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OK...
So my kid is graduated...and he would like to go to Rome, Italy. I am considering the Sheraton Roma... Since I know there is a "Frequent Flyer" that hangs around here, I am looking for any advice on the City, and "stuff" I should know. (I am not going, just him and his mom and my daughter) |
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2) what is the budget?
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7-8 days
there may be a fourth person (his girlfriend) so I am trying to be frugal They do not expect 5 star or to be pampered.  Right now I have Continental @978 each and the Roma is 175 EU per night. Close to all the tourist stuff. |
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We stayed at http://www.romeholidays.net/eng/pantheoneng.htm last year, more than plenty for 2 , good for 3, in the dead center of the city you can get them something bigger though. You are paying for 4 for a week what you'd be paying for EACH at the hotel ;-) here is another option http://www.affordabletours.com/Globus_Tour..._Claridge).html if they need guides and tours included which is about what you would pay at the hotel per each, but this one included breakfasts and sightseengs
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you can also give me a call and I'll fill you in on EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about Rome but were affraid to ask
;-)))) museums, attractions, art galleries, places to see outside of town, "granda putana" info is NOT included ;-)))
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Thanks Serge......
I will check them out. I will be in the office later for awhile. 
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here is another option:
http://www.affordabletours.com/Trafalgar_T...lian_Dream.html show the entire Nothern Italy for less than just staying in Rome at Continental word of advice: never buy their air, you can ALWAYS find better deals on your own on Orbitz
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Mike - I was there not too long ago - I really recommend hanging around the colleseum and then joining some free tours. If you hang around the Collesuem/Forum area you'll see people marketing themselves. I ran into this one girl with a masters in art history and she was amazing. They try to upsell you on another paid tour (which we did and was well worth it - but there is certainly no pressure to do so).
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thx jesse...
is there enough to do for a 7 day stint focusing on just Rome? (comparing the 2 serge referred to aboce) |
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If you are going to stay that long in one place, and do not need room service going with a flat or apartment is definately the way to go.
You end up paying much less, and get a better feel of the sourroundings. You will have fun Mike!!
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Hey Mike....
good to see ya.... I am not going unfortunately.... Its my kids grad present before he goes to active duty in August.... I am sending him, his girlfriend, his mom and my 16 year old daughter. I'd go, but it might not go over to well with the current gal... 
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Many of the great old Roman Buildings were built when you were younger - I figured you would go see.... :P
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Wear this shirt if you visit the vatican.
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It is shameful conduct, and they try to sweep it under the rug! I used to like John Paul II, he was good during the cold war - but I ost respect when he did not send out a clear message about priests molesting kids.
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Mike - My opinion is that I wouldn't do Rome for just 7 days. I think 4 days is probably enough. I think that Rome itself is good for 2 - 3 days and then you can have them do Pompei (Pompey).
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3 days for Rome????? want me complie the list of things you haven't seen in Rome? it will be 10 times bigger than what you did see ;-)))
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things you won't see in 3 days:
1) http://www.galleriaborghese.it/borghese/en...en/edefault.htm 2) http://www.nycerome.com/sights-of-rome/vil...rt-gallery.html 3) http://www.sobi.org/photos/places/Rome/Castle/ 4) Jewish Quarters 5) Via Venetto (where US Embassy is located) and the rest of 363 places worth visiting: http://rome-hotels.tripadvisor.com/Attract...Rome_Lazio.html
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MikeFold I will be in Rome in a few days. Going there for 6 days, will also visit Florence. When I get back I will email you my thoughts from this pain in the ass traveler.
In Cannes right now, like it a lot better than Paris so far. I am not a great tourist.
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weasel, you are not great anything,
you don't have to remind us
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