Italy - good and reasonably priced hotels

[bb_ mom]

Previously under 8 cannot enter even if there's an adult? Can't recall the conditions.

[lexis]

Not sure, but i think the previous age required to climb the tower was 11.

[slmkhoo]

Not sure, but i think the previous age required to climb the tower was 11.

2 yrs ago, the min. age to climb unaccompanied by an adult was 16, I think. Didn't notice the lower limit. Looks like they changed the rules a bit.

[lexis]

Has anyone done any research on data/phone plans for Italy?

Read TA extensively, and I plan to get the TIM Welcome plan. Anyone canshare their experience buying SIM cards from italian service providers? Are there language barriers and should I print out what i need and just point out to them what i am trying to buy?

[jetsetter]

Rubber Wheelies...

first say fine n ban
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldne ... heels.html

now say no fine?
http://www.thelocal.it/20141121/venice- ... itcase-ban

"What if my house be troubled by wheelie noises,
And I be pleased to fine visitors 500 ducats
To have it banned?" (The Merchant of Venice, IV, i)


Effective May 2015

[makanbees]

Thanks for the info.

[kylene]

Hi,
Noticed most people travel to Italy in summer and Winter. Has anyone gone in Oct? Thanks

[slmkhoo]

I've been to Italy in Nov, years ago! In general, autumn is a good time to visit Europe - not too cold, not too hot, not too crowded, and before some things start to shut down in the winter. Most people go in the summer and winter because of school holidays.

[kylene]

Oh I see ... sounds good ! Will start doing more research . Thanks !

[CMF]

Oh I see ... sounds good ! Will start doing more research . Thanks !

Look into open-jaw flight tickets, eg. fly into Venice & fly out from Rome; in between the major cities, ie. Venice-Florence-Rome travel by very accessible & convenient train service.

Depending on how much time there is & what are the must-sees for you, look into day trips or stopovers from / in between the major cities. Lots of suggested Itineraries online, eg. https://www.earthtrekkers.com/15-best-p ... sit-italy/