planning a trip to Italy ?

June is a usually great time to be in Italy - the weather's usually very good. However, it can be pretty hot some years. I've lived in northern Italy for nine years and go out exploring on the weekends frequently - the trains are a great way to get around for most trips. With the high speed train lines opening the route from Milan to Bologna recently, travel times are going down.

As to particular areas to see, it depends on your particular interests. I spend a lot of time in the lakes area - especially around Lago Garda, but it's also a great time for Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast.

There are two Reggios in Italy, one in the north and one in the south. I'm guessing you are arriving at the one in the south?

Train travel is the way to go, but in your case I think I'd recommend renting a car a day at a time and taking the train to your next destination.

For instance, you may want to take ferry to Sicily and renting a car there.

The major Highlights between Reggio and Rome are Paestum, Sorrento, Capri and Pompeii. You could, when you are done in Reggio, take a train to Naples and rent a car there and drive to Sorrento and spend time there: Capri, Pompeii, etc. Then return the car in Naples and take the train to Rome. If you like warm sunny weather, you will love Sorrento in June.

You won't need a car at all in Rome.

If you are starting at the Reggio in the north then there are many more attractions: Venice, Pisa, Florence, Lucca, San Gimignano, Siena, Assisi, Orvieto, etc. In these places I think the strategy would be to take a train and a cab to your hotel and from there rely on your feet and the public transport.

Don't try to pack in too much. There is so much to see in Italy, don't spend too much of your time traveling and packing. Bring a notebook so you can plan your next trip.

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Just rent a car and drive.............