Plans to go to Italy anyone?
May 6, 2021, 2:37 pm
#61
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coming back to Italy, I am sure the numerous nice places will be booked too. I am not too worried, especially if Americans can come.
May 10, 2021, 1:41 pm
#62
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Just got back from a long weekend in Venice before foreign tourists arrive. San Marco is completely empty, sort of a weird scene. Some local tourists on Saturday, but the except for Saturday, the city is empty.
Here in Liguria though plenty of French, German and Dutch tourists already.
Here in Liguria though plenty of French, German and Dutch tourists already.
May 20, 2021, 4:13 pm
#64
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Just snagged a fairly good deal on two business class seats for next year. We'll be arriving late March 2022 and returning early April. Originally was supposed to go last year but had my flight canceled like everyone else. Current flight complies with the current Covid-Tested flights scheme which is in place until October 2021 which requires advance covid testing and another covid test on arrival. I have hopes I'll just be able to show my proof of vaccination by that time but who knows?
May 21, 2021, 9:59 pm
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People are going....I went to grab some mileage tickets for my son - he's planning to hike the Alta Via in July. There were tons of tickets available (Wednesday) but when I went back today to get another ticket for a friend, most direct routings were gone, leaving only the dregs.... The kids are counting on the vaccination passports happening, so with easily refundable mileage tickets, whats to lose?
May 22, 2021, 9:27 am
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Booked a long weekend in Chianti for beginning of June. When I started looking at places to stay a month ago, there was plenty of choice. Now it seems almost sold out, very few places to choose.
If one comes to Italy, I strongly suggest to reserve a table for Friday and Saturday dinners well in advance, from Michel star restaurant to a trattoria in a godforsaken place.
If one comes to Italy, I strongly suggest to reserve a table for Friday and Saturday dinners well in advance, from Michel star restaurant to a trattoria in a godforsaken place.
May 27, 2021, 7:39 am
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Going over on June 20th for a few days in Milan. I have couple of things I want to see in Milan: (1) the Last Supper, and (2) the rooftop and tour of the Duomo, and (3) Lake Como and Bellagio. Interestingly, I have a Globus tour that begins and ends in Milan next year that focuses on N Italy and Cinque Terre, but does not include the 3 things listed above. This will permits me to restrict that trip solely to the tour schedule instead of staying longer, and helps scratch my travel itch.
On another note, has anyone already traveled back to the US from MXP? The CDC requires a Covid test in the 3 days preceding the return flight MXP-USA, yet the MXP website states 48 hours. I'd also like to confirm that they will do a rapid antigen test for the return at the same location as the arrivals testing.
TIA
On another note, has anyone already traveled back to the US from MXP? The CDC requires a Covid test in the 3 days preceding the return flight MXP-USA, yet the MXP website states 48 hours. I'd also like to confirm that they will do a rapid antigen test for the return at the same location as the arrivals testing.
TIA
May 28, 2021, 12:24 am
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Planning on going to Italy in September for 3 weeks from the US. Starting with a good friend's wedding in Amalfi that was pandemic postponed. Fully vaxxed. Are we thinking everything is going to be open by then?
May 28, 2021, 1:48 am
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- According to the Sole24Ore, Italy's business paper, a number of regions (Lombardy, Piedmont, Emilia, Lazio & Apulia) are going 'white' - i.e. most limitations are gone - from June 14th
- Mask wearing outside still remains, as well as indoors, but there are indications that the limit might be lifted in July
- Vaccinations are continuing at a good pace, everyday there's between 450 and 550k jabs and, by September, projections are that 65-70% of Italians will be fully vaccinated.
Bottom line = watch this space
May 30, 2021, 2:47 pm
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Yes!
We are a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 children (ages 10 & 12) planning a trip to Italy (July/August 2021) and have booked the flights. 3 of the 4 are totally vaccinated, but the little one not yet. Italian Consulate in LA not responsive (FB, email, and phone calls) to our requests for information about Italy entry requirements. Hardly any specific information on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website! We don't mind PCR testing 72-hours prior to taking the initial flight, and we are fine with wearing masks in public.
What are the requirements! Any input is appreciated
We are a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 children (ages 10 & 12) planning a trip to Italy (July/August 2021) and have booked the flights. 3 of the 4 are totally vaccinated, but the little one not yet. Italian Consulate in LA not responsive (FB, email, and phone calls) to our requests for information about Italy entry requirements. Hardly any specific information on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website! We don't mind PCR testing 72-hours prior to taking the initial flight, and we are fine with wearing masks in public.
What are the requirements! Any input is appreciated
May 31, 2021, 3:02 am
#74
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it is possible for airlines to operate "Covid-tested" flights on the following routes:
- Atlanta - Rome Fiumicino
- New York - Rome Fiumicino
- Atlanta - Milan Malpensa
- New York - Milan Malpensa
- Canada
- Japan
- United Arab Emirates
It's down to the airlines to jump on the bandwagon.
AdR, the Rome FCO airport operator, offers more info:
- Alitalia flights from New York JFK,
- American Airlines from Dallas DFW and New York JFK
- United Airlines from New York Newark EWR
- Delta Air Lines flights from Atlanta ATL and from New York JFK
https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-...ts-procedures#
As for Milan MXP I found this:
- New York on Delta Air Lines flight DL 118,
- American Airlines flight AA198,
- United Airlines UA809
- Emirates Airlines EK206
- Emirates Airlines EK205 and EK091 flights
- Etihad Airways EY81 e EY87 flights
May 31, 2021, 3:43 am
#75
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The Italian government allows COVID-tested flights from these airports and countries:
https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nu...nu=vuoto&tab=9
It's down to the airlines to jump on the bandwagon.
AdR, the Rome FCO airport operator, offers more info:
Source & info on procedures for both arrivals & departures
https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-...ts-procedures#
As for Milan MXP I found this:
Source & more info: https://www.milanomalpensa-airport.c...tested-flights
https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nu...nu=vuoto&tab=9
It's down to the airlines to jump on the bandwagon.
AdR, the Rome FCO airport operator, offers more info:
Source & info on procedures for both arrivals & departures
https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-...ts-procedures#
As for Milan MXP I found this:
Source & more info: https://www.milanomalpensa-airport.c...tested-flights
We are booked on AA240 DFW-FCO, which should be okay!