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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How does the Green Pass and all its levels work when visiting Italy? [more inside]
posted by silverstatue around Italy at 8:31 AM - 4 answers

We are in the early stages of planning a (possible) trip to Italy for our 25th anniversary later this year. Among other things, I would like to spend a couple days exploring the small town in Avellino where my great-grandfather was born. What should I expect? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff around Italy at 11:10 AM - 8 answers

I will be spending around four days in Rome in September before striking out to Puglia. I've never really had an abiding desire to go to Rome, but it makes sense for meeting up with travelers coming from the States and other logistical reasons. I have two main questions — where to stay and anything special to see — with details inside. [more inside]
posted by dame around Rome, Italy at 9:14 AM - 26 answers

Especially Bologna and Rome [more inside]
posted by fantasticness around Italy at 2:51 PM - 3 answers

Asking for an american citizen [more inside]
posted by fantasticness around Italy at 3:40 PM - 7 answers

Partner and I are booked to travel next Thursday from L.A. to Rome via Madrid, and home from Rome via London on March 22. Do aviation-afilliated Mefites know how likely it is that Madrid / Rome / London will close its airports or borders to commercial flyers during this period, OR point me to a website I can access that discusses this?
posted by goofyfoot around Rome, Italy at 6:46 PM - 17 answers

My husband and I will be traveling to Italy for our anniversary at the end of May. I would love to hear about your favorite restaurants, vineyards, hotels, tour guides or anything else you recommend in Florence or throughout Tuscany or Umbria. We’re starting in Florence, then renting a car a driving around Tuscany and/or Umbria for 5 days. Currently considering: Pienza, Greve, Chianti, but nothing is locked in yet. We’ve both traveled in a Italy before but it’s been a long time. What should be on our list? Thanks!
posted by brbmaroon around Italy at 6:41 PM - 8 answers

Is it warm enough to spend time on the beach in Italy in late May? If so, which beaches would be the best bet for warmest weather at that time of year? Thanks!
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell around Italy at 11:34 AM - 6 answers