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Trip to Italy

If anyone is in Positano and has a day to kill, I did this boat trip (Amalfi Coast) that went up and down the coast and it was one of the highlights of my trip, the captain is an old italian guy named Salvatore who is hysterical - and lunch is amazing, tons of food and wine - and you get to stop and swim in different grottos and places.

http://www.gennaroesalvatore.it/
 
Why Florence/Tuscany again then? Not that there's anything wrong with it, of course, I'd go back to anywhere in Italy in a heartbeat.

Wife was born in Naples. Taking the kids this time.
 
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I'm looking to spend about a week in Rome and the surrounding area. Have been to Venice and Florence, but this will be my first trip to Rome. Any and all suggestions on day trips, restaurants, and hotels would be appreciated.
 
We're doing AirBNB in Rome this time. Look at hotels or other places near Piazza Navona or Campo de' Fiore, imo. Central location between St. Peters and the Colesseum. Great market atmosphere and neighborhood nightlife.
 
Is there any ideal town to stay in Southern Tuscany? I am thinking somewhere like Montalcino, Montepulciano, Trequanda, or Radda.
 
Sorry I didn't get back to you. I've never visited any of those places, but Siena is great.
 
Is it not too crowded in Siena with all the tourists? I plan to be there in March 2017.
 
Is there any ideal town to stay in Southern Tuscany? I am thinking somewhere like Montalcino, Montepulciano, Trequanda, or Radda.

We stayed in Montalcino for two nights and it was a good base for exploring the area. Montepulciano, Pienza, a and a few other cute towns were all nearby.

I also really liked Sienna but I think it's about 1.5 hours from those other towns.
 
Last time I was there was in October and it wasn't crowded at all.
 
Is there any ideal town to stay in Southern Tuscany? I am thinking somewhere like Montalcino, Montepulciano, Trequanda, or Radda.

Last time I was there I stayed outside of Greve at this place (https://www.vrbo.com/64549) - its owned by a couple of Californians. You can walk to Greve in about 10 minutes or Panzano in about 15-20 minutes. Highly recommend, cool old house on the grounds of a medieval castle that is being redone, great views, lots of outside seating if you want to bring stuff back to hang out.
 
Does the airfare out of Charlotte to Florence ever get any cheaper than 1K or is that just the going rate?
 
Not sure about that. It's a pretty easy train ride from Rome to Florence though. You'd just have to take a cab to the central station.
 
this place in Trequanda is awesome. http://www.ifiordalisi.com/ My aunt owns it and it is completely "american friendly." Fully loaded kitchen, working wifi, etc. Not sure if it will still be open for 2017 though - they fill up quickly. If you choose to rent it let her know that her Wake Forest nephew referred you. :) Trequanda is a beautiful small town and you can make day trips to just about anywhere in Tuscany from there.

More pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fiordalisi/sets/72157627836394909/
 
Note: the house is for a large group, but there are a couple of apartments that are attached to it that work for a smaller group or couple.
 
Is it not too crowded in Siena with all the tourists? I plan to be there in March 2017.

March isn't really high season in Tuscany - it's still fairly cool even into May. We were last there the week before Memorial Day in 2012 and wore sweaters every day.
 
Note: the house is for a large group, but there are a couple of apartments that are attached to it that work for a smaller group or couple.

do you have to work out special sleep arrangements for your ginormous member?
 
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