Italy - Rome & Florence 

UNIQUE THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR ITALY

Be up for train rides! It is considered the best way to travel through Italy is via train and our visit through major cities on speed railroad.

• Entry into churches and religious establishments require a dress code. No shoulders or knees are allowed to show and you will need to bring a shawl or proper attire for entry.

• We will be doing a lot of walking throughout the cities to visit popular spots and explore! The cities of Italy are mostly walkable or accessible via transport or ride share 

• We are visiting two cities in Italy, your flights will arrive in Rome and depart in Florence. 

Cancellation Policy

• If confirmed to participate in any trip through The Island Travel Boutique, I hereby acknowledge, and agree to, the following booking and cancellation terms and conditions: All bookings are made with Sangean Allen, a sole proprietor and the owner of all advertised trips. 

• The deposit and payment schedule is broken down on the invoice. Review the deposit and payment schedules as well as the cancellation terms listed below, carefully.  All deposit payments are non-refundable. However, they can be transferred to another trip of your choice. This payment goes directly towards the total trip cost, confirms your trip and guarantees your spot.

• You may cancel your travel arrangements at any time before the trip departure. However, note you may lose part or all of your money paid. Each trip price consists of two parts: Non-Refundable, Non-Transferable Deposit: $300 - $500 (required at booking). If a payment is made after the due date, a $100 late fee will be applied every 10 days.
  If you cancel and your trip is more than 90 days away, you get a full refund (less deposit fee).

• If you cancel and your trip is in less than 90 days, you have the option to transfer your payments as a credit towards a future trip with The Island Travel Boutique.

• If you cancel and your trip is in less than 60 days, you have the option to transfer your payments as a credit (less 30% of trip value) towards a future trip with The Island Travel Boutique.

For any cancellations with trip date less than 30 days, the cancellation fee is equal to the full booking value.

Essential Trip Items to Travel with

Each destination may require varying items to travel with, here are a few essentials:

• Packing only key essential clothing, they can lightweight for tropical cities and extra layer jackets for warmer cities (Europe in the summer, warm layer jackets during the winter)

• Comfortable shoes for city explorations, tours and varying terrains and long walks

• Power banks to keep you on the go with sufficient charge, power adaptors (some destination uses type A, B, or C plugs, and eSim data plan to stay connected

• Sunscreen, hats, visors - some destinations weather or climate can be unpredictable

• Vitamins and medications and toiletries

• Re-useable water bottle to refill on the go at public water fountains

• Packing cubes to keep your suitcase organized