Italy vacation for single woman
Jul 4th, 2012, 07:56 AM
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Italy vacation for single woman
I have been to Italy many times,usually with a friend,so we have to see the usual sights.On my last trip,my favorite part was staying in a small inn in Tuscany.I have decided that for my next trip,I want to go alone so I can do what i want.I have never been south of Rome.My ideal vacation would be to rent a small apartment or studio for a few weeks where I could walk to shops,etc,go to the beach,meet people,buy local food and cook,drink wine,etc.Anyone have any suggestions for a town?I was starting to look in the Calabria area,but I know nothing about it.Thanks
Jul 4th, 2012, 08:24 AM
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poysine,
I think you can do this in nearly any area of Italy, although if it must be beachside, then you are limited in that way.
If you have visited many times, what region did you like best? Tuscany? Where have you wanted to go that you haven't visited so far? Calabria, but you don't know why?
If you have a lot of time available, and it sounds like you do, I would consider multiple, longer term apartment rentals perhaps about a week in each location.
There are just so many options!
I think you can do this in nearly any area of Italy, although if it must be beachside, then you are limited in that way.
If you have visited many times, what region did you like best? Tuscany? Where have you wanted to go that you haven't visited so far? Calabria, but you don't know why?
If you have a lot of time available, and it sounds like you do, I would consider multiple, longer term apartment rentals perhaps about a week in each location.
There are just so many options!
Jul 4th, 2012, 08:56 AM
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Yes,I want the beach.I enjoy Tuscany,but I want to be at the beach.@ weeks would probably be all i could do next summer.I have heard people talk about Calabria,and i know its inexpensive,thats all I know.I spent 4 days in Montepulciano,and I loved it.Just wish I wewre at the beach!
Jul 4th, 2012, 06:46 PM
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Have you considered the Tuscan coast? I have not visited (yet), but I understand the Maremma is supposed to be beautiful and untouristed.
I personally really loved the Ligurian Coast. We stayed 3 nights in Santa Margherita Ligure and would have loved a couple more! From there we trained to Riomaggiore and hiked 4 out of 5 villages, stopping for a long fabulous lunch in Corniglia. Another day we took the early boat over to Portofino for a session of window (only!) shopping, strolling and exploring before the cruise boats disgorged. We had a long lunch at the tiny marina with lots of wine.
Lovely day. SML itself is a great little town with a nice park at the water's edge.
I personally really loved the Ligurian Coast. We stayed 3 nights in Santa Margherita Ligure and would have loved a couple more! From there we trained to Riomaggiore and hiked 4 out of 5 villages, stopping for a long fabulous lunch in Corniglia. Another day we took the early boat over to Portofino for a session of window (only!) shopping, strolling and exploring before the cruise boats disgorged. We had a long lunch at the tiny marina with lots of wine.
Lovely day. SML itself is a great little town with a nice park at the water's edge.
Jul 5th, 2012, 09:18 AM
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I went to school in Florence 20 years ago and we used to take trains to the coast.i have been to Porto Santo Stefano,Livorno,other coastal areas.I want something not too touristy,but want to be able to walk to shops and bars and the beach and meet people,and I think I would rather stay in 1 place and then travel a little from there
Jul 5th, 2012, 11:58 AM
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I second ekc on the Amalfi Coast. I fell in love with Sorrento when I went with my now-fiance two years ago. The town itself is beautiful and has so many shops and restaurants to explore. Its got a lively nightlife with people out shopping and dining well into the night. Capri is only a ferry ride away and there are so many great towns along the Amalfi Coast. I personally think Sorrento would be the best base, espcially if you think you might have a rental car.
Jul 5th, 2012, 12:12 PM
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Thanks.I think I will look at the Amalfi coast.This is for next summer.And i am maybe looking at a place to retire eventually.Anyone know of a good rental?I don't need anything fancy,want to be able to cook,walk to beach and shops,etc,a pool would be good but not a neccesity.
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I realize this isn't south of Rome, but I went to Genoa by myself two years ago for New Years and fell in love with the city. It's easy to take day trips from there, it's non-touristy and after 6 days, I didn't even feel like I had scratched the surface. Being a single female, I never felt uncomfortable or threatened.
I went back this year (February) with a friend and we rented an apartment near the old port and had a ball. My friend even said that she could have spent another week as there was so much to see and do. And, I knew that I had made new friends when we were walking along one day and someone shouted out "Ciao, Brenda!".
Good luck with your trip
I went back this year (February) with a friend and we rented an apartment near the old port and had a ball. My friend even said that she could have spent another week as there was so much to see and do. And, I knew that I had made new friends when we were walking along one day and someone shouted out "Ciao, Brenda!".
Good luck with your trip
