Cities to Visit
We are a family of five with teenagers ranging from 14-18. We are coming at the end of March/early April. We are looking at having about seven da...
European Cruise and Italy
My husband and I will be taking a 10 European cruise this fall with some friends that starts is Rome Civitavecchia) and ends in Lisbon. We are add...
How to visit Chieti while on first trip to Italy
Hello there, Planning our first trip to Italy for either April or late September 2026. I believe we’ve settled in Rome, Venice, Florence as our m...
Cathedrals
Florence, Venice, Bologna and Rome If you had to choose a Cathedral in each of these places that is a must see, what would it be.
5-6 days post Rick Steves' tour - best country to visit: Switzerland or Italy?
My girlfriend and I are going on the Heart of Scotland tour in early October. After the tour concludes, we'll have 6 days to spend in Europe. Well,...
Pesaro Recommendations
In June, at the end of our Best of Italy in 17 Days Tour we would like to visit Pesaro for 2 days. We will travel from Rome by train. Any recommend...
Rome Hotels/Neighborhoods April 2025 and Villa d' Este?
Hello. We will be in Rome for a few days in April before heading down to Sorrento. We know the Jubilee is on. We were in Rome many years ago. Our o...
2 nights in Rome and Florence
Hi, I'm doing a solo trip in a month to Rome and Florence I'm looking for recommendation for both Florence and Rome - airline choices, ho...
Help with itinerary for month
I had a plan for a month in Italy going from Venice south but we are now going to have to start and finish in Rome as we are doing a cruise in Croa...
10 days in Italy- Rome ~ Milan
My husband and I are taking our first Europe trip to Italy mid May for 10 days. We are flying in to Rome and out of Milan. Our plan is to spend 2 d...
Heading to Rome in 2025? It’s a Jubilee Year
2025 is a Jubilee year — so if your travel plans include Rome, it’s important to know what the Jubilee is all about, and to prepare for increased c...
Vatican Museums for Teens? Or maximize St. Peter's Basilica?
One must see sight for me returning to Rome is St. Peter's Basilica. I have been a couple of times before and found the experience amazing. I am no...
2 weeks in Italy-the first in Florence and then???
We are two friends spending two weeks in Italy in early November 2025. The first week is in Florence on a tour and we are trying to decide the best...
Venice to Florence - safe to book train b/w 6-9 July?
Hi all, Please excuse if already answered, but I couldn't find info on this anywhere. I am aware of construction work near Florence b/w 6-9 Jul ...
Roma Pass: is it worth it for a first visit to Rome?
Hi everyone, I’m planning my first trip to Rome and I’m trying to figure out the best way to organize visits to major sights while keeping thing...