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One of Europe’s classic food travel destinations is Italy. Classic history, favorites foods and stunning scenery make Italy one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations. Planning ahead is essential to make the most of your food travel opportunities in Italy.

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Planning a Trip to Italy

Beautiful Accommodation in Italy

Accommodation options in Italy are plentiful and you can find something to suit any budget. There are many international hotel chains as well as boutique hotels and small luxury accommodation in Italy.

Italy can be very busy. Peak season in Italy is June, July and August and reservations for accommodation and activities are essential.

To compare hotels prices in Italy we recommend Hotels Combined.

If you are looking for boutique accommodation in Venice this list will assist you.

Transportation: Getting Around While in Italy

Train Travel in Italy

The train system in Italy is excellent. (one of the reasons you can visit the Amalfi Coast from Rome on a day tour!)

For train travel the earlier you purchase train tickets the cheaper the fare.

Using a third party booking site like Loco2 is often easier for those with foreign credit cards to buy train tickets in Europe. The train sites are notorious for not working or not taking foreign credit cards.

Driving in Italy

If you are traveling within Italy and heading to rural areas or small towns a rental in Italy may be more convenient.

For international car rental we use Holiday Autos. The price quoted includes all taxes and fees and it also searches local rental car providers in Italy, which may be more affordable than international companies. Download our rental car checklist to compare your quote.

There are toll roads in Italy and lots of speed cameras so obey local speed limits (although the locals don’t seem to!). If you receive a speeding fine, it will be sent and paid by your rental company. trust me this is the voice of experience!

Planning to visit Italy as one of many countries within Europe? A European auto-lease may be a more affordable alternative to car rental in Europe. It can save you a lot of money. If you are not familiar with the program, please read the article in the link.

Also read our article with the Best Practical Travel Tips for Europe for planning your Europe trip as well.

Flights to Italy

If you are arriving to Italy from outside of Europe. Milan, Ronme and Venice are popular international airports.

Italy is well serviced by numerous low cost European airlines including RyanAir, EasyJet, and Wizz Air.

You can find cheap flights to Italy on Skyscanner.

For internal travel within Italy the train is probably more convenient as the stations are easy to access within the major cities and the airports can be some distance outside of town.

Travel Insurance

And don’t forget travel insurance! You never know when you will need it. Are you covered? Can you afford not to be? This is where travel insurance from a reputable company can be worth its weight in gold. We use World Nomads Travel Insurance, you can get a quote here.

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Cheeses in Emilia Romagna www.compassandfork.com

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The Emilia Romagna Region: Home to Great Italian Food

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The Emilia Romagna region is home to some iconic Italian cities including: Modena (pronounced Mod-in-a, not Mo-DEAN-a, by Italians), famous the world over for its traditional balsamic vinegar. Parma– home to a wide variety of cold meats or small goods including Parma ham or prosciutto. Reggio Emilia– center of the area producing Parmigianino Reggiano cheese. Bologna– a fantastic town famous for its porticoes, food and the home of tortellini and Bolognese sauce (or ragu as it is known locally). Bologna … Read More

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Milan EXPO & Venice Biennale: 2015 the year to Visit Italy

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Any time is a good time to visit Italy! But this year there are two huge events on in Northern Italy, EXPO Milano 2015 (the Milan EXPO in English) and the Venice Biennale. Both provide additional incentives to visit in 2015! If you have dreamed of visiting Italy, Expo Milano 2015 (the Milan EXPO) may be the reason to do it NOW. When I think of Italy, thinking of food is not far behind! Italy has some of the best … Read More

Expo Milano 2015 www.compassandfork.com

Italy- Expo Milano 2015

We are headed to the Expo Milano 2015, the latest Universal Exhibition, once known as the World’s Fair. It runs 1 May- 31 October 2015. We are publishing a guide to the expo and a whole series of posts about other food related things to do in Northern Italy. More information about the Milan EXPO and what to do after the EXPO can be found in our later post, which is now live. If you would like to receive … Read More

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