Here is a list of things to do before your departure.
Before You Leave
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Italy Travel Info
USEFUL INFORMATION
Info on passport, useful phone numbers, climate, custom regulations, electricity, laundry, store hours, health, mail services, water.
Tipping, Money & Tax Refund
USEFUL INFORMATION
Info on Money, Tipping & Tax Refunds. Italy is a wonderful place to visit especially if you love to dine and shop.
Spirit of Travel
We invite everybody to think of their journey as a meditative, learning experience for the enjoyment of the soul.
Which travel credit cards should I consider?
TRAVEL TIPS
Reward credit cards have been around for years. When it comes to traveling, travel perks are nice, but you really want to make sure you earn a lucrative sign-up bonus and generous rewards for each dollar you spend on your card as well. To help with your search,
Meet Our Travel Designers: Roberta Riddle
MEET OUR TRAVEL DESIGNERS
Roberta Riddle
I was born and raised in Milan, in the north in Lombardy. I started studying foreign languages and came to the United States to San Diego, CA as an au pair. My plan was to stay for six months and really study English and I ended up staying. I really loved it, I loved the ocean and being by the water. It’s hard for me to compare Italy to San Diego because I love both and my family is still in Milan and some in Tuscany. When I go back I get a chance to go back to both Milan and Tuscany, and I try to go back as much as I can.
Italy Welcomes You!
Italy is a country with great passion expressed in its architecture, art, and cuisine. This passion is also evident in the politcal expression of Italy. We sometimes receive concerns from travelers about traveling safely within Italy. We can assure them Italy remains one of the safest places to travel in Europe and around the globe. Italians are a people with great energy and conviction. These traits are central to the great achievements of Italy and Italians throughout history.
Cell phones in Italy
PREPARE FOR YOUR TRIP
Cell phones in Italy work a little differently than in the US. Very rarely they come with a contract. 90% of them actually come with a pay as you go rechargeable SIM card.