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	Italian restaurants and cafés... Tip Rating:

By pinganille

on September 8, 2002

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Italian restaurants and cafés seem to work with different prices... If you choose to sit down at a table instead of standing next to the counter, a fee will be added to your bill. And the fee will be even bigger if you sit outside and if there's music... So don't be surprised if the bill for e.g. a single, simple cup of cappucino seems to have several extra, little fees added!

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	Unlike Austria and Germany,... Tip Rating:

Updated By diver-x

on September 8, 2002

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Unlike Austria and Germany, the Italian tourist info booths are extremely unhelpful if you don't want to make a reservation at an over-priced hotel.

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	Take care where you change... Tip Rating:

By tabatha

on September 2, 2002

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Take care where you change your money: the comission could be between 1,5 % and 11,5 %, this IS a difference !

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	"No Momma, that's not what I meant..." Tip Rating:

Updated By Radiomom

on September 4, 2002

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Hey! Get your picture taken with a Gladiator! Guess this Russell Crowe wanna-be was busy talking to his agent maybe? (Or perhaps it was just Momma.)

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	The Market in Florence,... Tip Rating:

By MoonRose

on August 26, 2002

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The Market in Florence, culturally its great to see soemthing so fun, but pick pockets hide with-in the crowds and you might not always get a great deal. Bartering is key.

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	gondola rides in venice. they... Tip Rating:

By sargentjeff

on August 26, 2002

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gondola rides in venice. they can run up to $100. be careful and choose wisely. It's romantic, but you can get around just as easily on the waterbus.

parking in naples. they ask for money and are not really authorized to do so. Pay it anyway or risk damage to your car.

Naples - good deals from street vendors. people may approach you in a market or on the street with too good to be true deals. they will suck your money and give you nothing

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	In all the major cities you... Tip Rating:

By srchlc

on August 26, 2002

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In all the major cities you will see African men who have purses set up on blankets. The purses are knock-offs and they are not legal vendors. When the finance police come by, you will see why the purses are on blankets: they fold up the blanket and take off running.

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	TOUTS the're professionals,... Tip Rating:

Updated By kenHuocj

on August 26, 2002

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TOUTS
the're professionals, able to sniff out a sucker,
so be warned, do not be led to a fine retaurant, a good shop or good company,
it will cost you plenty.

La Dolce Vita is tempting....but....

Read up ahead of time

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	Stay away from the street... Tip Rating:

By Pink_Pash

on August 26, 2002

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Stay away from the street vendors who try to sell you imitation Gucci, Chanel, Fendi, or Versce purses. They will sucker in most anyone. They will try to sell you these purses from anywhere like 200 to 100 dollars, and some people do buy. They think it's such a good deal compared to the 1000 dollar and above price they would normally pay that they fall for it.
I bought quite a few imitation purses and watches as joke gifts, 'Look, I bought you a Chanel purse and a Gucci watch' at very low prices. Each purse ran me anywhere from 10 to 20 dollars, and the watches from 3 to 5 dollars. I am by no means a haggler extraordinaire, but I guess I was lucky. Hold out to nighttime, when they're desperate to sell, then the prices are lower and they are willing to negotiate with you. Never go alone though, they will follow you through a crowd for quite a distance if you stop by, haggle, but don't buy. Quite vindictive little buggers.