Hi rjn5656.I am sure you will get a lot of help from TOTV but a couple of things. You do need Euro's in Italy, if you have an account with Citizen's bank you can exchange some US currency there or you can do it at the airport. You do want to have some small euro's so you can tip when you get to Italy. Be sure to call your credit card co. and tell them when you will be in Europe so they can mark their records and approve any charges. Some cards charge 3% for purchases and some 0$. You may want to check with your CC to see if they charge a rate? The biggest problem in Italy are "pickpockets". Violent crimes are less. You should be careful if children run up begging, etc. As while some are begging some are picking pockets. A belt wallet is a good thing. The best was to travel in big cities in Europe is to be as cautious as you would be in New York City or any big city in the US. Just one last thing..YOu may want to go to one of the Urgent Cares and ask a Dr if they will give you a perscription for Cipro just in case you get ill while away. I don't want to overdo advice but these are a couple of things that are key.
