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Italy Travel Planning and General Information

These links will help you plan your vacation in Italy and include general information about Italy, transportation, money, Italian weather and climate, maps, wedding planning, and blogs about Italy.

Maps of Italy - Italian Geographical City and Road Maps

Maps of Italy - including a map showing the geography of Italy. Find your way around Italy with these maps.

Florence Travel Essentials - Travel Information for Florence Italy

Travel to Florence, Italy has always been a part of the grand tour. Here you'll find essential Florence travel and tourism information for travel to Firenze, Italia, including what to see and do, Florence lodging, restaurants, nightlife, transportation, and shopping.

Rome Travel Information - Travel Resources for Rome Italy

Rome tourism information for travelers to Rome, Italy, including what to see and do, Rome lodging, restaurants, nightlife, transportation, and shopping.

Venice Travel Information - Vacation Planning for Venice Italy

Venice tourism information for travelers to Venice, Italy, including what to see and do, Venice hotels, restaurants, nightlife, transportation, and shopping.

Italian Cities - Best Travel Destinations in Italy

Find the best travel destinations within Italy here. Cities like the red city of Bologna, the fashion capital Milan, cheesy Parma and the site of the 2006 Winter Olympics, Turin.

Tuscany - Travel and Tourism Information

Tuscany is one of the favorite destinations in Italy. Tuscany is a large region, with the most varied landscape in Italy, from the hills and mountains in the northern Lunigiana, to the seaside Maremma, Tuscany should be savored slowly.

Italian Islands - Islands of Italy - Sicily, Sardinia, Capri, Elba

Here you will find travel and tourism information for the islands of Italy including Sicily, Sardinia, Capri, and Elba.

Italian Regions - Regions of Italy

There are 20 Italian regions, including the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. Many customs and attitudes in Italy are regional. Even "Italian food" is basically made up of Italian regional dishes.

Italy Pictures - Travel Pictures of Italy and Italian Landscape Photos

Italy is a very picturesque country. Here we feature the best travel pictures of Italy from photos of the Italian countryside to pictures of Italian monuments, buildings and places of interest to travelers in Italy.

Italian Food and Wine - Eating and Drinking in Italy

Here you'll find information about some of the foods of Italy and where to try them, Italy's wine regions, and general dining infomation and vocabulary.

Festivals, Special Events, and Holidays in Italy

Attending a festival is a great way to experience Italy's culture. We have information about some of the festivals in Italy.

Things to Do in Italy

Things to do in Italy on your Italian vacation, including tours, festivals, outdoor activities, classes, spas, and volunteer vacations.

Basic Italian Words Travelers Should Know - Italy Travel Glossary

Basic Italian words for the traveler. Our Italian Travel Glossary will tell you the words you need to know to function on your Italy vacation. If you've been to Italy before--and thought Uscita was a town near the train station--you need the basic Italian words in our Travel Glossary.

Where to Stay in Italy - Hotels, Vacation rentals, and more

Find general information on lodging in Italy and Italian vacation rentals. Often you can save money by renting a vacation house for a week and using it as a base to explore a region of Italy.

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