Ira's Italy Trip Report
Nov 4th, 2003, 11:36 AM
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Great report! I love it when people include what the locals are wearing. It is great for people like me who like to pretend they are locals instead of tourists. However if I decide to go I will try to work out and diet first so that I don't gross everyone out!
Nov 27th, 2003, 03:03 PM
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Hi Ira,
I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed your reports. I studied in Florence a couple years ago and I am heading back in the Spring. Your vivid commentaries bring back many memories. You seem like such a seasoned traveler. You are an excellent resource for both first-time and experienced travelers. I hope you continue to contribute!
I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed your reports. I studied in Florence a couple years ago and I am heading back in the Spring. Your vivid commentaries bring back many memories. You seem like such a seasoned traveler. You are an excellent resource for both first-time and experienced travelers. I hope you continue to contribute!
Dec 31st, 2003, 04:46 AM
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Ira, I've very late in finding and reading your October Italy report - just a note to thank you for filing this MARVELOUS description of your travels. When I read "the mountains blush because the dawn finds them sleeping" - I could visualize what you were witnessing. Thank you for taking the time to answer the novice traveler's (like me) questions - even though they are repetitive. Happy New Year, Ira. Naturegirl
Jan 4th, 2004, 03:38 AM
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Ira I wanted to compliment you, you found two of the nicer spots in Bologna. Gelateria delle Moline is in the top 5 of Bologna's gelateria (but not actually the best! most people say either La Sorbetteria, Gianni, or Stefino), and dd Cesarina is very well known for it's food!
Jan 4th, 2004, 09:02 PM
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Wow IRA! Your trip report was very informative! I think you have just inspired me to plan my own trip to Italy/Europe for my honeymoon! (I had a post about tours in Europe for a couple in their 20's) Can you tell me what sources you used to plan your trip as far as guides, flight arrangements, train scheduling, etc, etc... My fiance and I have spent many hours reading guide books at B&N and searched the web, but we're still having a diffucult time getting started. We have approx 19 days so I think that's enough time to squeeze in 4-5 cities. Thanks so much for your inspirational trip report!
Jan 5th, 2004, 05:37 AM
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Hi Jen,
Thanx for your kind words.
As you can see from my report, we based ourselves in Florence, Naples and Praiano and did 21 days.
Since you are honeymooning, you might want to consider flying into Venice for 4 days, Florence for 4 days, Naples for 3 days (including Pompeii), the AC for 3 days (we really liked Praiano) and return from Rome.
How did I plan the trip? I immersed myself in this forum and received invaluable help.
This thread is very helpful
Helpful Information: Italy http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34443340
I'll be happy to help you with any questions you might have if you post to me at [email protected]
Thanx for your kind words.
As you can see from my report, we based ourselves in Florence, Naples and Praiano and did 21 days.
Since you are honeymooning, you might want to consider flying into Venice for 4 days, Florence for 4 days, Naples for 3 days (including Pompeii), the AC for 3 days (we really liked Praiano) and return from Rome.
How did I plan the trip? I immersed myself in this forum and received invaluable help.
This thread is very helpful
Helpful Information: Italy http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34443340
I'll be happy to help you with any questions you might have if you post to me at [email protected]
Feb 21st, 2004, 04:19 AM
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Hi Ira,
I am interested in the B&B Peterson after reading your comments, but I have concerns of the location as typically hotels near train stations are dumps and it's not safe late at night - not that my cousin and I will be out at midnight. I see on my map its located on the opposite side of the main sights. Were you comfortable there and did you feel safe?
I also read your directions - is that to cross over the tracks to the fortezza side? I guess my confusion is when you say to turn right - I'm looking thinking heading south from the hotel on Monaco, turn left and over the tracks. Can you please clarify for me? Thanks so much!
Monica
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I am interested in the B&B Peterson after reading your comments, but I have concerns of the location as typically hotels near train stations are dumps and it's not safe late at night - not that my cousin and I will be out at midnight. I see on my map its located on the opposite side of the main sights. Were you comfortable there and did you feel safe?
I also read your directions - is that to cross over the tracks to the fortezza side? I guess my confusion is when you say to turn right - I'm looking thinking heading south from the hotel on Monaco, turn left and over the tracks. Can you please clarify for me? Thanks so much!
Monica
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Feb 21st, 2004, 04:43 AM
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Hi Monica,
The walk between the trin station and the B&B Peterson is up Via Luigi Alamanni, which is a broad, well lighted, busy street.
My wife had no concerns about walking it at night.
The hotel is in a safe, residential neighborhood.
To get to the B&B exit the train station on the Via L. Alamanni side (there is a flight of steps) and cross the street. Turn right and walk up the western side of the street toward Via G. Monaco.
You do this because there is a parking lot for motorcycles on the side of the street next to the station.
Enjoy your stay, and say "hello" to the Ancillottis for me.
The walk between the trin station and the B&B Peterson is up Via Luigi Alamanni, which is a broad, well lighted, busy street.
My wife had no concerns about walking it at night.
The hotel is in a safe, residential neighborhood.
To get to the B&B exit the train station on the Via L. Alamanni side (there is a flight of steps) and cross the street. Turn right and walk up the western side of the street toward Via G. Monaco.
You do this because there is a parking lot for motorcycles on the side of the street next to the station.
Enjoy your stay, and say "hello" to the Ancillottis for me.
Feb 21st, 2004, 04:43 PM
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Ira, What a great trip report! I will definitely print this one out and bring it with me.
I wanted to ask you if the Holiday Inn you stayed at in Rome was within walking distance to any of the sites? We have to go back to Rome for one night to catch our flight back and I was curious what area the hotel is located in?
I wanted to ask you if the Holiday Inn you stayed at in Rome was within walking distance to any of the sites? We have to go back to Rome for one night to catch our flight back and I was curious what area the hotel is located in?
Feb 22nd, 2004, 04:38 AM
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Thank you all for your kind words.
JenniferW,
the Holiday Inn is in the EUR Parc Medici, which is about a 40E cab ride from the city center.
It is a nice hotel, but the next time we go to Rome, we will stay in the city and take the train or a cab to the airport.
JenniferW,
the Holiday Inn is in the EUR Parc Medici, which is about a 40E cab ride from the city center.
It is a nice hotel, but the next time we go to Rome, we will stay in the city and take the train or a cab to the airport.
Feb 27th, 2004, 07:55 AM
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Ira,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences, we are leaving for florence and Rome in April and I now feel as I am prepared (and this is my 2nd trip)
You were very thorough and covered all of the bases as far as we are concerned.
We are printing your report to assist us in our decisions.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences, we are leaving for florence and Rome in April and I now feel as I am prepared (and this is my 2nd trip)
You were very thorough and covered all of the bases as far as we are concerned.
We are printing your report to assist us in our decisions.
