I asked this on an old post, figured I’d try a new. We are renting a car in Verona and would like to pick up on a Sunday. We believe most locations close on Sunday, but we see airport locations show open on Sunday, is that good info? We would rent on Saturday if this is questionable. Thanks for any advice ..read more

After input from a few folks I have come up with a plan for my trip. As it is my first visit to Puglia I want to see as many interesting sights as possible. One of my lists would have added a couple more weeks to my visit. Whoops! Anyway here goes: May 7th - arrive in Bari from USA via Barcelona 7th to 11th in Trani, base 1 (thanks Tina) -working on what to see in that area using public transport, would like to visit Vieste but too difficult by train. 11th Pick up car in Bari from... Read more ..read more

Does anyone know if there are taxis near the traghetto pier in Bellagio? I'll be coming from Malpensa to Varenna, than taking the boat or ferry to Bellagio. My hotel is over the hill in Pescallo and I'm carrying a 35 lb backpack full of art supplies, plus my luggage, and will be attending a painting workshop in Pescallo. I've also been told it's hard to call a taxi for such a local trip as the taxi services like more long distance trips ..read more

Hi, Our party of 4 adults will be visiting Italy in September/October 2025 for 3 to 4 weeks. We are staying in the Lake Region, Tuscany and Somewhere south of Pompeii in that order. We will have a vehicle but would like to stay in villages or within walking distance of restaurants, bars and shopping. We like activity but not touristy areas. We will be renting a villa or apartment at each location. We are wine drinkers and enjoy a great meal (one of our party is a chef). Would like to... Read more ..read more

Hi all, thanks to suggestions from contributors to my prior threads, I'm now following up a Puglia tour with 4 nights in Monopoli. Does anyone have any restaurant suggestions? Also, I still don't plan to have a car, so I'm wondering if anyone is familiar with cheese, olive oil, or wine masserias close enough to Monopoli that it would be possible to take public transport or just hire a car for the day to get there. Thanks ..read more

Hello everyone, we are looking for a 2 bedroom, would like 2 bathrooms, a view would be nice and take a 5lb poodle, TIA ..read more

We land at MXP around 9:30am. Will be renting a car and driving to a 4 night apartment stay in Iseo. Here's the glitch--the check in for the apartment is not until 5:00pm!!! I have written and asked for an early check in but they have said they cannot tell me until it gets closer (Sept.18 is the date). I pretty much begged them for a 2:00 check in but have not heard back yet, of course. So--where might be a nice place to stop on the route and have lunch and a nice walk about... Read more ..read more

I have one day in Venice -- Any suggestions for where to eat (lunch/aperitivo/dinner).near the Arsenale? (I'm only going for the Biennale and have been to Venice a bunch of times, so I am really just looking for somewhere good relatively nearby ..read more

Hi all, as I mentioned in another post, I'll be on a one-week Puglia tour in October and was planning on heading to Amalfi after that for about 5 days solo, and it occurred to me to just stay in Puglia. The tour will hit the highlights but any suggestion for towns to devote more time? I won't have a car. I love to wander through towns, but would also love to be in a place where I can take walk/hikes out of town. Thinking Ostuni? Locorotundo? Cisternino? Monopoli? Thanks so much ..read more

I fly into Malpensa and go directly to Lago Maggiore. I am trying to figure out the best way to get there. Pick up car at MXP and drop-off at Centrale (for train rest of trip)? Minimize cost and pick up and drop off at MXP and then train to Centrale? Train to Como, pick up and drop off car there? I also haven't rented a car in ages; and recs for agencies to focus on or more importantly, avoid? Grazie ..read more