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What to Pack for a Trip to Italy

Packing for Italy and not sure where to start? Let me help. I've traveled all over Italy in every season—alone, with family, as part of a tour group, and while doing research for some of the guidebooks I have written. During these trips, I have taken notes on what worked and what didn't, from ...

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Where to Stay in Rome: Hotels Near the Pantheon and Piazza Navona

In the heart of Rome's historic center, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona area abounds with hotels and bed and breakfast accommodations. Here are a few places to consider: Arch Rome Suites. Just around the corner from the Pantheon, this hotel has big rooms and unfussy modern furnishings. On a ...

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Best Travel Booking Resources for Italy

I like to use these companies when I book travel to and within Italy. Book Flights to Italy From getting the best deal to working with loyalty programs, booking directly through an airline is your best bet. Airlines with good connections to Italy include: ITA. Italy's flag carrier airline ...

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Six of the Best Books About Rome and Its History

Thousands of books have been written about Rome and its history. But these are the ones I keep on my bookshelf for quick reference. For an even wider selection of books about Rome, see my Rome book list on Bookshop. SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome This instant bestseller by British ...

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