Hi! My name is Joedy and I live in Naples. I have been here for a month and really love it. I am stationed here in the US Navy and will be here for at least 2 years. If anyone has any questions about the area I would be glad to help out in any way that I can. I am trying to gather as much info as possible so that when my family and friends come and visit I will be sure to have covered all the bases. I also work in an office with Italian Nationals and have some very knowledgeable Neapolitan freinds (one is a tour guide, one teaches and Intercultural relations Course for Americans, and one is a University student.) So, if there is a particular hotel that you want me to check out or a restaurant that you heard of please feel free to ask. I go downtown, on a tour, or to a site at least once or twice a week, so I won't be going out of my way! Ciao and see you in Bella Napoli!! <BR>Joedy

We will be in Amalfi in two weeks. What is the weather like? We'll be staying in sorrento..any suggestions on restaurants? <BR>Thanks, Jody

Joedy, what a great resource! Thanks for volunteering! You may regret it if you're inundated with requests, like this one. Can you tell me the difference between the Naples train stations Stazione Centrale and Pza Garibaldi? From my less-than-optimal map, they appear to be at the same place, but the fs-on-line train schedules have separate listings for these two stations.

we are planning a vacation in mid/late march. what's the weather like then? we're hoping for lots of warmth and sun. when would you say would be the best time to come for weather like that? <BR>

Hi everyone! <BR>OK...here are the answers to your questions: <BR>Right now the weather is still a little chilly here...it's like 50-60 degrees. Today was a beautiful day, but I think it is suppossed to rain tomorrow. I went to a marvelous restaurant in Sorrento a couple of weeks ago, but I forgot the name. I will find out and send it to you. If you are locked in to your plans do not worry! Even though you may not get to enjoy the water, there is still plenty of wonderful shopping and beautiful panoramas in Sorrento. However...if water is still what you are looking for, the "Terme di Agnano is an Ancient Roman Naturally Hot Spa that is still in operation today (and year round). The facilities include thermal baths,mud baths, saunas, massage and a lot of other stuff. A real slice of heaven! You can also take a quick train to the ruins of Pompeii, which is one of the absolute MUST SEE items in the area. Naples is only a quick train away. The Palazzo Reale, Piazza Plebescito, Castel Nuovo, Castel D'Uovo, market in Vomero, Teatro San Carlo (if you give me the dates you will be here I will tell you what is playing..or you can check their website which (ithink) is: <BR>www.teatrosancarlo.it ) <BR>the cathedral Duomo and the many wonderful restaurants in the area will keep you busy. <BR>Next question!WH!! You are correct! The naples train station is called the Stazione Central and it is located AT Piazza Garibaldi, so they are essentially the same place. From there you can catch the metros, light rails, and cross country trains...as well as a majority of the bus fleet and cabs. If you get a chance, pick up a copy of the tourist publication called "Qui Napoli". It should be available at any travel agency in the train station. It has a listing of tours, times, and bus trips to some of the outlying areas. The station is separated by floors. On the bottom floor you catch the metros, middle is the light rail(s), and ground floor is the cross country train. So, it is essentially 3 stations in one. The area outsaide can be a bit "shady" at night, but what subway station in ANy city is not (except maybe WashDC!) <BR>Ok now for Gloria!The best time for warm sunny weather (I am told by the Italians) is June. I have only been here a month, so I cannot say from experience yet. However, as I mentioned before there is still plenty to do and one of the Italian ladies that I work with told me that March is her favorite month here because it is sunny and not too hot. <BR>All you should feel free to email me at the address above if you need any other info! <BR>Joedy <BR> <BR>

Joedy, <BR> <BR>Please see my reply on the string Naples Train Stations, if you haven't already. Trust me, I'm blushing. <BR> <BR>Also, thanks for the helpful train station information.

Joedy, <BR>Do you know of any major car rental agencies at the Naples train station? We will be arriving by train, and would like to rent a car and drive down to Postiano. If not Naples, we could take the train down to Sorrento and then rent a car. <BR>Thanks!

My wife and I are flying into Naples on a Monday evening and want to rent a car and stay somewhere close to Pompei so we can get up Tuesday morning, see the ruins for a half day, then drive to our hotel in Positano. We have heard Pompei itself is not a good place to stay but are thinking maybe of Tore Del Greco or Tore Annunziata. Any ideas of places to stay or any other suggestions?

Joedy, <BR> <BR>Great suggestion !! <BR> <BR>My question: <BR>(1) How far apart is Naples train station and the airport ? And if far - hows the best way to get to the airport? <BR> <BR>(2) What is there to do and see in Naples? Also - how much is the train fare from Naples to Sorrento?

Hi Joedy, <BR>I don't have any specific questions yet, but am sure I will find out lots of info on Naples and the Amalfi Coast from you and this site before my fiance and I travel there this July for our honeymoon. We'll be spending our last four nights in Italy--in Positano. We're staying at the Villa Franca, which I think has had good reports. If you happen to see it, let me know....otherwise, I'll be reading all your replies to all the posts here. Good luck in Naples!

Hi Joedy, <BR>My husband and I have been to Naples and surronding area many times over the years. Now that we are retiring we would like to do a house exchange for a couple of weeks in the Sorrento area, or else where in Italy. If you have anyone wanting to visit the desert in Palm Springs, california, maybe you could put us in touch and we could take it from that point. <BR>We have a 3 bedroom home in a gated community,with pool etc. <BR>Thanks in advance, <BR>Toni

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Gloria, The last post is for you.

Thanks to Joedy and all for exchanging info. I am now planning with my husband - no drivers - to try Naples and Pompeii for a day, then Amalfi Coast. for 3 days, in mid April. Is it feasible to do this without ones own car? Should I join a tour bus? Take local buses? Should I base myself in one place, e.g., Ravello, Positano, Amalfi, or Sorrento, and take local bus or taxi from there? <BR>Does anyone have contact details and ideas of costs for 2-3 star hotels which will be US$100 or less since this is low season? <BR>

Hi everyone. it is friday afternoon and I just wanted to let you all know that I have printed your questions and will research them while I am out enjoying this marvelous city. I will try to post a detailed reply tomorrow! Ciao!

This isn't joedy, but I can tell you to avoid Torre Del Greco. Been there -- won't go there again.

isabel: <BR>my advice is to avail yourself of sita busses which ply the coast highway between sorrento and salerno (usually with a change in amalfi). the coast road is slow and scary. the busses run often and are cheap and dependable. by all means look at hotel onda verde on the web. stayed there last year. right on the water and not expensive.

Dale, <BR>I looked at the hotel in Praino that you <BR>recommended and it looks great but I am worried that getting there will be a hassle for us (we are not going to have <BR>a car while in Italy). Do you think, getting a hotel in Positano or Amalfi would make it easier for us?

hi iam going to amaifia and postiano in April I will be Rome first. We are stying atthe Hotel Santa Canterina in Amiafia and the Le Sirenuse in Postiano. Any suggestions in the best why to get to the coast from Rome Whighlighs should we see in both towns?

Carol, how are you planning to get to <BR>Positano from Amalfi. We were thinking <BR>of going to those places for our honeymoon but we won't have a car. <BR> <BR>Thanks, <BR>igor.