| Located in Southern Europe, Italy is a peninsula | | | | that you wear a money belt or a pouch on a string |
| extending into the central Mediterranean Sea, | | | | around your neck, both concealed. When you have |
| northeast of Tunisia. When traveling to Italy it is | | | | to carry a purse make sure that is around your neck |
| important to remember that you are not at home, | | | | and tucked between your body and arm. A word of |
| so always be respectful and conservative. | | | | caution: "gypsy" children are widespread in Rome, are |
| WEATHER AND CLOTHING | | | | skilled pickpockets that are quick, and know more |
| In general the weather is very hot and steaming in | | | | tricks than you do. |
| the dead of the summer. We recommend that you | | | | TELEPHONES |
| wear light clothing. Be sure to have sunglasses, hat | | | | Since hotel tend to overcharge for long distance and |
| and sunblock, as they are essential. Afternoon | | | | international calls. It is best to make such calls from |
| thunderstorms (brief) are common in Rome and | | | | public phones, using telephone cards. For general |
| inland cities, so you may want to consider bringing an | | | | information in English dial 176. To place international |
| umbrella. It is essential to follow dress standards (no | | | | telephone calls via operator assisted service, dial 170 |
| bare shoulders or knees) and is strictly enforced in | | | | or long distance access numbers. The country code |
| many churches, especially in Rome at St. Peter's and | | | | for Italy is 39. |
| the Vatican Museums and at the Basilica di San Marco | | | | If you are in need of additional information or have |
| in Venice. | | | | found what you are looking for. We suggest that |
| SAFETY | | | | you complete an internet search for additional |
| Remember to protect yourself against | | | | information. |
| purse-snatchers and pickpockets. It is recommended | | | | Have a safe and enjoyable trip to Italy! |