Hi everyone<BR>I've been jotting down notes and trying my best to learn all these italian names (hotels/restaurants, etc).<BR><BR>We're planning on Rome-Amalfi Coast-Tuscany<BR><BR>I'm searching for accomodations, and so far everything I've checked (end of September through early october) is booked.<BR><BR>For Tuscany - I fell in love with the Laconda Amorosa but it's booked. Does anyone know of something equivalent to this for roughly the same price?<BR><BR>We're willing to splurge a little on the pricing for the Tuscany lodging since that will be our last destination.<BR><BR>For Rome - I haven't checked yet but if there are specific recommendations, I'll take them.<BR><BR>For Almafi - was looking at Positano/Ravello but can't find anything within walking distance to beach, with view (with availability).<BR><BR>Help PLEASE!<BR>

About Tuscan try to Castello di Capraia, is far from Siena 15 kilometres, I was there three weeks ago. It is an interesting place.<BR>The staff is good, and it's not expansive.<BR>http://www.castellodicapraia.it<BR>Best wishes.<BR>Barbara.

Recommend Villa Rosa in Positano; run a search on here to get comments.<BR><BR>Rome--Hotel Ranieri or Hotel Venezia

Positano--Palazzo Murat<BR>Tuscany--Castello di Spaltenna<BR>Rome--Cesari<BR><BR>Good luck !

I just noticed a post this morning about an apartment near Siena which looks good to me. It says to contact &lt;[email protected]&gt; Jerry

Try www.venere.com. It is a booking service for Italy with dates available etc. We have had some luck with them. Good luck and don't worry...you will find something wonderful.<BR>Jan

I recommend Hotel Des Artistes in Rome. We stayed there last November & the staff was nice & gave us assistance whenever needed. Rooms were great & they had their own bathrooms. Their website is a little hookie, but don't let that persuade you. The hotel was also in a good location near the Central Train Station.

BTD<BR><BR>Try Il Falconiere, outside of Cortona.<BR><BR>Kay

hi Bob<BR>the palazzo murat is gorgeous but out of my price range.<BR>i'm looking for something more affordable in the amalfi coast region (either amalfi, positano, praiano or ravello)<BR><BR>Any recommendations please?<BR>I still can't find a web page for La Fenice

rome - d'inghilterra on via boca leone<BR><BR>great location; near spanish steps and<BR>wonderful shopping!

Casa Albertina @Positano<BR>Villa Maria @ Ravello<BR><BR>Good luck !

For Rome, try Casa Howard at www.casahoward.com for further details, or the Hotel San Gregoriana or the Hotel Parlamento. Can't lose with any of these three.<BR><BR>Buon Viaggio,<BR>BC