Pati
10+ Posts
My two relatively new knees were the determining factor in choosing an apartment in Sorrento over Positano, but I still want to do day trips to Ravello, Positano and Amalfi. I'm sure we'll also bus to Pompeii and/or Herculaneum, perhaps ferry to Capri.
Question 1. Weighing whether to hire a service to take us to the Amalfi coast towns or rent a car and drive on our own? Is there a car rental service in Sorrento? Would there be a huge cost difference? My sister and I have both driven in Italy, and it sounds as if the road through the mountains would be the easier route, although returning in the dark concerns me. Am I being overly optimistic and naive? If you think a car service would be better, do you have any recommendations? Is seeing those three cities in one day unrealistic? Maybe Ravello and Amalfi with a car service and Positano on a ferry?
Question #2. Since I took ferries from Lerici to the Cinque Terre, I love this mode of transport, but am concerned about the schedule in early October. Is there a website I can access? I know I read one for Positano on one of Pauline's posts, but Sorrento? Are there a number of companies? Is one preferable over another?
Question 3. Because my sister is a flight attendant and we will be coming into Rome on a standby basis, we can't really make initial hotel arrangements there. Is there a website that you would recommend for late booking of a hotel other accommodations, such as Airbnb? Any areas in Rome to avoid? Because of this situation, I'm also reluctant to book train tickets to Sorrento now. Should I book on line in Rome or just handle the station?
I'm sorry to ask so many questions, but even though I love to travel, I get a little nervous each time, and find that knowledge is power and it really helps me to have the advice of experienced travelers. When I first accessed the slow travel sites years ago, I was amazed at the generosity of the people posting. I still am. I am thankful for all of you.
Question 1. Weighing whether to hire a service to take us to the Amalfi coast towns or rent a car and drive on our own? Is there a car rental service in Sorrento? Would there be a huge cost difference? My sister and I have both driven in Italy, and it sounds as if the road through the mountains would be the easier route, although returning in the dark concerns me. Am I being overly optimistic and naive? If you think a car service would be better, do you have any recommendations? Is seeing those three cities in one day unrealistic? Maybe Ravello and Amalfi with a car service and Positano on a ferry?
Question #2. Since I took ferries from Lerici to the Cinque Terre, I love this mode of transport, but am concerned about the schedule in early October. Is there a website I can access? I know I read one for Positano on one of Pauline's posts, but Sorrento? Are there a number of companies? Is one preferable over another?
Question 3. Because my sister is a flight attendant and we will be coming into Rome on a standby basis, we can't really make initial hotel arrangements there. Is there a website that you would recommend for late booking of a hotel other accommodations, such as Airbnb? Any areas in Rome to avoid? Because of this situation, I'm also reluctant to book train tickets to Sorrento now. Should I book on line in Rome or just handle the station?
I'm sorry to ask so many questions, but even though I love to travel, I get a little nervous each time, and find that knowledge is power and it really helps me to have the advice of experienced travelers. When I first accessed the slow travel sites years ago, I was amazed at the generosity of the people posting. I still am. I am thankful for all of you.