Comments on: Save Money This Year in Florence with the Fiorino Effect http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/ Living and Traveling in Calabria, Italy Sat, 19 May 2012 21:48:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Florence Discounts Program for American Citizens | Cheap Travel Scout http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2410 Florence Discounts Program for American Citizens | Cheap Travel Scout Wed, 21 May 2008 15:21:28 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2410 [...] to the My Bella Vita blog for introducing me to this deal. Tags: americans, florence, italy, travel discount By Jessica [...] [...] to the My Bella Vita blog for introducing me to this deal. Tags: americans, florence, italy, travel discount By Jessica [...]

]]> By: Discounts for American Travelers to Florence in 2008 | Italy Travel Guide http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2386 Discounts for American Travelers to Florence in 2008 | Italy Travel Guide Tue, 20 May 2008 08:51:13 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2386 [...] some of the other places you can use the discount, other than hotels and restaurants). Thanks to Cherrye at My Bella Vita for the heads-up on this deal. Tags: florence, travel deals By Jessica | Permalink | No Comments [...] [...] some of the other places you can use the discount, other than hotels and restaurants). Thanks to Cherrye at My Bella Vita for the heads-up on this deal. Tags: florence, travel deals By Jessica | Permalink | No Comments [...]

]]> By: Jessica, Italy Logue http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2336 Jessica, Italy Logue Thu, 15 May 2008 01:40:41 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2336 I think it's a great idea; though it probably won't entice anyone who wasn't already planning a trip to Florence, it'll certainly help the folks who are already planning to visit save some money. Which they can then spend on gelato and leather goods. :) Thanks for the tip! I'll have to pass it along to my readers. I think it’s a great idea; though it probably won’t entice anyone who wasn’t already planning a trip to Florence, it’ll certainly help the folks who are already planning to visit save some money. Which they can then spend on gelato and leather goods.

:)

Thanks for the tip! I’ll have to pass it along to my readers.

]]> By: My Bella Vita http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2305 My Bella Vita Tue, 13 May 2008 07:45:33 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2305 Stephanie - You have to stay in one of the participating hotels and have them validate the voucher so you can get the discounts on food, etc. Sarina probably won't be staying in any of the hotels. :-( I agree, Nadine. Even 20% off might make me plan a little trip north, and I am much closer than you! Linda, I didn't see any B&Bs on the list, but they did list some one star hotels ... That being said, next time I head to Florence, I'll have to get your connection's name and number! It sounds great. Unfortunately for us not planning trips, Rhea, but it will probably be a good thing for Italy. I bet many people do like Linda (comment above yours) and J (just below) said. Spend that 10% savings on something else in Italy! Yes, J. 10% off food and hotels, and more money for SHOES! Woo hoo! Think P would go for it?? And, lol. The only Catanzaro Effect I've seen is that the weather can't make up its dang mind. Dai!! Amyemilia, ciao! Seems like we all agree. If you are already going - GREAT. Otherwise ... But, like you said. "Thanks for the thought, Firenze!" Stephanie – You have to stay in one of the participating hotels and have them validate the voucher so you can get the discounts on food, etc. Sarina probably won’t be staying in any of the hotels. :-(

I agree, Nadine. Even 20% off might make me plan a little trip north, and I am much closer than you!

Linda, I didn’t see any B&Bs on the list, but they did list some one star hotels … That being said, next time I head to Florence, I’ll have to get your connection’s name and number! It sounds great.

Unfortunately for us not planning trips, Rhea, but it will probably be a good thing for Italy. I bet many people do like Linda (comment above yours) and J (just below) said. Spend that 10% savings on something else in Italy!

Yes, J. 10% off food and hotels, and more money for SHOES! Woo hoo! Think P would go for it?? And, lol. The only Catanzaro Effect I’ve seen is that the weather can’t make up its dang mind. Dai!!

Amyemilia, ciao! Seems like we all agree. If you are already going – GREAT. Otherwise … But, like you said. “Thanks for the thought, Firenze!”

]]> By: Amyemilia http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2303 Amyemilia Tue, 13 May 2008 03:07:08 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2303 I doubt it would make any difference to me at all, and 10% certainly isn't enough to make an itinerary addition or change. Nice to know they are thinking of us though. I doubt it would make any difference to me at all, and 10% certainly isn’t enough to make an itinerary addition or change. Nice to know they are thinking of us though.

]]> By: j http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2302 j Tue, 13 May 2008 02:45:09 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2302 Well 10% could end up being real money you could spend on something else while you are over there. Is there a CZ effect this summer Cherrye? Well 10% could end up being real money you could spend on something else while you are over there. Is there a CZ effect this summer Cherrye?

]]> By: Rhea http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2300 Rhea Tue, 13 May 2008 01:52:00 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2300 I think it will just benefit Americans who were already planning an Italian trip, unfortunately. I think it will just benefit Americans who were already planning an Italian trip, unfortunately.

]]> By: Ice Tea For Me http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2299 Ice Tea For Me Mon, 12 May 2008 22:20:18 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2299 I handn't heard that American tourism in Florence was down as every post I read say the streets are crowded. A 10% discount wouldn't make me decide to go to Italy but if a tip is already planned and it just so happens you're staying at one of those hotels it would be a nice little bonus. I'd probably add that savings to my shopping budget. :o) I stay at a 'Hotel' and I will use that word loosely as they are well kept rooms that a wonderful lady named Anna and her family run. I've stayed there on all 3 of my visits. The rooms are immaculately cleaned and they are wonderful people. I've never paid more then 50 Euro for a single room. I'm thinking the 10% wouldn't apply for this caliber of a room. I did see some of the restorante's that I've been to on the list. Linda I handn’t heard that American tourism in Florence was down as every post I read say the streets are crowded.

A 10% discount wouldn’t make me decide to go to Italy but if a tip is already planned and it just so happens you’re staying at one of those hotels it would be a nice little bonus. I’d probably add that savings to my shopping budget. :o )

I stay at a ‘Hotel’ and I will use that word loosely as they are well kept rooms that a wonderful lady named Anna and her family run. I’ve stayed there on all 3 of my visits. The rooms are immaculately cleaned and they are wonderful people. I’ve never paid more then 50 Euro for a single room. I’m thinking the 10% wouldn’t apply for this caliber of a room.

I did see some of the restorante’s that I’ve been to on the list.

Linda

]]> By: Nadine http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2298 Nadine Mon, 12 May 2008 19:24:32 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2298 I think people already planning a trip to Italy would take advantage of these offers. I wouldn't go just because of 10% off - 25 or 35% might get my mind to changing plans and taking advantage, but not 10%. It's just me. I think people already planning a trip to Italy would take advantage of these offers. I wouldn’t go just because of 10% off – 25 or 35% might get my mind to changing plans and taking advantage, but not 10%. It’s just me.

]]> By: Stehanie http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2297 Stehanie Mon, 12 May 2008 17:45:17 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2297 Why couldn't Sarina take advantage of this? In Florence........ I just printed it out and can fax it to her. Is it just 10% at the restaurants? Why couldn’t Sarina take advantage of this? In Florence…….. I just printed it out and can fax it to her. Is it just 10% at the restaurants?

]]> By: My Bella Vita http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2296 My Bella Vita Mon, 12 May 2008 16:11:50 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2296 Oh, Jan, don't I know. I've been looking for my TX ticket for the summer, and WOW. :-( Yea, I checked the list, Robin, and there were 5 Star - 1 Star hotels listed. 10% is nice, but ... Oh no, Sally, I'm sorry to hear that. I know how you feel, though! Stephanie, too bad Sarina can't take advantage of this! Lulu, that kinda stinks for the Canadians, doesn't it? And, you are SO right about the costs of flights these days! Oh, Jan, don’t I know. I’ve been looking for my TX ticket for the summer, and WOW. :-(

Yea, I checked the list, Robin, and there were 5 Star – 1 Star hotels listed. 10% is nice, but …

Oh no, Sally, I’m sorry to hear that. I know how you feel, though!

Stephanie, too bad Sarina can’t take advantage of this!

Lulu, that kinda stinks for the Canadians, doesn’t it? And, you are SO right about the costs of flights these days!

]]> By: LuLu http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2295 LuLu Mon, 12 May 2008 15:38:00 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2295 If someone was already planning a trip to Italy it might be a good enough incentive to add Florence to the itinerary (if its not already on it). I don't think it would make someone decide to plan a trip they weren't already planning though. Plus, the incentive doesn't help with flight costs. Airfare is slowly creeping up with the increase in fuel and the weak American dollar. The incentive wouldn't apply for me anyway because I'm Canadian :P If someone was already planning a trip to Italy it might be a good enough incentive to add Florence to the itinerary (if its not already on it). I don’t think it would make someone decide to plan a trip they weren’t already planning though. Plus, the incentive doesn’t help with flight costs. Airfare is slowly creeping up with the increase in fuel and the weak American dollar. The incentive wouldn’t apply for me anyway because I’m Canadian :P

]]> By: Stehanie http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2294 Stehanie Mon, 12 May 2008 15:10:53 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2294 I don't think it will help. Because you still have to eat, transportation etc.... It is just terrible right now. I don’t think it will help. Because you still have to eat, transportation etc…. It is just terrible right now.

]]> By: Sally http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2293 Sally Mon, 12 May 2008 13:10:53 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2293 Sadly, it wouldn't really matter even for me. The price of food and gas is making life harder for everyone and a 10% discount woildn't be much enticement. I haven't priced a flight but the trip I was planning to make over the pond this winter is looking very bleak. Sadly, it wouldn’t really matter even for me. The price of food and gas is making life harder for everyone and a 10% discount woildn’t be much enticement. I haven’t priced a flight but the trip I was planning to make over the pond this winter is looking very bleak.

]]> By: My Melange http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2292 My Melange Mon, 12 May 2008 12:17:31 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2292 I wouldn't go to Florence just for 10% off my hotel. It might entice me to stay at one of the hotels and take advantage of the deal if I was already planning to go to Florence though. But again...if those hotels are 2x the price of a hotel that I would find on my own..then I'd blow it off all together :) I wouldn’t go to Florence just for 10% off my hotel. It might entice me to stay at one of the hotels and take advantage of the deal if I was already planning to go to Florence though.
But again…if those hotels are 2x the price of a hotel that I would find on my own..then I’d blow it off all together :)

]]> By: Jan http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2291 Jan Mon, 12 May 2008 11:15:28 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2291 I would certainly take advantage of the 10% but it would not be a deal maker/breaker or affect my decision to travel. I just made my flight reservation for Blogher in San Francisco and OH MY GAWD...airfare was almost double of what I paid for the same ticket 18 months ago. I would certainly take advantage of the 10% but it would not be a deal maker/breaker or affect my decision to travel.
I just made my flight reservation for Blogher in San Francisco and OH MY GAWD…airfare was almost double of what I paid for the same ticket 18 months ago.

]]> By: My Bella Vita http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2290 My Bella Vita Mon, 12 May 2008 08:51:50 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2290 I thought about you a lot when I wrote this post, Erin. Too bad you guys can't take advantage. I agree, Michelle. I think it is great if you were already planning to go to Florence, but I dont see 10% off encouraging people to come. I thought about you a lot when I wrote this post, Erin. Too bad you guys can’t take advantage.

I agree, Michelle. I think it is great if you were already planning to go to Florence, but I dont see 10% off encouraging people to come.

]]> By: bleeding espresso http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2289 bleeding espresso Mon, 12 May 2008 08:16:25 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2289 I think for those of already in Europe it's a great incentive...can't imagine many people would fly over just to take advantage of the deal though. Flight prices are *outrageous* as we both know :( I think for those of already in Europe it’s a great incentive…can’t imagine many people would fly over just to take advantage of the deal though. Flight prices are *outrageous* as we both know :(

]]> By: erin :: the olive notes http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-2288 erin :: the olive notes Mon, 12 May 2008 08:03:53 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/2008/05/12/save-money-this-year-in-florence-with-the-fiorino-effect/#comment-2288 I've been noticing a lot of signs in the shop windows with "Attn: Americans! Weak Dollar?!? We've got the solution!" Interesting concept. Also, when we were in Barcelona, a couple shops had this as well. I’ve been noticing a lot of signs in the shop windows with “Attn: Americans! Weak Dollar?!? We’ve got the solution!”

Interesting concept. Also, when we were in Barcelona, a couple shops had this as well.

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