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I am in two minds whether to write this review, having travelled all over Italy I have found a hidden gem and its always tempting to keep this kind of thing to yourself. However it deserves to be... more

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  • Ease of getting around
  • Family Friendly
  • Nightlife
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
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  • 35 of 35 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 3 hero164

    Member since 17/02/2007

    Reviews written: 30

    4 Stars An Italian Adventure Review with images 15/05/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cultural wonders, Beautiful Scenery, Amazing Food

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Mangy Dogs, Pretty Expensive, Train Delays

    Introduction and General Information This year my wife and I decided to inter-rail around Italy, flying into Pisa; taking in Florence, Pompeii, Sicily and finally ending up for a quick stop in Rome, a mini grand tour if you will. The review starts with general information for the first time Italian traveller, then cities and sites and, finally, is rounded off (as I was) by food and shopping. I managed to convince the wife that taking the laptop would be a good idea on this one so I wrote the review as I went round. It's a long one so I hope you enjoy. Inter-rail Inter-rail provides regional ... more
  • 36 of 36 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 4 mystikchick17

    Member since 09/06/2004

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    5 Stars Simply beautiful 18/08/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Beautiful, historical, cultural, cuisine...

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Expensive, can be too much to see and do

    Italy. Such a beautiful country – breathtaking cliff views, rolling green hills, or the hustle and bustle of Rome or Florence, all existing side by side with the most jam-packed area on earth in terms of churches, monuments, artworks, treasures, and beautiful little jewels of towns. Having driven around Italy twice with my family, I’m convinced that it’s the way to see Italy (psychotic Italian drivers on the autostrada aside!). This way, you can stop off at as many of these gorgeous medieval towns as you would like and explore, or simply drive around and take in the beautiful scenery. Tuscany ... more
  • 14 of 14 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    innovation123

    5 Stars A Hidden Gem in Emilia Romagna 20/05/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Fantastic Scenery, wonderfully friendly locals, few tourists.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None

    I am in two minds whether to write this review, having travelled all over Italy I have found a hidden gem and its always tempting to keep this kind of thing to yourself. However it deserves to be shared and discovered. Where am I talking about? The Appennines of Emilia Romagna. Most people only know the region of Emilia Romagna with regard to the main cities of the Po delta, namely, Modenna, Parma, Bologna and if you are a culture vulture maybe Ferrara and Ravenna. There is however so much more to this area of Italy than the cities and the food. So where shall I begin? The Scenery The ... more
  • 44 of 44 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Michael-S

    5 Stars Colleoli - the ideal base for exploring Tuscany 18/08/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages ideal place to stay in Italy

    Disadvantages Disadvantages car required

    A hot tip for all travellers to Italy's Tuscany region. We spent one week of our summer vacation this year in Tuscany / Italy, in the small village of Colleoli. After checking the Internet site in early June, we were lucky that there was still an apartment available for the first week in August (which is the high season). BOOKING You will find a lot of information (in English, Italian and Japanese) on the Internet at their homepage www.colleoli.it. Enquires and bookings can be made via the link at the homepage, by e-mail to info@colleoli.it or by telephone +39 0587 622010 (Matilda speaks ... more
  • 38 of 38 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    ashford

    5 Stars A Culinary Journey Through Italy 24/01/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Wonderful cuisine;Great Wines; Great Cheese;

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Can be expensive

    Seasoned travellers have long known there is virtually no end to the inspired and very creative restaurants and pizzeria and thoroughly delectable edibles that are distributed all over Italy’s culinary landscape. This is a land also justly famed for its fruits, ice cream, indulgent desserts ,fine cheeses such as the likes of mozzarella, provolone,ricotta, and mascarpone,the heavenly scent of basil and other gorgeous herbs and simply fabulous wines. Is it really any wonder that Italian cuisine is so well respected and adored in so many different parts of the world? Rome - the eternal city ... more

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