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Please help us fine a lovely small town outside of Florence, accessible by train, to spend a few days with two small children. [more inside]
posted by twirlypen around Florence, Italy at 2:14 PM - 6 answers

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 - 5 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'll be in Florence for 1 week. I'd like to ask for places with good internet access; good steak and other local dishes; good view of the Champions League games. [more inside]
posted by shortfuse around Florence, Italy at 1:45 AM - 5 answers

I am ready to pull my hair out planning a Month long trip in August for my 14 year old daughter and I. I have plans and lodging set for 3 of the 4 weeks. I am looking in the Tuscany area of Florence, but do not want to stay in Florence. I want a small town, charm and comfortable. [more inside]
posted by snztt99 around Florence, Italy at 7:10 PM - 10 answers

[Asking for a friend] How should I sell my late 2008 15" MacBook Pro in Florence, Italy? [more inside]
posted by Utilitaritron around Florence, Italy at 1:42 PM - 2 answers

I'm going to be in Florence for the next couple of days. Where should I have breakfast? Lunch? Dinner? [more inside]
posted by lapsangsouchong around Florence, Italy at 3:20 AM - 5 answers

Restaurant or cafe recommendation in Florence, Itay (preferably near the Uffizi, other minor snowflake details within)? [more inside]
posted by moxiequz around Florence, Italy at 2:53 PM - 6 answers

Please help me remember the name of the paper shop I recently visited in Florence. [more inside]
posted by CheeseLouise around Florence, Italy at 8:06 AM - 3 answers

My family is traveling to Florence in October. This is not our first Florentine rodeo, so to speak - we've done a lot of sightseeing and exploring on past visits. This time, we thought it might be fun to delve a little deeper and take a class (cooking?), workshop, special organized tour, etc. Four adults, fairly foodie, up for anything that isn't too physically strenuous. Any MeFi "Been There Done That" recommendations?
posted by nkknkk around Florence, Italy at 12:21 PM - 4 answers

Knee injury in Florence, Italy. Need crutches. [more inside]
posted by AMWKE1984 around Florence, Italy at 2:41 AM - 6 answers

Travelfilter: Florence Italy for 4 nights over Easter. Any tips on what we Must See, Must Eat or Must Do. [more inside]
posted by mary8nne around Florence, Italy at 6:54 AM - 14 answers

Hey everyone, Going to Florence Italy in the end of March to early April. Anyone have any idea of the weather at that time? Also going alone so any advice on crucial things to take? Cheers
posted by mark25 around Florence, Italy at 1:26 AM - 8 answers

Help us plan our trip between Zurich and Florence? What are your favorite spots? Should we take the train or rent a car? We have about a week, and it will be mid-February. Unfortunately we don't ski but are open to just about anything else. Thanks in advance, MeFites!
posted by walla around Florence, Italy at 1:12 PM - 10 answers

Visiting Florence, Italy for the first time in June. Should I skip the popular tourist attractions and just explore the actual city? [more inside]
posted by kdern around Florence, Italy at 7:16 AM - 28 answers

Find me music from the European Day of Jewish Culture in Florence [more inside]
posted by complience around Florence, Italy at 3:53 AM - 0 answers

I need to find a cheap hotel in Florence, Italy during a large conference (April 5-10, 2008). All the conference-affiliated cheap hotels are booked. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by Alterscape around Florence, Italy at 5:09 PM - 11 answers

The boyfriend and I are planning a trip to Italy in late October. We are still struggling with one thing, though: what to do during planned day trips to Florence and Venice. If you had to recommend one or two destinations or experiences that really epitomize the spirit of these two cities, what would they be? [more inside]
posted by warble around Florence, Italy at 7:51 AM - 25 answers

we're teachers, going to Florence, Italy, looking for local teachers. what is our best chance to meet them? [more inside]
posted by tristanshout around Florence, Italy at 7:05 PM - 4 answers

We are currently in Florence and have 15kg of luggage that we dont want to carry when we are visiting sicily for the next 2 weeks. We are going to ask the hotel to look after it but if they say no, what is the best option for medium term luggage storage in Florence? we are going to Rome prior to sicily if that opens up any options.
posted by OzMoges around Florence, Italy at 11:11 AM - 6 answers