Traveling to Italy in Feb.
Nov 3rd 2006, 7:28 am
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Traveling to Italy in Feb.
Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
I'd love to simply copy it!
I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
a few.)
Thanks so much.
m
have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
I'd love to simply copy it!
I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
a few.)
Thanks so much.
m
Nov 3rd 2006, 7:48 am
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Re: Traveling to Italy in Feb.
In article <[email protected] .com>,
[email protected] () wrote:
> *From:* [email protected]
> *Date:* 3 Nov 2006 12:28:46 -0800
>
> Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
> that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
>
> If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
> I'd love to simply copy it!
>
> I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
> speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
>
> Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
> to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
> a few.)
One week is not a lot of time and you would be best advised to restrict
yourself to just two cities, with maybe a one-night stopover somewhere
smaller in-between.
The cities you'll most often hear recommended are Rome, Florence, Venice
and Naples. Personally, I'd probably choose Rome and Naples out of those
four, but they're all worth visiting and if you are interested in art
history (as opposed to history in general) it might be foolish to exclude
Florence.
What kind of things are you interested in seeing and doing? And do you
think you will have subsequent opportunities to visit Italy? (If the
answer to the latter is 'yes', then it doesn't matter so much what you
have to miss out this time.)
Between major cities, train is by far the most efficient and easiest mode
of transport.
[email protected] () wrote:
> *From:* [email protected]
> *Date:* 3 Nov 2006 12:28:46 -0800
>
> Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
> that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
>
> If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
> I'd love to simply copy it!
>
> I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
> speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
>
> Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
> to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
> a few.)
One week is not a lot of time and you would be best advised to restrict
yourself to just two cities, with maybe a one-night stopover somewhere
smaller in-between.
The cities you'll most often hear recommended are Rome, Florence, Venice
and Naples. Personally, I'd probably choose Rome and Naples out of those
four, but they're all worth visiting and if you are interested in art
history (as opposed to history in general) it might be foolish to exclude
Florence.
What kind of things are you interested in seeing and doing? And do you
think you will have subsequent opportunities to visit Italy? (If the
answer to the latter is 'yes', then it doesn't matter so much what you
have to miss out this time.)
Between major cities, train is by far the most efficient and easiest mode
of transport.
Nov 3rd 2006, 8:07 am
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Re: Traveling to Italy in Feb.
[email protected] wrote:
> Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
> that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
A single week is very little time. My recommmendation is to go only to Rome.
I understand that you will almost certainly really want to see other cities,
but this is a clear case where less is more. Even with a week, you will only
scratch the surface of what Rome has to offer.
But if you insist on going elsewhere, I would add either Florence or Venice,
depending on your personal interests (Venice would be my choice). Definitely
do not try to see more than two in one week.
> Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive,
Tell us what you mean by "not too expensive." How much you're willing to
spend, what kind of accomations (single, double, etc.), and what you require
(private bath, elevator, breakfast included, etc.)
> how
> to get from place to place,
Trains from city to city. Walk or take local buses within cities.
> which cities to visit if you can only visit a few.
The word "few" sounds to me like you mean three or four. Any attempt to
visit that many is one week will mean that you will get to see next to
nothing. You will be able to tell your friends "Oh, I've been there," but
that's all.
--
Ken Blake
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> Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
> that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
A single week is very little time. My recommmendation is to go only to Rome.
I understand that you will almost certainly really want to see other cities,
but this is a clear case where less is more. Even with a week, you will only
scratch the surface of what Rome has to offer.
But if you insist on going elsewhere, I would add either Florence or Venice,
depending on your personal interests (Venice would be my choice). Definitely
do not try to see more than two in one week.
> Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive,
Tell us what you mean by "not too expensive." How much you're willing to
spend, what kind of accomations (single, double, etc.), and what you require
(private bath, elevator, breakfast included, etc.)
> how
> to get from place to place,
Trains from city to city. Walk or take local buses within cities.
> which cities to visit if you can only visit a few.
The word "few" sounds to me like you mean three or four. Any attempt to
visit that many is one week will mean that you will get to see next to
nothing. You will be able to tell your friends "Oh, I've been there," but
that's all.
--
Ken Blake
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Nov 3rd 2006, 9:14 am
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Dear Margaret
in your local Borders there are plentiful of books on the subject.
You just sit on the floor and read as much as you can.
You can even take notes !
Then you may search the Web with a few simple Google words like Italy,
sights, tourism, etc
You may also know the names of a few famous towns you'd like to see : Rome,
Florence, Venice....
Have you counted the money you're willing to spend ?
Once you have all this data gathered, then you would come back with more
specific questions and find a jolly good deal of answers !!!
Enjoy.
<[email protected]> a �crit dans le message de news:
[email protected]. com...
> Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
> that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
> If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
> I'd love to simply copy it!
> I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
> speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
> Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
> to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
> a few.)
> Thanks so much.
> m
>
in your local Borders there are plentiful of books on the subject.
You just sit on the floor and read as much as you can.
You can even take notes !
Then you may search the Web with a few simple Google words like Italy,
sights, tourism, etc
You may also know the names of a few famous towns you'd like to see : Rome,
Florence, Venice....
Have you counted the money you're willing to spend ?
Once you have all this data gathered, then you would come back with more
specific questions and find a jolly good deal of answers !!!
Enjoy.
<[email protected]> a �crit dans le message de news:
[email protected]. com...
> Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
> that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
> If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
> I'd love to simply copy it!
> I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
> speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
> Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
> to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
> a few.)
> Thanks so much.
> m
>
Nov 3rd 2006, 9:57 am
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Re: Traveling to Italy in Feb.
[email protected] wrote:
> Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
> that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
> If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
> I'd love to simply copy it!
> I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
> speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
> Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
> to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
> a few.)
Visit two cities, no more. I would recommend Rome and Venice. Venice
is a fascinating and unique place, while Rome is loaded with history
and art. There is much more to see in Italy than just those two
cities, but it will be a good introduction to the country. If you try
to see too many places in too short a time, you would detract from your
experience, and only get the most superficial impressions of each
place.
How about:
Day 1 - Rome - ancient sights - Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon. I would
recommend a walking tour of the Forum so that you will understand what
you are seeing.
Day 2 - Rome - the Vatican - St. Peter's and the Vatican Museums
(including the Sistine Chapel). The Vatican Museums really deserve
most of a day unless you hate museums.
Day 3 - Rome - Baroque Rome - the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza
Navona, and some of the offbeat churches, like San Clemente (a 12th
century church built on the ruins of a 4th century church built on the
ruins of a Roman pagan temple, with elements remaining from all three)
and Santa Maria della Concezione (human bones and skulls used as
decorations).
Day 4 - Rome - Explore an untouristed neighborhood of Rome.
Day 5 - Travel day (the train ride is 3-4 hours depending on what type
of train you get). Arrive in Venice and just wander around the city.
Day 6 - Venice - the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's church and the Accademia
Museum.
Day 7 - Venice - the Venetian islands of Murano (known for its glass
artisans), Burano (lacemakers) and Torcello (mosaics).
> Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
> that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
> If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
> I'd love to simply copy it!
> I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
> speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
> Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
> to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
> a few.)
Visit two cities, no more. I would recommend Rome and Venice. Venice
is a fascinating and unique place, while Rome is loaded with history
and art. There is much more to see in Italy than just those two
cities, but it will be a good introduction to the country. If you try
to see too many places in too short a time, you would detract from your
experience, and only get the most superficial impressions of each
place.
How about:
Day 1 - Rome - ancient sights - Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon. I would
recommend a walking tour of the Forum so that you will understand what
you are seeing.
Day 2 - Rome - the Vatican - St. Peter's and the Vatican Museums
(including the Sistine Chapel). The Vatican Museums really deserve
most of a day unless you hate museums.
Day 3 - Rome - Baroque Rome - the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza
Navona, and some of the offbeat churches, like San Clemente (a 12th
century church built on the ruins of a 4th century church built on the
ruins of a Roman pagan temple, with elements remaining from all three)
and Santa Maria della Concezione (human bones and skulls used as
decorations).
Day 4 - Rome - Explore an untouristed neighborhood of Rome.
Day 5 - Travel day (the train ride is 3-4 hours depending on what type
of train you get). Arrive in Venice and just wander around the city.
Day 6 - Venice - the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's church and the Accademia
Museum.
Day 7 - Venice - the Venetian islands of Murano (known for its glass
artisans), Burano (lacemakers) and Torcello (mosaics).
Nov 3rd 2006, 11:20 am
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Re: Traveling to Italy in Feb.
On 3 Nov 2006 12:28:46 -0800, [email protected]
wrote:
>Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
>have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
>that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
>If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
>I'd love to simply copy it!
>I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
>speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
>Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
>to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
>a few.)
>Thanks so much.
>m
Two would be the limit in that time-scale.
I have no idea of the best way from A to B (as I drove), but
if I had to choose only two Italian cities they would be
Venice and Rome. The web-site shows express trains take a
little under five hours
http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html.
Of course, there are other options. If your main interests
are art and the mediaeval period - Rome and Florence. If
you, like me, are more interested in ancient Rome, then Rome
and Pompeii.
Don't forget that the trip in the train can be part of the
experience.
You may get some ideas from this part of my blog:
http://loraltravel.blogspot.com/2006/11/italy.html
I've only reached Lake Bolsena so far - I'm still drafting
Rome, maybe more on it tonight.
Cheers, Alan, Australia
--
http://loraltravel.blogspot.com/
latest: Planning on the Net
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/
wrote:
>Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
>have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
>that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
>If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
>I'd love to simply copy it!
>I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
>speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
>Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
>to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
>a few.)
>Thanks so much.
>m
Two would be the limit in that time-scale.
I have no idea of the best way from A to B (as I drove), but
if I had to choose only two Italian cities they would be
Venice and Rome. The web-site shows express trains take a
little under five hours
http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html.
Of course, there are other options. If your main interests
are art and the mediaeval period - Rome and Florence. If
you, like me, are more interested in ancient Rome, then Rome
and Pompeii.
Don't forget that the trip in the train can be part of the
experience.
You may get some ideas from this part of my blog:
http://loraltravel.blogspot.com/2006/11/italy.html
I've only reached Lake Bolsena so far - I'm still drafting
Rome, maybe more on it tonight.
Cheers, Alan, Australia
--
http://loraltravel.blogspot.com/
latest: Planning on the Net
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/
Nov 3rd 2006, 2:42 pm
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Re: Traveling to Italy in Feb.
Alan S wrote:
> On 3 Nov 2006 12:28:46 -0800, [email protected]
> wrote:
>> Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
>> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
>> that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
> Two would be the limit in that time-scale.
> I have no idea of the best way from A to B (as I drove), but
> if I had to choose only two Italian cities they would be
> Venice and Rome. The web-site shows express trains take a
> little under five hours
And if you add in the time it takes to get to and from each of the two train
stations,as well as getting to the one you're leaving from early so as not
to miss your train, and the packing, checking out. checking in, unpacking,
at the two hotels, the time to get from one city to the other is the better
part of a day. And considering that most of the first day is taken up with
arriving, there's little more than five days left of that week.
That's why I feel so strongly that with so little time, a single city is far
away the best choice.
--
Ken Blake
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> On 3 Nov 2006 12:28:46 -0800, [email protected]
> wrote:
>> Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
>> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
>> that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
> Two would be the limit in that time-scale.
> I have no idea of the best way from A to B (as I drove), but
> if I had to choose only two Italian cities they would be
> Venice and Rome. The web-site shows express trains take a
> little under five hours
And if you add in the time it takes to get to and from each of the two train
stations,as well as getting to the one you're leaving from early so as not
to miss your train, and the packing, checking out. checking in, unpacking,
at the two hotels, the time to get from one city to the other is the better
part of a day. And considering that most of the first day is taken up with
arriving, there's little more than five days left of that week.
That's why I feel so strongly that with so little time, a single city is far
away the best choice.
--
Ken Blake
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Nov 3rd 2006, 8:06 pm
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Re: Traveling to Italy in Feb.
On 3 Nov 2006 12:28:46 -0800, [email protected] wrote:
>Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
>have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
>that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
>If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
>I'd love to simply copy it!
>I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
>speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
>Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
>to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
>a few.)
Let us know what sorts of things interest you most:
Little hilltop towns, with good food and wine
Renaissance palaces
Medieval fortresses
Roman ruins
Hiking or country walks
Art museums
Cathedrals and baroque churches
I live in Italy, but the first time I came here, I had only a week to
see as much as possible.
The first and the last may not be
--
Barbara Vaughan
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>Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
>have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
>that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
>If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
>I'd love to simply copy it!
>I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
>speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
>Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
>to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
>a few.)
Let us know what sorts of things interest you most:
Little hilltop towns, with good food and wine
Renaissance palaces
Medieval fortresses
Roman ruins
Hiking or country walks
Art museums
Cathedrals and baroque churches
I live in Italy, but the first time I came here, I had only a week to
see as much as possible.
The first and the last may not be
--
Barbara Vaughan
My email address is my first initial followed by my surname at libero dot it
I answer travel questions only in the newsgroup
Nov 4th 2006, 12:07 am
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Re: Traveling to Italy in Feb.
On 3 Nov 2006 12:28:46 -0800, [email protected] wrote:
>Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
>have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
>that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
I presume a week is not 8 nights, byt 7. you really have only 6 days
or so. get an "open jaw ticket" fly into vce, and out of flr, or the
other way around. costs no more.
2 cities is about it.
>If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
>I'd love to simply copy it!
go do the borders thing, and go to your public library & take out
every italy, florence, and venice guide.
>I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
>speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
very few touring florence and venice speak italian. italian has many
flavors, and those from sicily/naples do not well under stand
venitian.
You could instead spend a whole week in rome.
>Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
>to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
>a few.)
first check through venere.com for accomodations. tough to stay for
under �100. getting breakfast with room is important, as breakfast on
the streets is not cheap. You want to stay in the central areas in
both places. skimp on food, not on location. avoid carnavale if
expenses is a priority. feb 7 to 20. I think low starts back up on
feb 25.
in venere, find the places that do not have on line booking send them
an email or fax for rates. there is a lot of discounting in jan-feb
outside carnavale.
you can take the train from one city to another. IC is cheap clean
and fast. EC is faster, by probably less than an hour.
>Thanks so much.
>m
>Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
>have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
>that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
I presume a week is not 8 nights, byt 7. you really have only 6 days
or so. get an "open jaw ticket" fly into vce, and out of flr, or the
other way around. costs no more.
2 cities is about it.
>If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
>I'd love to simply copy it!
go do the borders thing, and go to your public library & take out
every italy, florence, and venice guide.
>I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
>speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
very few touring florence and venice speak italian. italian has many
flavors, and those from sicily/naples do not well under stand
venitian.
You could instead spend a whole week in rome.
>Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
>to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
>a few.)
first check through venere.com for accomodations. tough to stay for
under �100. getting breakfast with room is important, as breakfast on
the streets is not cheap. You want to stay in the central areas in
both places. skimp on food, not on location. avoid carnavale if
expenses is a priority. feb 7 to 20. I think low starts back up on
feb 25.
in venere, find the places that do not have on line booking send them
an email or fax for rates. there is a lot of discounting in jan-feb
outside carnavale.
you can take the train from one city to another. IC is cheap clean
and fast. EC is faster, by probably less than an hour.
>Thanks so much.
>m
Nov 4th 2006, 1:20 am
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Re: Traveling to Italy in Feb.
On 3 Nov 2006 12:28:46 -0800, [email protected] wrote:
>Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
>have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
>that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
>If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
>I'd love to simply copy it!
>I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
>speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
>Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
>to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
>a few.)
The 3 must-sees are Rome, Florence and Venice. You could see all three
travel between them comfortably by train, but it will be rushed.
Perhaps 3 days in Rome, 1 in Florence, and the remaining in Venice.
You wont ruin it, although you will be tired by the end of it.
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>Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
>have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
>that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
>If someone had a successful trip and would care to give me the details,
>I'd love to simply copy it!
>I've never been to Italy. I will be traveling with someone who can
>speak Italian, but he's never been to Italy either.
>Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive, how
>to get from place to place, which cities to visit if you can only visit
>a few.)
The 3 must-sees are Rome, Florence and Venice. You could see all three
travel between them comfortably by train, but it will be rushed.
Perhaps 3 days in Rome, 1 in Florence, and the remaining in Venice.
You wont ruin it, although you will be tired by the end of it.
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DFM - http://www.deepfriedmars.com
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Nov 4th 2006, 4:17 am
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Re: Traveling to Italy in Feb.
"Ken Blake" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> [email protected] wrote:
>> Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
>> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
>> that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
> A single week is very little time. My recommmendation is to go only to
> Rome.
You are far more disciplined than I am. Given just one week in Italy, I
would have to do what so many others do: see Rome, Florence, and Venice. I
certainly wouldn't digest much, but I'd have a taste of three great cities,
enough to let me know where I'd want to stay longer on my next visit.
--
Ian Burton
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> I understand that you will almost certainly really want to see other
> cities, but this is a clear case where less is more. Even with a week, you
> will only scratch the surface of what Rome has to offer.
> But if you insist on going elsewhere, I would add either Florence or
> Venice, depending on your personal interests (Venice would be my choice).
> Definitely do not try to see more than two in one week.
>> Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive,
> Tell us what you mean by "not too expensive." How much you're willing to
> spend, what kind of accomations (single, double, etc.), and what you
> require (private bath, elevator, breakfast included, etc.)
>> how
>> to get from place to place,
> Trains from city to city. Walk or take local buses within cities.
>> which cities to visit if you can only visit a few.
> The word "few" sounds to me like you mean three or four. Any attempt to
> visit that many is one week will mean that you will get to see next to
> nothing. You will be able to tell your friends "Oh, I've been there," but
> that's all.
> --
> Ken Blake
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>
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> [email protected] wrote:
>> Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
>> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
>> that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
> A single week is very little time. My recommmendation is to go only to
> Rome.
You are far more disciplined than I am. Given just one week in Italy, I
would have to do what so many others do: see Rome, Florence, and Venice. I
certainly wouldn't digest much, but I'd have a taste of three great cities,
enough to let me know where I'd want to stay longer on my next visit.
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> I understand that you will almost certainly really want to see other
> cities, but this is a clear case where less is more. Even with a week, you
> will only scratch the surface of what Rome has to offer.
> But if you insist on going elsewhere, I would add either Florence or
> Venice, depending on your personal interests (Venice would be my choice).
> Definitely do not try to see more than two in one week.
>> Could you give me ideas on good accomotations--not too expensive,
> Tell us what you mean by "not too expensive." How much you're willing to
> spend, what kind of accomations (single, double, etc.), and what you
> require (private bath, elevator, breakfast included, etc.)
>> how
>> to get from place to place,
> Trains from city to city. Walk or take local buses within cities.
>> which cities to visit if you can only visit a few.
> The word "few" sounds to me like you mean three or four. Any attempt to
> visit that many is one week will mean that you will get to see next to
> nothing. You will be able to tell your friends "Oh, I've been there," but
> that's all.
> --
> Ken Blake
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
Nov 4th 2006, 4:47 am
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Re: Traveling to Italy in Feb.
Ian Burton wrote:
> "Ken Blake" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> [email protected] wrote:
>>> Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
>>> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not
>>> so that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
>> A single week is very little time. My recommmendation is to go only
>> to Rome.
> You are far more disciplined than I am. Given just one week in
> Italy, I would have to do what so many others do: see Rome, Florence,
> and Venice. I certainly wouldn't digest much, but I'd have a taste
> of three great cities, enough to let me know where I'd want to stay
> longer on my next visit.
The first time I went to Italy, I went to Rome, Venice, and Florence (as you
know), but I had two weeks. Yes, I would certainly recommend to someone
going to Italy for the first time to go to all three, but only if there were
enough time. I think it's just not feasible to see all three in one week.
There's usually very little left of the first day after you arrive and check
into your hotel and another day will be taken up in traveling. That leaves
five days for three *major* cities.
Such a trip would be of the "If this is Tuesday it must be Belgium" variety.
That's why I say go to one, or at most two, cities. Even two major cities is
too much for only five days.
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Ken Blake
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> "Ken Blake" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> [email protected] wrote:
>>> Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
>>> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not
>>> so that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.
>> A single week is very little time. My recommmendation is to go only
>> to Rome.
> You are far more disciplined than I am. Given just one week in
> Italy, I would have to do what so many others do: see Rome, Florence,
> and Venice. I certainly wouldn't digest much, but I'd have a taste
> of three great cities, enough to let me know where I'd want to stay
> longer on my next visit.
The first time I went to Italy, I went to Rome, Venice, and Florence (as you
know), but I had two weeks. Yes, I would certainly recommend to someone
going to Italy for the first time to go to all three, but only if there were
enough time. I think it's just not feasible to see all three in one week.
There's usually very little left of the first day after you arrive and check
into your hotel and another day will be taken up in traveling. That leaves
five days for three *major* cities.
Such a trip would be of the "If this is Tuesday it must be Belgium" variety.
That's why I say go to one, or at most two, cities. Even two major cities is
too much for only five days.
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Nov 4th 2006, 4:58 am
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Re: Traveling to Italy in Feb.
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<< Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.>>
Since you are on such a tight schedule to see as much of Italy as you can in
a week, you could try:
http://www.italiainminiatura.com/home.html?ID_lingua=en
Then spend the other six days sunning on the beach at Rimini.:-)
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<< Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.>>
Since you are on such a tight schedule to see as much of Italy as you can in
a week, you could try:
http://www.italiainminiatura.com/home.html?ID_lingua=en
Then spend the other six days sunning on the beach at Rimini.:-)
Nov 4th 2006, 5:39 am
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Alan S wrote:
>You may get some ideas from this part of
>my blog:
>http://loraltravel.blogspot.com/2006/11/ita
>y.html
Just finished reading your 'Vatican' entry, very nice and looking
forward to the rest of Rome.
>We finally passed security and asked the
>guard where the Ladies facilities were; he
>pointed to a doorway and opened a gate
>for her to go through, so I waited outside.
>When she came back the same guard
>made it clear that we were now outside
>security and had to go back to the start of
>the queue.
I know which w.c. that is and my guess is the guard thought you had
already visited the Basilica.
Because the exiting crowds do pass right by the Security Checkpoints.
If he knew you were just entering he should have pointed you to the
right of the Basilica's stairs where the w.c. and the left luggage/coat
room is.
But then again the guard might have been just being a jerk and hates
tourists?
It's easy to become one if you have to deal with us all day long:).
Or those metal detectors are really Atheist detectors that single us
out of the herd and then the guards try to steer us away from the
church:).
Regards, Walter
..And Paradise Was Lost...like teardrops in the rain...
>You may get some ideas from this part of
>my blog:
>http://loraltravel.blogspot.com/2006/11/ita
>y.html
Just finished reading your 'Vatican' entry, very nice and looking
forward to the rest of Rome.
>We finally passed security and asked the
>guard where the Ladies facilities were; he
>pointed to a doorway and opened a gate
>for her to go through, so I waited outside.
>When she came back the same guard
>made it clear that we were now outside
>security and had to go back to the start of
>the queue.
I know which w.c. that is and my guess is the guard thought you had
already visited the Basilica.
Because the exiting crowds do pass right by the Security Checkpoints.
If he knew you were just entering he should have pointed you to the
right of the Basilica's stairs where the w.c. and the left luggage/coat
room is.
But then again the guard might have been just being a jerk and hates
tourists?
It's easy to become one if you have to deal with us all day long:).
Or those metal detectors are really Atheist detectors that single us
out of the herd and then the guards try to steer us away from the
church:).
Regards, Walter
..And Paradise Was Lost...like teardrops in the rain...
Nov 4th 2006, 7:03 am
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Re: Traveling to Italy in Feb.
On Sat, 4 Nov 2006 17:58:04 -0000, "Venthi"
<[email protected]> wrote:
><[email protected]> wrote in message
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><< Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
> that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.>>
>Since you are on such a tight schedule to see as much of Italy as you can in
>a week, you could try:
>http://www.italiainminiatura.com/home.html?ID_lingua=en
>Then spend the other six days sunning on the beach at Rimini.:-)
In February?
--
Barbara Vaughan
My email address is my first initial followed by my surname at libero dot it
I answer travel questions only in the newsgroup
<[email protected]> wrote:
><[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected] roups.com...
><< Can anyone give me suggestions as to where to stay and what to do. I
> have only one week. I'd like to see as much as possible, but not so
> that I ruin it all by trying to see everything.>>
>Since you are on such a tight schedule to see as much of Italy as you can in
>a week, you could try:
>http://www.italiainminiatura.com/home.html?ID_lingua=en
>Then spend the other six days sunning on the beach at Rimini.:-)
In February?
--
Barbara Vaughan
My email address is my first initial followed by my surname at libero dot it
I answer travel questions only in the newsgroup
