See what the experts are saying about Bagno A Ripoli. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Sustainable travel & ecotourism
Each time you take a flight or drive a car, carbon dioxide (CO2) is released into the atmosphere. You can help neutralize this danger to our planet through "carbon offsetting" -- paying someone to reduce your carbon dioxide emissions by the s... Continue reading »
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Tips on accommodations
If you're looking to rent a villa or an apartment, one of the best agencies to call is Rent Villas (tel. 800/726-6702 or 805/641-1650; fax 805/641-1630; www.rentvillas.com). It's the representative for the Cuendet properties, some of the best... Continue reading »
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Tips on dining
For a quick bite, go to a bar. Although bars in Italy do serve alcohol, they function mainly as cafes. Prices have a split personality: al banco is standing at the bar, while à tavola means sitting at a table where you'll be waited on and cha... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
Most Italian hoteliers will let children 12 and under stay in a room with their parents for free -- with a little negotiation at the reception desk. Italians love bambini but don't offer a lot of special amenities for them. For example, a kid... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
Since 1861, Italy has had liberal legislation regarding homosexuality, but that doesn't mean it has been looked on favorably in a Catholic country. Homosexuality is much more accepted in the north than in the south, especially in Sicily, alth... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Mention the fact that you're a senior when you first make your travel reservations. All major airlines and many Italian hotels offer discounts for seniors. Members of AARP, 601 E. St. NW, Washington, DC 20049 (tel. 888/687-2277; www.aarp.o... Continue reading »
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Tips for single travelers
On package vacations, single travelers are often hit with a "single supplement" to the base price. To avoid it, you can agree to room with other single travelers or find a roommate before you go. Travel Buddies Singles Travel Club (tel. 80... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
The International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC; www.istc.org) was formed in 1949 to make travel around the world more affordable for students. Check out its website for comprehensive travel services information and details on how to get... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Laws in Italy require rail stations, airports, hotels, and most restaurants to follow a strict set of regulations about wheelchair accessibility to restrooms, ticket counters, and the like. Even museums and other attractions have conformed to... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
It would be a delight to get "lost" in Italy, wandering about at your leisure, discovering unspoiled villages off the beaten path. But few of us have such a generous amount of time in the speeded-up 21st century. Vacations are getting shorter... Continue reading »
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In one week
The very title of this tour is a misnomer. There is no way you can see Italy in 1 week. But you can have a memorable vacation in Rome and see some of the highlights of Siena, Florence, and Venice if you budget your time carefully. You can... Continue reading »
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Cultural trip
Art and Architecture Lovers The true devotee of art will want to spend the most time in Florence or Siena. Frankly, those two cities, especially Florence, have grabbed up the greatest art in all of Tuscany, not to mention the world. The ci... Continue reading »
Bagno A Ripoli Travel Experiences
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Now I'm Museumed and Cathedraled out
Today I started out early in the morning because Let's Go was saying that there were all kinds of queues to wait in to get into the most... Continue reading »
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Florence, Day 4 - An entire museum dedicated to s...
Since we spent the majority of the previous day shopping, we got up really early to see the rest of Florence that we had missed!We walked... Continue reading »
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Day 22: Florence
Today, we made SURE we woke up early. We were unable to get reservations for the Uffizi and the Accademia so we knew we were going... Continue reading »
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Florence
Ok, this is a long one. Go get some coffe if you plan on reading it all now, you'll be here a while.7th This morning I hopped on my train... Continue reading »
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[32] Florence & Pisa
[32]Florence In Florence we have reached a new high in Internet prices. Five Euro for a half hour, ten Euro for on hour, 240 Euro for 24... Continue reading »
