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>> "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
>>>
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>> Use www.venere.com to search for rooms. 3-4 star for 100E is not very
>> likely. 2 stars are fine. Avoid Naples except to change trains. Stay
>> in Sorrento, cheaper and easier access than Positano. The train to
>> Pompeii and Herculeum terminates in Sorrento. Save Venice for another
>> trip. Is at the other end of Italy and you will spend too much time on
>> trains. 4 days in Rome, down to Sorrento or Naples and boat to Capri or
>> Ishkia of a night or 2 and at least 3 nights in Sorrento. Gives you 2
>> days for Pompeii / Vesuvius / Herculeum. and time to unpack and pack. If
>> want more areas, train to Sienna or Assisi and then another night in Rome
>> with last sighseeing before flying out.
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> Both Siena and Assisi are difficult to be reached by train. as they are
> not on the main line.
> Assisi is up on a hill. and the train station is
> Santa maria degli Angeli.. ( a very nice church there.. )
>
> If you stay in Naples. I would reach Paestum. that boasts
> very well preserved Grek temples and a small museum.
>
Assisi is on a hill and it cost about a euro for the bus up the hill and
maybe 5 for a taxi. Sienna is very accessible via bus. And Naples with a
36% unemployment rate has one of the highest crime rates in Europe as well
as Sorrento being much nicer base. Take the ferry over to Positano for a
day.
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