Italy Trip in march
Mar 10, 2019, 5:15 am
#31
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Emirates Gold, United Silver, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Discoverist, Delta Gold
Posts: 299
Hi,
My partner had booked an 2 week anniversary trip to Sydney, Hamilton Island (Qualia even after I made him read MacMyDays review) and then Melbourne. We had to cancel this due him getting a bit ill so the long haul flights wouldn't work anymore. However he really needs the break, we're looking to head to Italy on Friday and I thought I'd see if the ever knowledgeable luxury forum had some recommendations .
- Rome for 3 nights (currently interested in the Hotel Eden)
- Driving to the Tuscan countryside hotel for 1 or 2 nights (I currently have no ideas about this)
- Driving to Florence for 3 nights (either the FS or St Regis)
- Possibly Venice for 2/3 nights (currently interested in the Gritti Palace)
I know we'd need to drive from Rome to the tuscan countryside but are the trains between Florence and Venice plausible with 1 piece of large luggage each in exec class?
Many thanks!
My partner had booked an 2 week anniversary trip to Sydney, Hamilton Island (Qualia even after I made him read MacMyDays review) and then Melbourne. We had to cancel this due him getting a bit ill so the long haul flights wouldn't work anymore. However he really needs the break, we're looking to head to Italy on Friday and I thought I'd see if the ever knowledgeable luxury forum had some recommendations .
- Rome for 3 nights (currently interested in the Hotel Eden)
- Driving to the Tuscan countryside hotel for 1 or 2 nights (I currently have no ideas about this)
- Driving to Florence for 3 nights (either the FS or St Regis)
- Possibly Venice for 2/3 nights (currently interested in the Gritti Palace)
I know we'd need to drive from Rome to the tuscan countryside but are the trains between Florence and Venice plausible with 1 piece of large luggage each in exec class?
Many thanks!
Mar 10, 2019, 2:22 pm
#32
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
We booked a train online at trenitalia from Venice to Naples (and then the Amalfi coast) and rode in executive class. Executive class was well worth the extra money as there were only eight cushy seats and you are served a meal and Prosecco. We had five pieces of luggage and had no problems.
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Mar 10, 2019 at 2:49 pm
Apr 23, 2019, 7:17 am
#33
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 48
Thank you for all the incredible advice, he actually recovered and dragged me to Australia via Manchester!
I'm still planning a trip to Tuscany and Florence hopefully later this year so thank you for all the advice. I'll definitely check out Lupaia.
I'm still planning a trip to Tuscany and Florence hopefully later this year so thank you for all the advice. I'll definitely check out Lupaia.
Apr 23, 2019, 10:57 am
#34
formerly vienna-resident
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Montepulciano, Tuscany
Posts: 1,067
In other news, Castello del Nero is now part of Como Hotels.
Interesting to see another international player in the Tuscan countryside, after Rosewood and Belmond.
Interesting to see another international player in the Tuscan countryside, after Rosewood and Belmond.
Apr 24, 2019, 12:14 pm
#35
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 676
For Rome, have not been to the Eden so am not in a position to make comparison but the JK Roma, a recommendation from chinmoylad, was great! Central location and such a beautiful lobby for one to lounge in and have a drink!