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Solo travel to Italy--Ideas welcomed!
By: CheriHello, I am planning a trip to Italy in Nov 2008. Will travel solo. I am a 45 yo woman, comfortable traveling alone. Have been to Rome and Sorrento and would gladly go back but want to try a new spot. My goals are to relax, see, and eat the best food I can find. I know it may be cold in Nov but this is only time I have. I am considering Sienna, Lucca or Florence. I have total of only 8 days so I want to have a home base and maybe one or two days trips. Any feedback is appreciated, especially regarding weather, things to do, see, places to eat and any neat/safe hotels or b&b's. Thanks ladies!
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 By: Heather Miller
05.09.2008 - 12:47 pm |
I've been to Italy a few times both for business and pleasure and I can't stress Rome enough. As much as going to the non-touristy places are wonderful, Rome has so much ancient history all around that you must go and be part of it and explore all the art and beauty including the Vatican.
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| By: Krisitn Mineo
04.30.2008 - 10:01 am |
I studied in FLorence for 4 months and had the best time of my life. You can stay busy or relax 24 hours a day! Seriously you will feel like you are family with the people there within a few hours. Sienna is also nice! You should try to get over to capri as well.
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| By: Anne Abernethy
04.23.2008 - 08:28 am |
I studied abroad in Italy and did some traveling around. I would highly recommend Lake Como, which is near Milan. It's an absolutely beautiful lake and would be very relaxing. Milan is nice, but it struck me as a bit unsafe, so be careful there if you are traveling alone (lots of loitering in the parks and stuff). Venice is lovely as well, I fell in love with that city. Lastly, Cinque Terre is an are made up of 5 fishing villages. You can hike from town to town along the coast and/or take a small boat. It does not have as much of a touristy feel, which I always like.
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 By: Sean Lee
04.20.2008 - 09:06 am |
I found a small villa north of Rome, but I understand you can google Villas/apartments for rent in Italy and get all kinds of deals on the "self contained" (fully furnished with kitchen) if you want that. I also rented a car so getting to another town was never a problem.
Florence has a whole lot to see if you're into museums, and Sienna is more laid back including Montepulciano.
Since I enjoy cooking, I go to the mercado daily and get food to cook at home with wines from the region and it's fun.
Enjoy...November is a good time of the year.
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| By: Kati Shau
04.03.2008 - 12:43 pm |
I, too, plan to visit Italy solo (or posibly w/ a gal pal). I found this great site called http://www.lifeinitaly.com/. It is a wonderful site to explore and has many helpful hints. Hope this helps. Enjoy your trip!!
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| By: Cheri
03.29.2008 - 10:11 am |
Thanks Nerds Eye! Will take it all under consideration. Glad to hear about the weather. It is a while before departure but the anticipation is intoxicating!
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 By: Nerd's Eye View
03.29.2008 - 09:57 am |
I traveled solo in Florence some years back and had a SMASHING time, just perfect. November is great in Tuscany, not too hot, not too crowded. Sienna will be a little warmer, even further south. It's been too long ago (and I was just a student, so on a restrictive budget) for me to remember names of hotels and restaurants, but I do remember that Florence was a marvelous solo destination. More recently, I've spent time in Marrema, there are lovely "agritourism" stays at working farms and beautiful hill towns but you will need a car.
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