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In order to travel to Italy from most Western countries, a passport is required, however a visa is not required for stays of up to ninety days. From the Schengen (borderless regions), no passport is needed, but the Schengen visa and an adequate amount of funds for the stay is needed. Italy is in many ways one of the world’s safer travel destinations. No specific health risks are associated with travel there, and danger from crime and violence is minimal.
Italy has several International Airports that serve as entry ports. The traveler has a choice of flying into Naples, Bologna, Milan, Pisa, Florence, and of course, Rome. Although most travelers visit Italy during the summer months of June to August, the Spring (April and May) and the Autumn (September and October) might be better choices due to the excellent and mild weather, and the smaller number of tourists. The oceans are warm enough for swimming during the summer months of June all the way to September. For travelers interested in winter sports, the ski season runs from December to April in the Northern area.
The official currency of Italy is the Euro, divided into 100 cents. Banks and exchange points, as well as a large number of ATM’s are easily located. The official language is, of course, Italian, but English is spoken and understood very widely in the major cities, although much less so in the more remote countryside.






Once in Italy, an excellent way to move from point to point is via Railroad. Like most of Europe, Italy has an extensive internal rail system. Traveling by rail offers several advantages. You generally move from city center to city center; you get a close up view of the countryside you are passing through, and you are not burdened with the responsibilities of driving. Rail travel inside Italy is generally even quicker than moving from city to city via air when you factor in the time spent moving from city center to airport, and the waiting time inside the terminals. The cost is much lower, too, and many different types of Rail Passes are available to the traveler.
It would take most of ones life to see all that Italy has to offer, and that means that a trip to Italy involves several decisions. The amount of time available for the trip, and the time of year that one travels to Italy are two factors that must be considered in making an itinerary for their visit. A common mistake in planning the trip is to try to do and see too much in a limited amount of time. Most of Italy’s attractions will be worth a long and slow look, and a travel plan must include ample time to fully indulge this leisure approach.
Once you have settled on what you wish to accomplish on your trip, and know the amount of time available, and the budget under which you must operate, it will be an easy matter to plan your mode of travel and to lay out a travel plan that will allow you to experience as much of this amazing country as possible.