Travel

Flight

Traveling to Monopoli

If you plan to stay in the Puglia region (where the wedding will take place,) you should fly into the Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport. Direct flights from the States to Bari might be available through selected airlines (check out Neos Airlines) and from selected big cities (like New York.) Alternatively, we reccomend having a layover in Rome or Milan and catching a connection to Bari. ITA Airways is our go-to airline, but we've also had good experiences with Delta (with layovers pretty much anywhere in Europe with Paris and Amsterdam being common ones,) Icelandair (with layover in Reykjavík and connection to Bari,) and Aer Lingus (with layover in Ireland and connection to Bari.)

House Or Rental

Where to stay in the Puglia Region

Bari: This is the capital of the Puglia region, Giulia’s hometown, and a great base if you’re planning to take day trips around Puglia. For hotels, the Nicolaus Hotel and Grande Albergo delle Nazioni are some options if you’re looking for a luxury stay. Hotel Romanazzi is also a great (and cheaper) choice. If you’re looking for a place that can take big parties, and more of an Airbnb style, check out Bed & Breakfast Executive l'Orangerie. Other options around Puglia: Booking.com has some great listings in Alberobello, where you can stay in the traditional ‘trulli’ houses. Another scenic area that can serve as a great base for your Puglian trip is Polignano a Mare. The Penthouse with Terrace listing by Sabino on Airbnb is a dream temporary home.

House Or Rental

More housing options around Italy

Rome: We recommend staying in the Trastevere neighborhood if you’re planning to add a Roman holiday to your itinerary. Anything in Via Natale del Grande (Giulia’s old street!) is stunning and wonderfully located. Milan: This is probably the most expensive city to stay in (and honestly not worth the hype, unless you’re planning to visit Lake Como). We’ve stayed at the B&B Hotels chain in the past and found it to be pretty comfortable and reasonably priced.

Train

How to move around

Italy is pretty well-connected and you’ll be able to easily cover long distances by train (check out Trenitalia.it and Italo.com). For short distances, busses are pretty unreliable in the south, but they work better the more north you go. If you’re planning on renting a car, make sure you obtain an international drivers license prior to your arrival.