... out shipping and then make some plans. I'm just amazed at the fees asked by the bike tiur companies! Seems there are lots of villas and hotels and Hostels available for the courageous traveller! I think I'll rely on the hospitality of the local folks. Thanks again, Chas ... more

... super mercatos still be open late afternoon? We also hope to shop in other nearby towns so that we can bring "Home" to our vacation rental the components for lunch or dinner. Can you tell me anything about the local customs? It is our first trip to this region. Thanks ... more

... my trip are set (Tuscany apartment rental -- with day trips, and then ending with 4 days in Milan). However, the first 5 days are not set. I arrive in Rome on the morning of the 4th, and have not decided if I should go to Sardinia, Sicily, or southern Italy ... more

... opportunity to take a flight from Brindisi to Pisa operated by Ryanair daily from Brindisi airport. Final idea...book a b&b, hotel, apartment in Brindisi and have a nice holiday in Puglia ant the surrounding are called Salento! You'll find story, art, food, sea and a great hospitality ... more

I am looking for an apartment in Brindisi for September 2011 to may 2012. I have been unable to locate any longer stay housing. Bill Wallace Albuquerque, New Mexico. USA bwallace@Mac.com ... more

... should be able to help you find a longer-term apartment through a real-estate agent (which is how it works in Italy). Look for a short-stay apartment for when you arrive. If you understand Italian, you can get an idea of what's available at www.casa.it ... more

... by the farms labourers. They are not quite close to the beaches as the masserie (villas/estates). Indeed yhe most numerous trulli are around Alberobello, Noci, Castellana Grotte and Martina Franca. Any possibility you can split the holiday in two locations? Have a look at www.trulli.org for now ... more

Hello stpaul...., I.ve just looked into this website: www.ultimissimominuto.com and fund a villa with pool at Gagliano del Capo, prov. of Lecce. It is called Villa Ginestra. From there you can contact the owners, but also looking in other localities than select holiday house. Use google translation. ... more

... are planning atrip in june,2012 to the southern part of italy. we want to be in the center of bari, calabra, and sorrento. would like a villa or some other type of dwelling that we could rent for a week. any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. annette ... more