Summer In Italy
Jul 15, 2005 | 8:19 am
#16
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Washington, D.C.
Programs: 1P, SPG
Posts: 94
Yes water in Rome is quite safe.
As long as it doesn't say Non Potable - you are good to go.
It's also Roman law that you can go into any bar/cafe and request a glass of water free of charge - the water they use is from the tap.
As long as it doesn't say Non Potable - you are good to go.
It's also Roman law that you can go into any bar/cafe and request a glass of water free of charge - the water they use is from the tap.
Jul 15, 2005 | 8:22 am
#17
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 298
* Big hotel chains are not really present (the only exception could be Best Western) so do not plan to stay at normal 6C, Hilton, Marriott and so on properties ... you could be very near to an airport and very far from everything else in the very best case.
Luggage... as less as possible is good but avoid purchasing something you forgot home ( X 4 ) is better and save your money
In Venice Starwood had at least four properties. We stayed at the Westin Europa and Eegina using Starwood points (12000 per night I think). There is also the Westin Excelsior and a couple Luxury collection hotels in historic palaces.
I totally agree with "Luggage... [I]as less as possible" in Venice since you have to walk to your hotel from the waterfront, trainstation or outside the city parking lot and go up and down the stairs for the canal bridges
Luggage... as less as possible is good but avoid purchasing something you forgot home ( X 4 ) is better and save your money
In Venice Starwood had at least four properties. We stayed at the Westin Europa and Eegina using Starwood points (12000 per night I think). There is also the Westin Excelsior and a couple Luxury collection hotels in historic palaces.
I totally agree with "Luggage... [I]as less as possible" in Venice since you have to walk to your hotel from the waterfront, trainstation or outside the city parking lot and go up and down the stairs for the canal bridges
Jul 15, 2005 | 3:19 pm
#19
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 20
Originally Posted by life_journey
Yes water in Rome is quite safe.
As long as it doesn't say Non Potable - you are good to go.
It's also Roman law that you can go into any bar/cafe and request a glass of water free of charge - the water they use is from the tap.
As long as it doesn't say Non Potable - you are good to go.
It's also Roman law that you can go into any bar/cafe and request a glass of water free of charge - the water they use is from the tap.
Jul 15, 2005 | 3:55 pm
#20
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: South Pacific
Programs: UA
Posts: 1,810
Originally Posted by life_journey
It's also Roman law that you can go into any bar/cafe and request a glass of water free of charge
You can also find drinking fountains flowing all day, I think the tap water in Rome is one of the best in the world
Aug 4, 2005 | 11:08 am
#21
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: DC
Posts: 22
Many Thanks For All Of Your Advice!
Originally Posted by FlyerFrank
We are a family of four traveling to Italy in August. Can anyone suggest best value deals for hotels/vacation rentals in Rome, Venice, and Milan? Or, should miles be used for car rental/rail deals? American properties require a minimum of 25K for a single night stay! Now that the airfare has been addressed, we are trying to hold down other major costs.
Also, what's the quickest way to AmEx Reward points? Thanks!!!
Also, what's the quickest way to AmEx Reward points? Thanks!!!
