I've been to Southern Italy: Napoli, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Sicily. March 2003.
1. My first piece of advice would have been to go in late March/early April. Tourist season is about to start, so they're opening up the pools but aren't charging full rates. My college group went for $2000 and stayed in 4-star hotels for a week. Meals and airfare included.
2. Don't worry about cash. If your debit card has a 4-digit pin and your bank isn't a jerk about international transactions, your credit card is the way to go, and your debit card can get you all the cash you need.
3. Eat in restaurants, but don't forget sandwich vendors and street carts. Amazing food and cheap, too.
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1. My first piece of advice would have been to go in late March/early April. Tourist season is about to start, so they're opening up the pools but aren't charging full rates. My college group went for $2000 and stayed in 4-star hotels for a week. Meals and airfare included.
2. Don't worry about cash. If your debit card has a 4-digit pin and your bank isn't a jerk about international transactions, your credit card is the way to go, and your debit card can get you all the cash you need.
3. Eat in restaurants, but don't forget sandwich vendors and street carts. Amazing food and cheap, too.
4. Gelato. OMG, Gelato.