Family Notes
All the important logistics in one place — flights, hotels, ground transport, and key reminders.
✈️ Flights
San Francisco (SFO) → Rome (FCO)
TBD · Flight California Crew
Confirmation
TBD
Departure
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 4:40 PM UTC
Arrival
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 1:40 PM UTC
Phoenix (PHX) → Rome (FCO)
TBD · Flight Phoenix Crew
Confirmation
TBD
Departure
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 2:35 PM UTC
Arrival
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
Ljubljana (LJU) → London Heathrow (LHR)
TBD · Flight Full Family
Confirmation
TBD
Departure
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC
Arrival
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 11:55 AM UTC
London Heathrow (LHR) → Phoenix (PHX)
TBD · Flight Arizona Crew
Confirmation
TBD
Departure
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC
Arrival
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
London Heathrow (LHR) → San Francisco (SFO)
TBD · Flight California Crew
Confirmation
TBD
Departure
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC
Arrival
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 1:40 PM UTC
🏨 Accommodations
Airbnb Condo — iFlat
Rome, Italy
Confirmation
TBD
Check-in
Sun, Mar 29, 2026
Check-out
Wed, Apr 1, 2026
📝 3 nights. Self-check-in. Both crews staying here together.
The Market Urban Hotel
Florence, Italy
Confirmation
TBD
Check-in
Wed, Apr 1, 2026
Check-out
Thu, Apr 2, 2026
📝 1 night only — we head to Tuscany the next morning after the Accademia.
Isabella Experience — La Moscadella
Tuscany, Italy
Confirmation
TBD
Check-in
Thu, Apr 2, 2026
Check-out
Sun, Apr 5, 2026
📝 3 nights on the Tuscan farmhouse property. Cooking class and truffle hunt are booked through them.
Rialto Apartment VRBO
Near Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy
Confirmation
TBD
Check-in
Sun, Apr 5, 2026
Check-out
Tue, Apr 7, 2026
📝 2 nights. No wheeled suitcases — Venice has bridges and steps everywhere. Pack what you can carry.
Adora Luxury Hotel
Lake Bled, Slovenia
Confirmation
TBD
Check-in
Tue, Apr 7, 2026
Check-out
Wed, Apr 8, 2026
📝 1 night. We arrive late afternoon from Venice. Dinner reservation at The Oldest Bled Cellar at 7:30 PM.
Intercontinental Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Confirmation
TBD
Check-in
Wed, Apr 8, 2026
Check-out
Fri, Apr 10, 2026
📝 2 nights. Central location, easy walking to old town. Early checkout on Apr 10 for 10:35 AM flight to London.
Belgravia Mew VRBO
Belgravia, London, United Kingdom
Confirmation
TBD
Check-in
Fri, Apr 10, 2026
Check-out
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
📝 2 nights. Belgravia is central — easy Tube access. Early checkout on Apr 12 for morning flights home.
🚆 Ground Transport
Rome Termini → Salerno → Pompeii Scavi (and return)
Tue, Mar 31, 2026
Confirmation
Book in advance at trenitalia.com
Depart Rome Termini 8:59 AM → Salerno 10:37. Transfer: Salerno 11:07 → Pompeii Scavi 11:49. Return: Pompeii 6:37 PM → Salerno 7:24 · Salerno 8:00 → Rome Termini 9:33 PM.
Rome Termini → Florence Santa Maria Novella
Wed, Apr 1, 2026
Confirmation
Book in advance at trenitalia.com
Departs 8:35 AM, arrives 10:11 AM. Frecciarossa high-speed (~1h 36min).
Florence → Tuscany (Isabella Experience - La Moscadella)
Thu, Apr 2, 2026
Confirmation
TBD
Drive from Florence to the farmhouse. Approximately 1–1.5 hours. Rental car or private transfer.
Tuscany → Florence SMN → Venice Santa Lucia
Sun, Apr 5, 2026
Confirmation
Book in advance at trenitalia.com
Drive from Isabella Experience to Florence SMN. Train departs Florence 11:20 AM, arrives Venice 1:34 PM.
Venice Mestre (Stazione FS) → Ljubljana → Lake Bled
Tue, Apr 7, 2026
Confirmation
Book via FlixBus or Arriva Bus in advance
Bus departs Venice Mestre at 9:30 AM, arrives Ljubljana bus station at 1:05 PM. Drive/transfer to Lake Bled ~45–60 min.
Lake Bled → Ljubljana
Wed, Apr 8, 2026
Confirmation
TBD
Drive from Adora Luxury Hotel to Intercontinental Ljubljana. Approximately 55 minutes.
Ljubljana → Postojna Cave → Predjama Castle → Ljubljana
Thu, Apr 9, 2026
Confirmation
Book Postojna Cave tickets at postojnska-jama.eu
Round trip from Ljubljana. Postojna is ~1 hour south. Predjama Castle is 10 minutes from Postojna.
📋 Important Notes
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PASSPORTS: All travelers need valid passports. Must be valid 6+ months beyond return date (Oct 12, 2026). Check before you pack!
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CURRENCY: Italy and Slovenia use Euros (€). UK uses Pounds Sterling (£). Notify your bank of travel dates before departing.
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CAVE TEMPERATURE: Postojna Cave is 8°C (46°F) year-round. Bring a light jacket even in April.
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VENICE LUGGAGE: Wheeled suitcases are very difficult in Venice — bridges and steps everywhere. Pack what you can carry comfortably.
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RESTAURANT RESERVATIONS: Ristorante Belladonna (8 PM, Mar 29) · Pizza in Trevi (7 PM, Mar 30) · Hostaria al Cavallo (7 PM, Apr 5) · The Oldest Bled Cellar (7:30 PM, Apr 7). Don't be late!
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PRE-BOOK ACTIVITIES: Gladiator School (Mar 30), Accademia / David (Apr 2), and Postojna Cave (Apr 9) must be booked in advance online.
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DATA PLAN: Consider an international eSIM or check your carrier's international rates for Italy, Slovenia, and UK. Download Google Maps offline for Venice.
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EMERGENCY CONTACTS: US Embassy Rome: +39 06 46741 · US Embassy London: +44 20 7499 9000 · European Emergency: 112
🆘 Emergency Numbers
EU Emergency (Italy/Slovenia)
112
UK Emergency
999
US Embassy Rome
+39 06 46741
US Embassy London
+44 20 7499 9000