Dis Exclusive Viva Italia 9/16 - 9/24/2014

[DisneyKevin]

I loved Saving Italy.

There is great response to the Pisa trip.

 

[khertz]

Hair dryers... Do I need to bring one, or do these hotels have them in the rooms? It's a necessity, unless I shave my head.

I'm in the same boat! I'm glad to hear from Kevin that this should be easy to procure in Italy, but I will probably end up buying the cheap dual voltage one I found at Wal Mart or Target, I can't remember which. It was only about $10.

 

[k5jm]

I'm in the same boat! I'm glad to hear from Kevin that this should be easy to procure in Italy, but I will probably end up buying the cheap dual voltage one I found at Wal Mart or Target, I can't remember which. It was only about $10.

Even though the voltage might be dual, you have to sure it is dual frequency. 60hz motors do not like 50hz sine waves unless they are designed to do so.

 

[k5jm]

Do we get our Italy themed ABD Magic Bands in our Box? I am sure we will use those to get on the bus

 

[MinnieGarden]

Christy -

I just got Saving Italy and am planning to read it after Inferno! It looks really interesting. Are you still thinking about doing something vineyard-related in Florence or are you planning to go into Pisa?

Laurie

I haven't quite figured it out yet. I've got some major issues with my boss' trip and that was going to be by gauge for what I try to do or not do. Right now I'm becoming an expert in Sicily because his travel agent has royally dropped the ball. Fortunately, I've already done a lot of research on Rome and Florence.

Meanwhile, Mom has been finding things on Facebook and has discovered this.... http://federicobadiashoes.com/ Federico makes shoes, purses, belts, and accessories in his shop in Orvietto. I think I'm going to have to make a stop there!

 

[OKW Lover]

Meanwhile, Mom has been finding things on Facebook and has discovered this.... http://federicobadiashoes.com/ Federico makes shoes, purses, belts, and accessories in his shop in Orvietto. I think I'm going to have to make a stop there!

Thank goodness Val doesn't frequent these boards.

 

[OKW Lover]

Where do you folks find the Samantha Brown segments? On line? Apple TV?

 

[jcb]

Where do you folks find the Samantha Brown segments? On line? Apple TV?

Itunes has them à la carte
https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/passport-to-europe-season-1/id276955051

I think I downloaded several from Amazon

 

[OKW Lover]

Thanks Jack!

 

[DisneyKevin]

Meanwhile, Mom has been finding things on Facebook and has discovered this.... http://federicobadiashoes.com/ Federico makes shoes, purses, belts, and accessories in his shop in Orvietto. I think I'm going to have to make a stop there!

This is the provebial tip of the Italian Leather "iceberg".

 

[DisneyKevin]

Thank goodness Val doesn't frequent these boards.

Are you making her wear noise canceling headphones and blinders?

I 'm guessing that she figures out where everyone is going.

Bring an extra credit card.

 

[MinnieGarden]

Kevin - how much time do we have in Orvietto? I'm willing to skip lunch for new shoes!

 

[DisneyKevin]

Kevin - how much time do we have in Orvietto? I'm willing to skip lunch for new shoes!

A couple of hours tops.

You will have much more time and a much bigger selection in Florence.

 

[Sarabi's Cubs]

A couple of hours tops.

You will have much more time and a much bigger selection in Florence.

I plan to survive on gelato and get lost in ceramics. Who volunteers to distract Brian????

Laurie

 

[k5jm]

I plan to survive on gelato and get lost in ceramics. Who volunteers to distract Brian????

Laurie

Golf?

 

[Sarabi's Cubs]

Golf?

Excellent idea!!!

Laurie

 

[k5jm]

Sonna A Formato

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX00Tr7n3vY

 

[OKW Lover]

Typical weather? Posting from by IDevice and can't easily search.

 

[Sarabi's Cubs]

Typical weather? Posting from by IDevice and can't easily search.

Jeff,

The average September temps:

Rome Daytime average High 82 Evening Low 58
Florence 80 58
Venice 74 58

Not much rain but a higher chance for it in Venice. Average 10 hours of daily sunshine in Rome and 7 in Venice. In other words - gorgeous!!!

Laurie

 

[DisneyKevin]

Okay....I have some news.

It's my understanding that our guides will be Dusty and Marco B.

Please understand that this is subject to change.

John and I have traveled with Marco B. before and he's terrific.

I understand that they have announced this on their Facebook pages.