Italy

Planning my next trip

Some advice on where to go

Hi all!

Prepare for a pretty long email asking for help. I am planning my first trip out of the country (i am very excited) but i am also feeling overwhelmed. So what I need help in is how to get around and suggested places to stay. I already have my tickets to europe and back. here is what i have so far:

April 1st i fly into London in the morning. April 2nd i want to go from London to Paris via the chunnel....where is a good place to look up info on how to get from London to Paris via the chunnel and any suggests on a hostel/hotel to stay in paris?

after paris (april 6th) i want to take a train from paris through switzerland to milan in italy. where can i find out how long this trip is and if it is even possible. once in italy I want to go from Milan to verona to Venice to Florence to Rome...i leave home for Rome on April 19th. is there a good website to find out travel times between cities. i will probably spend 1 to 2 days in each place but trying to factor in travel time.

i know it is a lot of questions so i dont expect anyone to answer it all....but any info i would love.

Thanks again!

- Mike "the newbie"