One week till I leave for Italy!!

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I am SOOOO excited. I've never been to Europe.

We are hitting all the usual tourist stops, but do any of you have any " off the beaten path" places/restaurants/etc that I should check out?

Thanks!!!

[mdgirl]

Two weeks until we leave! I've been to Italy before but just Florence, Pisa and the Cinque Terre. This time we're hitting Rome, Venice and Lake Como.

In Florence, get a sandwich and a glass of wine at this place:
www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g187895-d696584-r93264351-I_Due_Fratellini-Florence_Tuscany.html

For one of our days in Venice we're planning on going to Burano for a day trip:
www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/05/burano-italy_n_4212666.html

[clseale]

I bookmarked this thread! I have booked hotels, and I'm getting ready to book our tickets, but my trip isn't until the end of Aug-beg of Sept. If you both want to brag w/a post vacation recap, I'd love to read them!

mdgirl, we're planning on Burano as well, so I'd love to hear what you think.

Also, at the rec of someone on here, we're going to rent a car during one of our days in Florence. I'm planning on reserving a wine tasting & lunch tour here: fattoriapoggioalloro.com/?lang=en I cannot wait.

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If you get a chance, go to Capri. DH and I had a magical day there during a 10 day trip in 2009. We got on the ferry from Sorrento with no idea what was on the island or plans for the day. Ended up being amazing. Walked to the other side of the island and had lunch at a restaurant on the beach.

[MommaK]

Apr 4, 2014 11:09:46 GMT -5 clseale said:

I bookmarked this thread! I have booked hotels, and I'm getting ready to book our tickets, but my trip isn't until the end of Aug-beg of Sept. If you both want to brag w/a post vacation recap, I'd love to read them!

mdgirl, we're planning on Burano as well, so I'd love to hear what you think.

Also, at the rec of someone on here, we're going to rent a car during one of our days in Florence. I'm planning on reserving a wine tasting & lunch tour here: fattoriapoggioalloro.com/?lang=en I cannot wait.

Burano is an adorable little island; you will love it!

[peas]

Are you going to Florence? If so I highly recommend La Giostra for a nice meal out - it is definitely a locals place so make a reservation but you won't regret it.

[kelley182]

Which cities are on your agenda?