Has Anyone Ever

rachie Posted: Nov 01, 2006 10:37 AM

Has Anyone Ever

been to Italy? FH and I are thinking about going there on our honeymoon? Any feedback?

TIA

AMANDA2378 Posted: Nov 01, 2006 10:40 AM

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if you can afford it.....do it!! its beautiful!!!!!!!!
and if you think about it.............its not a place that you will travel to very often unless your donald trump.......so i would def consider it

MnM52607 Posted: Nov 01, 2006 10:42 AM

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I have never been there but I hear it is beautiful. Definitely check it out.

Love4Eva Posted: Nov 01, 2006 10:42 AM

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Italy is gorgeous. There are so many pretty towns to see - you can never see it all in one trip.

Iv'e been to Rome and Sicily. Rome is truly beautiful - and there is just soo much site-seeing and history - its really amazing.

Sicily is more relaxing - with beaches, clubs, and bars

laural2979 Posted: Nov 01, 2006 10:50 AM

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I love, love, LOVE Italy!!! It's such a wonderful country with some absolutely amazing food, wine and shopping. My favorite city, by far, is Venice. If this is your first time then you have to stop by Rome for a couple of days for all of the touristy stuff. I don't think that you need to spend more than 2 days in Rome though. It's not really a romantic spot.

hmpena Posted: Nov 01, 2006 10:52 AM

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I was fortunate enough to backpack around Italy while I was in college. I absolutely love it!

Rome is beautiful and has so much history. The Italian Riviera (Cinque Terra) is definitely a must do. I also really love Venice.

Unapearla Posted: Nov 01, 2006 10:55 AM

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Yes I go there almost every year and even went to High School there. Italy is by far my favorite place in the world. Feel free to FM with any questions.

Shorty McBride Posted: Nov 01, 2006 11:02 AM

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I LOVE ITALY

I've been there twice, for a total of one month.

I've seen Rome twice, Sorrento, Florence, Pisa, Venice, Siena (tuscany), Naples, and most of Calabria (particularly Rocella Ionica). Blue Grotto, Pompeii, etc.

My favorite was Siena...its a little town in Tuscany. Its soooo beautiful, I can't even begin to tell you. The bus ride there (from Florence) was about 90 minutes, and you have such an incredible ride....its all sunflowers, vineyards, little homes, etc.
Did you ever see the movie Under the Tuscan Sun? Its JUST like that. The restaurants are fabulous, the shops are great...I was there last July. My parents 25th anniversary was last October, and while in Italy, they loved the pottery work of one particular shop-owner. I contacted her via email, and she HAND MADE AND SENT US A PLATE! The people are incredible too.

Venice was nice, but dirty.
I was in awe of Rome, both times. The history is endless.

I only have a few pics on this computer:

Venice:

Venice in a lightning storm! This pic was taken from our hotel balcony.

From the top of St. Peter's in Rome

Sistine Chapel

SIENA! MY FAVORITE PLACE!!!!

Venice from the plane window:

rachie Posted: Nov 01, 2006 11:08 AM

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Posted by Shorty McBride

I LOVE ITALY

I've been there twice, for a total of one month.

I've seen Rome twice, Sorrento, Florence, Pisa, Venice, Siena (tuscany), Naples, and most of Calabria (particularly Rocella Ionica). Blue Grotto, Pompeii, etc.

My favorite was Siena...its a little town in Tuscany. Its soooo beautiful, I can't even begin to tell you. The bus ride there (from Florence) was about 90 minutes, and you have such an incredible ride....its all sunflowers, vineyards, little homes, etc.
Did you ever see the movie Under the Tuscan Sun? Its JUST like that. The restaurants are fabulous, the shops are great...I was there last July. My parents 25th anniversary was last October, and while in Italy, they loved the pottery work of one particular shop-owner. I contacted her via email, and she HAND MADE AND SENT US A PLATE! The people are incredible too.

Venice was nice, but dirty.
I was in awe of Rome, both times. The history is endless.

I only have a few pics on this computer:

Venice:

Venice in a lightning storm! This pic was taken from our hotel balcony.

From the top of St. Peter's in Rome

Sistine Chapel

SIENA! MY FAVORITE PLACE!!!!

Venice from the plane window:

Thank you so much the pictures are gorgeous

Das142 Posted: Nov 01, 2006 11:10 AM

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I backpacked through Italy mainly Rome, Milan and Tibutina (

Shorty McBride Posted: Nov 01, 2006 11:10 AM

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I loved this pic so much, I had it made into notecards on shutterfly.com. I use them as thank you notes for people!

AMANDA2378 Posted: Nov 01, 2006 11:12 AM

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THOSE pic are beautiful!!!!!!!
i went to italy to visit relatives in aug 2002 or 2003? (i cant remember what year? )

anyway, we went to rome and a lot of smaller places that tourist dont go to. honestly, im the worst when it comes to names of cities, etc. espec when its not in ny, but ive always wanted to go to venice!!!! i love your pics!!!

I will go back someday!!!

CASJLL Posted: Nov 01, 2006 11:01 PM

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GO!!! if you can afford it and you have the time - definitely do it! I've heard wonderful things!

BunnyBride Posted: Nov 01, 2006 11:31 PM

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Italy is amazing! So much history and culture..the food is amazing too If you can afford it, GO!

lilqtpie2181 Posted: Nov 02, 2006 12:02 AM

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i have been tot he airport and they let us ust stroll around a little bit. the tiny bit of it that i got to see was sooo pretty. but i know thats not much help

snydl40 Posted: Nov 02, 2006 12:09 AM

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We are also thinking about Italy for our HM. It looks so gorgeous and we both really want to go. I say go for it!

GrkItalWedding Posted: Nov 02, 2006 09:41 AM

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As everyone has said, it is beautiful and the food is excellent.

PS - In the main cities there is great shopping with all the high end stores like Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Roberto Cavalli, etc. Bring lots of $$$$$$$!!!!

pupidda122505 Posted: Nov 02, 2006 09:54 AM

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Italy is amazing and if you have the opportunity to take a vacation there I wouldn't think twice about it. I've been to Italy many times mainly to visit family in Siciliy, but I've also been to Florence (studied there one summer), Rome, Pisa, Siena, and the Amalfi Coast. Once you go to Italy you'll dream of it forever - it's just a beautiful country with so much history to explore. I can't think of a better place for you to spend the most romantic and meaningful vacation of your life.

hayleyandsteve Posted: Nov 02, 2006 10:25 AM

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I've only been to Venice and Florence... and both were beautiful!

Definitely loved Venice though! (don't mind my camera's smudge!)

ETAB Posted: Nov 02, 2006 10:32 AM

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I have been there many times as a child and went to cpllege in Rome! IT IS AMAZING!!!! I think it would be an awesome place to go, but you need to decide what kind of honeymoon you want. if you and DH just want to chill and relax I dont know about Italy. There is so much to see, it is a country so rich in culture that it would be a shame not to take advantage of it, BUT if you guys are the type that like to see things and sight see on your honeymoon go for it you will not regret it. Let me know if you have any questions