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23 November 2018

The Basics of Planning a Trip

Planning a trip to Italy is not hard, but you have to read the list of tips. Yes, I know, there are TOO many resources out there, so many books, so many websites ... how confusing !! But do not be scared! Asking yourself the right questions will help you figure out your answers. Having a plan to go out of your budget, that you can not leave You do not need too much information, just the right kind of you can be off to a good trip! Good travel!

  1. What is the purpose of this trip?
  2. Who Is Going on the trip?
  3. How Much Are You Prepared to Spend?
  4. How Long Is Your Vacation?
  5. When Do You Want to Travel?
  6. What are the top 3 places you 'have' to see?
  7. What Types of Things Do You Like?
  8. What Type of accommodation do you want / need?accomodations do you want / need?
  9. How will you get around? Will you be renting a car / taking the train / hiring to a private driver?
  10. Do you need custom services (a private guide, etc.)? Do you require special attention (diet, health, etc.)?


What is the purpose of this trip?

What is the purpose of your trip? Are you looking for R & R in the countryside while sipping on fine 'wine'? Are you craving art & architecture and want to see as many churches as possible? Are you a history buff, wanting to see museums, ruins, and the Renaissance cradle of the world? Traveler, who wants to "blend with the locals" and explore the off-the-beaten-path towns where hardly anyone speaks? Either way, deciding your purpose for the trip EVERYTHING, do EVERYTHING, experience EVERYTHING. One of the most common mistakes people make when planning. This is virtually impossible, it's just going to happen in one single trip. Italy is a small country, but it is super packed with things to do and see. If you pack too much in one single trip, you're going to end up relaxed, and took in the culture, sites, food, on a more leisurely pace.in one single trip (unless you're planning on staying a year), you're going to end up culture, sites, food, on a leisurely peace.

Who Is Going on the trip?

Family and friends often get together to discuss where they want to travel or vacation next. If someone has been to Italy, they will be talking about their trip, and maybe proposing one to the group. "Oh, that's definitely where I want to go!" to date on the calendar and to reserve them for a whole different story. So, you can be a fun idea, you should really make a decision for yourself, and plan your trip. If others are seriously interested, they will join you in no time. A big mistake would be to wait on them to make a decision,exclamating"Oh, that's definitely where I want to go!" to date on the calendar and to reserve them for a whole different story. So, you can be a fun idea, you should really make a decision for yourself, and plan your trip. If others are seriously interested, they will join you in no time. A big mistake would be to wait for you if you delayed too long (and then also hitting yourself in the head).
Italy is great for all age groups, but it does take a little extra effort if you're traveling with children. Sometimes keeping a small group together in a very crowded train station can be challenging. United States is more crowded on a regular basis than most American cities, there just is not much room to move around. If you think about it, Italy Nowadays, you'll find city streets as an urban jungle setting, where busses, cars, mopeds, motorcycles, bicycles .. oh, and yes, pedestrians intertwine in a ferocious race, with no time for delaying or stopping. Children love Italy because of the marvelous sites they have been seeing on their school books, while adults love it not only for the sites, but the wonderful cuisine and wine, among many other things. Italy is not well-equipped, or very handicap-friendly. The reason for this is unknown, but perhaps it's the topography itself of the cities (as I said before) that makes it difficult to make more, more even sidewalks. If you have any type of problem with mobility, you can be more than a pleasure. Venice has small streets that connect to other islands through a series of small elevated bridges, sometimes without a railing. s the topography itself of the cities (as I said before) that makes it difficult to make more, more even sidewalks. If you have any type of problem with mobility, you can be more than a pleasure. Venice has small streets that connect to other islands through a series of small elevated bridges, sometimes without a railing. s the topography itself of the cities (as I said before) that makes it difficult to make more, more even sidewalks. If you have any type of problem with mobility, you can be more than a pleasure. Venice has small streets that connect to other islands through a series of small elevated bridges, sometimes without a railing.busses, cars, mopeds, motorcycles, bicycles .. oh, and yes, pedestrians intertwine in a ferocious race, with no time for delaying or stopping. Children love Italy because of the marvelous sites they have been seeing on their school books, while adults love it not only for thesites, but the wonderful cuisine and wine, among many other things. Unfortunately Italy is not well-equiped, or very handicap-friendly. The reason for this is unknown, but perhaps it's the topography itself of the cities (as I said before)more evensidewalks. If you have any type of problem with mobility, you can be more than a pleasure. Being onwater, Venice has small streets that connect to other islands through a series of small elevated bridges, sometimes without a railing.

How Much Are You Prepared to Spend?

Keep in mind that is not just for the actual cost of hotels, food, etc, but also for the terrible Euro-US dollar exchange rate, which will easily add 50% to all your expenses. Plan accordingly and have plenty of extra cash in your checking account for unexpected expenses. Any credit card or bank will also apply to an international fee, which is usually a percentage of the transaction (ranging from 2% to 5%). Trafalgar, Globus, Perillo Tours, among many others, if you are on a limited budget. Going with a large tour may give you a discounted rate and the advantage of not having to plan things yourself, such as meals, transportation, guided visits, etc. Most tours are all-inclusive, which means you won if you went on your own. If you are traveling 'only', because somebody would be getting worried if you did not get back to the bus by a certain time. Traveling with a small-size group can be expensive, but will also take the "unexpected factor" away from your planning, thus enabling you to respect your budget before and during travel.
Waiting for the last minute and taking the opportunity to save a few bucks, but of course there is a risk for doing that, especially when you've already planned your days off work. Another big issue is the fact that they are rated by a 1-5 star system, but it does not really matter to the quality of the accommodation, nor the services or location. Some 3-star hotels. So how do you pick one? This is where you sit down and do some research. Start to go to websites like coursethere is a risk for doing that, especially when you've already planned your days off work. It is not enough for the quality of theaccomodation, nor the services or location. Some 3-star hotels. So how do you pick one? This is where you sit down and do some research. Start to go to like websites www.tripadvisor.com www.venere.com and   and base your decision on the reviews people have posted, rather than the star rating. As a general rule, a clean, 3-star centrally located, decent hotel with its own bathroom in major cities such as Florence, Venice, and Rome, should run between 180-250 Euros per night.

How Long Is Your Vacation?

And is vice-versa. If you have a week or less, you are probably restricted to visiting 2 or 3 major cities. Keep in mind that you are feeling tired of the long trip overseas, as well as the time change (jetlag). You will lose 2 days for travel anyway, I know a short trip is great when you go to a major city such as Rome and focus your time on that one city. If you can squeeze out ten days, you will have many more options, including yourself as part of the countryside towns, allowing yourself to be on a leisurely schedule.
If you're on a go-go-go schedule, you may end up exhausting yourself and not remembering what you saw! As a general recommendation, try to spend 1-2 nights for the city you wish to visit. No one is going to be exhausting for you, and in the end, no fun.

When Do You Want to Travel?

Another important deciding factor for your budget. Visit the page related to the question "When is the best time to go to Italy?" appropriate time for you. Nowadays the "high season" is considered late spring (May & June) and early fall (September & October). July and August are also considered fairly high-season because they are out and most Europeans, including Italians take their vacation at this time. The weather can be very hot. I do not know when you will be walking most of the time. From November to mid-April, hotel rates will often drop drastically, but it is a reason for this: it's cold, rainy, and it's dark by 5:30 pm. If you walk in bad weather, this would be the best time to travel, especially for the budget-oriented. These hotels will be open to bargaining at this time. Ideally, you should pick the time that works best for you and the schedule of those traveling with you. Just remember that during the "high season" rooms are scarce, so you should give yourself a good 6 months to submit hotel. especially for the budget-oriented. These hotels will be open to bargaining at this time. Ideally, you should pick the time that works best for you and the schedule of those traveling with you. Just remember that during the "high season" rooms are scarce, so you should give yourself a good 6 months to submit hotel. especially for the budget-oriented. These hotels will be open to bargaining at this time. Ideally, you should pick the time that works best for you and the schedule of those traveling with you. Just remember that during the "high season" rooms are scarce, so you should give yourself a good 6 months to submit hotel.Italianstake their vacation at this time. The weather can be very hot. I do not know when you will be walking most of the time. From November to mid-April, hotel ratesas well as airfare prices will often drop drastically, but there is a reason for this: it's cold, rainy, and it's dark by 5:30 pm. If you walk in bad weather, this would be the best time to travel, especially for the budget-oriented. These hotels will be open to bargaining at this time. Ideally, you should pick the time that works best for you and the schedule of those traveling with you. Just remember that during the "high season" rooms are scarce, so you should give yourself a good 6 months to submit hotel.5:30 pm. If you walk in bad weather, this would be the best time to travel, especially for the budget-oriented. These hotels will be open to bargaining at this time. Ideally, you should pick the time that works best for you and the schedule of those traveling with you. Just remember that during the "high season" rooms are scarce, so you should give yourself a good 6 months to submit hotel.does not bother you, this would be the best time to travel, especially for the budget-oriented. These hotels will be open to bargaining at this time. Ideally, you should pick the time that works best for you and the schedule of those traveling with you. Just remember that during the "high season" rooms are scarce, so you should give yourself a good 6 months to submit hotel.

What are the top 3 places you 'have' to see?

This should be your rule of thumb for any place you visit. The truth of the matter is that you will be a member of your partner / friend / husband / will try to experience during your trip, but try to limit 3 things for people. This will keep you from where you need to be distracted and not what you need. If you're going on a 2-3 week trip, you could litterally sit in front of a small map of Italy. This may require some reading ahead of time, some research on what are the most popular destinations, what areas tickle your interest. Italy and mark the sections that grab your attention. Then, take your map out and start circling. As for general advice, the best thing is to pick one or two As it was mentioned before, there are 20 regions in Italy, and they are many things to see if you have moved there. Concentrate instead on 1 or 2 regions, so that you can savor the local culture and learn about traditions in that particular area.litterallyareas of interest in Italy. This may require some reading ahead of time, some research on what are the most popular destinations, what areas tickle your interest. Italy and mark the sections that grab your attention. Then, take your map out and start circling. As for general advice, the best thing is to pick one or two As it was mentioned before, there are 20 regions in Italy, and they are many things to see if you have moved there. Concentrate instead on 1 or 2 regions, so that you can savor the local culture and learn about traditions in that particular area.countryas it is, there are many things to see if you have moved there. Concentrate instead on 1 or 2 regions, so that you can savor the local culture and learn about traditions in that particular area.