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Jan 19, 2009 | 6:31 pm

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Originally Posted by aamilesslave

I really enjoyed using Florence as a base to Pisa, Siena, and the Tuscany area. This thread offers some information you may find of interest: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/italy...ing-italy.html

Thanks - I had found that thread earlier when I was doing my searches and did take a look at some of the things mentioned.

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Originally Posted by MarkXS

How about one of the hill towns like Perugia, Orvieto, Assisi?

I hadn't thought about Perugia. My rail map seems to indicate it's fairly well connected by rail - I'll go check out trenitalia to be sure.

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Originally Posted by slawecki

once out of the major cities(including bologna) and the tourist centers, the hotel rates and the food rates drop radically. even montalchino and radda are not outrageous for hotels.

I'm starting to realize that. I can do Bologna for about 100 Euros a night at an SPG property. On the other hand, I'm finding some Florence properties on Venere for about 150-200 Euros/night. Much better than the >400 Euros/night at the SPG properties in Florence.

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