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Probably the easiest option would be to fly into FCO, stay in Rome, then take the train to Florence. The trains to Florence take only 1.5 hours and you would be dropped into the midle of Florence. I think your flight options would be cheaper from FCO-NYC but I'd certainly scope out leaving from Florence. It is an International Airport and you could perhaps make a connection at AMS, FRA, or CDG... thus you could save some money and time!...

Thanks Philemer and RinR!

Quote: Originally Posted by magtron If I am staying in Rome (near Via Condetti), can I make the trip + shopping in one full day (assuming I start super early in the morning). How would I get there from Rome? Thanks. Unless you may want to book a tour, it's quite easy to get the Prada outlet by car, and not that easy with public transport-or even better, it's easy by but it takes a longer time. If you will stay in Via Condotti, you...

Thanks cooperhs and ChgoBob for the great ideas. We do plan on staying in Venice. We're going to try and get award tix into FCO and out of MXP or FLR. AA, like many carriers, seems to only have one C/J award seat on most flts. Don't have enough miles for *A. Maybe a CC swap in my future.

Quote: Originally Posted by Alice11 Unless you may want to book a tour, it's quite easy to get the Prada outlet by car, and not that easy with public transport-or even better, it's easy by but it takes a longer time. If you will stay in Via Condotti, you can rent a car at any branch located at the parking of 'Villa Borghese'. The parking is located in the Piazza di Spagna station area of the underground A, thus very close...

Quote: Originally Posted by Kalboz 7 Places to Eat: Hunting Down Rome's Cucina Romana Like any major European capital, Rome has its share of three-star gourmet shrines and trendy bistros, but the essence of Roman cuisine is the sort of simple, robust peasant fare that doesn't necessarily register on the foodie radar. With Rome's multifaceted cultural and historical offerings, few people come here exclusively for the food. Many...

I've been to Lake Garda and stayed in Sirmione. It's just beautiful! Have not been to the other lakes. Lake Garda is on the way to Venice from Milan. Tuscany is just great. You can also go to Siena.

Quote: Originally Posted by RinR I live near the Vatican... but we do try and eat around. We like Piachere Molise, Al 34, Armando al Pantheon, Colline Emiliane, Da Francesco, Da Gino (Vicolo Rosini, 4), Dal Toscano (Via Germanico, 58/60), Dar Poeta (for pizza), Ditirambo (Piazza della Cancelleria, 74), Enoteca Cul DeSac (Piazza di Pasquino, 73), Hostaria Dino & Tony (Via Leone IV, 60), La Carbonara (Via Panisperna, 214 - NOT THE ONE...

We did the right thing and purchased our tickets in a deli come snack bar/newsagent across the road from our Hotel.

Most of these routes aren't the tourist routes, or at least they aren't for this tourist. It will be interesting to see how this is implemented...the Roman way is quite interesting when it comes to processes and procedures. I see this being little more than one less available seat on most of these routes.