... pack up, go away, only to return the next day, I think. Italy seems small on the map, but travel between the different regions and cities every day can be very exhausting, you'll end up spending more time in train booths than on vacation! :p best, Nicola (from acasa ... more

... site. It says that the rental car center is closed Sunday. The Hertz site doesn't specify automatic or manual. I don't mind calling and reserving, but this will be a problem if we go on a Sunday. I'll have to look at our schedule and see if ... more

Rental agencies are generally closed on Sundays. Consider a broker - AutoEurope is a broker for many different car rental agencies and offers lower prices than booking directly with the agency (if their price is not lower, they will meet the lower price you find). http://www.autoeurope.com/ Italy Auto Rental also offers ... more

... for our 9 day Italy vacation. We are flying into Milan and were planning on taking the train to Florence first for 3 nights. Next, we thought we'd move onto Cinque Terre and then Tuscany and then move onto Venice for a night. We are having trouble figuring out ... more

... not be alone! Make your vacation to Italy as long as possible. A week would be the absolute minimum. 2 or 3 weeks would be much better. Italy is a big place and I can't wait to go back. I'd like to do and see more in Rome ... more

... there. It's essentially a rental villa, as I recall. They loved it, quite luxurious. Yes, it's very high above the sea, probably best for those who are driving, as its near the road at the top of the cliff/ridge, NOT near the shore, where the train runs ... more

... run the 2 properties. One property houses 3 or 4 apartments. The other houses 4 hotel rooms. We stayed in the hotel property. Very minimal, with no staff on hand. She meets you there and gives you the keys and off you go. Very independent and informal - we loved it ... more

... of our trip. Definitely a vacation from our vacation. We definitely didn't want to leave. We just relaxed the entire time we were there. We took the ferry up to Monterosso, walked around a bit, train down to Vernazza (skipped Corniglia). Hiked back north a bit for some Photos ... more

... enjoying the views. August is vacation month in Italy, you may have a hard time finding something open. I stayed at the Hotel Villa Steno in Monterosso, great service and views (translated: up on a hill). Try the Rick Steves guidebook, he has many recommendations for the various towns and ... more