L Richardson, her partner and child are flying to Milan and planning to visit Florence, Bologna, Pisa and Rome. They wanted to know about cheap accommodation and transport.

Youth Hostels are the cheapest accommodation option depending on the age of your child: £10 per night and free breakfast, but you have to be a "youth". Get information from YHA in England and try to book by international booking network from the UK. To save money on meals, look out for self-service restaurants.
Sarah Kenyon

Rail fares in Italy are based on the distance travelled so: Florence to Sienna is 8,000 lire, Sienna to Chiusi 8,000 lire, Chiusi to Rome 14,500 lire. Don't buy a Biglietto Chilo metrico costing £88 in UK. It is valid for 3,000km, but you need to travel nearly the full distance buying second-class tickets as you go before you show a small profit.
David Gill

You can check out train timetables on www.fs-on-line.it.
Gregorius Garber

Larger hotels in major towns are as expensive as anywhere, but the low-star hotels are excellent value. Lists available in all towns and from the Italian Tourist Office.
Chris and Joyce Peel

This week's question

My partner and I are planning a walking honeymoon on Mallorca in November. We want to do this as cheaply as possible. Can anyone recommend a good website for flights leaving from either Exeter or Bristol and reasonably-priced accommodation?
Mary Butler

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