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A Al Covo (Venice), 170 Abercrombie & Kent, 26 Aleph (), 74 Academia Barilla (Parma), 313 Alessandro Dari (), 114–115 Accommodations, 22–26 Alitalia, 14, 15, 18, 19 apartment rentals, 25–26 American Airlines, 15 Bologna, 297–298 American Express, 80, 222 chains, 22–24 American Express Platinum Card, 24 Florence, 108–111 Amina (Rome), 89 , 211–214 Angela Caputi (Florence), 132–133 Naples, 272 Angela Pintaldi (Milan), 236 promotions, 24–25 Anna Molinari, 53 Rome, 72–74 Antichita e Oggetti d’Arte (Venice), 198 Venice, 168–170 Antico Setificio Fiorentino (Florence), Verona, 308–309 6, 115 Adriano Miani (Venice), 200 Antiques A. Gargiulo & Jannuzzi (Sorrento), 286 duties on, 50 Agrinascente (Fidenza), 303–304 Florence, 121–122, 127–128 Air Berlin, 16 Milan, 232 Air , 15 Naples, 277 Airlines Rome, 88 international, 14–17 Venice, 187–188 intra-European, 18–19 Antiques Abroad Ltd., 18 Air One, 18 Antonio Fusco (Milan), 241 Airport duty-free shops, 5, 34–35 Apartment rentals, 25–26 Air travel Arbor (Venice), 189 Florence, 106 Archimidi Seguso (Murano), 184 COPYRIGHTEDMilan, 205–206 Arezzo, MATERIAL 128 Rome, 65–66 Arflex (Milan), 248 Venice, 160 Armandola (Milan), 247–248 Ala Hotel (Venice), 169–170 , 191, 268. See also Emporio Alberta Ferretti, 91, 241 Armani; Giorgio Armani Alberto & Lina (Capri), 282–283 Armani Express, 124

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Armani Jeans, 94, 124, 191, 311 Bono (Florence), 150 Armonia Natural (Perlier/Kelemata; Bookstores Milan), 253 Florence, 130 Arno Alley (Florence), 122 Milan, 233–234 Art glass, 10, 172–173 Rome, 88–89 buying, 177–179 Boscolo, 22 Murano, 183–184 Bottega Artigiana del Libro Venice, 196–197 (Florence), 147 Art (Bologna), 297–298 , 53, 91, 101, 241, 260 Art Store (Florence), 130 Bottega Veneta Factory (), 312 ATMs (automated teller machines), Boutiques. See also Designer boutiques 45–46 Florence, 131 AutoEurope, 20 Milan, 234–235 Aveda (Rome), 88 Venice, 189–190 Avis, 20 (Florence), 10, 53 Brera Antique Market (Mercatone del- B l’Antiquariato; Milan), 247 Baglioni, 22 , 53, 92, 134, 241 Bagni Volpi Noemi (Castelguidi), 10 British Airways, 15 Bags, shopping, 39 Brunneto Pratesi, 138, 155, 156 B&B Italia (Milan), 248 Bruno Magli, 201, 260 Banks, ATMs at, 46 Bruno Rizzato (Venice), 200 Barberino Outlet Mall (Florence), 143 Burano, 186–187 Bargaining, 40 Burberry, 90, 239 Barilla, 7, 313 Buses Baroni (Florence), 136 Florence, 107 Barovier & Toso (Murano), 184 Rome, 71 Bars, eating at, 39 Venice, 161, 164 Bassetti (Milan), 250 Byblos (Milan), 241 Bath products. See Beauty and bath products C Beads, Venice, 188–189 Caberlotte (Mestre), 182 Beauty and bath products Cafe (Milan), 214 Florence, 115–116, 128–130 Caffè Armani (Milan), 214 Milan, 232–233 Caffè Florian (Venice), 170–171 Rome, 88, 99–100 Caldo Caldo “magic coffee,” 7, 8, 54 Beauty Planet (Rome), 88 Campo dei Fiori (Rome), 83–84 Beauty Point, 53 Capelletto (Mestre), 182 Benetton, 53, 91, 134, 241 Capri, 279–283 Berdondini, Maria Teresa, 26, 105, 122 Cardinal’s socks, 9 Best buys in , 8–9 Carlton Hotel Baglioni (Milan), Best In Italy, 26 211–212 , 269–270 Carpe Diem (Milan), 230 Big Bertha Cashmere (Florence), 146 Carpisa, 53, 95 Bizzarri (Florence), 128–129 Car rentals, 20 Blumarine (Anna Molinari; Milan), 241 Car services, 21 BM Book Shop (Florence), 130 Florence, 107–108 Boggi (Milan), 254–255 Carthusia Profumi (Capri), 283 Bollate Antique Market (Milan), , 91, 134, 191 246–247 Cartoleria Parione (Florence), 148 Bologna, 294–301 14_598902 bindex.qxp 11/29/05 1:42 PM Page 315

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Car travel, 20, 21–22, 292–294 Costume jewelry Milan, 210 Florence, 132–133 Venice, 161–162 Milan, 236 Casadei (Milan), 260 Rome, 90 Cascine market (Mercato delle Cascine; Country codes, 28 Florence), 124 Cova (Milan), 215 Cashmere C.P. Company, 55 Capri, 281 Crafts, Venice, 190 Florence, 115, 129, 139, 144, 146 Credit cards, refunds applied to, 48 Milan, 235–236 Crime, 33–34 Rome, 89 C.U.C.I.N.A. (Rome), 96 Cashmere And Cucina Toscana (Faith Heller Willinger; (Milan), 255 Florence), 132 Casini (Florence), 131 Currency exchange, 46–47 Cassina (Milan), 248–249 Custom Italy, 26 Castel Guelfo, 305 Customs regulations, 44, 49–50 Castel Guelfo Outlet Centre, 42, 305 The Cyber Café (Florence), 111 Castelli (Rome), 90 Castel Romano, 42 D CC I. Gigli (near Florence), 153 D & G (Milan), 241 Celine, 91 Danilo Carraro (Venice), 193 Celine (Milan), 239 De Herbore (Florence), 129 Cellphones, 27 Delta Air Lines, 14–15 Ceramica Assunta (Positano), 289 Department stores Ceramics, 113, 289, 290 best, 5 (Milan), 241 Florence, 133 Chanel, 91, 240 Rome, 90 Charming Italy, 25 Deruta, 3, 158 Chianti Cashmere Company (Florence), Designer Bargains in Italy, 41 115, 129 Designer boutiques, 52 Chocolate, 54 Florence, 134–136 Christian (Milan), 240 Milan, 239–243 The City of Origin Axiom, 37 Rome, 77, 90–93 Civitavecchia, 67 Venice, 191–193 Claudio Morlacchi (Parabiago), 268 Designer names, 52–62 The Coca-Cola Price Index, 38 Desmo (Florence), 147, 150 Coccinelle, 54, 261 Detax scam, 49 Coffee, 54 Diego della Palma (Milan), 251 Coin, 90 Diego Della Valle, 55 Florence, 133 , 55, 102, 242, 262 Milan, 236 Diffusione Tessile/ (Milan), Coin Beauty (Venice), 188 256–257 Colonna Fornace (Murano), 185 Dior, 91 Como, 3, 263–267 Dior Homme (Milan), 255 Consolidators, 17 Discounters Consuelo Castiglioni, 54 Milan, 244–246 Cooking classes, 132, 300 Rome, 93–94 Cook Italy, 300 Discount System (Rome), 93 Corso Buenos Aires (Milan), 227, 228 Ditta Luca Della Robbia (Florence), 137 Corso di Porta Ticinese (Milan), 229 DMagazine (Milan), 244 14_598902 bindex.qxp 11/29/05 1:42 PM Page 316

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Dolce & Gabbana, 55, 92, 125, 191, 241 Farmacia Molteni (Florence), 149 Doriani (Milan), 235 District (Valmontone), 42, 104 Drogheria Mascari (Venice), 195 (clothing). See also Designer Ducci (Florence), 119 boutiques Due Torri Hotel Baglioni (Verona), 308 designer names, 52–62 Duomo Center (Florence), 123 Milan, 217 Durrell, Samantha, 26, 202 northern, 51–52 Duties, 49–50 plus sizes, 100–101 Duty-free allowance for returning U.S. secondhand, Milan, 259–260 residents, 44 for shopping, 40 Duty-free shops, 34–35 for teens, 102 vintage, 62 E Faxes, 27 Eddy Monetti (Milan), 255 Feltrinelli (Rome), 89 Edi Card, 27 , 5, 55, 92, 135, 191, 197, 242 Elena Mirò (Rome), 100 Ferragamo, 55–56, 92, 135, 242 Elysee (Venice), 189 Ferrero Pocket Coffees, 54 Elysee 2 (Venice), 189 Fidenza Village, 4, 42, 304–305 Emilio Pucci, 55, 134, 191, 242 Fiera Antiquaria Napoletana Emporio Armani, 92, 134, 191 (Naples), 277 Emporio della Setta (Como), 266 Fila (Biella), 269 Emporio de Sirenuse (Positano), 289 Fiorucci, 56 Enoteca Cotti (Milan), 248 Flea markets Erboristeria Palazzo Vecchio Florence, 128, 140–141 (Florence), 129 Milan, 246–247 Ermenegildo , 135, 191, 242, Naples, 277 255, 269 Rome, 98 Escada, 91, 134, 240 Florence, 103–158 Etro, 10, 55, 92, 191, 242 accommodations, 108–111 Eurailpass, 17, 19, 167 antiques, 121–122, 127–128 The euro, 45 arriving in, 105–106 Eurostar Italia, 20 beauty and bath products, 128–130 Excelsior/Grand (Florence), 120–122 best buys in, 112–113 Excelsior Hotel (Naples), 272 bookstores, 130 Exedra (Rome), 74 cashmere, 115, 129, 139, 144, 146 Expedia, 17, 111 comparison shopping, 112 Express Mail, 119 cooking classes, 132 Eyeglass frames, Venice, 172, 193–194 costume jewelry, 132–133 department stores, 133 F designer boutiques, 134–136 Fabriano, 55, 94 fabrics, 137, 138, 140 Fabrics foodstuffs, 136 Florence, 137, 138, 140 handbags, 114 Milan, 250, 254, 264–266 hidden finds in, 114–116 Venice, 194–195, 198 home style, 137–138 Factory Store Armani (Trissino), 312 jewelry, 115 Factory stores, 29 leather goods, 117, 131 Faience, 113, 158, 198, 217, 284 and , 138–139 Fakes, 38–39 makeup and perfume, 139 Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella markets, 140–142 (Florence), 115–116, 149 multiples, 142–143 14_598902 bindex.qxp 11/29/05 1:42 PM Page 317

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outlets, discounters and stock shops, Giacomo Rizzo (Venice), 195–196 143–144, 146–147 Gianfranco Ferré, 56, 92, 135, 191, 242 outlet stores near, 144–146 Gianni , 56, 192, 242 out-of-town tours, 122 Gieves & Hawkes (Milan), 240 paper goods, 113–114, 147–149 Gifts pharmacies, 149 best extravagant, 9–10 phones and addresses in, 116 Milan, 261–262 secret deals, 114 Rome, 94 shipping purchases home, 119–120 for $10 or less, best, 7 shoes and leather goods, 150–153 Giglio (Venice), 181 shopping hours, 117–118 Gio Moretti (Milan), 234 shopping neighborhoods, 120–127 Giorgio Armani, 56 shopping scene, 104, 111–114 Florence, 124, 135 Sunday shopping, 29, 118–119 Milan, 237, 242, 251 transportation, 107–108 Rome, 92 warnings, 117 Giulio Giannini e Figlio (Florence), 148 Fly-drive packages, 21 Glass, 10, 172–173 FNAC, 56 buying, 177–179 Fogal, 91, 191, 240 Murano, 183–184 Fondamenta Pescheria (Burano), 186 Venice, 196–197 Fontana (Milan), 234 Gloria Astolfo (Venice), 188–189 Foodstuffs Gloves, Rome, 94 Florence, 136 Gold, Florence, 117 Milan, 247–248 Grand Hotel Baglioni (Bologna), 298 Venice, 195–196 Grand Hotel Et de Milan, 212 Forte dei Marmi, 157 Grand Hotel Vesuvio (Naples), 272 Forte dei Marmi (Florence), 119 Grand Hotel Villa Medici Foscarini (Murano), 184 (Florence), 108 Four Seasons Hotel (Milan), 212 Grand/Medici (Florence), 121 FoxTown (near Como), 3, 42, 275 Grevi (Florence), 116 Francesco Biasia (Rome), 95 Grevi Mode (Florence), 10, 122 Francesco Rogani, 78, 95–96 Gucci, 56–57, 92, 135, 192, 197, 242 Fratelli Piacenza Lanificio (Biella), 269–270 H Fratelli Rossetti, 101 Handbags, 10 Fratelli Rossetti Factory Florence, 114 (Parabiago), 268 Rome, 77–78, 95–96 Free Shop (Milan), 219, 248 Venice, 197 , 56, 96, 135, 191, 250 H&M (Milan), 262 Frezzeria (Venice), 181 Harry’s Bar (Venice), 171 (Rome), 96 Hats, 10, 116, 146 Helmut Lang (Milan), 240 G Hermès, 91, 134, 192, 240 Gaggio (Venice), 194 Hermine’s (Florence), 151 Galleria Machiavelli (Florence), 137 Hertz, 20 Gasoline, 21 Hidden Italy Born to Shop tour, 18 Gaultier (Milan), 240 High Tech (Milan), 261 Gelateria Stefino (Bologna), 296 Hilton Milan, 212–213 Gherardini (Florence), 150–151 Hogan, 92, 101, 192, 261 The Ghetto (Rome), 84, 86 Holiday hours, 30 14_598902 bindex.qxp 11/29/05 1:42 PM Page 318

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Home style J. K. Place (Florence), 110 Florence, 137–138 Jolly Hotels, 23, 24, 110–111 Milan, 248–249 Jolly President (Milan), 213 Rome, 78, 96 Jolly Touring (Milan), 213–214 Venice, 198 Junk, Florence, 112–113 Hotel Accademia (Verona), 309 Just Cavalli, 93, 193, 242 Hotel Baglioni Luna (Venice), 168–169 Hotel Bernini Palace (Florence), 108, 110 K Hotel Bisanzio (Venice), 169 Kalos (Milan), 230 Hotel Eden (Rome), 7 Kemwel, 20 Hotel Londra Palace (Venice), 169 Kenzo, 91, 240 Hotel Manin (Milan), 213 Kiko (Milan), 252 Hotel Manzoni (Milan), 214 Kiton, 57 Hotels, 22–26 , 57, 242 apartment rentals, 25–26 Bologna, 297–298 L chains, 22–24 Laboratorio Artigiano Maschiere Florence, 108–111 (Venice), 200 Milan, 211–214 La Bottega dei Mascareri (Venice), 190 Naples, 272 La Capannina Più (Capri), 283 promotions, 24–25 La Carbonara (Rome), 75 Rome, 72–74 Lace, 186–187, 198–199, 250–251 Venice, 168–170 Lacoste (Florence), 134 Verona, 308–309 La Coupole (Venice), 190 Hugo Boss (Milan), 240 La Cucina Fiorentina (Florence), 132 , 92, 192, 242 I La Rinascente, 5, 90, 133, 221, 237 Il Ballo del Doge (Venice), 190 L’Armadio di Laura (Milan), 259 Il Discount dell Alta Moda (Rome), 94 Laura Ashley (Milan), 240 Il Giglio Laura Biagiotti, 57, 92, 192, 242 Florence, 121, 143 Laurel (Florence), 134 Prato, 157 La Vecchia Scuola Bolognese Il Papiro (Florence), 148 (Bologna), 300 Il Papiro (Venice), 200–201 La Venexiana (Venice), 190 Il Salvagente (Milan), 244–245 Leading Hotels of the World, 23 In Folio (Venice), 201 Leather goods. See also Handbags; Intercontinental de la Ville Roma Shoes (Rome), 22, 73 Florence, 117, 131, 150–153 Internet access, Florence, 111 Milan, 260–261 Intotheweb (Florence), 111 Venice, 197 Italian National Tourist Board, 25 Leather School (Florence), 151 Italian Rail Pass, 19, 167 Legatoria Piazzesi (Venice), 200 IVA (value-added tax), 48–49 Le Maschiere de Dario Ustino (Venice), 200 J Le Meridien Hotels, 24 January, shopping hours in, 30–31 Leonardo da Vinci International Jesurum, 198–199, 250 Airport (Rome), 5 Jewelry, 8. See also Costume jewelry Leoncini (Florence), 151 Capri, 281 Les Copains, 57, 92, 243 Florence, 115, 117 Leslie Ann Genninger Design Studio Jil Sander, 57 (Venice), 189 14_598902 bindex.qxp 11/29/05 1:42 PM Page 319

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Lessona, Barbara, 26 Manrico (Milan), 236 Libreria Edison (Florence), 130 Mantellassi (Florence), 152 Limonoro (Sorrento), 287 Mantero, 9, 273, 274 Linens Marcella Innocenti (Florence), 133 Florence, 138–139 Marcello Rubinacci (Capri), 283 Milan, 250–251 Maria Mazzaron (Venice), 199 Venice, 198–199 Mariano Rubinacci (Naples), 278 Lisa Corti, 78, 289, 290 Maria Rinaldi (Florence), 135 Florence, 7, 126, 137 Mariella Burani (Milan), 243 Milan, 219, 249, 257, 261 , 100–101, 243 Lisa Corti Home Emporium Marina Rinaldo (Venice), 192 (Rome), 86 Marinella’s (Naples), 278 L’Isola (Venice), 196 Mario & Peola Bevilacqua L’Italia delle Occasioni, 41 (Venice), 198 , flying to Italy from, 15–16 Markets Longchamp (Florence), 144 Florence, 140–142 Lorenzi (Milan), 261 Milan, 254 Lorenzo Villoresi (Florence), 116 Rome, 97–98 Loretta Caponi (Florence), 138–139 , 58 , 57, 135, 192, 235 Martinuzzi (Venice), 199 Lo Scoprioccasioni (Bargain Hunting Masks, 199–200 in Italy), 41 Venice, 173 Lo Scorpione (Prato), 157 Max & Co., 92, 135, 192, 243 , 91, 134, 192, 240 Max Art Shop (Venice), 190 Lucca, 157 Maxi Ho (Naples), 278 , 58 Max Mara, 92, 135, 192, 243 Lufthansa, 18 Max Mara Outlet (Milan), 220 Luisa Via Roma (Florence), 123, 131 McDonald’s (Rome), 75 Luna & l’Altra (Rome), 86 MCI Direct, 28 LUSH, 9, 58 Mercatini Michela (Milan), 260 Florence, 129 Mercatino dell’Antiquariato Milan, 220, 232–233 (Venice), 187 Venice, 188 Mercato delle Cascine (Cascine market; Florence), 124, 140 M Mercato delle Pulci (Florence), 140–141 Ma Boutique (Venice), 200 Mercato di Porta Portese (Rome), 97 MAC (Milan), 252 Mercatone dell’Antiquariato (Brera MacArthur Glen Outlets (Rome), 98–99 Antique Market; Milan), 247 , 25 Merceria (Venice), 180 Madina, 58 Meridien, 23 Madina Milano, 252–253 Merola (Rome), 94 Madova (Florence), 151–152 Mestre, 166–167, 182 Maglificio della Artema (Biella), 270 Metropolitana (metro; Rome), 70–71 Mail Boxes Etc., Florence, 120 Michele Mabelle/Milano Monamour Mailing from Italy, 35 (Milan), 234 Makeup, Milan, 251–253 Milan, 203–270 The Mall (Florence), 4, 42, 144–145 accommodations, 211–214 Mall, Rome, 97 antiques, 232 , 89, 145–146, 192, 235 arriving and departing, 204–207 Malpensa International Airport best buys in, 216–217 (Milan), 205–206 14_598902 bindex.qxp 11/29/05 1:42 PM Page 320

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Milan (cont.) Navigli Antique Market (Milan), 247 as best grand-scale shopping city, 2 Nazareno Gabrielli (Milan), 243 best stores in, 219–220 Necklaces, 8, 196, 238 bookstores, 233–234 Newspaper scam, 32 boutiques, 234–235 Nice (France), air travel through, 18 cashmere, 235–236 Night hours, 31 designer boutiques, 239–243 Nino (Rome), 75–76 discounters, 244–246 Northern fashion, 51–52 fabrics, 250, 254, 264–266 Nutella, 59 flea markets, 246–247 foodstuffs, 247–248 O home style, 248–249 Olive oil, Florence, 113 linens and lace, 250–251 One Price (Florence), 121 makeup, 251–253 Onyx, 102, 262 menswear, 254–256 Oreficeria del Gelato (Bologna), 296 outlets, 256–258 Ottica Urbani (Venice), 193–194 personal needs, 223 Outlet malls, best, 4 restaurants and food stores, 214–215 Outlets, 41–44 secondhand fashion, 259–260 Florence, 105, 114, 143–144, shoes and leather goods, 260–261 146–147 shopping hours, 220–222 near Florence, 144–146 shopping neighborhoods, 223–232 Milan, 256–258 Sunday shopping, 29, 221–222 Rome, 98–99 tabletop and gifts, 261–262 Oviesse, 2, 63–65, 142–143, 238 teens and ’tweens, 262–263 transportation, 207–210 P worst buys in, 217–218 Palazzo Fendi Boncompagni, 80–81 Milanese style, 218–219 Paper goods The Milan Rule of Supply and Florence, 113–114, 147–149 Demand, 37–38 Milan, 258 Milk-frothing machine, 9 Venice, 200–201 Mills, 43, 55, 58, 157, 226, 266, 269, 270 Parabiago, 267–269 Mimosa (Milan), 233 Parma, 302–305 Missoni, 58, 93, 192, 243 Passamaneria Toscana (Florence), 138 Miu Miu, 58, 135, 243 Passamaneria Valmar (Florence), 138 Mondadori (Milan), 233 Pasta, 7, 8, 136, 170, 195, 219, 300, Monday mornings, 29 303, 310 Mont Blanc (Venice), 192 Patrizia Pepe, 59 Montecatini, 119 Paul Smith (Milan), 240 Moronigomma (Milan), 261–262 Pauly & Company (Venice), 196 Moschino (Milan), 59, 243 Peck (Milan), 215 Rule of Shopping, 36–37 Pegna (Florence), 136 Mostra Mercato Constantinopoli Perfume, 139, 258–259, 283 (Naples), 277 Perlier/Kelemata (Armonia Natural; Murano, 172–173, 183–184 Milan), 253 Museum shops, best, 7 Pharmacies, Florence, 149 Phone cards, 27 N Piazza Barberini (Rome), 82 Naj Oleari (Milan), 243, 253 Piazza Colonna (Rome), 78, 97 Naples, 271–279 Piazza Fontanella Borghese (Rome), 98 Nara Camice (Mestre), 182 Piazzale Roma (Mestre), 183 14_598902 bindex.qxp 11/29/05 1:42 PM Page 321

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Piazza Pitti (Florence), 144 antiques, 88 Piazza San Marco (Venice), 180 arriving in, 65–67 Pineider (Florence), 148–149 beauty and bath products, 88, 99–100 Pineider (Milan), 258 best buys, 77–78 Pisa, 128 bookstores, 88–89 Pistoia, 128, 155–157 cashmere, 89 Pocket Coffees, 54 designer boutiques, 90–93 Pompea, 59 discounters, 93–94 Ponte Milvio Market (Rome), 98 gifts, 94 Ponte Vecchio (Florence), 119, 125–126 gloves, 94 Porters, Venice, 164 handbags, 95–96 Positano, 287–290 home style, 96 Postcards, best free, 7 layout of, 67–74 , 93, 124, 135, 192, 243 markets, 97–98 Pratesi, 59–60 neighborhoods, 80–86 Florence, 125, 135, 139, 156, 157 outlets, 98–99 Milan, 250–251 papal shopping, 99 Prato, 157 personal needs, 79–80 Profumeria Inglese (Florence), 139 plus sizes, 100–101 restaurants, 75–76 R shoes, 101 Rail Europe, 19 shopping hours, 78–79 Rail Pass, 17, 19, 167 shopping scene, 76–87 Rancé (Rome), 99–100 special-event retailing, 79 Raspini (Florence), 131 Sunday shopping, 29 Reds (Mestre), 182 teens, 102 Relais & Châteaux, 23 transportation, 70–71 Rena Lange (Milan), 240 Rome Cavalieri Hilton, 72–73 Renco (Milan), 256 Rossi, Elisa, 26–27 Rene Caovilla, 60, 201 Rubelli (Venice), 194 Renzo Piano, 60 Ruffo, 60 Restaurants Ruffo Research (Milan), 234–235 Rome, 75–76 RyanAir, 16 Venice, 170–171 Rialto Bridge (Venice), 181 S Riccardo Barthel (Florence), 122 Sales, 29 Rigattieri (Venice), 198 best, 5 Ristorante Girarrosto Toscano Salvagente Bimbi (Milan), 245 (Rome), 76 Salvatore Ferragamo, 152, 193 Rizzoli (Milan), 234 Salviati (Venice), 196 Rizzoli Roma (Rome), 89 Sambonet (Vercelli), 270 Roberta di Camerino, 60 Samsonite (Milan), 243 Roberto Cavalli, 60, 93, 147, 193, 243 San Agostino Market (Milan), 6, 254 Rocco Forte Hotels, 23 San Giglio (Venice), 181 Rolando Segalin (Venice), 201–202 San Lorenzo (Florence), 141 The Roman Holiday Rule of The San Marco Rule of Shopping, Shopping, 38 173–174 Rome, 65–107 San Moisè (Venice), 177 access codes (area codes), 28 Santa Croce (Florence), 126–127 accommodations, 72–74 Santa Maria Novella (Rome), 100, 142 addresses in, 72 Sant’ Ambroeus (Milan), 215 14_598902 bindex.qxp 11/29/05 1:42 PM Page 322

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Scams, 31–34 T detax, 49 Tad, 87, 262 , 9, 57, 117, 144, 195, Tanino Crisci (Florence), 153 264–267, 278 Taxes, 47–49 Scuola di Merletti (Murano), 186 Taxis Seguso (Venice), 196 Florence, 107 Sent (Murano), 184 Milan, 207 Sephora, 12, 60–61, 129–130 Rome, 70 Sergio Rossi (Florence), 153 scam, 33 Serravalle (near Milan), 258 10 Corso Como (Milan), 1–2, 219 Serravalle Scrivia, 41 10 Corso Como Outlet Store (Milan), Seterie Martinetti (Como), 267 257–258 Seven Group (Milan), 245 Teens and ’tweens, 102, 262–263 Shipping purchases home, 35 Telephone, 27–28 Florence, 119–120 Termini (Rome), 66 Venice, 179 Termini Roma Mall (Rome), 87 Ships, 67 Terrazza Danieli (Venice), 171 Venice, 162 Text messaging, 27 Shoes, 61–62 Thrifty By Car, 20 Capri, 282 Ties Florence, 150–153 Florence, 117 Milan, 260–261 Rome, 78 Rome, 101 Tincati (Milan), 256 Venice, 201–202 Tipping, 47, 141 Shopping bags, 39 Tod’s, 102, 243 Shopping hours, 28–29 Toscanamia (Florence), 136 Shu Uemura (Milan), 253 Tours Siena, 6, 128, 153–155 private, 122 , 117, 173 specialty shopping, 18 Silk scarves, 9, 150, 272–274, 287 Train travel, 17, 19–20 SNBrussels Airlines, 16 Florence, 105–106 Sofitel, 23–24 Milan, 206–207 Sole (Rome), 86–87 Rome, 66–67 Sonnenblume (Venice), 202 Venice, 161 Sorrento, 284–287 Transavia, 16 Spaccio Etro (Milan), 220, 257 Transportation, 18–22 Space Hotels, 24 Florence, 107–108 Space Outlet/I Pellettieri d’Italia Naples, 272, 274 (Florence), 145 Rome, 70–71 / (Rome), 80 Travel agents, 26–27 Sport Missoni (Venice), 193 Traveling to Italy, 14–18 Sprint, 28 Trevi Fountain (Rome), 81–82 Stationery. See Paper goods Trussardi, 93, 135, 193 Straw Market (Florence), 141–142 by Tuscans, 25, 26 Street markets, best, 6 Tzemis, 62 Summer hours, 30 Sunday shopping, 29 U Florence, 118–119 Ungaro (Milan), 241 Milan, 221–222 Upim, 90, 221, 223, 238, 278–279, 309 Swatch, 91, 240 USA Direct (AT&T), 27–28 Swissair, 17 14_598902 bindex.qxp 11/29/05 1:42 PM Page 323

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V Vestistock (Milan), 246 Valentino, 62, 93 Vetreria Foscari (Murano), 185 (Milan), 261 Vetreria Gritti (Murano), 185 Valli (Venice), 194 Via Condotti (Rome), 80 Vaporetti, 162–163 Via dei Calzaiuoli (Florence), 123 VAT (value-added tax), 48–49 Via dei Cestari (Rome), 83 The Vatican, 7 Via dei Coronari (Rome), 83 Venetia Stvdivm (Venice), 2, 195 Via dei Fossi (Florence), 121 Venice, 3, 159–202 Via dei Tornabuoni (Florence), 120 accommodations, 168–170 Via del Babuino (Rome), 81 addresses in, 164, 167 Via del Corso (Rome), 82 antiques, 187–188 Via del Governo Vecchio (Rome), 84 arriving in, 162–167 Via del Moro (Florence), 121 best buys in, 172 Via del Tritone (Rome), 82 boutiques, 189–190 Via Fontanella Borghese (Rome), 81 designer boutiques, 191–193 Via Nazionale (Rome), 81 eyeglass frames, 193–194 Via Roma (Florence), 123 fabrics, 194–195, 198 Via Sannio (Rome), 98 foodstuffs, 195–196 Via Veneto (Rome), 81 glass, 196–197 Viktor & Rolf (Milan), 241 gondolas, 174–175 Vintage clothing, 62 handbags and leather goods, 197 Viterbo, 127–128 holiday hours, 176 Volare, 16 home style, 198 and lace, 198–199 W Websites, 25 masks, 199–200 Weddings, Venice, 202 paper goods, 200–201 Westin Excelsior, 24, 73 restaurants, 170–171 Willinger, Faith Heller, 25, 105, 132 San Marco Rule of Shopping, 173–174 Wind Jet, 16 shipping purchases home, 179 Wiring money, 47 shoes, 201–202 With Style, 26–27 shopping history, 159–160 Wolford, 134, 193, 241 shopping hours, 175–176 Women’s Travel Club, 18 shopping neighborhoods, 180–183 shopping scene, 172–179 Y street vendors, 176–177 Yamamay, 62 Sunday shopping, 29, 176 Yves Saint Laurent (YSL Rive Gauche), traveling to, 160–162 91, 134, 241 worst buys in, 173 Venini (Venice), 196–197 Z Vercelli, 270 Zara, 143, 263 Verona, 305–311 Zegna, 93 Sunday shopping, 29 Zegna Sport (Florence), 136 Versace, 136. See also Gianni Versace Zora (Venice), 197