Military Officer - April 2007 - (Page 70) G R E AT G E TA W AY S Breathtaking panoramas make Assisi, Umbria, a sought-after destination. popular [peak] season. The average weekly rental during peak season [usually July and August, plus the two weeks around Christmas and the New Year] is about $6,000, while the average weekly price during off-peak season is about $4,300. It usually averages out to about $75 per person, per night during off-peak season, which is very reasonable.” Our group found villa vacationing to be the ultimate in relaxation and freedom and highly recommends it to anyone looking to stray from the beaten path. We already are planning our next trip! MO RESOURCES Overseas traveling requires unique preparation. Be sure you’re equipped with maps, quick references for translation, and a way to get around town. These resources can help. ■ Villa Booking Services: Italian Town and Country, (888) 962-3273 (toll-free) www.italiantownandcountry.com Home Base Abroad, (781) 545-5112 www.homebaseabroad.com Vacanza Bella, (415) 554-0234 www.vbella.com ■ Car Rentals: In addition to the major U.S. chains (Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, and Thrifty), consider AutoEurope at www.autoeurope.com or (888) 223-5555. The rates are competitive with domestic firms, and they often run specials. major cities. You can research rail schedules and book travel at www.trenitalia.it/en/index.html. ■ La Bella Lingua: Although many Italians speak some English, especially in Tuscany, many others do not. Learning some basic Italian phrases and having a good phrasebook at your disposal can be invaluable. Many community colleges offer basic and intermediate Italian classes, and the following resources are available at most major bookstores: ■ Frommer’s Italian Phrase Find- Traveling by Train: Parking is limited in most city centers, so rail travel is a quick and relaxing way to move between ■ 70 MILITARY OFFICER APRIL 2007 er and Dictionary (Frommer’s, 1st edition, 2006) ■ Italian: Lonely Planet Phrasebook (Lonely Planet Publications, 2003) ■ Drive Time: Italian CD Language Course (Living Language, 2005) PHOTO: DOUG PEARSON/JAI/CORBIS http://www.airforcevillages.com http://www.trenitalia.it/en/index.html http://www.italiantownandcountry.com http://www.homebaseabroad.com http://www.vbella.com http://www.autoeurope.com http://www.airforcevillages.com
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