4 Things that Can Go Wrong with Your Italy Vacation
Are you headed to Italy? There are a few things you need to be aware of that can spoil your trip. This might be your only trip, so make sure you don't make any mistakes.
1) Don't stay in the inappropriate hotel
Yes, there are many wrong hotels. It's not just about price. First, you should decide what level of quality you are comfortable paying for. Then, you need to figure out whether the transportation cost exceeds the savings. You can stay outside the city for less money, or even in a less convenient place, but then you will have to pay for transportation. Some people book hotels with intentions of riding public transportation, but then they end up taking cabs. If you are not careful you will end up spending more money because you will spend your hotel savings on time and transportation costs. This can be especially true when the convenience factor is figured in. Don't forget, you are going on vacation. If the hotel is too inconvenient , it can spoil your vacation.
2) Don't eat at the wrong restaurants
Tourists are notable for eating at the wrong restaurants. Think about it like this... when you go home, you should always remember the food. Don't rely on locals. They are probably getting paid to send you to the tourist traps. That puts them in a conflict of interest situation. Use a restaurant or travel guide to pick the best places. One of the major differences between the food in the USA and in Italy is that it tends to be much more fresh in Italy. This means that you should look for smaller restaurants (definitely not chains) that buy their food from local markets. Believe me, you will be glad you did when you taste fresh goat cheese or freshly baked bread.
3) Don't forget your tour guide
Make sure you take a tour. Particularly of the Vatican. Lots of visitors perceive they can plan their day in Rome without a tour guide. Big mistake. If you try that, your vacation will be, at best, a 6 on a scale of 10. To get to 10, you have to follow all the advice in this article and, most importantly, take a Vatican Tour. We also recommend you take a tour of Rome during the day and at night. Both are exceptional .
4) Don't waste too much time waiting in lines
Europe is famous for its lines. If you try to go to the top attractions in Rome without paying attention to the busiest times, you will waste 25% of your vacation waiting in line. Get an Italy Guide to figure out where and when to go to avoid the lines. Also, if you take the Vatican walking tour we recommend, you can skip the lines for the Vatican museums.
