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Hi! After Rome I plan on driving to Tuscany to stay at the Villa il Poggiale. It is supposedly a little less then 3 hrs. Has anyone every driven Rome-Tuscany/Florence?

Thank you, thank you!

i'll be in rome on 22 may. I'm looking for some people to spent toghether the evening in some good restaurant, and the go club.

I am going on a cruise on June 6 that includes the port of Civatevecchia. Is there anything to do there or is it better to just take the 1 hour ride to Rome? I have already been to Rome 2yrs. ago and saw The Colloseum, Vatican ,the catacombs etc. If we should have to go to Rome what is the best way to get there. Any info would be great!

I am going to be attending graduate school in Rome starting in the fall. I would appreciate any help about finding a long term rental in Rome that is on the cheap side. I am trying to find a roommate. Does anyone have any suggestions?

We will be in Rome May 29- June 3rd. We love to do social dancing- Swing, Jitterbug, Salsa- it does not matter. Does anyone know where the dancers go and on what evenings and the locations? We are staying in an apartment near the Spanish Steps.
Thanks,
Dahlia

Hello everyone,
If i'm not mistaken there was a post regarding free walking tours in Rome on specific hours of the day. i've been trying to find the posting and i can't seem to find it. If anyone has any info, please help, my husband will be there
from May 27-Jun1. thanks in advance

Two 60ish ladies in Rome September. Was thinking of booking either Cicerone or Isa Hotels in Prati area. (Someone commented that this area is boring with not many restaurants etc.) After reading forums sounds like Trastevere or Pantheon areas are better. Would like area we feel comfortable walking around at night in 3,4 or star hotel. Notice a lot of good hotels around Termini area, is this area safe at night? Any suggestions on areas or comments on above hotels would be greatly appreciated. We are both good walkers, and plan to walk as much as possible.

hello,
Here is my mock itinerary for my 4 day visit to rome:
pantheon
colloseum
forum
st peters basilica
spanish steps,trevi fountain
palantine hill

any other must sees, in your opinions? A must see piazza or 2?
Thank you in advance.

Any suggestions for how to manage a daytrip to Pompeii from Rome? A bus tour perhaps? We will have no car, and are reluctant to brave Naples by train, due to warnings about pickpockets and muggings, but would hate to miss Pompeii...will be staying near the Pantheon.

Also, any Rome restaurant recommendations beyond pizzerias and trattorias?

This broker offers significantly lower rates for a 1 week van rental from FCO. Does anyone know if they are reliable? Would hate to arrive with our group of 7 and be stuck.

Looking for a flight from Rome to Zurich and was wondering if anyone knows any discount airlines flying to/from thses cities?

Thanks!

My husband and I are taking my Mum to Europe in December/January. We will be in Rome from the 3rd January.

Can anyone please help me with the following questions:
(i) Will the Porta Portese markets be operating on the first Sunday in January?
(ii) I read in a guidebook, some reference to some Christmas markets in the Piazza Navona that run until 6 January every year. Does anyone know anything about this?
(iii) I also read in a guidebook something about Winter Sales. Will the sales be on in early January?
(iv) The Castel Romano Designer Outlet. Is it worth going to in terms of stock, prices/discounts, variety? How does it compare for example to The Mall in Florence? Is it worth going to if the sales are on in shops in Rome itself? How does one get there by public transport? Is there a shuttle?
(v) Will there be lots of shops open in early January or will they still be closed for a Christmas break?
(vi) Not related to shopping, but are sights such as the Sistine Chapel, Vatican, Colosseum open on January 6th which I believe is a public holiday in Italy?
(vii) Will the fruit and vegeatble markets be operating in the Campo De Fiori in early January?

Thank you very much in advance.

Hello,
Going to be in Rome at the end of June (around the 24th) and trying to find a place to stay. I am on a student budget, does anyone know a good/clean/cheap place to stay. Any ideas??

Can anyone tell me a good/clean hostel/B&B/appartment in Rome (within the city)? I am going to Rome near the end of June (18-22) for a few days.

My husband and I are aware that there is a Leonardo Express Train, however we
are wondering where is it exactly located in the Airport. Any info will be
greatly appreciated.

Hello!
We are planing to go to Rome for the first time in the begining of July and we are now checking the accomodation. We are focused on bed & breakfast since they are many and look fine, with private bathroom and ... well, not very expensive! Apparently the begining of July in Rome doesn´t seem to be high season and we have found one near Termini station, is called Piumith B&B and they have availability and great price 70 euros, before we book it we wanted to find any more information, comments but it seems there are none. Has anyone ever been there? Or can give us an idea about something else?
Thank you in advance!

I was wanting to know how I can get to the Catacombs of San Sebastiano or of Domitilla with a rather large group of students. We do not have a coach/touring car so it would have to be via public transport.

Does anyone know if there is a good bus or train connection with either of these 'venues' ?

Thanks

Dahidh

I posted this in the Vatican forum as well, but thought I would try here, too.


I'd like to go to the Vatican Museum while I'm there, but I would rather not get there at 6am and wait in line all day! I had found a place that offered 2-hour tours (which is all I would really need. I'd like to see the Museum but don't feel like I need to be there all day), but I can't seem to find it again. Does anyone know of anything like this that I can book in advance? Thanks.

Hi there,
Has anyone stayed at B&B Lucky House ROma? I have been looking for reviews on the net but havent found any. Is it within walking distance to the sights? Thanks!

Looking to find people to share shuttle cost. Wife and I are arriving Rome FCO Airport May 11 around 10am and flying out early afternoon May 18 via Zoom out of Toronto. Sailing on Costa Concordia. Anyone interested? We have a short time to figure out where and how to meet and form a small group. If we can get numbers we might be able to book a prearranged pickup at a fixed rate.

Thanks

Glen

I am interested in renting a small apartment for one person in rome for 3-6 months. all i can find on the web is daily rates does anyone know where i can rent by the month?

jack...

has anyone ever stayed at hotel gambrinus in rome? we will have children with us, and i am wondering if it would be suitable. thanks

What is the size of rooms in the Hotel Cicerone and Savoy ?

I will arrive at Flumicino at 9:00 A. M. on a Sunday. Then my daughter and I plan to travel by train to Cinque Terre (Monterrosso) My questions are:

What is the quickest transportation to the train station and what train station should we use?

Should we make a reservation for the train and If so how much time should we allow to go through customs, getting baggage and transportation to the train station?

My concern is if my plane is late and I miss the train reservation.

Elly Kelly

I am traveling from NYC to Rome on Iberia. I, unfortunately, have a hour and a half layover in Madrid. Can anyone tell me about the Layover and plane switching routine in Madrid? I know sometimes you must get your bag and recheck it...is this the case?

will i have to go through customs again?

Please help.

I tried to book a direct flight on Myair.com from Venice to Palermo, but I wasn't able to get the transaction processed. I'm guessing this is because I'm trying to use a U.S. credit card. The only options I've been able to find using a U.S. credit card would need to change planes in Rome. The flight I'm looking at arrives at Fiumicino (FCO) at 12:20 and leaves at 1:15. Luggage would be checked through to Palermo. Is this enough time? I'd arrive at terminal A, but it doesn't mention where I'd depart from. Also, does anyone happen to know a travel agent who'd take a U.S. credit card for a non-stop flight? I've checked travelocity and orbitz, but think I might have better luck with an actual person.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I will be flying out from Frankfurt on the 25th May 2008, and planned to stay in Rome for 2 nights, before leaving home for Kuala Lumpur on the 27th noon. However, I need some information on th following:

(a) Is there a left-baggage facility available at the airport? How much is the cost?

(b) What are my transportation options to the city?


(c) Can somebody recommend me a cheap place to stay? My budget is less than Eur100@night@double bed room.

Many thanks in advance

I am travelling to Rome with my husband for our 25 anniversary. We only have 3 days in Rome on a budget. Can anyone make some iternary suggestions. We love to walk... We would also like some dining ideas.
We are so excited and would love some suggestions from seasoned travellers.

We are 2 Aussies sailing on Legends of The Seas 27 Jun 2008. We are looking for anyone who would like to share a shuttle or offer any valid information.

Hi everyone...just wanted to get some advice on a good and fairly cheap hotel in central rome. Thanks