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Roma Pass Increases in Price from 25€ to 30€ Effective January 2012

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Ron in Rome

Effective January, 1 2012, the Roma Pass increases in price  from 25€ to 30€. That’s a 20% increase in the price of this pass. It seems the Roma Pass folks are getting a jump on the proposed ATAC bus and … Continue reading →

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Trenitalia Announces “New” Frecciarossa Train With Four Levels of Service!

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Just when we’ve finally figured out whether to sit in 1st or 2nd class, Trenitalia creates new “service levels” that may make your buying process more difficult. Starting in late November 2011, on runs from Milan to Naples, Trenitalia announces … Continue reading →

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The “Best” Place to Stay in Rome is…

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The most visited pages on this website consistently answer the question, “Where should I stay when I visit Rome?” There is perhaps no “best” answer! Your preferences may be driven by location, cost, comfort, transportation options, the need for a … Continue reading →

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Traveling from Rome to Venice: The Train is Usually Better Than the Plane!

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Which is the best way to travel between Rome and Venice? Having lived in Spain, I remember this same debate when heading to Barcelona from Madrid. To provide some answers, we’ve again enlisted the expertise of GAC, a regular contributor … Continue reading →

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Pickpockets in Rome – Protect Your Vacation

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Ron in Rome

One of the most-often discussed topics on any travel board is safety and security. More specifically, “How do I avoid the pickpockets in Italy?” For many first-time travelers the thought of losing your passport, money, credit cards, and identification in … Continue reading →

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The Roma Trastevere Trenitalia Rail Station

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Roma Trastevere is one of Rome’s major train stations located on the southwest section of Rome. It’s a jumping off point for many people arriving in Rome. It’s also a connection station for travelers headed to Civitavecchia.  And lastly, it’s … Continue reading →

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The FR1 Metropolitan Train To and From the Fiumicino (FCO) Airport

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The FR1 Metropolitan Service, also called the FM1, connects Fiumicino Airport with the stations of central, metropolitan Rome and travels as far as Fara Sabina and Orte, which are on the north east side of Rome. For visitors, this is … Continue reading →

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Transportation Options From Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the City of Rome

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Ron in Rome

“I’m arriving in Rome at the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport and I’m unsure of my Travel Options into the city – So how do I get to Rome?” This is a question posted daily on travel boards by visitors heading … Continue reading →

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How to Get to Villa Adriana

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Ron in Rome

In a previous post, A Short Trip from Rome – Tivoli and Villa D’Este, we covered the journey the from Rome out to Tivoli, primarily to go to Villa D’Este. In this article, the focus will be on getting to … Continue reading →

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How to Read a COTRAL Bus Schedule

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Ron in Rome

In the city of Rome, the city buses are managed by ATAC. In the Lazio Region, the provider is COTRAL. They work in the city of Rome and also cover the surrounding areas. They transport more than 100 million people … Continue reading →

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Hotels and B&B ‘s in Prati-Vatican

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Ron in Rome

I guess I have a soft spot for the Vatican and Prati area. We lived in an apartment for 2+ years on Via Candia, about one block from the entrance to the Vatican Museums. The shops, cafes, restaurants, internet stores, … Continue reading →

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Hotels and B&B’s near the FCO Airport

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The most “asked” question regarding hotels in Rome is probably, “Where do I stay in Rome?” Undoubtedly, the next most popular query often is, “What hotel should I stay in at the FCO airport?” I have to admit I’m not … Continue reading →

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Hotels and B&B’s near Roma Termini

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Often, many people stay near the Roma Termini for an easier train or airport connection. The SITBus, Terravision, and the Leonardo Express all start early in the morning – or at least early enough to make a 07:30 flight at … Continue reading →

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Purchasing a Phone or SIM at FCO Airport

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Ron in Rome

There are many questions posted on travel boards about where to purchase an unlocked mobile phone at the FCO airport. Many arriving passengers seek an opportunity to purchase a phone or a SIM card – especially those coming from the … Continue reading →

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The #8 Tram in Rome

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The #8 tram is the primary mode of transportation for many visitors heading to Trastevere from the Largo Argentina area – or for folks connecting to or from the Leonardo da Vinci airport (FCO) on the FM1 train. Your ATAC … Continue reading →

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