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If you are planning a trip to Italy , or anywhere in Europe for that matter, you should consider taking a train. Train in Travel Italy is fast, economical, clean, and efficient, allowing you to see the countryside while getting from one location to another. Most Trains take you directly from city center to city center delivering you close to the sites as well as lodging and dining spots. You won't need to fight local traffic (a really horrible experience for most) or waist time at airports.

A great side benefit is meeting the locals. Italians are a warm, expressive people and they love to their towns, regions, and country very much. You will get great tips on places to eat and sites to see on your trip. You can even practice up on your Italian. If you would rather, just sit back and enjoy the Italian countryside while you travel between your vacation sites.

Train travel is very easy if you know just a few important things

• Plan your vacation and determine whether you need individual tickets or one of the various flex-passes available for Italy train travel. Once you know what your best value is you can purchase your tickets from the ticket window, the ticket kiosk, online at Trenitalia, or through your travel agent (where there will be a handling charge)

• Before you board your train, validate your ticket. Un-validated tickets can lead to stiff penalties. Validation is fast and easy. Look for the yellow box at the track and place the end of your ticket into the slot provided. Your ticket will be stamped with the time and date, presto, your ticket is validated, board your train and relax

• Trains are widely used in Italy and can get crowded during commute time. Travel off peak where possible and when possible reserve your seat

• As with anywhere in the world, watch your wallet and baggage. There is no need to be paranoid, just be conscious of your surroundings. We use money belts for our passports, credit cards, and cash reserves. To make travel easier we all travel with one bag and a carry on

Most stations are located in Russian Guide in Naples the center of town with lodgings close by. There are also baggage lockers in larger stations and baggage checks in all to make day tripping or finding a hotel easier. You can safely leave your bag at the station and wander until you are ready to go to your hotel.

When planning whether to use the train or a rental (or leased) car decide what your travel goals are. Trains are great for hitting towns but will force you to take tours to reach the events in the smaller communities and countryside. On the train you will not worry about parking costs or fighting traffic, but you will be on someone else's schedule and routes. A train will cost more for families (each having to buy a ticket versus all sharing in the cost of the car). You really need to match your travel needs with the style of travel you prefer.