Archive for the "Italy" Category

16
Jul

We’re due to go on holiday to Sorrento this year and have heard that the beaches there are made of black volcanic sand or pebbles. Does anyone know of some nice white sand beaches within driving distance of the town? Anywhere within about 25 miles would do! Thanks!
Answer: with it being a […]

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16
Jul

I want to take a trip to Sicily and Italy in the next two years sometime. I was curious to know when the ideal time is.
Answer: Between October and May is fantastic. June through September it's very hot. My husband is in Italy right now and it's 95 degrees with high humidity and […]

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16
Jul

I'm hoping to go for a week at the end of June next year. It'll be for a 20 year old and a 21 year old. Thanks!!
Answer: I think you can move by train so you can visit all the biggest city in Italy, like Rome, Florence, Venice.
If you want to see some other […]

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16
Jul

Lake Garda and surrounds will be really hot July/August - maybe as high as 40 deg., so cities will be a tiring experience.
You can get from Lake Garda to Venice in 2 not 8 hours, but you catch the train from Desenzano not Limone - you need to get from Limone to Desenzano by […]

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16
Jul

to state exactly i need to go from rome to florence, from florence to venice and then from venice to milan. thanks
Answer: The price of the tickets might vary depending on the date you're travelling, the kind of train (Eurostars are the most pricey, followed by Intercity train, followed by Interregio trains), as well […]

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16
Jul

In Milan sales began on 5th July (until 31st August!), in Munich on 28th July.
Answer: As @conley39 has noted, sales started already in Milan. There’s a tendency in the last years to make them last even more than August, so you could find some shops having sales rates also in the beginning of September
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15
Jul

now i have to travel there for official purpose for 1 day,do i need a visa and if yes what is d procedure?
Answer: This site from the Italian ministry is useful for determining whether you need a visa or not: http://www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp… You enter your nationality, your residence, and the purpose and duration of the visit. […]

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15
Jul

guys , i really need your help.bare with me with the questions to those who have been there pleas.
on oct. 16 i am planning to go to italy , for 12 days , budget is 7000 us dollars?
where is most reasonbly in expanesive amoung the famous cities of amalfi and how much does it cost […]

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15
Jul

thank you all.
Answer: I know what you're speaking about - it was one of my favorite statues in Italy.
I love Bernini's work. It's called Barcaccia, I believe.
Is this what you're talking about? http://www.ultimateitaly.com/images/piaz…
Answer: It isn't the Trevi Fountain that's quite a distance from the Spanish Steps.
Answer: It's La Fontana della Barcaccia - Fountain of the […]

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15
Jul

Travel, Italy, Florence
Answer: If you can walk a few miles each day, I suggest the following
Galleries:
Uffizi (make reservations or WAIT)
Accademia
Churches:
Duomo
Points of interest:
The Ponte Vecchio
Fountain of Neptune
Boboli Gardens
Shopping
San Lorenzo Leather Market
Avoid the huge fancy restaurants and stick with the tiny places down side streets. The food is great everywhere and the ice cream is beyond […]

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