PEACEFUL VENICE -- Studio with private courtyard, $550/week- near Frari, Rialto, and Italian language school. Cozy, true Venetian atmosphere…small library with books on art and history of Venice...near historical archives in non-touristy neighborhood: ideal for writing & peaceful contemplation. PLUS -- Join American owner’s “Secret Venice” tour Feb. 22-29, 2008. Tel. 503-473 5490, celia@inveniceveritas.com, Website: www.inveniceveritas.com (November 5, 2008)

LODGING IN VENICE -- To stay/share in a lovely 4 room apartment decorated with fine antques and smart modern appointments. Located on the airy 3rd floor of a charming Venetian villa, with high ceilings, mosaic floors and a flowered balcony. Your spacious South-West facing Private Bedroom has a canopy-topped double bed. A showered-bathroom. The apartment is merely 2 min. away from the vaporetto (water bus) stop, and only 15 min. walk to all major points. My residence is very secure for I am a single woman living alone and I have also travelled the world alone and know how important proper and safe accomodations are. Please contact me at: venice4u@yahoo.co.uk for pictures and rates or call +39 3472162851 and come witness all the beauty of the world's most famous destination!! Hope to see you soon...Ciao, Maya!! (August 7, 2008)

A FARMHOUSE 10 MINUTES FROM SIENA An organic farm, the first of its kind in this area (since 1992). We offer a pure and simple environment, warmth and the very best we can do to make your holiday as relaxing and interesting as possible. We don't want to be a hotel in the country, but to give our guests a chance to experience, as far as is still possible, family cozyness and the rhythm of the countryside. Email: info@anticouliveto.it Website: www.anticouliveto.it (April 1, 2007)

APARTMENT NEAR PADUA, ITALY “Beavita” apartment is near the historical centre of Padua: brightly coloured, fully furnished, with two bicycles and wireless Internet service at your disposal. It’s the ideal place to start discovering Padua, Venice, Verona, Vicenza, all the interesting sites of our Veneto region. You will find … a good sofa to relax upon, all the necessary information and, most of all, a sincere courtesy. Website URL: www.beavita.info E-mail address: info@beavita.info (March 20, 2008)

WOMAN-FRIENDLY B&B IN SIENA, TUSCANY Are you thinking about an authentic vacation in Tuscany, away from mass tourism? Poste Regie Bed & Breakfast is a family-run business where you will find Beatrice, Bruno, Gisa and Saverio ready to introduce you to our rural site in the province of Siena. Poste Regie is located in the area of hills called, Montagnola senese --13 kms west of Siena; it is surrounded by an amazing natural environment with olive tree fields, oak woods and sunflowers fields (in July and August). We want our guests to live the experience we live loving and respecting nature. Please, visit our site: www.posteregie.com or contact us at reservations@posteregie.com (February 21, 2008)

CASA HOWARD B&B IN ROME One of your JourneyWomen guests wrote this about our B&B --' I'd like to recommend Casa Howard (B&B) at 149 Via Sistina, Rome, Italy. This small B&B is located on the second floor of a well secured building, just around the corner from the Piazza Barberini. There are five funkily decorated rooms with ensuite bathrooms. A breakfast of freshly squeezed orange juice, yoghurt, fruit and freshly baked sweet goods is available, served in your room. The location is within walking distance of many attractions, such as the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Many buses and the subway are just a block away on Barberina. We stayed for three days and enjoyed it very much. The staff was helpful in providing tourist information. The price - 200 euros per room per night was less than other hotels in the area. Website: http://www.casahoward.com/eng/sistina/introduction.htm Email: info@casahoward.it '(Barbara in Oakville, Canada) (February 21, 2008)

TRASTEVERE, ROME In the city center of Rome is our women-only Guesthouse. Located in a 16th century convent within the International Women Center, our guesthouse is few minutes away from the major sightseeings. Single, double, quadruple rooms and dorms overlook an inner cloister, the Gianicolo hill or the typical Roman red roofs. Free internet. Email: orsamaggioreroma@tiscali.it Website: http://www.casainternazionaledelledonne.org/foresteria.htm (February 20, 2007)

DREAM OF VENICE -- “When I went to Venice, my dream became my address.” (Marcel Proust) Live the dream in your own Venetian apartment, away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist track yet still a short walk to St. Mark’s Square. The apartment has one double bedroom, one twin, an open kitchen/living area and a loft office. Call Linda at (415) 550-8215 Email: info@dreamofvenice.com or visit www.dreamofvenice.com (January 31, 2007).

HER WOMEN'S B&B IN ITALY, FLORENCE Located in a historical palace in the center of town, our B&B has four rooms all overlooking quiet inner gardens, three of them have the view of the Duomo. A few minutes away from Accademia, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Duomo and all the major sightseeings. Expanded continental breakfast. The B&B is smoke free. Special low season rates. E-mail: beb@mail.cosmos.it, Website: http://www.bandbforwomenonly.eu (October 16, 2007)

VILLA GIULIA IN FANO, ITALY A residence from the Napoleonic period on the Adriatic coast in the midst of the enchanting landscape and cities of art of the Marche region in central Italy. Here you can enjoy unspoilt nature, curtesy, charm and culture; whilst tasting the traditional cuisine and superb wines of our region. Our home and heart forever welcome you. We're pet friendly and offer senior specials. Website: http://www.relaisvillagiulia.com Email: info@relaisvillagiulia.com (October 25, 2007)

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