| "body"> | | | | explore by yourself. Different travel packages are |
| Travel costs occupy the major portion of one's | | | | available to cater to different tastes. Some |
| vacation budget, and it's the travel arrangements | | | | provide escorted bus tours accompanied by a |
| that turn out to be the most cumbersome part | | | | guide. But a bus can be very confining for longer |
| of the holiday. The first step towards enjoying a | | | | rides. Moreover, service is cancelled if a minimum |
| problem-free vacation in Italy is to plan | | | | number of seats are not filled. |
| systematically, because the travel options are so | | | | Train packages are more comfortable than buses |
| varied. | | | | and offer freedom of movement, but might be |
| Shop around patiently for discount offers. Air | | | | slightly expensive. Some offer a combination of |
| tickets are priced differently during peak and | | | | travel, which might be the most ideal choice. |
| off-seasons. In either season it is possible to get a | | | | Leisurely car-drives in the countryside, gondola |
| bargain offer due to last-minute cancellations. | | | | rides in Venice canals, and bus or train facilities let |
| You can take a direct flight from America to any | | | | you travel from city to city. More athletic types |
| place in Italy. If you can compromise on in-flight | | | | can go for bicycle trips and tour Italy on a bicycle. |
| luxuries like complementary food and drinks, and if | | | | Chalk out your own itinerary if you find organized |
| time is not a constraint, you can try the low-cost | | | | travel confining. The public transport system in |
| airlines of Europe such as easyJet and Ryanair. | | | | Italy is both efficient and inexpensive. Using public |
| Intercontinental flights to London cost much less | | | | transport within cities is the best to avoid parking |
| than direct flights to Italy. So take a London flight, | | | | problems. Choose an accommodation nearer to a |
| and from there you can go to any place in Italy | | | | bus or train terminal so that you don't waste |
| at a fare ranging from 30 to 60 dollars. But the | | | | much time. There are special tourist buses which |
| hitch is that low-cost planes start from Stansted | | | | give you an overview of the city covering all the |
| airport, whereas your intercontinental flight lands | | | | important places. You can go to other cities and |
| at Heathrow or Gatwick. You need plenty of time | | | | towns either by bus or train. |
| to commute, and patience to haul the luggage | | | | If privacy and flexibility are high on your agenda, |
| between ports. | | | | then take a vacation rental and explore the |
| On arriving at Italy, you can book a package | | | | beauty of Italy in a private car. Careful |
| which takes care of all your travel and | | | | homework can make your trip to Italy both |
| accommodation arrangements, or choose to | | | | economical and fun. |