Explore the French Riviera from Rome

DISCOVER THE FRENCH PEARL TRAVELING TROUGHT ITALY

Each year in May, when the bustling harbour town of Cannes hosts its prestigious film festival, the bright sunshine, fine restaurants, luxury hotels and designer boutiques create a home from home for Hollywood producers and film stars. But Cannes shouldn't be dissmissed as simply a weekend retreat for the rich and famous. It is surrounded by fine sandy beaches, ancient villages steeped in culture and the picturesque landscape of Provence, making it an ideal year-round destination for couples and families alike.

WHAT TO SEE AND DO

- Make time to explore the town's exclusive shopping district, and take a stroll along La Croisette (main beachfront). Or get away from the crowds on the unspoilt sandy beaches around Antibes, such as the Plage de la Salis and Plage de la Garoupe.
- Treat yourself to a fine meal in town, then head to a casino at the Palais des Festivals.
- Explore the ancient village of Haut-de-Cagnes and pay a visit to Les Collettes, the home where Renoir spent his retirement.
- Spend a day in Antibes, the pretty town once home to Picasso. As well as the Museè Picasso there is a fine market selling olives, cheese and regional handicrafts.
- Visit the medieval town of Grasse and its Museè International de la Parfumerie.
- Take a ferry trip to the island of Ste-Marguerite and visit the fort thought to have held the man who inspired Alexander Dumas' tale, The Man in the Iron Mask.
- Discover the colourful villages, sprawling vineyards and lavender fields of Provence. Go horse riding, cycling and walking or, for the best views, try a balloon ride.
- Cannes Festivals from 17 May to 28 May 2017

WHAT TO BUY

Cannes is a shopaolic's dream, with plenty of boutiques selling designer clothes and home furnishings. Many of the neighbouring villages produce specialist handicrafts, look out for pottery in Vallauris, hand-made Proveçal tiles in Mougins, ceramics and glassware in Biot and perfume in Grasse. Watch out, too, for fine wines at good prices - try Chateaunef-du-Pape, Còtes du Rhòne-Villages, and Còtes de Provence.

HOW TO GET CANNES FROM ROME FIUMICINO AIRPORT

Direct flights are available from the Italy, Rome Fiumicino Airport to Nice airport from around 80€, one way. Once there, you can rent a car, or use a Limousine service to continue your journey along the coast to Cannes.
You can find a flight with: EasyJet, Alitalia, AirFrance.

HOW TO GET CANNES FROM ROME BY LIMOUSINE SERVICE

- Departure from Rome city center, stop in Florence and Pisa with tours (1 night in Pisa) - From Rome about 3hrs drive
- Departure from Pisa city center to Cannes ( 1 night in Cannes) - From Pisa about 4 hrs drive
- Back to Rome in Limousine or Nice airport.

Shopping in Rome Fiumicino Airport

Fiumicino airport-not just transport centre

Something for everyone

Almost worth the extra time to set spending at Fiumicino. You can take your goals before having the opportunity to explore all the shopping opportunities. In the typical style of Italy, quality clothing and accessories boutique is the Summit of the range. Both men and women can easily get new clothes from the latest trends in the airport itself. With more than 44 clothing and accessories, the options are endless.

For men

Men's clothing stores offering anything from casual style designer clothing all the way to Italy in all the latest fashions. designer brands like Boggi Milano, Aeronautica Militare, Camicissima, Ralph Lauren, Burberry and Hugo Boss have the shops inside the airport. The latest look can be completed with brand shoes like Nike same fashionable or Geox.

For women

Women also have an array of high-quality glamor and trendy shops to choose from. The latest designer styles can be found in styles to suit all tastes and occasions. Starting with Designer lingerie Yamamay luxury all the way to full business suits Armani or Dolce Gabanna &, the options are endless. unique clothing and accessories such as shoes, hats, scarves for less known designers can also be found. The Communist sympathizer, KOCCA, and Liujo have a location in the airport and bring both pieces of official and formal.

Don't forget the accessories

The outfit is just the beginning of the end of the shopping experience you can have while waiting for your Fiumicino airport transportation or aviation. Jewelry, fragrances, chocolates and many other luxuries available and all make a wonderful gift. fine food, wine, cakes and even ice-cream sold in nursing is one-stop shopping.

Time to refuel

After exploring the huge variety of shopping options, restaurants are also visited. Although you would be interested in reaching their final destination, as one would expect in Italy, even the quality of the food at the airport is excellent. Options range from bars, cafes, a bakery and a pizza, all the way to sit, a full-service restaurant. There are also many places offer Italy street food and ice cream.

Wait for the Fiumicino airport transfer and flights can really be one of the highlights of your trip if you open your mind.

Useful guide for Fiumicino Airport in Rome

FIUMICINO AIRPORT "LEONARDO DA VINCI" IN ROME 

Facilities in the Terminal

After landing and safety net, there are many restaurants and cafes to choose from. There is also a wine bar called Marchesi De'Frescobaldi, and another one in the area D that serve truffles and appropriately called wine and Truffle Bar. For a quick and delicious food, check out the Antica Focacceria San Francesco Sicilian food, serve and full-service restaurant (area D).

Getting to and from Fiumicino Airport

Because the airport is the main hub for travel to and from the capital of Italy, there is a very good infrastructure and a lot of connections that make it easy to get to and from the city center. Transfer from Fiumicino airport by plane is probably the easiest way to get into the city quickly; You can arrange to be picked up at the terminal and taken directly to the hotel, appartment or other purposes. This method requires a bit of planning ahead, although it's easier with the online booking system. It is much less expensive taxi ride, however, if you decide to take a taxi, be sure to agree upon a fare prior to leaving. It is not outrageous to taxi drivers to bring the long route or blatantly overcharge passengers although this is supposed to be rare these days.

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