Ira's Italy Trip Report
Mar 13th, 2005, 03:04 PM
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Excelent travel report. I, too, used Renato Cuomo's car services. Excellent. He picked us up in Naples, drove us to Pompeii, waited on us to take the tour, and then drove us to our hotel in Sorrento. He then picked us up the next morning and drove us along the Amalfi coast to Ravello, stopping along the way at various places, including Positano and Amalfi. In Florence, if B&B Peterson is booked, try the www.TouristHouseGhiberti. We stayed there near the Duomo and loved it. Only 7 rooms and very elegant. 138E cash price. A great new hotel in Rome is Hotel Teatropace33. about 100 ft. from the Piazza Navona. 39-066879075 We loved the room and the location. Roberto and Fabrizio were wonderful hosts.
Apr 2nd, 2005, 02:03 PM
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Why didn't you stay in Rome for a few days before going straight to Florence? I am new here so I am guessing you are a traveler? My husband and I, and 2 teen-agers are flying in/out of Rome. Wish we were going to Venice then leave Rome. So I need to figure out a good plan for July 2005.
Apr 3rd, 2005, 05:11 AM
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Hi anitabelle
>Why didn't you stay in Rome for a few days before going straight to Florence?
Because my Lady Wife and I are not all that interested in Rome. We will get there one day.
>...I need to figure out a good plan for July 2005. <
I've replied on your thread.
Have a nice visit.
>Why didn't you stay in Rome for a few days before going straight to Florence?
Because my Lady Wife and I are not all that interested in Rome. We will get there one day.
>...I need to figure out a good plan for July 2005. <
I've replied on your thread.
Have a nice visit.
Apr 10th, 2005, 11:28 AM
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Wow - what a great report. I just read it for the second time in preparation for my capri/positano/rome trip on April 24th. Thanks again for such an informative report.
Did you happen to go to any beaches in Positano?
Did you happen to go to any beaches in Positano?
Apr 10th, 2005, 04:35 PM
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Hi cj,
Thank you for the kind words.
Links to pix of the beach at Positano and other parts of the AC can be found at
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34552733
Thank you for the kind words.
Links to pix of the beach at Positano and other parts of the AC can be found at
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34552733
You obviously planned it all to perfection, and you're off to France in September! Lucky you.
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May 18th, 2005, 10:12 AM
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Hi ira,
It's my way of keeping a great post for my future references. You can say it's an ultimate compliment as I am very selective saving a post in my history.
ATML = Adding to my list.
I'm off to Europe tomorrow. Thanks for providing so much useful info.
It's my way of keeping a great post for my future references. You can say it's an ultimate compliment as I am very selective saving a post in my history.
ATML = Adding to my list.
I'm off to Europe tomorrow. Thanks for providing so much useful info.
May 29th, 2005, 07:08 AM
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Dear Ira,
I am truly enjoying your comments/thoughts. We are going to Rom from USAir Phil next Sunday Afternoon..arriving in Rome 8:40 (your plane was 20min late)...then off to Venice on the train...tired...should we buy our train tickets now? How? Reservation?Tickets?Seats? What site should we use? We are traveling w/2 kids 11&13. Thank you! In Florence we will eat, as recommended at Il Ritrovo. What about Venice? You seem to really know things!
I am truly enjoying your comments/thoughts. We are going to Rom from USAir Phil next Sunday Afternoon..arriving in Rome 8:40 (your plane was 20min late)...then off to Venice on the train...tired...should we buy our train tickets now? How? Reservation?Tickets?Seats? What site should we use? We are traveling w/2 kids 11&13. Thank you! In Florence we will eat, as recommended at Il Ritrovo. What about Venice? You seem to really know things!
May 29th, 2005, 02:48 PM
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Ira, this is my first read of this wonderful report. Now that I'm back from Provence I have time to read the 'whole' Europe thread.
Poor DH doesn't know I have several future trips churning in my head for a few years from now.
After spending 11 nights in Florence, and sightseeing other cities from there, did you feel you were doing a lot of backtracking when you returned to Florence each night?
Poor DH doesn't know I have several future trips churning in my head for a few years from now.
After spending 11 nights in Florence, and sightseeing other cities from there, did you feel you were doing a lot of backtracking when you returned to Florence each night?
