"scottdanzig" wrote in message
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> Hi travel-people,
>
> Here's the vacation I'd like to do starting around the last week of
> May:
>
> Fly out to Rome
> Spend at least 5 days touring Rome
> Take the train to some place near Mt. Vesuvius. Possibly Naples,
> Capri, etc.
> Spend a day exploring the town
> Take a day tour of Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii.
> Take the train to Venice.
> Spend two days there.
> Go home.
>
> I do appreciate art, and architecture. I do like seeing the
> awe-inspiring tourist attractions. And I don't mind a day or two of
> just relaxing. Maybe Venice would be good for that.
>
> My budget is lower end. There's at least 2 of us going. We also might
> have a friend joining/leaving us mid-vacation, so hopefully the hotel
> rooms can accomodate an extra body. I'm looking for 3 to 4 star hotels
> that are in the touristy areas of each of my destinations, priced at
> less than 100 USD/night. I made the mistake once of staying in a
> non-touristy area of Brussels, and that was a pain in the ass.
>
> With all that in mind, can someone answer any of these questions for
> me?
>
> 1) Where's a good spot to stay in Rome? I'm hearing good things about
> Piazza Navona. Anyone have a good hotel in mind for me?
>
> 2) Any tips on a hotel in Venice? At least the right area to stay in?
>
> 3) How much is there to do in Naples? Is there a nearby city that's a
> better fit for a tourist?
>
> 4) Will I be able to experience the perfect Sicilian cannoli (my
> favorite food ever) somewhere in Rome, or do I have to go to Sicily for
> that? :)
>
> Not looking for a free travel agent here. Just if you have any answers
> off the top of your head to any of these questions, I'll be very
> grateful. I did some reading around this group looking for answers,
> but the information is a bit too dispersed/ambiguous and possibly
> out-dated to be useful.
>
> Thanks in advance for what help you can offer!
>
> - Scott
>I would visit http://www.slowtrav.com/ and use the "Italy " link in the
>green bar across the top of the page. tons of information and reviews that
>are helpful in planning your trip.
Neil
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