florence, italy

Italy is a very good travel bargain if you go in the months between high season and off season. If you use your credit card you can use cash in emergencies and get refunds and bonuses for purchases.
A lot of people have put up Youtubes from travels in Italy and i like to check them out. if you want to club it then take sexy clothes and plan on running through your money fast. If you want to get value and see a lot more Italy, book tours and get a lot of scenery in mixed with free time. Italy is best absorbed.
If you look online there are places that let you swap apartments and stuff. Italy can be really inexpensive if you don't need a deluxe hotel room. Look for a deal. Your credit card can guarantee your rservation and even get you another room if it falls through.
I suggst studying spken italian a little well before you go to Italy. if you meet a cop or a hotelkeeper in the middle of the night assuming they understand english can be a big mistake. American arrogance and Italian tempers don't mix well.
Don't be afraid to call and negotiate for a lower room rate for a longer stay. Off season means a hotel keeper can do your room without staff and your meals will be on your own. if you can deal with eating fruit cheese and crackers, with a credit card you could stay a month or more. Also, rememeber this is a highly Catholic country. Some things you might see in America don't fly over there.