Hey. I'm Italian. Totally agree: February. Quite cold in the mountains, but - you know - it's not the Arctic; and in the South you might find some unexpected good climate (therefore arrange your clothing options). Fewer tourists. Yes, again, never go eat in "touristy" places, never. If you happen to sit two or three evenings in a row in the same family-runned restaurant, you might be perceived as a regular guest, and this is good. What else? Yes, unless you have lashings of time, it is better to restrict your visit mostly to a single region; and, remember, small places and towns, even villages, in Italy, can offer the best experiences. Any travel guide will tell you that. Welcome in Italy!
@@vernafletcher6408 Though not being a tour-operator, maybe I could. But wouldn't it be more appropriate if you addressed your request to the creator of the video? In any case, I think that such entercourses should not be adequately handled in the comments of a TH-cam video, sorry. Thank you. Bye. Have a splendid trip to Italy! Curiosity (killed the cat): where are you from?😃
@@davidesoresina4420 LOLL the questions I have are kinda detailed/specific and th ough you might be right not all the times creators respond to questions,but it's okay I'll try to find other creators who may have answers,also i live in the caribbean
@@davidesoresina4420 I just wanted to know the best transportation to take from rome to go to amalfi coast and the best transportation other than taxi and uber to get to sorrento from amalfi and how long would it take
I have taken two trips to Italy and much time Rome. Your trip tips are spot on, packing, not August, train travel and on and on. For your viewers, just go to Italy you will love it as it has it all. Culture, art, architecture, antiquities, people, food and the Italians are very welcoming. I love Italy and you will too!
Thank you for all the travel tips. I am planning a 10-day trip for my daughter's 50th birthday. My daughter does not like to move from city to city so I hope we can see Florence, Naples, and Rome. Is this enough time or should we plan a longer trip. We live in the USA. Thank you again!
You always give great advice. You made our Greek vacation so much better and now we will enjoy Italy even more when we return. Your attitude is so positive and upbeat that we can watch your videos just for that. Thank you Anastasia!
Ohhh no!!! We are booked to travel to Italy in August!!!! Staying at a private villa in amalfi coast!!! Attending a health retreat… good to know traveling around via train is the best!!!
I am planning to travel to Italy in 2024 with a few of my girlfriends. It was a dream of mine and my late husbands to travel to Italy sadly he passed a month ago. I just finished watching your video, thank you for providing such great tips. I would have never thought to travel in February as I was planning for September or October. I can’t wait to experience the culture, the food, the wine, the sights and interaction with the locals. Thank you ☺️
Melanie, I am so sorry to hear that. It was my pleasure sharing all there tips with you. Both September and October are wonderful months for Italy, but it does get very crowded and expensive during that time of the year. I would definitely consider February. May is another excellent option. You honestly cannot go wrong and it will all depend on your budget, things you want to do and see. Have the most beautiful trip!
My wife and I have been preparing for our trip to London and Italy in May, I've watched many travel guides / blogs over the past few months and none have been as informative as yours! Thank you for all the details!.
February is good if you want to tour museums, and or the northern parts of the Alps (for which it still is touristic season), but for the seaside part, February is too cold to enjoy the sea, if not for taking walks with a jacket on. I would suggest June and September to enjoy the coast.
I am beyond thankful I found this video, all the questions I’ve been thinking about got answered. And I learned some juicy information I never considered. I feel so much more prepared for my first trip to Italy 🇮🇹
Would you recommend purchasing train tickets from Milan to Como and to Bergamo ahead of time or just before the trip. Also Should you recommend getting Lake Como ferry tickets ahead of time. The trip is the first 2 weeks of October .
You can definitely travel with luggage. There are tons of storage spaces throughout Rome as well as Roma Termini. Just read the reviews to make sure its a legitimate one.
I just saw this video, I know it's from 2 years ago, but I have been watching your videos as I am planning my trip to Italy, to this day, do you still recommend to travel on February?
I still recommend February😊 If you plan on traveling to Rome, here is a guide on what to do in Rome in February...hope you'll find it useful and informative: th-cam.com/video/hRw49VfnauY/w-d-xo.html
Right. With global warming February has got a sort of Spring month in Italy. It is rarely rainy as well; actually first weeks of Spring are the rainy periods in these last few years.
the last time I called to the banks to inform that I was going to travel they told me that I do not have to call any more because the security system knows where I am outside of US. So forget about that. Good video, good tips.
Thank you Clara! Yes, most of the banks know by now but yet there are still some that don't. I just had a styling client who's cards were declined because she did not notify her bank so they thought it was a fraudulent activity. She had to call them from the store, wait until they verify her, etc. So to avoid all that, it's always a good practice to call in advance.
I woke up this morning with Italy on my mind. Your video was the first to pop up on my search. I want to plan a solo trip or with my sister for February 2023. Would you be willing to point me to your videos for specific places and suggestions or do you have a travel planner to recommend?
Love the synchronicity of things! I have a few resources if you would like recommendations on more specific things: 1. My Patreon Community where I share weekly specific recommendations and places. And you get to ask me questions to prepare for your trip: www.patreon.com/tassanalaapey 2. My self-guided tours in Rome (specific recommendations where to eat, what to see, etc) I am working on adding more: share.thatch.co/GfMd 3. Private one-on-one consultation with me where I help you to create a customized itinerary based on your specific interests, budget, etc. If that's the option you are interested in, you can email me: stayfabulousbyag@gmail.com
I was looking into traveling there by my self too. Never done it before, but I heard lots of people traveling alone. Any recommendation what traveling agency to use? Have a safe trip!
Good for you!! I'm also traveling to Italy for the first time and SOLO too! I'll be going at the end of Sept to early Oct with a solo travel tour group. We'll start in Venice, then head to Florence and then Rome. But I really wanna see the Amalfi Coast so I've even extended my trip 2 extra days (in which I'll be on my own) but I've traveled to Europe a few times so I'm comfortable moving around on my own. I've extended my trip 2 extra days as I've even booked a stay overnight on the Amalfi Coast in Positano 😁 I could have done a day trip but I want to spend more than just 2hrs exploring Positano. 🙂
My husband and I will be in ROME at the end of this month (Oct 25th) for 4 days. Can you please recommend some local restaurants so that we can book a reservation. Thank you.
Shes very bubbly and beautiful and stylish, but i didn’t learn everythingi need to know for my first trip as she claimed. I learned a few but most are not really need to know. But i enjoyed her. Great personality and i love her outfit.
I literally just planned/booked/purchased everything I need for a trip to Italy two days ago and THEN your video comes out.😂 These tips will still be very useful, and I found your other videos useful as I planned as well. I'm so glad you're talking about how to get around. I'm very nervous about using the different trains.
I am so happy that you found my videos and especially that you found them useful. I promise it's super easy and fun to travel Italy by train. You just need to do it once and you will be a pro! Enjoy Italy and if you have any questions-feel free to ask.
Thanks for the telling explanations! I organize tours from Isreal to Jewish sites, for already 13 years. Mainly to graves of Torah sages (Maharam Padova, for instance). Do you happen to know things about interesting sites of Jewish sites? And maybe koshed food and wine? Thanks in any case, and again, I enjoyed very much this video of yours.
Wow, just yesterday I was thinking to go in February! I used to travel off season but can't do it this fall...maybe, February! This is the first time I've seen your channel so it must be fate! I'm aiming to go to Salerno and take a train up to Campobasso where I have relatves I want to meet...that means COLD...but that's OK!
You nailed it! Excellent information and I will definitely consider traveling to Italy next February and using your recommendations. Thank you so much 🤗.
Hi Anastacia, i would like to ask if 18 august is still close in italy, as we would like to visit italy in august 18. thank you. look forward for your answer.
Is it more common to pay in card or cash? Also whats the culture of tipping there? I will be heading to Rome on the 10th of May and I am loving these tips :)
Merissa, you can definitely pay with the card in most places. Italians do prefer you pay cash if you are buying something small, like a bottle of water or espresso. But in most cases-definitely a card. As far as tips, there is no culture of leaving 10%-20% tips. It's honestly whatever you want to leave, if anything! So if you had a great service-you can leave a tip but no one is expecting from you a certain percentage.
The short answer is no. The long answer - it depends if you are traveling during the busy season, where you are going, etc. Usually, you can buy them the day of the departure, but I'd still try to get them in advance if you are traveling during the high season, just in case. I go into great details about traveling Italy by train in this video th-cam.com/video/GpZtYQRf8Y8/w-d-xo.html
It will still be warm, especially the first part of October. Regarding the beaches, a lot of them will start to close during the second part of October.
I have a travel agency in Italy. Here is a link if you'd like to explore all the services and experiences offered: fabulousvita.com Happy to answer any questions!
Here are the links to my Airbnb Experiences: Personal Shopping: www.airbnb.com/experiences/341353 Day Food Tour: www.airbnb.com/experiences/445054 Evening Food Tour: www.airbnb.com/experiences/495266
your videos are great, lots of information,im gonna take your advice on not to go to too many places in 1 trip, but we have difficult time on choosing what part of italy best to visit
Thank you Lynn! I don't know if you've seen it already, but I have a video on the train system in Italy. Hopefully, you will find it helpful. Here is the link: th-cam.com/video/GpZtYQRf8Y8/w-d-xo.html
It depends on where you want to go and what you want to do. But typically we don't have big crowds in January so the prices tend to be lower. It's also the time for sales across Italy, so you can find some amazing deals if you know where to shop. And of course, it's a great month for skiing.
Hi there. I'm travelling to Rome with my 13 year old daughter. Do you still have your food tour? Where should we stay? I love, love, love your TH-cam videos. So helpful
Thanks for your video. We are about to make our first trip to Italy in May, after being canceled twice due to covid. We are very excited but also a little nervous. We will be traveling with a tour group. My question, should we bring cash with us, or do places accept our debit and credit cards? Also are ATM machines readily available like they are here in the US? Thank you you're so sweet!
Hi Donna! Most places in Italy accept debit cards/credit cards, but I would recommend to bring some cash with you just in case you want to tip someone or grab a cup of coffee (in Italy in most places you cannot add a tip on the card and usually they pay with cash for small items like coffee.) As far as ATM machines-yes, you can find them everywhere unless you are in a remote location. Most banks in Italy, just like in the U.S., have ATM machines outside. I would avoid Euronet ATM machines at all cost.
My family of (6) all adults would love to visit Rome in February 2024 for two weeks. We would also like to rent a Airbnb. What do you suggest? I subscribed today to your videos and will enjoy learning more about what to do when in Rome.
Welcome to the channel! If you are referring to which area I recommend, I go into great details on each area in Rome in this video th-cam.com/video/Cd8DMfdwWys/w-d-xo.html
Just found your channel and I had to say thank you for all the tips! We’re finally visiting Italy in a month and it’s felt a bit overwhelming to plan but your tips have put me at ease. We are visiting several cities in 10 days but hope to go back someday and put more focus on one or two cities. Again thanks for the tips! New subscriber! 😉
Hello.. we are planning to visit Italy in Apr this year. Do you think it would be a good time? Do you think the weather would permit us to wear short clothes during April? Do let me know your opinion
It depends on a lot of things...Northern Italy vs Southern Italy as the weather varies drastically. Also, it depends if you are traveling at the beginning or the end of the month. But overall April is a good month to visit Italy, most likely it will be warm.
Hi …thinking of taking kids to Italy during summer vacation done where in July… Do you have any suggestions … it’s our first time and atleast 5 days . They love beach and water parks etc… or any hotel all inclusive . Your suggestion will be great help.🙏
Hey. I'm Italian. Totally agree: February. Quite cold in the mountains, but - you know - it's not the Arctic; and in the South you might find some unexpected good climate (therefore arrange your clothing options). Fewer tourists. Yes, again, never go eat in "touristy" places, never. If you happen to sit two or three evenings in a row in the same family-runned restaurant, you might be perceived as a regular guest, and this is good. What else? Yes, unless you have lashings of time, it is better to restrict your visit mostly to a single region; and, remember, small places and towns, even villages, in Italy, can offer the best experiences. Any travel guide will tell you that. Welcome in Italy!
heyy im planning a trip to italy and I have some questions I would like some answers to,can you help me with that please?
@@vernafletcher6408 Though not being a tour-operator, maybe I could. But wouldn't it be more appropriate if you addressed your request to the creator of the video? In any case, I think that such entercourses should not be adequately handled in the comments of a TH-cam video, sorry. Thank you. Bye. Have a splendid trip to Italy! Curiosity (killed the cat): where are you from?😃
@@davidesoresina4420 LOLL the questions I have are kinda detailed/specific and th ough you might be right not all the times creators respond to questions,but it's okay I'll try to find other creators who may have answers,also i live in the caribbean
@@davidesoresina4420 I just wanted to know the best transportation to take from rome to go to amalfi coast and the best transportation other than taxi and uber to get to sorrento from amalfi and how long would it take
Hope someday I see u.. soon.
You have a lovely accent and you speak English perfectly. No need to ever apologize for it! And welcome to America!
It’s fantastic that there is an appropriate dress code to enter certain buildings & restaurants! Love, love it!!❤
I have taken two trips to Italy and much time Rome. Your trip tips are spot on, packing, not August, train travel and on and on. For your viewers, just go to Italy you will love it as it has it all. Culture, art, architecture, antiquities, people, food and the Italians are very welcoming. I love Italy and you will too!
Thank you so much for sharing!
I went to Italy in 2015 to the Tuscany region, but I was with a school so I NEEDED THIS VIDEO to help me plan my own trip this year
So happy to hear that!
Great, just watched video right after I booked trip to Italy in August.
I hope it's not the middle of August. Regardless, I am sure you will still have a great time!
Thank you for all the travel tips. I am planning a 10-day trip for my daughter's 50th birthday. My daughter does not like to move from city to city so I hope we can see Florence, Naples, and Rome. Is this enough time or should we plan a longer trip. We live in the USA. Thank you again!
You always give great advice. You made our Greek vacation so much better and now we will enjoy Italy even more when we return. Your attitude is so positive and upbeat that we can watch your videos just for that. Thank you Anastasia!
Your words made my day! So happy to hear that! Thank YOU❤️
Ohhh no!!! We are booked to travel to Italy in August!!!! Staying at a private villa in amalfi coast!!! Attending a health retreat… good to know traveling around via train is the best!!!
I am sure you will have the most fabulous time! Amalfi Coast is so dreamy🥰
You saved us LITERALLY.... we are about to travel all in for Italy in August
If you can, definitely try avoiding August, especially the middle part
I am planning to travel to Italy in 2024 with a few of my girlfriends. It was a dream of mine and my late husbands to travel to Italy sadly he passed a month ago. I just finished watching your video, thank you for providing such great tips. I would have never thought to travel in February as I was planning for September or October. I can’t wait to experience the culture, the food, the wine, the sights and interaction with the locals. Thank you ☺️
Melanie, I am so sorry to hear that. It was my pleasure sharing all there tips with you. Both September and October are wonderful months for Italy, but it does get very crowded and expensive during that time of the year. I would definitely consider February. May is another excellent option. You honestly cannot go wrong and it will all depend on your budget, things you want to do and see. Have the most beautiful trip!
My wife and I have been preparing for our trip to London and Italy in May, I've watched many travel guides / blogs over the past few months and none have been as informative as yours! Thank you for all the details!.
Wow David! Thank you. Happy to hear that. Have the most amazing trip!
I’m going to London and Italy next month, what do you recommend ??
Hi do you have a video and what hotels to stay
I am also Anastasiya, from Ukraine, living in USA (US citizen), and in love with Italy (which is how I came across your video). 💛💙 👍🏼
WOW!💙💛
Yes, please go into detail about credit cards, cash, banks etc.
Will do!
February is good if you want to tour museums, and or the northern parts of the Alps (for which it still is touristic season), but for the seaside part, February is too cold to enjoy the sea, if not for taking walks with a jacket on. I would suggest June and September to enjoy the coast.
This VDO is a very useful tip. I'm from Thailand, and I'm planning my first trip to Europe, which will include a stop in Italy. Thank you very much
My pleasure! Have the most special trip!
It’s end of January a good time to vist
Yes, end of January is a good time to visit.
Great infectious energy. Keep up the great work.
Thank you!
I have been planning a trip to Italy in February for a solid two weeks now and just stumbled across your video saying I chose correctly ha ha
You'll love February in Italy. Enjoy!
So many useful tips. Thank you. 🙏 Hope I will enjoy Winter in Italy, 1st-17th January 2024 🤞 Stay fabulous!❤
I am sure you will - it's Italy! Have the most fabulous time❤️
I am beyond thankful I found this video, all the questions I’ve been thinking about got answered. And I learned some juicy information I never considered. I feel so much more prepared for my first trip to Italy 🇮🇹
So happy to hear that! Have the most amazing trip!
Hi, i just bought tickets to Italy for August 😂😂😂 I’m going! 😅 will see
It's Italy! I am sure you'll have fun regardless
Would you recommend purchasing train tickets from Milan to Como and to Bergamo ahead of time or just before the trip. Also Should you recommend getting Lake Como ferry tickets ahead of time. The trip is the first 2 weeks of October .
can you tell us how to travel with luggage? are the storage in rome reliable like luggagehero?
You can definitely travel with luggage. There are tons of storage spaces throughout Rome as well as Roma Termini. Just read the reviews to make sure its a legitimate one.
I just saw this video, I know it's from 2 years ago, but I have been watching your videos as I am planning my trip to Italy, to this day, do you still recommend to travel on February?
I still recommend February😊 If you plan on traveling to Rome, here is a guide on what to do in Rome in February...hope you'll find it useful and informative: th-cam.com/video/hRw49VfnauY/w-d-xo.html
My wife and I are planning our first trip to Italy, so your recommendations are welcome. Thanks!
My pleasure!
I am going in February and was worried I might regret it, so this eased my mind! Ty !!
Now Main question, why not pay in USD with credit card???
Right. With global warming February has got a sort of Spring month in Italy.
It is rarely rainy as well; actually first weeks of Spring are the rainy periods in these last few years.
Very true! It does feel like spring
We will be there the end of September.
Great time to be in Italy! Enjoy
the last time I called to the banks to inform that I was going to travel they told me that I do not have to call any more because the security system knows where I am outside of US. So forget about that. Good video, good tips.
Thank you Clara! Yes, most of the banks know by now but yet there are still some that don't. I just had a styling client who's cards were declined because she did not notify her bank so they thought it was a fraudulent activity. She had to call them from the store, wait until they verify her, etc. So to avoid all that, it's always a good practice to call in advance.
Planning my birthday in Vatican, thanks for the info.
How cool! Happy Birthday!
Ty For Your Great Advice and will look for your air B+B's! Will Watch your other tips Too!
My pleasure Paul! I am happy that you found it useful
Planning me and my wife’s first trip to Europe, this was SO helpful!
I am so happy to hear that!
STILL THE BEST TOUR GIDE
Thank you!
Hi! The weather is the best everywhere in Italian around april/may.
Enjoy 😊
Unfortunately, not this April...🥶.
Thank you Anastasia A very Informative and helpful Video. I'm planning to visit this coming. May. Is it a good time to visit?
My pleasure. May is an excellent month to visit!
I woke up this morning with Italy on my mind. Your video was the first to pop up on my search. I want to plan a solo trip or with my sister for February 2023. Would you be willing to point me to your videos for specific places and suggestions or do you have a travel planner to recommend?
Love the synchronicity of things! I have a few resources if you would like recommendations on more specific things:
1. My Patreon Community where I share weekly specific recommendations and places. And you get to ask me questions to prepare for your trip: www.patreon.com/tassanalaapey
2. My self-guided tours in Rome (specific recommendations where to eat, what to see, etc) I am working on adding more: share.thatch.co/GfMd
3. Private one-on-one consultation with me where I help you to create a customized itinerary based on your specific interests, budget, etc. If that's the option you are interested in, you can email me: stayfabulousbyag@gmail.com
@@StayFabulousTL The private consultation works best. I will email you now
Me too. I want to go Solo.
Great advice for us who want to visit italy
Thank you!
Going in September for 10 days all by myself omg 😍 still can’t believe it! Thank you for your amazing videos!!!
So excited for you! Have the most fabulous time!
@@StayFabulousTL thank you!!
I was looking into traveling there by my self too. Never done it before, but I heard lots of people traveling alone. Any recommendation what traveling agency to use? Have a safe trip!
I’m thinking about traveling alone in may next year but not sure so lmk!!
Good for you!! I'm also traveling to Italy for the first time and SOLO too! I'll be going at the end of Sept to early Oct with a solo travel tour group. We'll start in Venice, then head to Florence and then Rome. But I really wanna see the Amalfi Coast so I've even extended my trip 2 extra days (in which I'll be on my own) but I've traveled to Europe a few times so I'm comfortable moving around on my own. I've extended my trip 2 extra days as I've even booked a stay overnight on the Amalfi Coast in Positano 😁 I could have done a day trip but I want to spend more than just 2hrs exploring Positano. 🙂
I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for the information regarding the food for each region.
Thank you Jeri!
Thanks for the Italy information. Much appreciated 🙏 👍
You got it!
My husband and I will be in ROME at the end of this month (Oct 25th) for 4 days. Can you please recommend some local restaurants so that we can book a reservation. Thank you.
Where did y visit? I will go too to rome
How cold italy in October first and second week? What kind of clothes required?
It depends on where in Italy, but I go into details on what to pack for Italy in the fall in this video th-cam.com/video/lYorvRmFgB4/w-d-xo.html
I love your energy. I am going to Italy next month and watching ALL your videos. Thank you for all the homework. I appreciate you.
My pleasure! Have the most wonderful trip!
Shes very bubbly and beautiful and stylish, but i didn’t learn everythingi need to know for my first trip as she claimed. I learned a few but most are not really need to know. But i enjoyed her. Great personality and i love her outfit.
Hi! If August is the only time you can take off to come to Italy, what are your recommendations? I’m planning for this August first week
The first week of August is not too bad, it's the middle part I always encourage to avoid, if possible.
Coming to Rome, love your videos. Wish I could meet you. Thx
Ah, have the most special trip! I am traveling so much for the channel, hardly ever in town these days.
Can you specify how to book flights to Rome? Every detail please! Like how to get from airport and when to book flights and what to know!
Thank you for your tips. We look forward to visiting Italy and found your information very helpful.
My pleasure! So happy to hear that
Thanks for your smile and your guidance. 🌻🤗🌹
My pleasure!
Amazing video and information. I am storing this for future visits. I LOVE Italia ❤
Thank you Gretel! Happy that you found it useful
I literally just planned/booked/purchased everything I need for a trip to Italy two days ago and THEN your video comes out.😂 These tips will still be very useful, and I found your other videos useful as I planned as well. I'm so glad you're talking about how to get around. I'm very nervous about using the different trains.
I am so happy that you found my videos and especially that you found them useful. I promise it's super easy and fun to travel Italy by train. You just need to do it once and you will be a pro! Enjoy Italy and if you have any questions-feel free to ask.
@@StayFabulousTL thank you so much!🥰
same! Last time, my friends told me a way to get bigger discounts for rail trips. so i plan to have a rail trip
Thanks for the telling explanations!
I organize tours from Isreal to Jewish sites, for already 13 years. Mainly to graves of Torah sages (Maharam Padova, for instance).
Do you happen to know things about interesting sites of Jewish sites?
And maybe koshed food and wine?
Thanks in any case, and again, I enjoyed very much this video of yours.
Wow, just yesterday I was thinking to go in February! I used to travel off season but can't do it this fall...maybe, February! This is the first time I've seen your channel so it must be fate! I'm aiming to go to Salerno and take a train up to Campobasso where I have relatves I want to meet...that means COLD...but that's OK!
I don't believe in coincidences :) Looks like you have a fun trip coming up shortly!
Southwest Europe best vacation spots.
Hello lovely,
When boarding the train can you take your suitcase into the carriage?
The short answer is yes, you can. I go over the entire process in details in this video th-cam.com/video/GpZtYQRf8Y8/w-d-xo.html
You nailed it! Excellent information and I will definitely consider traveling to Italy next February and using your recommendations. Thank you so much 🤗.
You'll love Italy in February! Definitely consider it. Have an awesome weekend🤗
Thanks for these tips! And I love your outfits, always so stylish!!
Thank you so much Cynthia!
The Amalfi coast will most likely be closed in February right?
You can still go there, but most places will be closed unfortunately.
Hi Anastacia, i would like to ask if 18 august is still close in italy, as we would like to visit italy in august 18. thank you. look forward for your answer.
August 18th is too close to Ferragosto, so, to be honest, it is one of the worst times to be in Italy.
Thank you very much for the information.
My pleasure!
Love this outfit
Thank you!
Sorry I haven't emailed you yet, I work crazy hours. But I do want you to shop for me still. I'll get some free time soon.
I really enjoy your videos. Not only are they informative but you also make me feel FABULOUS 😊
Haha! Thank you Edgar
Do you have any videos or suggestions about traveling to Sicily?
I don't. To be honest, not my favorite part of Italy🤷♀️
Is it more common to pay in card or cash? Also whats the culture of tipping there? I will be heading to Rome on the 10th of May and I am loving these tips :)
Merissa, you can definitely pay with the card in most places. Italians do prefer you pay cash if you are buying something small, like a bottle of water or espresso. But in most cases-definitely a card. As far as tips, there is no culture of leaving 10%-20% tips. It's honestly whatever you want to leave, if anything! So if you had a great service-you can leave a tip but no one is expecting from you a certain percentage.
For the trains, do we need to buy our tickets days in advance?
The short answer is no. The long answer - it depends if you are traveling during the busy season, where you are going, etc. Usually, you can buy them the day of the departure, but I'd still try to get them in advance if you are traveling during the high season, just in case. I go into great details about traveling Italy by train in this video th-cam.com/video/GpZtYQRf8Y8/w-d-xo.html
Hmmm....I just planed August holidays to Italy to avoid the crowds in my country Greece... Not good idea i guess...😅😅
Haha! We are swapping places as I am going to Greece in August🤣
Is it gonna be warm enough in October to visit Italy, and is the beaches are open ?
It will still be warm, especially the first part of October. Regarding the beaches, a lot of them will start to close during the second part of October.
Thank you for the video , very informative and helpful !
My pleasure!
Any advise of a great tourist agent in Italy
I have a travel agency in Italy. Here is a link if you'd like to explore all the services and experiences offered: fabulousvita.com Happy to answer any questions!
Hello from Ukraine ( from ZSU) , thank you so much for this video ))
Hope visit Italy next year)
I truly hope so for you Andre!
you are amazing tanks for making the video
My pleasure Omar!
Amazing video! Last time, my friends told me a way to get bigger discounts for rail trips. so i plan to have a rail trip
Very good information. I am now subscribed. Thank you!
Thank you! Welcome to the channel!
do you suggest traveling in September?
September is a great month weather-wise, but it will be very crowded and expensive.
Hi babes, love your content! Was wondering how Italy is like in June?
It depends where in Italy, but mainly pretty hot and humid.
@stayFabulousTL how about July what the weather ?
Wonderful info
Thank you!
This is great info because I was definitely looking to visit Italy in august. Not anymore lol
Please don't lol Especially, during the middle of August.
Thank you for a great video I love your style and enthusiasm
Thank you for watching!
Just recently visited Greece and plan on going to Rome next year. Very helpful video.
Thanks! Enjoy Rome
Hi thanks a lot ! What’s the name of your group in airbnb?
Here are the links to my Airbnb Experiences:
Personal Shopping: www.airbnb.com/experiences/341353
Day Food Tour: www.airbnb.com/experiences/445054
Evening Food Tour: www.airbnb.com/experiences/495266
As for restaurants, even Armando by the Pantheon?
your videos are great, lots of information,im gonna take your advice on not to go to too many places in 1 trip, but we have difficult time on choosing what part of italy best to visit
Thank you Yelena! I can understand that, there is so much to see and experience in Italy, especially if you are traveling here for the first time.
If you need help planning your trip, you can always book a private consultation with me stayfabulousbyag@gmail.com
Preferred trains? Any to avoid? Thank you I’ve enjoyed your informative tips!
Thank you Lynn! I don't know if you've seen it already, but I have a video on the train system in Italy. Hopefully, you will find it helpful. Here is the link: th-cam.com/video/GpZtYQRf8Y8/w-d-xo.html
Hi, what's your suggestion about a trip in second week of January
It depends on where you want to go and what you want to do. But typically we don't have big crowds in January so the prices tend to be lower. It's also the time for sales across Italy, so you can find some amazing deals if you know where to shop. And of course, it's a great month for skiing.
Hi there. I'm travelling to Rome with my 13 year old daughter. Do you still have your food tour? Where should we stay? I love, love, love your TH-cam videos. So helpful
Hi Alana! Yes, I still have food tours :) I'd recommend to stay around Spanish Steps, Pantheon or Piazza Navona.
I am loving your videos and they are so informative
Thank you!
What about museums? Do I need to book tickets in advance?
Definitely! Especially, if you plan on traveling during a high season.
What about visiting italy late august/early September?
Yes, that should be a good time
@@StayFabulousTL Thank you for your reply, I will start planning my trip now 😍
Thanks for your video. We are about to make our first trip to Italy in May, after being canceled twice due to covid. We are very excited but also a little nervous. We will be traveling with a tour group. My question, should we bring cash with us, or do places accept our debit and credit cards? Also are ATM machines readily available like they are here in the US? Thank you you're so sweet!
Hi Donna! Most places in Italy accept debit cards/credit cards, but I would recommend to bring some cash with you just in case you want to tip someone or grab a cup of coffee (in Italy in most places you cannot add a tip on the card and usually they pay with cash for small items like coffee.) As far as ATM machines-yes, you can find them everywhere unless you are in a remote location. Most banks in Italy, just like in the U.S., have ATM machines outside. I would avoid Euronet ATM machines at all cost.
@@StayFabulousTL Thank you so much for your response. That's makes me feel more comfortable.
My pleasure! Have the best time!
Grazie!! Im visiting Italy in May! I cant wait! Thanks for your advice! Appreciated! Ciao!
Such a great month to visit Italy! Have the most wonderful time!
@@StayFabulousTL 🙌🏼 thank you!
Is november a good month to travel to Italy ? what is the weather like
The first half of November is a good time, but unfortunately it tends to rain often during the second half.
My family of (6) all adults would love to visit Rome in February 2024 for two weeks. We would also like to rent a Airbnb. What do you suggest?
I subscribed today to your videos and will enjoy learning more about what to do when in Rome.
Welcome to the channel! If you are referring to which area I recommend, I go into great details on each area in Rome in this video th-cam.com/video/Cd8DMfdwWys/w-d-xo.html
Just found your channel and I had to say thank you for all the tips! We’re finally visiting Italy in a month and it’s felt a bit overwhelming to plan but your tips have put me at ease. We are visiting several cities in 10 days but hope to go back someday and put more focus on one or two cities. Again thanks for the tips! New subscriber! 😉
Rachel, welcome to the channel! Hope you will have the most amazing trip🤗
the same plan! Last time, my friends told me a way to get bigger discounts for rail trips. so i plan to have a rail trip
How about Rome and Amalfi coast at the end of August?
The last week of August will be best! It will still be hot and crowded, but not as much.
Outstanding video! Thanks!
Hello.. we are planning to visit Italy in Apr this year. Do you think it would be a good time? Do you think the weather would permit us to wear short clothes during April? Do let me know your opinion
It depends on a lot of things...Northern Italy vs Southern Italy as the weather varies drastically. Also, it depends if you are traveling at the beginning or the end of the month. But overall April is a good month to visit Italy, most likely it will be warm.
@@StayFabulousTL We are planning the last week of April, so would like to know if there would be rains or will we still be warm. Thank you
@@DivyaM-j4h at the end of April the weather is usually warm and it doesn’t rain much. But of course it’s impossible to know how it will be this year.
Hi …thinking of taking kids to Italy during summer vacation done where in July… Do you have any suggestions … it’s our first time and atleast 5 days . They love beach and water parks etc… or any hotel all inclusive . Your suggestion will be great help.🙏
If we cannot go in February would may be OK? Are the prices a lot more in May than February?
You can definitely go in May. It's a wonderful month to enjoy Italy. But there will be more crowds and the prices will be higher.
@@StayFabulousTL thank you and thank you for replying to my email I will book our meeting with you soon!