Travel Italia! All things all Italy!
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^ Thats correct but are you sure you have to pay custom fees? I thought it had something to do with EFTA. I buy things from Switzerland regularly and I have never paid any custom fees or taxes (which is why I keep on buying from Switzerland. I would never do it if I had to pay extra for it) and the swedish customs are thought, they go through every package.
She recommended we ship to Rome since I'm going to be there. I never thought to ask her at the time about custom fees. But now I wonder if she recommended that cause there isn't any.
Thanks for your responses!
Thanks for your responses!
I'm from Italy and i often go to Switzerland...no doubt there are custom fees to pay between Italy and Switzerland. Plus, consider that Italy charges higher custom fees than Switzerland or US. I would even suggest to check about import rules before have it shipped from Switzerland to Rome because of the ALLIGATOR skin...we have quite restrictive rules here
Wish you were right!
That's correct! 
I purchased from Switzerland both personally and having items shipped by post...both ways you have to pay custom fees IF THE ITEM SHIPPED EXCEEDS A CERTAIN VALUE (not the case of an alligator bag). Sometimes,when i go to Switzerland by car or train,i'm so lucky not to be stopped by custom and to avoid custom,but these are rare exceptions
Same as above...and i'm an european citizen as well
There are and they are quite heavy as well
ush: I'm always envyous when i hear about USA import fees...
Stefyp Thanks for the info, I must just have been really lucky then
It's great when it happens!!![[coco]](/data/avatars/m/87/87037.jpg?1295574127){kind=avatar}
Now someone correct me if I am wrong, but I believe there is a Gucci outlet and maybe even a Fendi (or is it Prada) out let in Florence?? It's hugely discounted gucci at like 60% off.... I'll post back here - I have a friend who is flying specifically for the outlet later this year. I'll let you know!!
In Capri you must see la grotta azzurra (the blue grotto). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Grotto It is truly beautiful.
we went 3 yrs ago and are going back in May
You're getting great advice.
We loved visiting Murano and Burano while in Venice
Bought lots of beautiful handmade lace there.
Are you taking the kids? That will be so fun! Where are you staying? I know wish we were going in May so we could get a bit of warmer weather.
Vivoli's in Florence for gelato - I think it is near Santa Croce? But I could be wrong, lol... haven't been there for a while. In Rome, I second Giolittis! It is near the Pantheon, so you can hit a bit sight and get a great snack. The trick I was always told was don't eat gelato from a place that doesn't serve fresh banana gelato - it should be gray, not yellow.
The outlets you may not be able to fit in if you are on a tour that only gives you brief bits of free time. It is a bit of a drive but there are places that charter buses to take you to all the designer outlets - BV, Gucci, Prada, Tods, D&G, etc - from both Rome and Florence. Something to look into if you find you have enough time.
I hope you have a great trip!
The outlets you may not be able to fit in if you are on a tour that only gives you brief bits of free time. It is a bit of a drive but there are places that charter buses to take you to all the designer outlets - BV, Gucci, Prada, Tods, D&G, etc - from both Rome and Florence. Something to look into if you find you have enough time.
I hope you have a great trip!
I've only been to Venice and it was so much fun! We went to Murano and I would say it was worth it. However, don't spend much money on getting out there- our hotel had a free water taxi deal- and don't buy glass in Murano! Take a tour of the factories and watch them blow glass, but be aware that glass products are priced a good 30% or more above Venice city prices on the island.