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Can recommend day trips from Lucca, can give car directions from most places in Italy, and can help you plan an itinerary. But cannot recommend hotels and restaurants! For a train time table and info on Eurail passes, check out: http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/fares_schedules/index.htm For general information, hotels and restaurants, visit frommers.com and tripadvisor.com

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I've been to Italy many times, and have traveled to Egypt, India, Nepal, Israel, Turkey, Fiji, Malaysia, and other places in Europe and the Caribbean.
   

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Exploring Costal Towns11/2/2009territalia
  Q: I am currently studying in Florence Italy and my parents are coming to visit me for about 10 days. ...
  A: seven days for exploring Italy from top to bottom (Venice-Sorrento) they seem to me rather stressing ...
rome to florence and back!11/2/2009Edoardo
  Q: How can I go from Rome to Florence and back? I was thinking by train? But is there a cheapest or ...
  A: in Italy we only have Trenitalia, the official Italian Railway company. The trains are divided in: ...
Train travel10/27/2009Edoardo
  Q: Is it possible to take a train from Madrid to Florence? We would like to fly to Madrid to visit ...
  A: it is possible of course, but there's no direct train, so it's going to be long and painful.. You ...
Hello10/25/2009Lisa
  Q: i have a school project due on Italian culture and i need something to tell me how Italian houses ...
  A: You didn't mention how old you are, but since you seem comfortable on the computer, I'll tell you ...
rome to florence and back!10/23/2009Edoardo
  Q: How can I go from Rome to Florence and back? I was thinking by train? But is there a cheapest or ...
  A: the train is the best solution. It goes fast and it is relatively unexpensive. It costs 80 Euro ...
travel from florence to Siena10/19/2009Edoardo
  Q: My wife and I will be flying into the Florence airport on Dec. 8th and will then want to get ...
  A: from what I know and what I hear around Tuscany, people are raving about their service, either for ...
travel from florence to Siena10/16/2009Edoardo
  Q: My wife and I will be flying into the Florence airport on Dec. 8th and will then want to get ...
  A: from the airport you can take a cab to the station and tthen take a train to Siena and finally a cab ...
Sorrento hotels10/12/2009Lisa
  Q: Lisa, Do you know of any reasonable hotels in Sorrento? I'm sure staying here is more reasonable ...
  A: Here's a link to Frommer's recommended hotels/pensions: ...
scenic route Milan-Lucca10/12/2009Edoardo
  Q: Arriving at Milano Malpenza Monday Oct.26, I have a shortInstead of driving the fastest way to Lucca ...
  A: instead of taking the A1, you could take the A7+A12, passing through the Cinque Terre. It is still ...
Florence & Siena10/11/2009Edoardo
  Q: My wife and I will be visiting Florence and Siena the second week in December for the first time. ...
  A: while in Florence I suggest you to visit the Uffizi and the Accademia. In December, unless you plan ...
What to see in 14 days in Italy ?10/10/2009Edoardo
  Q: It is my wives fiftieth birthday in September 2010, she has always wanted to visit Italy especially ...
  A: 14 days is a very good amount of time to enjoy Italy, I hope you'll have a good time. In Venice I'd ...
Tour from Italy to Germany10/10/2009Lisa
  Q: I would like to plan a trip to the southern tip of Italy and work my way up to Germany. I would ...
  A: Yes, you'd need at least a month if you plan on walking and biking and plan on covering two ...
stay in venice10/8/2009Lisa
  Q: MY husband and i are hoping to go to Venice in June can you tell me please how long do you need in ...
  A: I think a week is a nice amount of time in Venice. You can always go for less time and just see ...
traveling plans for Italy10/7/2009Lisa
  Q: My husband & I will be in Florence for 2 days, then Tuscany for a week photographing, then back to ...
  A: Sure, it sounds fine to me. I would definitely take the train unless you really love to drive and ...
Itinery for Rome/Pisa/Florence/Milan in 3 days10/2/2009Edoardo
  Q: I’m planning to visit Rome, Pisa, Florence and Milan in 3 days this coming December. I’m traveling ...
  A: Eurail is ok, you don't really have to buy extra tickets. Probably they are going to charge you ...
Road from Naples to Positano10/1/2009Lisa
  Q: We will be travelling from Naples to Sorrento and Positano by car. I can remember this journey as a ...
  A: I have to say, this is a most unusual question. I really don't have a definitive answer, but check ...
Naples War cemetary9/30/2009Edoardo
  Q: I hope you can please help ! I want to visit the Naples War Cemetary and my original plan was to go ...
  A: from Naples to Sorrento you have the so-called circumvesuviana, a special line that takes off from ...
Cycling around Lucca.9/28/2009Lisa
  Q: ...there are 6 of us traveling to Lucca in mid October. We are staying in a villa outside Camiore. ...
  A: Check out this bike/wine tour to get an idea of the scope: ...
Naples War cemetary9/27/2009Edoardo
  Q: I hope you can please help ! I want to visit the Naples War Cemetary and my original plan was to go ...
  A: before I go ahead let me just give you these info in case you have not found it yet: The War ...
Transportation between Lugano and Milano (LIN) airport9/24/2009Edoardo
  Q: We will be staying in Lugano and need transportation to the LIN airport in Milan. We are taking a ...
  A: the cheapest way is taking the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale and then take the connection to ...
Train info9/24/2009Andrew Smith
  Q: i wonder if you can help me i'm trying to find info regarding train timetables from Turin to ...
  A: Great that you are visiting Turin, I lived there for nearly ten years and my site ( ...
mid to late June trip to Italy (2 weeks)9/23/2009Lisa
  Q: my husband and I would like to see central and southern Italy (returning to Florence after our ...
  A: You can do lots of day trips from Florence, including Pisa (a half day trip), Lucca (can include ...
review Italy itinerary- 5 weeks9/21/2009Lisa
  Q: Although I want to see everything, I know this is not possible, so making a homebase for a few days ...
  A: You're very welcome. Late April, early May is a good time to go. Venice can be a tough place to find ...
review Italy itinerary- 5 weeks9/21/2009Lisa
  Q: Although I want to see everything, I know this is not possible, so making a homebase for a few days ...
  A: Wow, that's a whirlwind trip! Maybe a little too much being planned. But it's up to you and your ...
From Barga to Florence9/19/2009territalia
  Q: We will be seeing the statue of David at 8:15 am. We are staying in Sommacolonia. Besides car, we ...
  A: I may only help u by Italian Railways Time Table link,as flws : ...
Driving times9/16/2009Andrew Smith
  Q: Please could you advise the driving times by car, between Bolzano and Venice, and Venice to Rome. ...
  A: The driving time between Venice and Bolzano is around 3 hours and between Venice and Rome about six ...
Tours to the Vatican9/14/2009Lisa
  Q: I am travelling with my family (5 adults one baby) in October ... ahh only 2 weeks away now! We ...
  A: To really do Cinque Terra justice, you need to hike from town to town. I think it's a 3-day trip at ...
Italy9/13/2009Lisa
  Q: I have booked travel for 2 to fly into Milan out of Bologna. Travel dates Sept 29-Oct 8. I want to ...
  A: First, you should read up on the various places you're interested in seeing. Get a couple of current ...
Italy9/13/2009Andrew Smith
  Q: I am planning a surprise trip to Italy for my husband. We leave Sept 29th and return EARLY Oct 8th ...
  A: Wow, you really do have a lucky husband. I have a lot of suggestions, including a number of places ...
Driving Rome to Salento9/10/2009Lisa
  Q: Lisa Could you give me an idea of how long it would take to drive from Rome to Tricase in south ...
  A: If Tricase in south-eastern Italy is the town you're asking about, here are the directions: ...
RE: Plan for 1 Day Venice9/9/2009Lisa
  Q: I plan to visit Siena, followed by San Gimignano on the same day. Any clues what time I should leave ...
  A: Lucca and San Gimignano are definitely worth the trip. I was just thinking that if you needed to cut ...
Genoa & Sardinia9/7/2009Andrew Smith
  Q: We are leaving for a cruise in 2 weeks and are looking for do it yourself "touring" in 2 of our ...
  A: Sardinia is one of my favorite regions in Italy. I have a site on the best beaches ...
Positano to Sicily9/7/2009Lisa
  Q: I'm wanting to know how best to travel to Palermo from Positano.
  A: The easiest way to go, would be to fly or take a boat from Naples. You can catch a train to Naples ...
Train Schedule9/6/2009Lisa
  Q: How do I get from Lucca to Castelnuovo di Garfagnana by train and from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana to ...
  A: Check out this website for more information about the local train from Lucca to Castelnuovo: ...
day trip0 from Venice to Florence9/4/2009Lisa
  Q: I am going to be staying in Venice for only a few days and wish to take a day trip to Florence. The ...
  A: Check out the train schedule at this site: www.raileurope.com/index.html. It's only about $33 one ...
RE: Directions to Florence frm Siena/San Gig9/3/2009Lisa
  Q: I plan to visit Siena, followed by San Gimignano on the same day. Any clues what time I should leave ...
  A: Well, yes, it does seem hectic to me, but I guess it depends on your energy level. It reminds me of ...
RE: Directions to Florence frm Siena/San Gig9/3/2009Lisa
  Q: I plan to visit Siena, followed by San Gimignano on the same day. Any clues what time I should leave ...
  A: Follow this site for bus and train information. I can't tell you the exact times. But it looks like ...
overnite parking in naples ferry station9/3/2009P L Byrne
  Q: we are renting a car for 2 weeks and would like to go and stay in Capri for 2 nites. Can we park our ...
  A: There is a car park near the ferry terminal in Naples. I don't know how you would guarantee you ...
Touring with a toddler9/1/2009P L Byrne
  Q: We're planning to visit Rome for 4 days and then onto Civitavecchia for a cruise. FirstI noted that ...
  A: You are so right, lots of walking over cobblestones with limited curb cuts. Fun, eh? My suggestions ...
teens travel to Rome alone8/29/2009P L Byrne
  Q: hope you can give me some advice. My daughter and her friend (both just turning 18) are staying at ...
  A: I understand the dilemma, I've got a 19 year old myself. Sometimes he's such an adult, but others, ...

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