Relections on Italy 2025

We love Italy!

We were here September 23 - October 20, 2025. We visited Florence, Assisi, Rome, Venice, Milan, Turin and Lake Como in that order.

We arrived in Florence, meeting up with Rich’s Sister and her wife Dolly from Texas! Rich had been to Florence several times but Paul hadn’t been there for 45 years (since college). The Texas women had never been to Italy. It was epic!! All the details are below.

Can we go again next Fall Shoulder Season?! Definitely a different vibe from the summer. Also, don’t miss our “Holy Cannoli—Food in Italy” rant!

September 23, 2025

Toscanella Royal Suite — Florence, Italy

September 23, 2025/ Global Hotel Guys

We were here September 23-28, 2025 ($217/night booked about six months in advance via booking.com). It’s was a two bedroom, two bath apartment with a kitchen. It was in an exceptionally good location, snug for four people but comfortable. A great value, we thought! We used the kitchen only for coffee/tea, a quick breakfast plus snacks. We never used the table in the living room—just too cramped to be comfortable.

Below are pics from the accommodation.

See pics (on our Facebook posts) of what we did in Florence - Day 1, Day 2[FB <embed> option not available], Day 3, More Day 3, Day 4, More Day 4, Even More.

Also see our Florence Itinerary. Also, don’t miss our “Holy Cannoli—Food in Italy” rant!