BA GOLD --
I went during low season so we thought there would be no line, and we skipped getting the tix beforehand -- wrong move, we waited in line approx. 45 mins. I do not know what it would be liketo buy ahead of time. If the hotel has its own e-mail drop them a line, or ask the Lurker or someone at Starwood, how they can help you. I was not too impressed with the location of the Excelsior, but others have felt that it was a wonderful property. It is not too far from the Pitti Palace (which we did not need tix in advance for). It was the Uffizzi.
Man or woman cannot live by shopping alone --but we sure could try!!
If you have any other questions, I will try to be of assistance.
Regards,
D2B
[This message has been edited by DOC 2 BE (edited 03-11-2001).]