have been researching a trip lately and have discovered 2 sites which might interest someone....one is Rome2Rio, which compares ways to get from one point to another, distance, modes of travel, and costs...very helpful... i think most people know about **** Vacation Rentals By Owner, but now i have also discovered Airbnb which lists rooms in private homes where the hosts rent out a room (b&b) and sometimes a whole apt for very economical prices. found lovely rooms for my best friend and myself in Milan and Genoa for far less than any hotel and the plus of meeting local people while we are at it! hope this helps someone
