Top 10 Things to Know before you Travel to Italy

Travel with Grace and Style is an Italy travel specialist and when
traveling to Italy there are 10 top things you should know.  There are many more as this list could go on but these tips will not only save you time but may help you enjoy the experience.   We travel to Italy almost yearly and enjoy sharing our discoveries.​

​First on our list of Top 10 things to know before you travel to Italy is buy Tickets Prior..... If you do anything my top suggestion is to buy your tickets early and prior to your travel dates.  This insures you are not standing in line waiting with the rest of the masses.  Those who procrastinated or thought they would just wait and show up and buy their tickets in line are often shocked to see the lines.  Save yourself and book ahead.

​Off Season Travel.....Italy is my favorite travel destination along with the million other's who visit her yearly.   In the height of the summer season it is almost packed beyond comfort.   Travel off season if you can.  In the late spring time the weather is just starting to be lovely but you still may need a sweater.  Fall is often beautiful in Italy.   Winter the crowds are thinner and unless it is during Christmas holidays your experience will be much less crowded.

​Weather....Italy has decent weather any time of the year. Although summer in Rome in August can be brutal according to most,  many Italians head out of the cities during this time.  Winter yes it can snow, especially in places like The Dolomites and Lake Como and even Rome but the weather is definitely doable.   The Average temperature in Rome in February is 52/42 not too bad for a visit.  Rainiest month tends to be November for Rome.

​There are very few toilet seats...…  Yes in and throughout Italy there is a common known problem of toilet seats or the lack there of in public facilities.  I will leave it at this.

Coffee... Often enjoyed al banco or at the bar with Cappuccino in the morning, a macchiato for an afternoon pick me up and an espresso after dinner.   Quick pointer milky coffee in the morning only.  ​

Breakfast....is often a lite meal consisting of small pastry and cappuccino of course "al banco". ​

​Sundays......in Italy are for family.  A day spent relaxing and having brunch after Mass.

​Transit... Italy has a very good transport infrastructure.  The rail network is extensive, especially in the north, and it includes a high speed rail network that joins the major cities of Italy from Naples through northern cities such as Milan and Turin.

​Pick pockets will be in all the tourist sites.  They are good.  Keep watch and always keep your belongings close.  Just as you would do in any other major city.

​Hotel...….The hotel is not just a place to lay your head.  It's not just a place to sleep.  The hotel is part of the experience.   The place you return to after a long day viewing the amazing city and countryside and should never be just a place to sleep.  It should be part of the experience, part of the journey, and part of your incredible visit to Italy.

​So please if you are planning a visit to Italy I would love to assist you.  Italy is one of  Teresa @ Travel with Grace and Style specialities.  My own personal knowledge is fueled by my passion for Italy itself.

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