Is it OK to wear white clothing in the fall?

Is it OK to wear white clothing in the fall? I am going to Sicily, Italy in October & would like to bring white clothing (shorts, slacks, skirts, blouses, etc.) & shoes. White clothing is acceptable to wear all year around. Sicily has mild, pleasant temperatures in October. Temperatures will be in the 70’s most…

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What to pack for Italy in the summer?

Summer is a wonderful time of the year to visit Italy. The weather varies and can be comfortable to walk around in or hot when visiting sites and different cities. Check the weather forecast in the cities you will visit before you go and pack accordingly. Wash and wear and light weight clothing such as…

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What to pack for Italy in late April?

What to pack for Italy in late April? I have been invited to visit Italy with our Opera’s Board of Directors. We will be visiting Rome, Naples and Florence attending opera performances, visiting special Italian monuments / sights and dining in private homes. The trip is one week-long. Italy in late April should be divine…

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What to pack for a 17 day trip to Ireland & Italy?

What to pack for a 17 day trip to Ireland & Italy? I will be city sightseeing and driving in Ireland for 12 days and then going to a casual wedding in Cinque Terre. The wedding festivities will be outdoors: rehearsal dinner at a beachside restaurant  (beachside cocktail), reception at someone’s beachside villa (casual) and the…

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