Getting There & Where to Stay

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MOST IMPORTANT!

US travelers need to apply for ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) to enter Italy. Application can be completed online. (Not yet available) 1. Valid Passport 2. Debit or credit card 3. E-mail address Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond expected date of departure! NOTE THERE IS NO DATE THAT HAS BEEN RELEASED. IT IS EXPECTED FOR OCTOBER 2026 SO IT WILL NOT AFFECT US. WE WANTED TO JUST MAKE EVERYONE AWARE.

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HOTEL AND STAY INFORMATION

We’ve carefully vetted these hotel options with the help of our venue, and they all come highly recommended by us (Matt & Devon!). If any of these are outside your price range, we’re more than happy to help you find an alternative. Please note that transportation will be provided only from the hotels listed below. And of course, Airbnb is always a great option if you prefer to see Calabria from the locals' perspective!

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Capo Vaticano Resort

The future Mr. and Mrs. will be staying here! If you can, please stay here too — the Mazza and Paglia families will be joining us.

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Hotel Residence Il Gattopardo

This hotel is AWESOME! Super affordable and super clean. To book please email or WhatsApp them at Info@Hotel-ilgattopardo.it or +39 320 710 6244 Please tell them you are booking with Devon Mazza, they know who we are and can serve you better this way. As always you can call me at 6092189215 to help you book and decide options.

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Flight Information

Traveling to Calabria, Italy, from JFK or Newark: Calabria does not have direct flights from the U.S., so you will need to connect through a major European or Italian airport. Here’s how to plan your journey: -Fly from JFK or Newark to a major European or Italian hub *Your best options are Rome (Fiumicino – FCO) or Milan (Malpensa – MXP) - (*Note: If you fly to Milan, it will take 8+ hours to get to Calabria by train). Other European hubs like Frankfurt, Munich, Paris, or Amsterdam can also work! Connect to Calabria: Option A: Domestic flight From Rome or Milan, take a domestic flight to Lamezia Terme (SUF), the main airport in Calabria. From Lamezia Terme, rent a car or take a taxi to the hotel. Option B: Train travel From Rome or Milan (or other major Italian cities), you can take a train to Calabria. The main train station in Calabria is Lamezia Terme Centrale. High-speed trains (Frecciarossa or Frecciargento) run from Rome to southern Italy, typically taking 4–6 hours. From the train station, you can take a taxi or a local bus to the hotel. Train travel is a scenic, relaxing alternative to flying domestically and avoids extra flight transfers. Alternative via Sicily: Fly into Catania (CTA) or Palermo (PMO) in Sicily and then take the ferry to Calabria (the port is about 2 hours from Il Faro Capo Vaticano). OR.. From Catania, take a short flight to Lamezia Terme Airport (SUF) (The closest major airport to Capo Vaticano). • You can rent a car at the airport or arrange a private transfer.

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NONSTOP FLIGHT OPTIONS

Rome (FCO) From JFK (nonstop) TO ROME: ITA Airways, Delta, American, Norse Atlantic. From EWR (nonstop) TO ROME: United. Milan (MXP) From JFK (nonstop) TO MILAN: American, Delta, Emirates, Neos. From EWR (nonstop) TO MILAN: United, La Compagnie (all-business). (*Note: If you fly to Milan, it will take 8+ hours to get to Calabria by train) Sicily (CTA) From JFK (nonstop) TO CATANIA (CTA): Delta. From Catania, take a short flight to Lamezia Terme Airport (SUF) (The closest major airport to Capo Vaticano). • From Lamezia Terme, it’s about 1.5–2 hours by car (around 70 km) to Capo Vaticano. • You can rent a car at the airport or arrange a private transfer. From Catania Centrale train station (15–20 min from the airport by bus/taxi), take a train to Villa San Giovanni (about 3.5–4.5 hrs, usually with one change at Messina). 2. At Villa San Giovanni, you’ll board the train ferry across the Strait of Messina into Calabria (the train itself goes on the ferry!). 3. Continue by train down the Tyrrhenian coast to Ricadi or Tropea (closest stations to Capo Vaticano). Total train journey: 6–7 hours. 4. From Ricadi/Tropea, take a short taxi or hotel shuttle to Il Faro Capo Vaticano.

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FLYING TO ROME

✈️ Step 1: Fly into Rome Airports: • Fiumicino (FCO) – main international hub • Ciampino (CIA) – mostly low-cost airlines ⸻ 🚆 Step 2: Travel from Rome to Calabria (Capo Vaticano) By Train • From Roma Termini, take a high-speed Frecciarossa/Frecciargento to Lamezia Terme Centrale (~4.5–5 hours). • Then switch to a regional train to Ricadi/Capo Vaticano (~1.5–2 hours). • Total: ~6–7 hours. By Plane (fastest) • Fly Rome → Lamezia Terme (SUF) (~1 hour). • From Lamezia, rent a car (1.5 hrs drive) or take a train to Ricadi (~2 hrs). • Total: ~3–4 hours travel. By Car (road trip option) • Driving Rome → Capo Vaticano takes about 7–8 hours (A1 → A2 Autostrada). • Scenic, with chances to stop in Naples or along the coast. ⸻ 🚖 Step 3: Local Transfer • Closest train stop: Ricadi Station. • Taxis are rare, so best to arrange a hotel shuttle or rent a car from Lamezia. ⸻ ✅ Summary from Rome: • Fastest: Fly to Lamezia → car/train to Ricadi (3–4 hrs total). • Cheapest: Train Rome → Lamezia → Ricadi (~6–7 hrs). • Flexible: Drive (~7–8 hrs) if you want a road trip.

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FLYING TO MILAN

✈️ Step 1: Fly into Milan You’ll land at one of three airports: • Malpensa (MXP) – main international airport • Linate (LIN) – closer to the city 🚆 Step 2: Travel from Milan to Calabria Capo Vaticano is even farther from Milan than from Rome — about 1,100 km (680 mi) south. By Train • From Milano Centrale, take a high-speed train (Frecciarossa) to Lamezia Terme Centrale. • Travel time: ~7–8 hours (direct high-speed connections exist). • From Lamezia Terme Centrale, take a regional train to Ricadi/Capo Vaticano (1.5–2 hours). • Then taxi or shuttle to your hotel. By Plane (fastest) • Flights from Milan (MXP, LIN, or BGY) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) take about 1 hour 45 minutes. • From Lamezia, rent a car (1.5 hr drive) or take the train (to Ricadi). By Car (road trip option) • Driving Milan → Capo Vaticano takes about 11–12 hours via the A1 Autostrada down to Naples, then the A2 south to Calabria. • Beautiful but tiring unless you break it into stops (Florence, Rome, Naples, etc.). 🚖 Step 3: Local Transfer to Il Faro, Capo Vaticano • Closest train stop: Ricadi Station. • Pre-book a hotel shuttle or taxi — public transport is limited. • Renting a car from Lamezia is often the easiest if you want to explore the area. ⸻ ✅ Summary: • Fastest: Fly Milan → Lamezia → drive/train to Capo Vaticano. • Cheapest (but long): Train Milan → Lamezia → Ricadi. • Scenic (but longest): Drive through Italy’s spine down to Calabria.

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FLYING TO SICILY

✈️ Step 1: Fly into Sicily Sicily has several airports, depending on where you arrive: • Catania (CTA) – biggest airport, east coast • Palermo (PMO) – northwest • Trapani (TPS) – west, smaller • Comiso (CIY) – southeast ⸻ 🚆 Step 2: Travel from Sicily to Calabria (Capo Vaticano) By Train (unique option!) • Trains run directly from Sicily to mainland Italy — they’re loaded onto a ferry across the Strait of Messina. • Example: from Catania or Palermo, you can take an Intercity train north toward Calabria. • You’d stop at Rosarno or Tropea/Ricadi, close to Capo Vaticano. • Travel time: • From Catania → Ricadi: ~6–7 hours • From Palermo → Ricadi: ~8–9 hours By Plane (fastest) • You can fly from Catania or Palermo → Lamezia Terme (SUF) (about 1 hour). • Then rent a car (1.5 hrs drive) or take the train from Lamezia → Ricadi. By Car + Ferry • Drive to Messina, take the ferry across to Villa San Giovanni (Calabria). • From Villa San Giovanni, drive down the coast to Capo Vaticano (~1.5–2 hours). • Example: • Catania → Capo Vaticano: ~4.5–5.5 hrs (including ferry) • Palermo → Capo Vaticano: ~6–7 hrs ⸻ 🚖 Step 3: Local Transfer • Closest train stop: Ricadi Station. • Pre-book a taxi or hotel transfer, or drive directly if you’ve rented a car. ⸻ ✅ Summary from Sicily: • Fastest: Fly to Lamezia → car/train to Ricadi. • Most authentic: Take the train with the ferry crossing (a classic Italian travel experience). • Flexible: Drive + ferry if you want to explore Calabria and Sicily on your own schedule.

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IL FARO CAPO VATICANO

This is our venue! We are so excited for you to see it in person!