Lazio Travel Forum

The dope on getting into the city center from fiumicino airport.
Posted: Sat November 7, 2009 09:39 PM UTC

Can you all steer me to the most hassel free method for getting from the airport to central rome?

RoscoeGregg

5 replies

Recommendations for restaurants in Rome
Posted: Sat November 7, 2009 04:54 AM UTC

My fiance and I will be in Rome in January. We'll be staying in the Aventino Hill area and would like recommendations for good restaurants away from the touristy areas, preferably where the locals go. The recommendations do not have to be close to this neighborhood as we'll be all over the city during our stay. We'll consider a spot in a touristy area if it is a place we absolutely cannot afford to miss:-)

Thanks

Libra_law

6 replies

Taxi/transportation from Port at Civitavecchi to Trastevere
Posted: Fri November 6, 2009 10:48 PM UTC

Do you know of any reliable and good website for booking a cab from the Port at Civitavecchi to via dell'Arco De Tolomei in Trastevere? I already have a cost of 120euro (A$196).....anything cheaper? We are in our early 60's and fit.....but I don't know if catching a train and bus etc. would be a bit awkward.

8 replies

Drinking water in Rome
Posted: Fri November 6, 2009 10:42 PM UTC

Is it safe to drink tap water in Rome?

15 replies

WEATHER EARLY AUGUST IN ROME!
Posted: Fri November 6, 2009 11:34 AM UTC

Our reason to travel to Rome in August was to escape the Australian winter BUT now I am hearing so much about how hot it gets in Rome in August....just how hot does it get???

We don't mind walking everywhere BUT is the heat that bad that it makes it unpleasant?? We are in our early 60's and fit.

9 replies

Audioguides in Rome
Posted: Thu November 5, 2009 07:51 PM UTC

Hello again !
We are a french familly of four ( kids are 9 and 12 years old) and we will spend 4 days in Rome during the last week of december .

Has anyone ever experienced audioguides to visit the most famous places in Rome :
Colosséo, Forum, Vatican ... or somewhere else ?
Any advice ?

wooolfie

3 replies

Restaurants on New Years Eve
Posted: Thu November 5, 2009 08:05 AM UTC

Hi,I'm planning to go to the opera on New Years Eve. The performance ends at around 9.30pm. Does anybody have a suggestion for a restaurant? I want to be on the streets by midnight so I am not looking for special dinners with 7 course meals :)

tientje

6 replies

Train from Fiumicino to Florence
Posted: Thu November 5, 2009 01:54 AM UTC

Considering taking Leonardo Express from Fiumicino to Termini station and then train to Florence. Is it difficult to navigate around Termini between gates? How much time should I allow to make connections in Termini station? I can not find any gate information for trains to Florence S.M.N. Thanks.

cagey429

3 replies

CREDIT CARDS
Posted: Thu November 5, 2009 01:25 AM UTC

Need comments/advice on giving credit card details in a word document. Apparently, the B&B where we are intending to stay in the Trastevere area have requested the details on the booking form (word document) - not to pay for the accommodation up front - but for guarantee only. Is it safe to give my credit card details this way?

11 replies

New year's day in Rome
Posted: Tue November 3, 2009 06:35 PM UTC

We are spending the Christmas holidays in Rome. Our plane leaves on January 1st at 9PM. Does anyone have an idea for spending our last day in the city? Apparently all the museums are closed that day.

tientje

8 replies

Where to stay in Rome.....
Posted: Tue November 3, 2009 10:16 AM UTC

My husband and I both in our early 60's fit and healthy will be staying in Rome for 4 days in 2010. Originally, I thought of staying somewhere near the Trevi Fountain and after doing some googling on the internet,I came across a B & B called Arco del Lauro in Trastevere..........it sounds like it could be an interesting place to stay.

Thoughts/comments please.

12 replies

local transportation from cruise ship port
Posted: Mon November 2, 2009 06:21 PM UTC

my friend and i are looking for inexpensive transportation from cruise ship ports on our cruise so we don't have to spend ~$1000.00 for the cruise excursions. the cruise is from barceloma-cannes-rome-confu-dubrovnik-livomo-naples-venice. if anyone can help-please do. thanks cnmom

cnmom

11 replies

Where to settle in Rome?
Posted: Mon November 2, 2009 11:05 AM UTC

What is the best but not very expensive place/district to live in Rome? Or could you just let me know which places belong to those we should certainly avoid?

Me and my family (two kids :-) are moving to Rome for two years. We're going to rent an appartment. We are thinking about something in the suburbs, in nice environment of course, but close to a big road and train/metro station. We will be often moving to city centre by train/metro and outside Rome by car. Prefarably with easy way to Rome Fumicino.

BTW. we are moving in January, so if you know someone with an appartment to rent, let me know :-)

ItalianJob2009

10 replies

a day, 1/2 day trip Tivoli, the quickest and cheapest way to visit Tivoli from Rome
Posted: Mon November 2, 2009 09:43 AM UTC

Please advise, is it a day, or half day trip to Tivoli, which is the quickest, comfortable and not too expensive way to visit

Snej

8 replies

local weather forecast, what to pack for thisThurs, Fri, Saturd, coming only with a hand laguage
Posted: Mon November 2, 2009 08:56 AM UTC

Hi guy, me again :-)

I am leaving for Rome wednesday, we decided to go only with hand laguage, not to lose time waiting at the airport, please advise what exactly to pack for Thursday Friday Saturday, please inform me what eactly the local forecast is, you know local newspaper, tv, because on internet it is confusing, says it will be rainy and covered ,but gives a picture of sun and clouds, then 18-19c , which is actually warm for the time of the year.

Local guys, please advise

Snej

4 replies

Royal House Hotel--Still in business?
Posted: Mon November 2, 2009 06:56 AM UTC

After some relentless searching on google and other sites, I have tentatively decided upon staying at the Royal House Hotel in Rome for Easter weekend. Unfortunately, this hotel doesn't seem to show on most booking websites--booking.com, venere.com, expedia, agoda, etc etc. I even went to the website to see if I could book a room directly. No progress. Is this hotel still in business? I see there is an email addy I could contact them directly, but I didn't want to do that if they aren't running the business anymore and wouldn't be able to access my email. Can anyone who is familiar with that neighbourhood let me know if they are still in business and if the email addy is functioning? (and could you put the info here so I can confirm that I am looking at the right hotel?!) Thanks!

SandiM

20 replies

Civitavecchia

diver65
Posted: Sat October 31, 2009 10:27 PM UTC

what are the best local resturants to eat at in Civitavecchia. Is there somewhere with a good PIZZA???

diver65

5 replies

Bed and Breakfasts
Posted: Fri October 30, 2009 11:48 PM UTC

Hi can anyone recommend a nice bed and breakfast place close to Termini/Rome for two people sharing a double room for no more than $20pppn, thank you.

reddc

4 replies

shopping street,,area in centrum Rome indoor activities when rains
Posted: Thu October 29, 2009 10:36 AM UTC

I come to Rome next week, i see the weather will be not realy good for 4 - days on arow, so if it rains heavily, there is no enjoyment to go sighseeing, please advise for indoor activities, also which is the nicest shopping area in the centrum, thanks

Snej

7 replies

Vatican on Nov 29
Posted: Tue October 27, 2009 07:06 PM UTC

I understand that the Vatican museum and Sistine Chapel are free on the last Sun. of the month (11/29) Because of this, will the lines be so long because I can not buy tickets ahead of time? We will arrive in Rome at noon on Sat. 11/28. Would we be better to try to see Vatican and Sistine on Sat. afternoon, buying tickets ahead of time? I am so confused about what to do about this. Help please.

wnparrish

19 replies

Terracina

20 year old girl looking to travel to terracina
Posted: Tue October 27, 2009 05:04 PM UTC

hey i have got a job offer in terracina to work as a nanny in a few weeks time and i know nothing about this place.
can anyone tell me if this is a fun exciting place for a 20 year old to live?

ciao

soph71117

2 replies

November 1st
Posted: Tue October 27, 2009 12:09 PM UTC

I will be in Rome on Sunday November 1st and i hear it is a holiday. I would like to know if sights, bars, cafes, shops will be closed because of this.

thanks

EviP

4 replies

live music rome
Posted: Mon October 26, 2009 09:19 AM UTC

Does anybody know if there are cafes, bars with live music around the area of via Nationale, we are going next week, the clock is chnaged , it is early dark, what can we do in the evening, if not just sitting in arestaurant

Snej

6 replies

Recommendations for travel Rome to Paris
Posted: Mon October 26, 2009 07:17 AM UTC

My wife and I are in our seventies and will be in Rome early next year. We will be travelling through to Paris en route to London, before returning to Australia.

I have been quoted a fare of $aud 613 via train. I am having a problem finding a "coach" or similar fare on the Net......can anybody please give me an idea what it would cost to travel by express (yet comfortable) coach\bus from Rome to Paris? An idea of how long the trip would take would also be appreciated.

Thanks...........\\

platapus

4 replies

Scavi Tour
Posted: Sat October 24, 2009 10:17 AM UTC

Hi

Has anyone been on the Scavi tour? someone told me to go on it, that it is very good?

thanks!

oates12

8 replies

LEONARDO DA VINCI airport to La Griffe Hotel, via Nazionale 00184 Rome!
Posted: Fri October 23, 2009 02:06 PM UTC

Hi

I am just enquiring how to get from the airport to the hotel mentioned above? how much is the train? would you need to get a bus after you get off the train or can you walk to this hotel from Train??

Thanks!!!

oates12

11 replies

looking for a nice clean hotel in piazza navona in ROME!
Posted: Tue October 20, 2009 09:44 PM UTC

hallo!

looking for a nice clean hotel in piazza navona (or near the piazza navona) in ROME!

does anybody has sth to suggest?

something value for money??

thanks everybody on behalf !

jaiphur

6 replies

first communion dress
Posted: Mon October 19, 2009 11:56 PM UTC

i would like to buy a first communion dress in rome.where should i go?

romedress

1 reply

touring-car.it taxi transfer
Posted: Mon October 19, 2009 08:54 PM UTC

has any body used the company touring-car.it for taxi transfers from airport to rome centre, am thinking of booking but unsure
thanks kathy

katcharlie

3 replies

Airport Transportation
Posted: Mon October 19, 2009 06:41 PM UTC

Economical travel options from Rome Airport (FCO) to Barberini metro
station.

yolev

5 replies