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Things to do after your flight to Venice (VCE)

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Exploring Venice

• Tour Venice’s picturesque canals by gondola, one of the must-do activities in the city.
• Cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs before snapping some pictures of the beautiful white exterior.
• Visit the numerous churches and museums. Highlights include St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace.
• Take a trip to Murano and watch as skilled craftspeople blow the famous blue glass.
• Wander through the old Venetian Ghetto, a Jewish neighborhood in the city dating back over 500 years.
• Marvel at the views from Dorsoduro and enjoy the many art galleries, museums and churches.
• Feast your eyes on the stunning artwork at Gallerie dell'Accademia.

Best time for a trip to Venice

Venice’s most famous event is Carnival, lasting for two weeks before Lent and ending on Shrove Tuesday. It is known for its ornate masks, beautiful outfits and numerous theater performances. The city’s patron saint is honored in spring with the Feast of Saint Mark. The city holds the Feast of the Redentore in summer, with thousands of lantern-decorated boats in the waters, complete with traditional meals and a huge firework display. If you’re a fan of boat racing, don’t miss the Regata Storica, held on the first Sunday of September.

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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Venice

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Typically, flights to Venice from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, which has an average price of $1,121

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As soon as you set foot in the legendary city of Venice, you’re bound to be enchanted with the sights of canals, bridges, romantic gondolas, and the breathtaking Grand Canal. The best time to explore this ‘City of Water’ is during the low season from November – April. During this time, the average temperatures are 30 – 40 degrees Fahrenheit, crowds are less, and you’ll get some of the best deals on room rates and sightseeing tours. Remember to bring your rain boots for the occasional high tides (Acqua alta) and flooding. In summer, from June – August, Venice is packed with tourists, and hotel rates are at their peak. Expect average temperatures in the range of 70 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and a somewhat strong smell around the canals at this time of the year. In the shoulder months from March – May or September – November, you will find that the crowds are less, temperatures are pleasant and room rates are reasonable. If you wish to experience the grand ‘Carnevale’ event, when the Venetian streets are filled with large mask-wearing crowds and a host of festivities, plan your trip in the month of February.

When is the best time to plan a beach trip to Venice?

July or August is widely considered the best time to visit Venice to go to area beaches like Lido Beach.

Is there an alternative airport near Venice?

Those flying to Venice could potentially find better pricing at Venice Treviso A. Canova Airport (16 mi from Venice city center), Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari Airport (62 mi from Venice city center), Verona Airport (70 mi from Venice city center) or Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (80 mi from Venice city center) depending on the month and departure airport.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Venice?

Prices vary based on where travelers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Venice is Venice Treviso A. Canova Airport where the average price is $77. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool .

Are there flights to San Marco?

Yes, flights to San Marco are served by Venice’s Venice Marco Polo airport which is 4.7 mi away.

What’s the closest airport to St. Mark's Square?

Venice Marco Polo in Venice is the closest airport to St. Mark's Square (distance: 4.7 mi).

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How old do you have to be to fly to Venice?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Venice.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Venice?

The required travel and health documents for your Venice trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Venice. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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• Consider nearby airports to save money. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports in the form fields, then click on the ‘Nearby airports’ function below. It will list any available options.
• If your travel plans aren’t etched in stone, click on the ‘Show flexible dates’ option to scan the flight deals for alternative departure dates. Go with any suitable cheaper fare you find.
• You can also hit the ‘Show options’ link to filter results for your preferred carrier, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. Under ‘Sort & Filter’ to the left, you can even choose the time of day you’d prefer to fly.
• Once you’ve worked out your travel dates, reserve your flight. Ticket prices generally increase as the departure date gets closer.
• Combine your hotels, flights and car rental into a value-for-money package deal. Save your hard-earned cash for things that really excite you, like exploring Venice.
• Flying during peak season often means costly airfares. Try to plan your vacation outside of popular periods, such as Easter, Thanksgiving and school breaks.
• Naples (NAP-Naples Intl.) to Marco Polo Airport (VCE) - 1 hour and 16 minutes
• Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) to Marco Polo Airport (VCE) - 1 hour and 45 minutes
• Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.) to Marco Polo Airport (VCE) - 1 hour and 8 minutes
• Nothing is more important than your travel documents. Which to bring and how many depend on whether you’re traveling international or domestic. Be sure to double check with your airline. In both cases, you’ll need to show some sort of government-issued ID.
• Bring some extra entertainment for your long trip to Venice. If you’re tired of watching movies, give your eyes a much-needed rest from all that screen time and listen to an audio book.
• Cabin temperatures are often cold enough to give you goose pimples. Bring a sweater even if you’re vacationing during the height of summer.
• Being flexible isn’t just for your yoga class. Have some room to move around your travel dates so you can pick up more affordable airfares when a huge sale drops.
• Low-cost airlines offer first or business-class seating at a fraction of the usual cost. Ditch the full-service carriers and check out these cheaper options.
• Take advantage of your airline’s customer loyalty program and use points to upgrade your seat. You can also bid for an upgrade in online auctions.
• Walk down lively streets and alleys, fuel up in cute cafés and discover sought-after attractions like Rialto Bridge. There are lots of things to entertain you in this popular city.
• You’ll find other impressive sights to stick on your itinerary within an easy driving distance of the center. Pick up a car rental, slide into the driver’s seat and follow the road to Forte Bazzera.
• Venice isn’t the only city in Province of Venice with a fantastic personality. Spend a day or so soaking up the unique vibe of San Michele al Tagliamento before venturing to some of the region’s far-flung destinations.

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Grand canals and singing gondoliers provide the backdrop to the romantic city of Venice. Enter a world where cars are banned and bridges keep the city connected. In Venice, everyone travels by boat. Hop on board for an experience of a lifetime.

Along the narrow canals are small wine bars and intimate restaurants packed with locals and tourists. Venice’s historic center is dividing into six quarters – San Marco, Dorsoduro, San Polo, Santa Croce, Cannaregio and Castello. Visitors can explore each quarter by hopping on a gondola and traveling down the Grand Canal, which intersects each district. The most famous of all, San Marco, can become very crowded with tourists in the summer and prices rise in the restaurants and cafés surrounding the popular square. Many travelers visit Venice during the off-season to avoid some of the crowds, not to mention the heat and the smells from the canals that float through the town in August. But at any time of year the jaw-dropping beauty of Venice is bound to impress. The town was once the centre of Italy’s commercial greatness and the palazzos and churches of the Renaissance period are spectacular.

Summers (June to August) are hot and sticky with daytime temperatures in the 80s and higher. The pollution limits the view, and the sirocco winds bring in more heat from the south. Late afternoon thunderstorms often hit briefly in summer. Winter starts with heavy rains, and there is a chance of flooding in November and December. January and February are the coldest months with temperatures ranging from the low 30s to mid-40s. Spring is clear and crisp with lots of rain into June.

Venice has visitors year-round but most Venice flights and hotels are packed from April to October, especially the periods from Easter to June and September through October. Christmas, New Year, and Carnevale (February) are also very busy. If you plan on visiting during these times, make your reservations in advance.

Early spring may be the best time to visit. September has the next best weather, but October has fewer crowds.

The rain in November and December often causes flooding, and you may end up walking in water. With the dampness the winters can also be cool and sometimes the city is blanketed in snow, but this is also a great time to find cheap flights to Venice and discounted hotel rates.

Venice’s unique geography limits transportation to two methods: walking and boating. Cars and bicycles are banned in the city, but you can take water buses/ferries, water taxis and gondolas. The water buses (vaporetti) mainly serve the Grand Canal and you’ll have to wrestle with crowds in the summer. Water taxis aren’t cheap, and they’ll cost extra if you have large bags or are traveling at night, on Sundays or holidays. While gondolas may be the quintessential Venetian form of transport, they’re also very costly. Walking is the most enjoyable way to get around the city. Embrace getting lost. The city isn’t very big and wandering through unknown streets and squares is part of its charm. 

• The bridges are instantly recognizable – Rialto Bridge, Ponte dei Sospiri (Bridge of Sighs) and Ponte degli Scalzi (Bridge of the Barefoot ) . Ponte dell’Accademia gets its name from the Accademia di Belle Arti, Venice’s school of art, which has a magnificent collection of paintings by artists including brothers Gentile and Giovanni Bellini, Canaletto, Tintoretto and Titian.
• Tour of the Doge (the residence of the ruler of Venice) includes the administrative offices, torture chambers and the prison cell from which Casanova, the famous adventurer, writer and lover, escaped.
• While touring the Grand Canal (the main street) by vaporetto (waterbus) or gondola, feast your eyes on the palaces. The most sublime are the Doge’s Palace, Palazzo Grassi, Ca’ d’Oro (Palazzo Santa Sofia) and Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, which houses the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
• The Piazza San Marco is dominated by Saint Mark’s Basilica, which was built in the 11 th century. The remains of Saint Mark the Evangelist, Venice’s patron saint, lie in the basilica.
• The Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute (Basilica of St Mary of Health/Salvation) is known as the Salute, and is one of the largest – and most beautiful – churches in Venice. It owes its existence to the plague, or more correctly, in 1630 with the city ravaged by plague, the Senate decreed that if Venice was spared further deaths, they would build a new church and dedicate it to the Virgin Mary.
• Take a day trip from Venice to the outlying islands in the lagoon; Muran o , for its glass work, or Burano for its lace. Torcello, meanwhile, has a 7th-century cathedral. And there is also the beach of Lido di Venezia.
• For a taste of “local” Venice, head to the Rialto Market. That’s where Venetians go to buy fish and vegetables.

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is the gateway to the beautiful and romantic city of Venice, with its islands, canals and gondolas, located an easy five miles (8km) from central Venice.

The airport’s single terminal is easy to navigate and consists of three floors. The departures area is on the first floor and arrivals is on the ground floor. There are loads of shops and restaurants, including duty-free options and plenty of high-quality souvenirs and gifts, just in case you forgot to get them in Venice.

There are several airlines that offer flights to Venice Marco Polo Airport. These include a couple of low-cost carriers that connect Venice to cities across Europe, such as London, Manchester, Zurich, Leeds and Geneva. There are also flights to Venice Airport from Doha, New York and Istanbul as well as many other cities across the world.

Venice Marco Polo Airport is a great facility to use when traveling to this magical city. There are plenty of amenities at the airport and it is well connected to the city, making it the perfect choice when flying to Venice.

What does VCE mean?

This is defined as Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Codes like VCE are often used to just call airports uniquely. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), Verona Airport (VRN), Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari Airport (TRS), Venice Treviso A. Canova Airport (TSF), Bolzano Airport (BZO) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Can I find cheaper flights to Venice if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Venice on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Venice?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scandinavian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Venice.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Venice?

null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Venice. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while round-trip flights cost around null.

How much is a round-trip flight to Venice?

A round-trip flight to Venice will typically cost around $117, however they can be found for as little as $19.

Where does the fastest flight to Venice depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Venice, Philadelphia offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 10 minutes).

Which airport is closest to Ghetto di Venezia?

If being close to Venice is important to you, you’ll want to land at Venice Marco Polo Airport.

Does Venice Marco Polo Airport have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Venice Marco Polo Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Venice Marco Polo Airport?

Yes. Venice Marco Polo Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Resting Pods - Zzzleepandgo Vce Venice Airport is the closest property to Venice Marco Polo Airport (0.0 mi away from Venice Marco Polo Airport).

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Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

Venice Marco Polo Airport is located on the Italian mainland about 8 miles from Venice. It is connected with 69 cities non-stop and about 53 Venice flights operate out of the city. Current airfare to Venice can be found online from countries all over the world and cheap flights to Venice are always on offer.

Flights to Venice will become even more convenient for tourists with the addition of new shopping malls and conference facilities at Venice Marco Polo Airport. The short journey from the airport to central Venice can be taken by boat, train, taxi or ATVO bus.

Getting Around Venice

The cheapest public transportation in Venice is the water bus or vaporetto, which travels along the Grand Canal and services the main canal, the islands, and around the lagoon area. Gondola rides can also be taken from various points. There are many forms of ground travel for tourists. Taxis, rental cars or limousines, buses and trains are available. As Venice is a city built on water, it is reserved for pedestrians and all transport will only bring you to the entrance of the city. Other than water transport, it is up to you to walk where you want to be.

Main Attractions of Venice

One cannot visit this ancient city without viewing at least one of the famous art museums. Museo del 700 Veneziano is counted as one of the most important museums in Venice. Visit the incredible St. Mark's Basilica. It is well worth the airfare to Venice to experience this ancient church. Take a walking tour from San Marco Square to the Rialto Bridge to learn the history of many of the Venetian monuments. Experience the serenity of this city built on water while cruising along the Grand Canal. View the many palaces and churches along the way. A ghost walking tour of the back streets of the city by night is great fun as well.

Shopping, Dining, and Nightlife in Venice

Venice is a paradise for shoppers looking for anything from fashion to antiques. You can buy beautiful Venetian glassware from the famous 600-year-old store, Barovier & Toso. Visit Tragicomica for genuine Venetian face masks. Enjoy a Gondola serenade and dine afterwards at one of the restaurants like Al Giglio or Hostaria Ai Coristi Restaurant. Night clubs are not very popular in Venice, but close to St. Mark's Square you can enjoy live jazz at Martini Scala where dinners are served until 2:00 am. Pubs like Raging Pub offer live entertainment, and Bar Al Volto and Do Mori are good places to meet up with the locals.

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• Delta Air Lines - 347 flights to or near Italy each month, including 195 flights to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) and 91 flights to Malpensa Intl. Airport (MXP) per month.
• United Airlines - 273 flights to or near Italy each month, including 152 flights to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) and 60 flights to Malpensa Intl. Airport (MXP) per month.
• American Airlines - 243 flights to or near Italy each month, including 182 flights to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) and 30 flights to Marco Polo Airport (VCE) per month.
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• New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 8 hours and 39 minutes
• Dallas, TX (DFW-Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 10 hours and 21 minutes
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Traveling by train in Italy from Rome to Venice is as scenic as it is convenient. The distance from Rome to Venice is 330 miles; some high-speed trains make this journey in just 3 hours and 45 minutes, while slower trains can take up to 6 hours. 

The Rome to Venice train cuts diagonally across Italy, from one coast to the other through the scenic Apennine mountain range. Many trains stop in Bologna en route to Venice. On the faster routes, you won’t be required to change trains. However, if you’re traveling on a slower and less expensive regional train , you may be required to transfer from one train to another.

Rome to Venice train times

Trains leave Roma Termini station once or twice per hour for Venice's Santa Lucia station — averaging 62 trains per day. The earliest train leaves Rome Termini station at 5:35 a.m. The last train to Venice leaves Rome at 11:50 p.m.

Note that weekends and holidays typically mean less frequent service and sometimes longer travel times.

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Many of high-speed trains make the daily journey between Rome and Venice in just 3 hours and 45 minutes, traveling as fast as 155 miles per hour. 

Italy’s high-speed trains are equipped with air conditioning and electrical outlets at your seat to charge devices. There is wi-fi on the trains , but the signal will drop in tunnels and at stations. Expect a cafe car on every train, as well as food cart that brings snacks, sandwiches and beverages to your seat. At the end of each car you’ll find a restroom and plenty of racks to store large luggage .

Termini is Rome’s large, international train station and the main transportation hub for public transportation in Rome. Located in the center of the city, Roma Termini provides daily service to all major Italian cities as well as many major European cities. From Termini you can also catch the Leonardo Express train to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino airport.  

Santa Lucia station, also known as Venezia S. Lucia, is the city’s central train station. Located across the Grand Canal from the historic Santa Croce district, Santa Lucia station provides high-speed train service to international and Italian destinations, as well as slower regional service to towns and cities throughout northeast Italy.  

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Passengers on family vacations shouldn't worry about their trips because multiple airlines on this route offer family-friendly flights. For instance, book your ticket with KLM to enjoy kid-friendly air travel. The airline invites you to select your seats in advance to ensure you are seated together. Besides, airfare discounts are offered to lap infants and children from two to eleven. Designated baby meals are also provided onboard, plus original toys.

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When you land at VCE at night, consider booking a nearby hotel because sleeping at the airport is forbidden. There are several budget hotels to consider, and booking in advance could be priceless. Ducale Hotel, Smart Hotel Holiday Venice, Hotel Florida, and Hotel Airone are worth considering, with convenient access from the airport.

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When connecting VCE to the city center, consider public transport and Bus No. 5 operates the route, taking about 40 minutes to arrive at Piazzale Rome with multiple stopovers. Also, ATVO Buses operate the route, taking about 20 minutes to arrive at Piazzale Rome with only two stops. Alilaguna water buses also connect the airport and downtown. Taxis are the most convenient option if you're looking for a more private alternative.

Do flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport consider persons with limited mobility?

Passengers with reduced mobility are welcome to travel on this route because most flights consider them. ATAP AIR PORTUGAL, Delta, and Norse Atlantic Airways are dedicated to providing seamless and comfortable air trips regardless of individual circumstances. The airlines offer a wheelchair to enhance mobility from check-in to departure. They also provide meet and assist services.

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In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport was $183 for a one-way ticket and $454 for a round-trip.

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Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Venice Marco Polo Airport from New York John F Kennedy Airport.

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Delta, Air France, KLM, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight route.

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The Boeing 767-400 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight route.

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There are nonstop flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport on a daily basis.

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The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Venice are Turkish Airlines and Aer Lingus. With an average price for the route of $668 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Aer Lingus is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $834 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and VCE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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• Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,147 or less one-way and $1,153 or less round-trip.
• When traveling from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), expect multiple airlines. And the common airlines on the route include Delta, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, easyJet, United Airlines, KLM, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Brussels, Air France, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Iberia, Helvetic Airways, Norse Atlantic Airways, and Lufthansa.
• Since VCE is a hub for Ryanair, consider booking your flight ticket with the airline and enjoy unlimited lounge amenities when you land. Marco Polo Club treats its guests to complimentary snacks and food. Other lounge amenities include spirits & Liquor, premium food, Beer & Spirit, showers, and entertainment.
• When traveling from JFK to VCE, the common layover cities include Washington, D. C, Raleigh, Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Pittsburgh, Schiphol, Catania, Barcelona, Milan, Bologna, Geneva, Istanbul, Lisbon, Bucharest, Zurich, Stockholm, Leeds, Warsaw, Palermo, Madrid, and Naples. The layover cities vary with different airlines and flight schedules.
• Passengers traveling with their furry family should consider booking their flight tickets with Lufthansa Airlines. The airline is dedicated to providing hassle-free air travel to its furry passengers. Apart from allowing passengers to travel with their pets, the airline also allows small pets in the cabin, but they must be kept in their carriers for the whole journey. The airline transports bigger pets in cargo for more safety and comfort.
• Upon landing at VCE, you can conveniently visit several cities and iconic destinations because the airport is a central hub for transport services in Italy. The top cities you can visit are Milan, Rome, Palermo, Naples, Bologna, Catania, Genoa, Verona, Florence, and Turin.

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The flight was delayed but we got to our final destination.

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

The upgrade was a pleasant surprise and I was sooooo tired of traveling these days. 10/10 just for that

Crew was great. However the seat I had would not recline and stay put. It would spring back to upright. Hopefully they can check the seats and maintain them. Otherwise the plane is clean and the crew is very friendly.

Lost luggage! No representative of the airline present at the airport. Air France contracted the service out to a 3rd party service. The service has no ability to track the missing bag or provide a time frame on its arrival.

Pricing of seats is difficult - price transparency has disappeared. First class, business class. Comfort plus, economy, basic…. Especially the pricing of seat reservation. Used to be but early get a better price; now it seems prices are falling as we get closer to departure. Miles ticket value has gone away. Give me a break. Everybody is playing the game of upselling and delivering lower service. When demand drops, so will the game of price gouging, but we’ll see.

They charge me for luggage which is was included on the ticket

Boarding was smooth and on time. The seat was comfortable and the entertainment worked. Staff were gracious.

Good aorcraft 777 but Worst food ever Breakfast was a bû’with matonnaise… Staff was nice but invisible most of the flight

Business class in the second leg - CDG-EVN was a disaster.

worst experience ever i choose my seat in advance and also have my seat selected in my boarding and the they told me that my seat has been changed without notify me

No birding was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

We transited through Chad and what was supposed to be a 1hr 20 minutes transit time lasted over 4hrs. We didn't get regular updates until we complained. After a 10hr flight from Paris no form of refreshment given and finally arrived Abuja over 6hrs later and none of my bags came

The line at boarding was not well organized and managed

Sky priority means you get to use the KLM business Lounge.

Please serve no god if you must serve dog food

Nice to be on a flight that wasn't fully booked so there were only two of us in the three seat row.

The only problem was there are games on the entertaiment system. The guy behind me played poker the entire time and poking the back of my seat. I hope they remove these.

Great travel. Wonderful experience. Hope to do it again in the near future. God willing

Aer Lingus doesn't have plug ins for devices at each seat. They also did not give me a dairy free meal as requested and confirmed by staff. It was as if I had not requested anything. Otherwise, they were great!

The transatlantic flight was wonderful. The regional reminded me of jet blue. Crazy and packed. Not enough overhead space and tough on elderly.

All OK. Food, best bring your own. Even a BigMac will be better.

Always find Aer Lingus reliable and good value for money. Food on this flight was pretty basic and the headphone Jack at my seat only worked for one ear. Little disappointed in movie selection, limited on recent releases. Staff are okay - but I always buy a cheap ticket so not like I expect first class opulence anyway!!!

Great hospitality and service! Seats are better cushioned then some

The vegan meal was pretty horrible tasting and the staff did not bring me breakfast and no coffee and asked. the connecting flight from dublin to bristol was much delayed.

Pretty darn good. Food was typical airline food. Not anyone’s favorite.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

Self check in Kiosk did not recognize that I had prepaid for my luggage. This caused a 40 minute delay even though I had my British Airways email receipt for the prepaid luggage.

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

Not sure if the crew were experiencing something unknown to me,but the service of passing water was non-existent.In addition,please take consideration when providing yogurt as alternative for breakfast as some of us, could be lactose intolerant.. thanks

Very cramped seats in economy, difficult to get comfortable with your legs and feet and back. The seat width is ok but I’m average size. Food is HORRIBLE. Crew is friendly. Delays and very tight connections made it tough for navigating. We would have missed our connecting flight if it wasn’t delayed too. The terminal transit was slow and normally every 10 minutes before 8pm, after 8 pm is every 30 minutes!!!!! No free wine or drinks!! Below average attitude.

Ok, but no entertainment. Left late, but made up most of the time.

May be it is not an ITA issue, but the bags took long time to go out.

Good. But there food was poor quality and 95% of movies didn't have English subtitles

I thought they had rebranded themselves in every aspect but it was quite the opposite. The food was terrible the service was sub-par. Overall it was not a good experience.

Service from staff was poor, food choices were limited. Air plane was not clean or hygienic and seemed like not cleaned for days. Seats were uncomfortable.

service from stAff was barely there , food choices were limited. AirPlane was not clean and seemed like it was not cleaned for days.. Seats were very uncomfortable.

I paid for premium seats and the last minute they changed the aircraft for a bigger one, they bumped me to another seat which was NOT at all comfortable for an 11 hour flight, will fight for a refund!!

The landing was catastrophic. I was very scared. I thought it were my last lminues. Pilotes should be more experienced

ALL services were good. An announcement should’ve been made at the end of the flight that filling out a customs form would not be necessary anymore for USA travelers entering Philadelphia.

The flight was smooth, the premier economy seats were comfortable, the flight crew were excellent. The on board food, however, was AWFUL. I suggest bringing your own food on board.

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Planning a trip to Italy? Here’s how to get there on points and miles

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Between pasta, pizza, wine, beaches, designer stores and some of the world's fastest supercars, Italy is the perfect place for both a relaxing getaway and a jam-packed adventure. One of the most populous countries in Europe, Italy is home to dozens of different historical and tourist destinations.

All three of the U.S. legacy carriers fly to Italy, and there is even a cool fifth-freedom route you can fly to make your trip a little more exciting. However, if you want to travel there without the need to quarantine, you'll need to book a "COVID-tested flight."

Today we'll take a look at the best ways to get Italy on points and miles. We'll discuss how you can book the special quarantine-free flights, as well as where you could stay on points.

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Airlines that fly to Italy

While Italy has several major airports, we're going to focus on the three most popular international gateways: Rome (FCO), Milan (MXP) and Venice (VCE). Note that both Rome and Milan offer alternative airports, but if you're booking from the U.S., chances are quite good that you'll arrive into or depart out of one of these three.

And other than a few exceptions (which we'll talk about later), your award tickets will cost the same, no matter which destination you pick and regardless of whether you're flying from the East Coast of the U.S. or the West Coast.

To make this list a little more approachable, I've broken it down by the three major alliances as well as notable non-alliance carriers.

Star Alliance

United normally flies to Rome from its hubs in Newark (EWR), Washington-Dulles (IAD) and Chicago-O'Hare (ORD), and from Newark to Milan and Venice. However, some of these routes have been temporarily suspended and aren't slated to resume until 2022.

Here are the COVID-tested flights Untied currently operates:

• Three-times weekly service between Newark (EWR) and Rome (FCO)
• Four-times weekly service between Newark (EWR) and Milan (MXP)

If you're willing to have a layover, the following Star Alliance carriers also fly to Italy:

• Air Canada flies from both Montreal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ) to Rome, and also from Toronto to Venice
• Austrian flies from Vienna (VIE) to Milan, Venice and Rome
• LOT Polish flies from Warsaw (WAW) to Milan and Venice
• Lufthansa flies from its hubs in both Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) to Milan, Venice and Rome. Some flights are operated by Lufthansa's subsidiary Air Dolomiti.
• SAS flies from its hubs in Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm (ARN) and Oslo (OSL) to Rome and Milan, and from Copenhagen to Venice
• Swiss flies from Zurich (ZRH) to Milan, Venice and Rome
• TAP Portugal flies from Lisbon (LIS) to Milan, Venice and Rome
• Turkish flies from Istanbul (IST) to Milan, Venice and Rome

Related: How to plan a trip to Italy's Amalfi Coast without breaking the bank

American Airlines flies a number of routes from the U.S. to Italy. The carrier flies from Chicago-O'Hare (ORD), Philadelphia (PHL) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rome, as well as from JFK to Milan. It also offers seasonal service from Chicago to Venice.

American's COVID-tested flight schedule is as follows:

• Daily service between JFK and MXP
• Three-times weekly service between JFK and FCO, increasing to daily on July 1
• Four-times weekly service between Dallas (DFW) and FCO, increasing to daily on July 1

The following Oneworld airlines also fly to Italy:

• British Airways flies from its hub in London-Heathrow (LHR) and London-Gatwick (LGW) to Rome, and from Heathrow to Milan and Venice
• Finnair flies from Helsinki (HEL) to Milan, Venice and Rome
• Iberia flies from Madrid (MAD) to Milan, Venice and Rome

Related: 7 beautiful Italian destinations for a fall vacation

Delta serves all three of the main Italian destinations from its hub in New York-JFK. It also flies from Atlanta (ATL) to Rome.

Delta's COVID-tested flights are as follows:

• Daily service between New York-JFK and Milan (MXP)
• Three-times weekly service between New York-JFK and Rome (FCO), increasing to daily on July 1
• Daily service between Atlanta (ATL) and Rome (FCO)

The following SkyTeam airlines also fly to Italy:

• Air France flies from Paris (CDG) to Milan, Venice and Rome
• KLM flies from Amsterdam (AMS) to Milan, Venice and Rome

Related: How to have a budget vacation in Italy

Non-alliance airlines

• Emirates flies a fifth-freedom route from New York-JFK to Milan. It operates daily using a three-cabin Boeing 777.

Best mileage options

Given how much of the market share between the U.S. and Italy is dominated by U..S airlines and their European partners, it's easier to think about your top mileage options in terms of which alliance you're using instead of which specific program offers the best sweet spots. Once you've found award availability, you can then determine which program offers the best combination of mileage rates and out-of-pocket costs.

We'll start with Star Alliance for a couple of reasons. First, it offers the most extensive routing options from the U.S. to Italy. Second, there are many loyalty programs through which you can book. Round-trip award costs are shown below:

* United no longer publishes award charts. The prices shown here are the minimum you should expect to pay when there's saver availability.

ANA offers the lowest mileage rates for many destinations, but there are a few caveats to point out. First, you must book a round-trip award, which isn't a problem for most people but gives you a little less flexibility. In addition, ANA also adds fuel surcharges to award tickets , which can get expensive on select partners like Lufthansa, especially in premium cabins.

However, you are allowed both an open jaw and a stopover, meaning you could fly from Chicago to Frankfurt on Lufthansa, stop for a few days, and continue to Milan. You could then make your way down to Rome before flying back to Chicago, all on the same ticket. That gives you three destinations for the price of one, an absolute steal.

Related: How to fly round-trip to Europe in business class for 88,000 miles

If you're willing to redeem a few more miles, you can book with Turkish Miles & Smiles and have the flexibility to book one-way awards instead. That said, unless you're flying United or a select few other partners, you'll still be on the hook for fuel surcharges, which can cost a couple of hundred dollars.

Related: Star Alliance business-class flights to Europe for 45,000 Turkish miles each way

If you want to avoid fuel surcharges, you can book with Aeroplan . When it updated its award chart in late 2020, it eliminated fuel surcharges, significantly improving the value of awards on partners like Lufthansa. Now, you'll just pay a flat CA$39 ($29) per-person partner booking fee plus minimal taxes and fees.

Another program worth considering is Avianca LifeMiles , which has rapidly emerged from the shadows to become one of the most popular (and cheapest) Star Alliance loyalty programs. While it doesn't pass on fuel surcharges and offers incredibly low award rates, its customer service leaves much to be desired. If you think you might need to change or cancel your ticket, it might be worth paying more to book with a different program.

In a little-known yet wildly consumer-friendly move, Avianca will actually discount mixed cabin awards . Take, for instance, a Lufthansa first class award from New York to Milan via Frankfurt. Since the second leg of the flight is in business class, not in first, you don't have to pay the full first-class award rate across the entire itinerary. This actually makes it cheaper to fly New York-Frankfurt-Milan over New York-Frankfurt, but you won't hear many complaints about that.

Of course, another Star Alliance booking option is with United. Unfortunately, ever since United removed its award charts, most awards, including those operated by partners, have become less valuable. The chart was never the most generous option out there (though, like Avianca, United doesn't pass on fuel surcharges), but it was a good option for people looking to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points.

If you've been planning a trip to Italy, it's easy to get more than enough miles for a round-trip flight with the current offers on American's cobranded credit cards. The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is currently offering 75,000 bonus miles after spending $3,500 on purchases in the first four months of account opening.

Meanwhile, the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® offers 65,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening. That's a perfect sum, as round-trip awards on American Airlines or Oneworld partners typically cost the following amounts:

• Economy: 45,000-60,000 miles
• Premium economy: 80,000 miles
• Business: 115,000 miles
• First: 170,000 miles

The best deal here would be landing an off-peak economy award and saving a full 25% (or 7,500 miles each way). Off-peak dates to Europe are from January 10 - March 14 and then November 1 - December 14. You can see that as soon as the calendar turns over to November, one-way economy awards drop from 30,000 miles to 22,500.

The information for the CitiBusiness AAdvantage Platinum Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

Alternatively, you may be able to save by booking a Web Special award . Although not always, these dynamically priced awards are sometimes cheaper than saver awards. They can also be a good option when there's no saver availability and you don't have flexibility in dates. These awards are not changeable, but you can cancel them and redeposit miles for free.

You can also consider using distance-based programs like British Airways Avios or JAL Mileage Bank, though these are best for travelers based on the East Coast or to catch a short, intra-Europe flight. Longer flights, or flights that require a connection, noticeably increase the cost of your award. No matter what program you book through, you'll want to actively avoid flights on British Airways metal or with a connection in London, as those come with some very nasty taxes.

If you choose to book a flight with Avios, you should aim for a direct flight on American from the east coast. JFK to Milan is just under 4,000 flight miles, meaning it should cost 20,750 Avios each way in economy or 62,000 in business class. When you factor in the frequent Amex transfer bonuses to British Airways , you can potentially get a good deal here.

While United was the most recent U.S. carrier to shift to dynamic award pricing, Delta removed award charts years ago. This makes it hard to talk about award rates through the carrier's SkyMiles program in consistent terms. For example, economy awards might cost 35,000 miles each way, or they might cost 62,000. The only way to know is to fire up delta.com and see what price you get on your desired date(s) of travel.

Delta One business class can get even scarier, with awards often pricing out at 320,000 miles one-way from New York-JFK to Rome. Ouch.

Before booking any of Delta's egregiously-priced flights, you should check with Virgin Atlantic, as the carrier's Flying Club program can get you some terrific value on Delta-operated award tickets .

Although Flying Club recently devalued most Delta award tickets, it kept the old pricing for award tickets to Europe. This means you can book nonstop Delta flights to Italy for just 50,000 points one-way in business class.

Related: How to save thousands of miles on Delta One awards to Europe

While you can get Delta SkyMiles through transfers from Amex, Virgin Atlantic partners with Amex, Chase and Citi ThankYou Rewards, giving you an array of options for boosting your Flying Club balance.

Another SkyTeam option for flights to Italy is Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France, KLM and a handful of other (smaller) carriers. Like Delta, it too uses a variable pricing model, so it's not always the most valuable option. You should start with the program's award calculator to get an idea of the starting price for your trip, though if you're looking to fly a premium class, prices can vary significantly. You'll also be subject to fuel surcharges on many carriers.

Your best bet for leveraging Flying Blue might be the program's rotating promo awards . This often allows you to book flights in specific classes of service from select cities to Europe for 25% or more off the standard award rates. When you consider that Flying Blue partners with Amex, Capital One, Chase and Citi, you have an array of options for quickly earning many miles to put toward these redemptions.

Related: Italy is reopening: 11 things I learned as a tourist there this week

Emirates fifth-freedom flights

While it's not the cheapest way to get to Italy, Emirates' fifth-freedom route between New York-JFK and Milan is certainly the most luxurious way to make this trip . The flight is operated by the airline's flagship, double-decker A380, featuring fully enclosed, gold-studded first-class suites , an onboard shower and a walk-up bar. That's a lot of entertainment packed into an eight-hour flight, and it might be too tempting to party all night instead of resting and hitting the ground running.

Still, Emirates isn't just all flash and no substance; it's earned its reputation by providing top-notch food and service in addition to its world-class hard product. If you want to try it for yourself, you can book one-way awards at the following rates.

Just note that Alaska's partnership with Emirates will be ending on July 31, 2021. Additionally, Emirates first-class awards are no longer bookable through Alaska.

Earning airline miles

If you're looking to plan a trip to Italy, what's the best strategy to ensure you earn enough points and miles to cover your flights? I'd personally recommend going after transferable credit card rewards like American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards . Many of these programs' cards appear on our list of top travel rewards credit cards , and the best part is the flexibility each one offers. Instead of being locked into a specific currency, you can earn points that can be converted into various airline programs when you're ready to book. This minimizes the risk of a sudden devaluation and allows you to potentially choose the perfect combination of miles and taxes/fees for your award ticket.

Some of the top cards that can help with this endeavor include:

• Chase Sapphire Reserve ($550 annual fee): Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 in the first three months from account opening. You'll enjoy 3x points on travel and dining along with a $300 annual travel credit, Priority Pass Select membership and primary car rental coverage (among many other perks ).
• Chase Sapphire Preferred Card ($95 annual fee): Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 in the first three months from account opening. You'll earn 5x total points on all travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards, 3x points on dining, including eligible delivery services, takeout and dining out, 3x points on select streaming services, 3x points on online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs), 2x points on all other travel, 1x point on all other purchases. Plus, get valuable travel protections any time you pay for travel. You'll also enjoy one year of complimentary DashPass membership with DoorDash if activated by March 31, 2022.
• The Platinum Card® from American Express ($695 annual fee, see rates and fees): Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards Points after you spend $6,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership. You'll earn 5x points on airfare booked directly with the airline and enjoy an array of perks like Priority Pass membership, Delta Sky Club access (when flying Delta), Centurion Lounge access and an up to $200 annual airline fee credit . Enrollment required for select benefits.
• Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card ($95 annual fee): Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. You'll earn 2x miles on all purchases. Miles can be redeemed directly for travel or transferred to various airline partners.
• Citi Premier® Card ($95 annual fee): Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 in purchases within the first three months of account opening. Enjoy 3 ThankYou points per dollar on air travel, hotels, gas stations, restaurants and supermarkets, and 1 ThankYou point per dollar on all other purchases.

For more details on how these programs can help you book awards across the major carriers, check out the following posts:

• Best ways to redeem Amex points: Star Alliance , Oneworld , SkyTeam
• Best ways to redeem Chase points: Star Alliance , Oneworld , SkyTeam
• Best ways to redeem Citi points: Star Alliance , Oneworld , SkyTeam
• Best ways to redeem Capital One miles: Star Alliance , Oneworld , SkyTeam
• Best ways to redeem Marriott points: Star Alliance , Oneworld , SkyTeam

Hotels you can book with points

Italy has points hotels for everyone, with boutique properties, budget options, luxury hotels and beyond.

Marriott Bonvoy alone has more than 60 hotel properties in Italy, from Category 2 AC properties to luxurious Category 8 St Regis hotels. Meanwhile, Hilton has nearly 30 hotels and Hyatt has more than 50 properties. IHG and Radisson also have a presence in the country.

Related: These are the best hotels in Italy for every type of traveler

Marriott Bonvoy

If you're planning a trip to Venice and want to splurge, look no further than the St. Regis Venice .

This relatively new property offers modern rooms, beautiful canal views and a convenient location. It's a top-tier Category 8 hotel, so rooms here range from 70,000 to 100,000 points per night. Or, for a more classic Venetian luxury experience, you can spend the same amount of points for a stay at the Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Considering rooms here often cost over 1,000 EUR per night, these can be great redemptions.

For slightly fewer points, you can stay at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. It's located on a private island but still offers easy access to the heart of Venice, thanks to a complimentary boat service to St. Mark's Square. As a Category 7 hotel, rooms cost 50,000 to 70,000 points per night. Another cheaper but nice option is the AC Hotel Venezia, which costs 40,000 to 60,000 points per night.

In Rome, top options include the Category 8 St. Regis and, Category 7 Westin Excelsior and Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora. For a more trendy stay, consider the G-Rough, a Member of Design Hotels (Category 8), The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel, Autograph Collection (Category 7) or the W Rome, opening in September 2021.

Some more budget-friendly options in the city include the Le Méridien Visconti Rome (Category 6), which costs 40,000 to 60,000 points per night and the Courtyard Rome Central Park (Category 4), which costs 20,000 to 30,000 points per night.

Naturally, Milan is home to some of the most design-forward options. Many of them are also easier on your wallet. Here are some options:

• STRAF, Milan, a Member of Design Hotels (Category 5): 30,000 to 40,000 points per night
• Hotel Viu Milan, a Member of Design Hotels (Category 7): 50,000 to 70,000 points per night
• Sheraton Diana Majestic, Milan (Category 6): 40,000 to 60,000 points per night
• The Westin Palace, Milan (Category 6): 40,000 to 60,000 points per night
• AC Hotel Milano (Category 4): 20,000 to 30,000 points per night
• Milan Marriott Hotel (Category 4): 20,000 to 30,000 points per night
• Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan (Category 7): 50,000 to 70,000 points per night

Unfortunately, you can't earn or redeem Marriott Bonvoy points at the Bulgari Hotel Milano.

Related: 5 ways to maximize Marriott Bonvoy award night redemptions

How to earn Marriott Bonvoy points

Although you can transfer points from American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott, it usually isn't a good deal. A better option for earning Marriott Bonvoy points would be through a Marriott cobranded credit card.

• Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card: Earn 3 Free Night Awards (each night valued up to 50,000 points) after you spend $3,000 on purchases in your first three months from your account opening. Certain hotels have resort fees.
• Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card: Earn 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new card to make $5,000 in eligible purchases within the first three months of card membership.
• Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card: Earn 100,000 bonus points after you use your new card to make $4,000 in purchases within the first three months of card membership.
• Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card: Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in your first three months from account opening.

Hilton Honors

Hilton offers several options in Rome, ranging from the DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti (44,000 to 60,000 points per night) to the Aleph Rome Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton (72,000 to 80,000 points per night) to the luxurious Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel (66,000 to 80,000 points per night). Then, in summer 2022, it will open the highly anticipated Hilton Rome Eur La Lama, where rooms will start at 39,000 points per night.

In Venice, you can stay at the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice. Stays here range from 35,000 to 70,000 points per night.

Again, the Milan hotels are a bit more budget-friendly:

• Hilton Milan: 31,000+ points per night
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Milan: 30,000+ points per night
• Hilton Garden Inn Milan North: 30,000+ points per night
• Grand Hotel Villa Torretta Milan Sesto, Curio Collection by Hilton: 27,000+ points per night

If you're looking to visit Lake Como, the Hilton Lake Como is a great option. Rooms here start at 49,000 points per night but often cost much more as most rooms are classified as "premium."

Related: 8 ways to maximize Hilton Honors redemptions

How to earn Hilton points

If you're low on Hilton points, consider opening a Hilton cobranded credit card. Each comes with a solid welcome bonus and valuable perks like automatic elite status

• Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card: Earn 150,000 points after you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening.
• Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card: Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors bonus points and a Free Night Reward after you spend $2,000 in purchases on the card in the first three months of card membership
• Hilton Honors American Express Card: Earn 70,000 Hilton Honors bonus points and a Free Night Reward after you spend $1,000 in purchases on the card in the first three months of card membership.
• The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card: Earn 150,000 Hilton Honors bonus points and a Free Night Reward after you spend $4,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors Business card within the first three months of card membership.

The information for the Hilton Aspire Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

Related: How to redeem points with the Hilton Honors program

World of Hyatt

All World of Hyatt properties in Rome are part of Hyatt's partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). At all of these properties, you'll get extra perks like free breakfast, early check-in, late check-out and a room upgrade, regardless of your World of Hyatt status. Here's the full list of Rome hotels you can book with World of Hyatt points:

• Villa Spalletti Trivelli: 30,000 points per night
• Hotel Splendide Royal: 30,000 points per night
• Palm Suite: 25,000 points per night
• Hotel d'Inghilterra: 25,000 points per night
• Palazzo Manfredi: 40,000 points per night
• Margutta 19: 30,000 points per night
• Babuino 181: 25,000 points per night
• Hotel Lord Byron: 20,000 points per night
• Hotel De' Ricci: 25,000 points per night

There are five hotels you can book with your World of Hyatt points in Venice. One of them is a budget-friendly Hyatt Centric, while the rest are higher-end SLH properties.

• Hyatt Centric Murano Venice: 12,000 points per night
• Palazzo Sant'angelo Sul Canal Grande: 30,000 points per night
• Ca' Sagredo Hotel: 30,000 points per night
• Hotel Ai Reali: 30,000 points per night
• Centurion Palace: 40,000 points per night

In Milan, you can stay at the luxurious Park Hyatt Milan . It's a Category 7 hotel, with redemptions starting at 30,000 World of Hyatt points per night. Given that cash rates are usually over $600 per night, this would make an excellent use of your points. A less expensive yet still centrally located and comfortable option is the Hyatt Centric Milan Centrale, which costs 15,000 points per night.

There are also several SLH hotels in Milan:

• The Gray: 25,000 points per night
• Galleria Vik Milano: 25,000 points per night
• Magna Pars Suites: 25,000 points per night
• Hotel de la Ville: 12,000 points per night

In addition, at Lake Como, there's the beautiful Vista Palazzo Lago di Como available for 40,000 points per night, also part of SLH.

Related: 12 of the most beautiful towns and villages in Sardinia

How to earn World of Hyatt points

You can transfer World of Hyatt points in from Chase Ultimate Rewards if you have a card like the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card or Ink Business Preferred Credit Card. Alternatively, you can earn them with the Hyatt cobranded credit card:

• World of Hyatt Credit Card: Earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening. Plus, up to 30,000 more bonus points by earning 2 bonus points total per $1 spent on purchases that normally earn 1 Bonus Point, on up to $15,000 in the first six months of account opening.

IHG Rewards Club

IHG offers a smaller selection of hotels in Italy, though they are a bit more budget-friendly. For instance, in Venice, you can stay at the Hotel Indigo for as low as 23,000 points per night. However, be sure to compare the award rates with the paid rates, as the cash rates are sometimes so cheap that it makes more sense to save your points for another redemption.

There's another Hotel Indigo in Rome, as well as a Crowne Plaza and two Holiday Inns in Rome. Then, there will be the InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace opening in 2022, which will offer a more luxurious option.

There are eight IHG properties in Milan and two boutique luxury Mr & Mrs Smith hotels you can book in Lake Como. The Milan hotels include a Hotel Indigo, multiple Holiday Inns, Crowne Plazas and a new Voco hotel.

How to earn IHG points

You can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to IHG or earn with an IHG cobranded credit card. Cobranded cardholders can save even more thanks to the fourth-night reward perk .

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Related: Maximizing redemptions with the IHG Rewards Club program

Bottom line

Despite the small number of airlines that actually fly nonstop from the U.S. to Italy, there are many options for redeeming your travel rewards to reach this popular destination. You can opt for a nonstop flight for convenience or leverage an alliance partner like Lufthansa to experience a world-renowned foreign airline. However, if you're originating in New York, you should absolutely consider splurging for an Emirates first-class award.

Then, once you're there, you have plenty of options for points hotels. Milan offers more affordable accommodations, though you can still find budget-friendly options in Rome and Venice.

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Additional reporting by Ethan Steinberg.

Pay to enter: Venice becomes the first city to implement a tourist ticket system

Venice became the first city in the world on Thursday to introduce a payment system for visitors in an experiment aimed at dissuading tourists from arriving during peak periods.

However, it isn't the only place in Italy that has recently introduced new measures aimed at slowing tourist flows.

Here are some of the initiatives currently in force.

Venice tourist tax

The lagoon city has introduced 5 euros (about $5.35) tickets for day trippers, valid from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The experiment came into force on April 25, a national holiday in Italy. Tickets will be needed for the following 10 days and thereafter for most weekends until mid-July.

Venice residents, students, workers, and homeowners are exempt from paying or booking a slot. Visitors aged under 14 and tourists with hotel reservations will need to register, but access for them will be free of charge.

Other cities, such as Como, have said they are considering introducing a similar measure but are waiting to see how the Venice initiative works before deciding.

In addition, Venice has said that from June, it will limit the size of tourist groups to 25 people and ban the use of loudspeakers by tour guides.

Florence tourist measure

Florence announced in October that it was banning new short-term residential lets on platforms such as Airbnb in its historic center. It also offered three years of tax breaks to landlords of short-term holiday lets who start offering ordinary leases for residents.

The city's famous museum, the Uffizi, offers discounts to people who arrive before 8.55 a.m. and lower prices off-season. To spread out crowds, it also closes at 10 p.m. once a week.

Cinque Terrer overtourism

The five villages that make up the Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera regularly get swamped with visitors.

To try to reduce the overcrowding at peak periods, the authority which oversees the area said this week it would charge visitors 15 euros (about $16) to walk the most celebrated coastal path. In addition, the path can only be walked in one direction.

Capri tourism measure

The picturesque small island that lies across the bay from the southern city of Naples has doubled its entry fee, which is automatically added to ferry tickets, to 5 euros. The fee will be charged from April 1 to October 1.

Capri, Ischia, Procida, Lampedusa and Linosa changes

These islands have introduced limits, or outright bans, on cars for non-residents during the main tourist season.

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Venice tests a 5-euro fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism

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Stewards check tourists' QR code access outside the main train station in Venice, Italy, on Thursday. Luca Bruno/AP hide caption

Stewards check tourists' QR code access outside the main train station in Venice, Italy, on Thursday.

VENICE, Italy — Under the gaze of the world's media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for its dwindling residents.

Visitors arriving at Venice's main train station were greeted with large signs listing the 29 dates through July of the plan's test phase that also designated separate entrances for tourists, and residents, students and workers.

Venice will limit tour groups to 25 people and ban loudspeakers to control tourism

"We need to find a new balance between the tourists and residents,'' said Simone Venturini, the city's top tourism official. "We need to safeguard the spaces of the residents, of course, and we need to discourage the arrival of day-trippers on some particular days."

Not all residents, however, are persuaded of the efficacy of the new system in dissuading mass tourism , insisting that only a resurgence in the population will restore balance to a city where narrow alleyways and water buses are often clogged with tourists.

Hundreds of Venetians protested against the program, marching festively though the city's main bus terminal behind banners reading "No to Tickets, Yes to Services and Housing." Protesters scuffled briefly with police with riot gear who blocked them from entering the city, before changing course and entering over another bridge escorted by plainclothes police. The demonstration wrapped up peacefully in a piazza.

Citizens and activists stage a protest against Venice Tax Fee in Venice on Thursday. Luca Bruno/AP hide caption

Citizens and activists stage a protest against Venice Tax Fee in Venice on Thursday.

Tourists arriving at the main station encountered almost as many journalists as stewards on hand to politely guide anyone unaware of the new requirements through the process of downloading the QR code to pay the fee.

Arianna Cecilia, a tourist from Rome visiting Venice for the first time, said she thought it was "strange" to have to pay to enter a city in her native country, and be funneled through separate entrance ways for tourists. She and her boyfriend were staying in nearby Treviso, and so downloaded the QR code as required, but she was still caught off-guard while soaking in her first view ever of Venice's canals by the sight of the entrance signs and her boyfriend telling her to get out the ticket.

On the other side of the entrance ways, workers in yellow vests carried out random checks at the train station. Transgressors faces fines of 50 to 300 euros ($53 to $320), but officials said "common sense" was being applied for the launch.

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The requirement applies only for people arriving between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Outside of those hours, access is free and unchecked.

Venice has long suffered under the pressure of overtourism, and officials hope that the pilot project can help provide more exact figures to better manage the phenomenon.

The city can track the number of hotel visitors, which last year numbered 4.6 million and is down 16% from pre-pandemic highs. But the number of day visitors, which make up the majority of the crowds in Venice, could only be estimated until recently.

Stewards check a tourist's QR code access outside the main train station in Venice. Luca Bruno/AP hide caption

Stewards check a tourist's QR code access outside the main train station in Venice.

A Smart Control Room set up during the pandemic has been tracking arrivals from cellphone data, roughly confirming pre-pandemic estimates of 25 million to 30 million arrivals a year, said Michele Zuin, the city's top economic official. That includes both day-trippers and overnight guests.

But Zuin said the data is incomplete.

"It's clear we will get more reliable data from the contribution" being paid by day-trippers, he said.

Venturini said the city is strained when the number of day-trippers reaches 30,000 to 40,000. On peak days, local police set up one-way traffic for pedestrians to keep the crowds moving.

Residents opposing the day-tripper tax insist that the solution to Venice's woes are to boost the resident population and the services they need, limiting short-term rentals to make available more housing and attract families back from the mainland.

Last year, Venice passed a telling milestone when the number of tourist beds exceeded for the first time the number of official residents, which is now below 50,000 in the historic center with its picturesque canals.

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"Putting a ticket to enter a city will not decrease not even by one single unit the number of visitors that are coming,'' said Tommaso Cacciari, an activist who organized a protest Thursday against the measure.

"You pay a ticket to take the metro, to go to a museum, an amusement park. You don't pay a ticket to enter a city. This is the last symbolic step of a project of an idea of this municipal administration to kick residents out of Venice," he said.

Venice officials expected paid day-tripper arrivals Thursday to reach about 10,000. More than 70,000 others had downloaded a QR code denoting an exemption, including to work in Venice or as a resident of the Veneto region. Hotels in Venice, including in mainland districts like Marghera or Mestre, should provide a QR code attesting to their stay, which includes a hotel tax.

Venturini, the tourist official, said that interest in Venice's pilot program has been keen from other places suffering from mass tourism, including other Italian art cities, and municipalities abroad such as Barcelona, Spain, and Amsterdam.

But Marina Rodino, who has lived in Venice for 30 years, doesn't see the fee as the cure-all. Neighboring apartments in her residential building near the famed Rialto Bridge once inhabited by families are now short-term apartment rentals.

The corner butcher shop closed. Yet she noted that the new entrance fee requirement will still allow young people to flood the city in the evening for the traditional aperitivo, which can grow rowdy.

She was passing out mock European Union passports for "Venice, Open City," underlining the irony of the new system, and challenging its legal standing with citations from the Italian Constitution guaranteeing its citizens the right to "move or reside freely in any part of the national territory."

"This is not a natural oasis. This is not a museum. It is not Pompeii. It is a city, where we need to fight so the houses are inhabited by families, and stores reopen. That is what would counter this wild tourism,'' Rodino said.

Venice Tests a 5-Euro Entry Fee for Day-Trippers as the Italian City Grapples With Overtourism

The fragile lagoon city of Venice has launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers a 5-euro or $5.35 entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for its dwindling residents

Stewards check tourists QR code access outside the main train station in Venice, Italy, Thursday, April 25, 2024. The fragile lagoon city of Venice begins a pilot program Thursday to charge daytrippers a 5 euro entry fee that authorities hope will discourage tourists from arriving on peak days. The daytripper tax is being tested on 29 days through July, mostly weekends and holidays starting with Italy's Liberation Day holiday Thursday. Officials expect some 10,000 people will pay the fee to access the city on the first day, downloading a QR code to prove their payment, while another 70,000 will receive exceptions, for example, because they work in Venice or live in the Veneto region. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro ($5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for its dwindling residents.

Visitors arriving at Venice's main train station were greeted with large signs listing the 29 dates through July of the plan's test phase that also designated separate entrances for tourists, and residents, students and workers.

“We need to find a new balance between the tourists and residents,’’ said Simone Venturini, the city’s top tourism official. “We need to safeguard the spaces of the residents, of course, and we need to discourage the arrival of day-trippers on some particular days.”

Not all residents, however, are persuaded of the efficacy of the new system in dissuading mass tourism , insisting that only a resurgence in the population will restore balance to a city where narrow alleyways and water buses are often clogged with tourists.

Hundreds of Venetians protested against the program, marching festively though the city's main bus terminal behind banners reading “No to Tickets, Yes to Services and Housing.” Protesters scuffled briefly with police with riot gear who blocked them from entering the city, before changing course and entering over another bridge escorted by plainclothes police officers. The demonstration wrapped up peacefully in a piazza.

Tourists arriving at the main station encountered almost as many journalists as stewards on hand to politely guide anyone unaware of the new requirements through the process of downloading the QR code to pay the fee.

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Arianna Cecilia, a tourist from Rome visiting Venice for the first time, said she thought it was “strange” to have to pay to enter a city in her native country, and be funneled through separate entrance ways for tourists. She and her boyfriend were staying in nearby Treviso, and so downloaded the QR code as required. But she was still caught off-guard while soaking in her first view ever of Venice's canals by the sight of the entrance signs and her boyfriend telling her to get out the ticket.

On the other side of the entrance ways, workers in yellow vests carried out random checks at the train station. Transgressors face fines of 50 to 300 euros ($53 to $320), but officials said “common sense” was being applied for the launch.

The requirement applies only for people arriving between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Outside of those hours, access is free and unchecked.

Venice has long suffered under the pressure of overtourism, and officials hope that the pilot project can help provide more exact figures to better manage the phenomenon.

The city can track the number of hotel visitors, which last year numbered 4.6 million and is down 16% from pre-pandemic highs. But the number of day visitors, which make up the majority of the crowds in Venice, could only be estimated until recently.

A Smart Control Room set up during the pandemic has been tracking arrivals from cellphone data, roughly confirming pre-pandemic estimates of 25 million to 30 million arrivals a year, said Michele Zuin, the city’s top economic official. That includes both day-trippers and overnight guests.

But Zuin said the data is incomplete.

“It’s clear we will get more reliable data from the contribution” being paid by day-trippers, he said.

Venturini said the city is strained when the number of day-trippers reaches 30,000 to 40,000. On peak days, local police set up one-way traffic for pedestrians to keep the crowds moving.

Residents opposing the day-tripper tax insist that the solution to Venice's woes are to boost the resident population and the services they need, limiting short-term rentals to make available more housing and attract families back from the mainland.

Last year, Venice passed a telling milestone when the number of tourist beds exceeded for the first time the number of official residents, which is now below 50,000 in the historic center with its picturesque canals.

“Putting a ticket to enter a city will not decrease not even by one single unit the number of visitors that are coming,’’ said Tommaso Cacciari, an activist who organized a protest Thursday against the measure.

“You pay a ticket to take the metro, to go to a museum, an amusement park. You don’t pay a ticket to enter a city. This is the last symbolic step of a project of an idea of this municipal administration to kick residents out of Venice,” he said.

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro declared the launch day, coinciding with an Italian holiday, a success, registering 15,700 paying visitors, 50% more than anticipated.

More than 97,000 others had downloaded a QR code denoting an exemption, including to work in Venice or as a resident of the Veneto region. Hotels in Venice, including in mainland districts like Marghera or Mestre, provided a QR code for visitors to attest to their stay, which includes a hotel tax — accounting for 40,000 of those.

Venturini, the tourist official, said that interest in Venice’s pilot program has been keen from other places suffering from mass tourism, including other Italian art cities, and municipalities abroad such as Barcelona, Spain, and Amsterdam.

But Marina Rodino, who has lived in Venice for 30 years, doesn't see the fee as the cure-all. Neighboring apartments in her residential building near the famed Rialto Bridge once inhabited by families are now short-term apartment rentals.

The corner butcher shop closed. Yet she noted that the new entrance fee requirement will still allow young people to flood the city in the evening for the traditional aperitivo, which can grow rowdy.

She was passing out mock European Union passports for “Venice, Open City,” underlining the irony of the new system, and challenging its legal standing with citations from the Italian Constitution guaranteeing its citizens the right to “move or reside freely in any part of the national territory."

“This is not a natural oasis. This is not a museum. It is not Pompeii. It is a city, where we need to fight so the houses are inhabited by families, and stores reopen. That is what would counter this wild tourism,’’ Rodino said.

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What to Know About Venice’s Fees for Day Trips

Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s fragility.

By Elisabetta Povoledo

Reporting from Rome

After years of debate , Venice on Thursday began charging day visitors five euros to visit its fragile historic center on peak days, making it the first city in the world to adopt such a measure to counter overtourism.

Critics question whether a nominal fee will put people off from visiting one of the world’s most desired destinations. But officials hope that it might encourage some to rethink their plans and decide to come on weekdays or in the off-season.

That might help mitigate the impact of the estimated 20 million visitors who descended last year on the city’s beleaguered residents, who number fewer than 50,000, according to municipal statistics . About half of those visitors came only for the day, city officials said. Overnight guests are exempt from the fee.

The spirit of the initiative, city officials have said, is to make people aware of the uniqueness — and fragility — of Venice. Overtourism is creating an economy solely based on tourism that risks killing the city by pushing its dwindling residents out, said Nicola Camatti, an economics professor and expert in tourism at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

When will Venice start charging?

The fee went into effect on Thursday, a holiday in Italy. For 2024, city officials have singled out 29 peak days when single-day travelers in Venice between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. have to pay. The days run until mid-July and are mostly on national holidays and weekends. The access-fee website provides a list of the dates.

Who must pay?

While just about everyone visiting the city has to register to obtain a QR code, not all visitors have to pay the fee. Overnight guests at registered accommodations like hotels or Airbnbs are exempt, because they already pay a daily tourist tax, as are people who study or work in Venice and those visiting relatives. There are other exemptions as well.

Residents of Venice, those born there and minors under 14 are among those who do not have to register. But they must have documents that prove their status.

It is possible that different fees will apply next year on a sliding scale that will depend on how many people city officials expect on any one day. City officials said the fees could be as high as 10 euros per day.

How will the system work?

Before coming to Venice on peak days, visitors should use the website to register and get a QR code.

The code will be scanned at points where visitors enter, like the train station, the city parking lot, the airport and the sprawling waterfront along the San Marco basin where boats dock. The access points will have one line for tourists and another for residents and what officials call city users, who are coming into Venice for reasons other than sightseeing.

At least for now, those who do not register ahead of time can do so at some access points or on their cellphones, officials said. Assistants will be available.

Initially, the controls will be “very soft,” said Michele Zuin, the municipal councilor responsible for the city’s budget.

Speaking to reporters at the foreign press association in Rome this month, Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said the fee was not about cashing in on tourists. “The costs of the operation are higher than what we’re going to make,” he said.

Why is Venice doing this?

City officials hope to relieve some of the stress that tourists put on the city by encouraging them to come on less busy days. They also say that by knowing ahead of time how many visitors to expect, the city can better deploy services.

“We want to better manage the numbers of tourists and disincentivize mass tourism” that makes it difficult for residents and visitors to “live in this city,” Mr. Zuin said this month.

To track the flow of visitors, the city already monitors them via phone location data and surveillance cameras, a system some critics have likened to Big Brother .

Venice has also fallen under the scrutiny of the United Nations’ culture agency, UNESCO, whose experts are concerned that not enough is being done to protect the city. Last year, Venice risked being added to UNESCO’s list of Endangered World Heritage Sites after experts at the agency listed mass tourism , along with climate change and development, as a major threat to its future. It urged City Hall to take steps to ameliorate the damage.

The municipal council approved the access fee just days before UNESCO was to vote on its status, and Venice stayed off the “in danger” list . But UNESCO officials said in a statement that “further progress still needs to be made” to conserve Venice.

Critics of the access fee note that officials have not capped the number of visitors, and they say that the nominal fee is hardly a deterrent. As recently as Friday, city officials said that about 80,000 visitors swelled the city’s narrow calli, as the streets are known, and the gardens of the 2024 Venice Biennale , still the world’s principal place to discover new art .

How else is Venice trying to restrict visitors?

Venice also has taken other steps it hopes will reduce what city officials call “mordi e fuggi” tourism, or “eat and flee,” referring to those who seek the city’s greatest hits — the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square — and who bring packed lunches and dump their garbage, contributing little to the local economy.

After years of heated debate and protests by vocal Venetians, the city banned cruise ships from its inner canals in 2021 , though Mr. Camatti, the tourism expert, said the ban on the ships had not reduced the number of day visitors.

This year, the city imposed a limit of 25 people per tour group and also banned the use of megaphones.

Elisabetta Povoledo is a reporter based in Rome, covering Italy, the Vatican and the culture of the region. She has been a journalist for 35 years. More about Elisabetta Povoledo