around Pompei, Italy at 4:26 AM - 23 answers

November 17, 2023

Rome Neighborhoods Without the Sights

Best neighborhood in Rome for eating pasta and going to the playground/park? Traveling solo with a toddler so we'll be eating nice lunches, going on long walks (in a stroller), visiting playgrounds and parks. Need easy access to the airport. November travel, [more inside]
posted by perrouno around Rome, Italy at 10:43 AM - 4 answers has best

November 10, 2023

I don't know where to go in Italy. Help.

Looking to go to Rome with a couple people that want to SEE Rome, but aren't super jazzed about crowds and cities-- or in love with traveling in general. Looking to spend half the trip in a less bustling spot. [more inside]
posted by ReluctantViking around Italy at 1:12 PM - 7 answers

September 27, 2023

Useful/Essential apps for visiting Rome?

USAian visiting Rome in a few weeks - trying to load up my phone with apps I might use there. So far I've got Omio, The Fork, Tiqets, Maps.me and a couple of others. What are your best recommendations? Is there a good Uber/Lyft equivalent or Taxi app?
posted by Right On Red around Rome, Italy at 9:52 AM - 7 answers

September 5, 2023

North Italy, late fall, accessible by train, not art museum or church?

I know what I like, but what might a teenaged person who isn't enthralled by Renaissance art and architecture like? [more inside]
posted by fingersandtoes around Sondrio, Italy at 9:11 PM - 14 answers has best

August 26, 2023

Your favorite restaurants in Rome

My girlfriend and I are headed to Rome in October, so we'd love your recommendations for your favorite restaurants! Any and all suggestions are welcome, for all price ranges and types of restaurants. (It's just the two of us, no kids.) The only thing we want to avoid are touristy places. Ciao!
posted by DavidNYC around Rome, Italy at 3:21 PM - 9 answers

June 18, 2023

The ultimate in travel

I'm interested in one day taking a vacation where everything is just taken care of for me. A trip where I am involved in the itinerary at a high level, and somebody else works out all the details so I don't have to think. Where do I find a travel agent that provides this level of service for people, and how much could I expect to spend for the service itself? (Not a cruise, please!) [more inside]
posted by rouftop around Italy at 6:32 PM - 12 answers

April 27, 2023

staying cool in northern Italy in August

I may have to be in the Milan area in August. I suffer badly in the heat. Is there a way to make this work? [more inside]
posted by fingersandtoes around Sondrio, Italy at 2:53 PM - 3 answers has best

March 7, 2023

Two Weeks In Italy

As our 60th birthday present to each other, my wife and I are going on a two-week trip to Italy in late October. Looking for input here on any and all aspects of this trip. [more inside]
posted by briank around Italy at 9:18 AM - 17 answers

February 20, 2023

recs for all-inclusive hotel in southern italy

it's post pandemic smorgasboard of significant extended family events that deserve to be celebrated. pls help us find a mid market all inclusive by the sea in southern italy or sicily. we are around 17 people grazi
posted by lapsang around Italy at 10:13 AM - 2 answers

February 2, 2023

Podcasts about Italy

I'm looking for any and all podcasts about Italy, whether about travel, food, culture, history, architecture, art, or any other topics. Only requirement is that they be in English. Thanks!
posted by DavidNYC around Italy at 7:57 AM - 2 answers

December 15, 2022

Masking and vax proof, Rome 2023 edition

I'm going to be travelling internationally, to Rome, for the first time since the pandemic, right at the New Year. It looks like all testing requirements have been lifted at the border crossings into the EU, and there are no mask requirements for public transit in Rome, but what's the general vibe otherwise? [more inside]
posted by dis_integration around Rome, Italy at 1:34 PM - 2 answers has best

November 4, 2022

Massage and shopping in Rome

If I were near the Termini Station in Rome, Italy, and willing to walk and/or take a train 45 minutes in any direction, where should I go to buy interesting textiles, and/or get a massage on Saturday or Sunday? [more inside]
posted by bilabial around Rome, Italy at 2:24 AM - 3 answers

September 29, 2022

Recommendations for Florence, Italy

I'll be travelling to Florence for work next week - I'm looking for recommendations for things to see, places to eat, best coffee/gelato, local markets or shops etc. [more inside]
posted by piyushnz around Florence, Italy at 10:10 AM - 20 answers has best

September 20, 2022

Italy trip with mobility issuses?

I would like to take my elderly parents to Italy in October (either Florence or Rome.). How can I make this fun for us all? [more inside]
posted by heavenknows around Italy at 6:41 AM - 13 answers

September 2, 2022

Responsible travel to Venice

I know Venice has struggled to remain a real city under the crush of tourism. I loved visiting and would like to go again, if it's possible to do so in a way that's good for Venitians. [more inside]
posted by sepviva around Venice, Italy at 12:11 PM - 4 answers has best

August 2, 2022

Traveling to Italy - How to visit both Venice and Sicily in one week?

I have a trip to Italy coming up, and have a week to visit Venice and Sucily. I’d like any advice on how to do that in an enjoyable way. [more inside]
posted by Bohemian Sailor around Italy at 6:33 PM - 11 answers

Three perfect days in the Dolomites?

We'll only have three full days -- it'll be early October, and we'd ideally end somewhere near a train station on the Italian side (Belluno?) as we need to get to Venice shortly thereafter. Best place to base ourselves? [more inside]
posted by egeanin around Italy at 12:36 PM - 3 answers

July 22, 2022

Driving from Assisi to Venice - must sees?

We're going to be renting a car in Assisi and driving up to Venice over the course of a week in early October, but otherwise have no itinerary for this stage of the trip. What small towns/sites/ experiences are (relatively) on the way North to Venice, and can't be missed? [more inside]
posted by egeanin around Italy at 9:57 PM - 9 answers has best