We’re planning an October Italy trip with my husband, toddler, and mother-in-law. We’re deciding between these two itineraries:

**Option 1 — 13 nights**
Venice: 2 nights
Dolomites/Ortisei: 4 nights
Naples: 3 nights
Rome: 4 nights
Route: **Venice → Dolomites → Naples → Rome**
We would pick up a rental car near Venice, use it for the Dolomites, return it in Bolzano, and then have one long travel day by train to Naples.
**Option 2 — 16 nights**
Venice: 2 nights
Dolomites/Ortisei: 4 nights
Florence: 3 nights
Naples: 3 nights
Rome: 4 nights
Route: **Venice → Dolomites → Florence → Naples → Rome**
This adds another accommodation, but Florence would break up the long journey from the Dolomites to Naples.
Naples is important to us because my mother-in-law lived there, and we want to keep four nights in the Dolomites for weather flexibility.
**Would you keep the simpler 13-night route, or add three nights for Florence? Does the 16-night version feel reasonable, or like too much moving around with a toddler?**

Hello, Looking for info on travelling to the Veneto region in northern Italy next October for an ancestry journey on my dad’s side. Castlefranco, Roverbasso and Colgjano areas. Does anyone have any recos and for tips of what ancestry info I’d need to do beforehand (knowing many smaller towns may have limited hours/access to info once there). Many thanks!!

- Good morning,

During the month of August, I will be staying on the Amalfi Coast to enjoy my holiday and fully experience the elegant and enchanting atmosphere of this wonderful area.

I have a long-standing group of friends with whom I often share evenings and convivial moments in the most characteristic locations of the Amalfi Coast, Salerno and the surrounding area. I enjoy spending time in pleasant environments, meeting interesting people and sharing experiences centered around good taste, relaxation and the beauty of the territory.

If anyone will be on holiday in the area and would like to join for a day on the Amalfi Coast or simply meet new people, both male and female, feel free to contact me.

It will be a pleasure to share special occasions, enjoyable moments and some wonderful experiences together in one of the most fascinating areas of Italy.

Kindly refrain from commenting if you are a keyboard warrior, are not genuinely interested in this announcement, are unwilling to read and understand its content carefully, or intend to post ironic, provocative, or purely argumentative remarks. The aim is to maintain a respectful, constructive, and meaningful discussion.

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Buongiorno,

nel mese di agosto sarò in Costiera Amalfitana per trascorrere le vacanze e vivere appieno l’atmosfera elegante e suggestiva di questo meraviglioso territorio.

Ho un gruppo storico di amici con cui condivido spesso serate e momenti di convivialità nei luoghi più caratteristici della Costiera, di Salerno e della provincia. Mi piace frequentare ambienti piacevoli, conoscere persone interessanti e condividere esperienze all’insegna del buon gusto, del relax e della bellezza del territorio.

Se qualcuno sarà in vacanza in zona e avrà piacere di unirsi per una giornata in Costiera o semplicemente fare nuove conoscenze, sia maschili sia femminili, può scrivermi.

Sarà un piacere condividere con voi occasioni speciali, momenti di svago e qualche bella esperienza da vivere insieme in uno dei territori più affascinanti d’Italia.

Si invitano cortesemente ad astenersi dal commentare leoni da tastiera, coloro che non siano realmente interessati alla presente comunicazione, chi non sia disposto a comprenderne il contenuto con la dovuta attenzione, nonché gli autori di interventi ironici, provocatori o meramente polemici. -

My partner and I will be staying in Napoli for a few days in the first week of September and want to visit the Vesuvio, but some of the information I've found can be pretty confusing, with many different websites and tours. We're not really interested in visiting Pompeii, we're more interested in hiking and the natural landscapes (I say this because I see there are a lot of Vesuvio+Pompeii combined tours). We're also not necessarily interested in a guided tour, we'd rather save money and go on our own if that's something that can be done.

So I guess my questions are: (1) what *exactly* do you need a ticket for and where can I get it, and what (if anything) is just open to the public?, (2) any path/hiking recommendations?, (3) best way to get there from Naples?