Where to go in Italy

[ivypress]

Does anyone have any suggestions of where we can go on holiday in Italy? We are a couple, both 24, looking to go for a week in September. We don't want to stay in a big city and would ideally like to be near the sea but somewhere where there's things to explore and lovely restaraunts. I've been looking at Sorrento but it seems very expensive - does anyone know anywhere nice and cheap to stay in there or have any alternative suggestions?

[mats01_99]

Hi ivypress. I'm off to Italy at the weekend (3 days in Rome then 7 days in Lido Di Jesolo). Lido is a beach resort which happens to be very close to Venice so we thought this would be the best of both worlds; a cultural sightseeing holiday mixed with a chilled out beach holiday. I'm not entirely sure how it's going to turn out but i'll keep you posted!. (also seemed cheaper than Sorrento)

[GucciGal]

Hello, Sorrento is expensive but when you get there you will see why, it's STUNNING! further up the coast in Amalfi or Possitano may a bit cheaper ....also check out Minori and Maori they are smaller places but still along that coast line. Happy Holidays!

[fibifooz]

Hi,in Sorrento, the food is quite reasonable but drinks are expensive.We've been to Sorrento 4 times and we are going again for 2 weeks in Aug/Sept. There is so much to do and see if you like history, but there are no beaches there only bathing platforms.  There are fabulous beaches on the Island of Ischia.

[beagle1]

Sorrento - Amalfi coast is very picturesque and there is plenty to see and do - a cheapish trip is to take the train up to Pompei. But it can be a bit tacky/touristy, and some places to stay are comparatively expensive.

We've just come back from a short trip to the Ligurian coast which is also pretty stunning scenery wise. If you like walking there are some fantastic coastal walks between the Cinque Terres (5 small villages just north of Porto Venere). It didn't seem too pricy although admittedly their season is only just starting.

For accomodation, it may be worth checking out the local tourist board - they often have small guest houses on their books which work out much cheaper than hotels. Bon voyage!

[lara_maesteg]

We did a 2-centre trip to Italy in Nov 2003.  Had 3 nights in Rome to do the usual sights (Vatican, etc.) and then got the train down to Sorrento for 4 nights which was ample time to visit Pompeii, Capri and just soak up the atmosphere.  We stayed in a fab little B&B right in the centre of sorrento, which was pretty reasonable at the time and turned out to be more of an apartment with full kitchen facilities (although we made the most of the great local restaurants).  I think they have a added a couple more rooms, but take a look at their website to see if it fits in with you budget. 

www.villadelsole.com

Have a good time wherever you decide to go.

[cockneyexile]

why not try rimini? it is near the sea as required and also in close proximity is the republic of san marino . you can also easily access the tuscan towns of florence and pisa. also venice is easily accesible by train.