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DaniJude
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The Italians are coming!!
FIL's cousins from Italy - who have never visited this country - are coming to visit for an entire MONTH! My MIL is trying to brainstorm ideas of what to do with them, where to take them, etc. Anyone have any suggestions for what we can do with them that they will enjoy - just keep in mind, they don't speak a WORD of English. I keep referring to them as the Diplomats!
So, what are we going to do with the Diplomats?!  The only thing I have so far is the Bronx Zoo and a few things in NYC  Help! Anywhere in the tri-state area will do - City, upstate, out east, wherever!
Also, anything that blends Italian culture or has the Italian language involved would be really great!! 
Message edited 5/8/2008 9:53:37 PM.
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
I highly recommend the Olive Garden 
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| Posted 5/8/08 9:53 PM |
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DaniJude
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
LOL!!!!!!
A real taste of the homeland
...and don't forget unlimited breadsticks!
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JenMarie
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
My family came from Italy once. They really enjoyed NYC. Maybe the aquarium. Jones Beach boardwalk. Maybe go fishing out of Captree. Is the LI Game Farm any good anymore?
We did A LOT of cooking, so factor that in as well.
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Phyl
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
I highly recommend the Olive Garden
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!
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CallaLily
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
What about a day at the vinyards on Long Island?
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GioiaMia
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
This is what my family always wants to see when they come from Italy:
Niagara Falls
Washington DC
Top of the Rock
Empire State Building
Little Italy
Ellis Island
Statue of Liberty
(we usually just take a boat tour to show them a bunch of stuff at once since you cant even climb the statue anymore)
THE MALL! Find the biggest one you know - we go to Roosevelt Field and they are amazed.
The Wax Museum
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GioiaMia
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
as for food
My cousins always say they want to try sushi but then grossed out
they can handle chinese food in small amounts but cant believe the quantity of it
let them try some pizza, its so different it shouldnt even have the same name over there ( i love both though )
DEFINITELY treat them to an all american breakfast: bacon, eggs, pancakes etc - my cousins all loved it! although they got grossed out that we eat it early
oh yeah and just wait until you see their reaction to starbucks its a riot
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donegal419
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
Also, SHOPPING! anytime my family comes from Europe, they want to shop. the Euro is sooooo good for them right now and clothes are SOOO expensive. even though Italy has so many designers and what have you, clothing and accessories there are insanely expensive, even for the non-designer. I highly suggest a day out at Tanger, Woodbury Commons, Roosevelt Field, etc....
ETA: and if you want them to laugh, take them to an Italian restaurant. It is NOT the same... unless they are Southern Italy, maybe... but any other part of Italy, a lot of what passes for Italian here is just not the same and not nearly as good. the Italians are picky about their food! i have a good place in Queens for truly authentic Northern Italian food...even my FIL approves. let me know...
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Emily
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
When my BFF's family comes for a month, the Israelis love McDonald's coffee and the mall. They ship stuff home in bulk and in return they bring us Israeli coffee.
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sfp0701
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
I second the vineyards. What about D.C.? The Opera? How about a hike? There is a nice hike with great view at the top of the palasdaes parkway. It's called Bear Mountain. Or a Yankee game?
Hmm Upstate? Saratoga is beautiful . Montreal is only a about 7 hours and it is AMAZING!!!!!!!
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Diana712
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
Belmont race track.(but I d/k if its open right now) A Yankee game! Any museum, Botanical gardens for lunch.
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| Posted 5/9/08 8:33 AM |
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
The vineyards
Baseball game
Museum
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| Posted 5/9/08 8:38 AM |
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ETAB
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
Tanger outlets, mountauk, take a boat ride over to Mohegan Sun for the day. Fire Island is a nice place to take them.
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IrishTracy
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
Shopping & lots of it. The exchange rate is amazing for them.
Take them to the outlets.
Macy's in the city
Century 21
If they are like my family in Ireland they will want Abercrombie & Fitch, Tommy Hillfiger, Ralph Lauren & Victoria Beckham jeans (Century 21 has them)
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DaniJude
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
Posted by Tilde
This is what my family always wants to see when they come from Italy:
Niagara Falls
Washington DC
Top of the Rock
Empire State Building
Little Italy
Ellis Island
Statue of Liberty
(we usually just take a boat tour to show them a bunch of stuff at once since you cant even climb the statue anymore)
THE MALL! Find the biggest one you know - we go to Roosevelt Field and they are amazed.
The Wax Museum
You know - it is funny you say this b/c all they mentioned was:
Niagra Falls
and
MALLS
My FIL said they acted like it was the second coming of Christ - he doesn't know what they like the idea of seeing more: the walt whitman mall or Niagra! LOL!
...thanks so much everyone - these are the best suggestions EVER!!
Thanks!!!!
I'm also going to TRY and find an Italian show - something that is fun to watch that is IN Italian -- we'll see, there has to be something!
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pinkiegirl
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
I highly recommend the Olive Garden
I literally just spit soda out of my mouth!!!!
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RadioLau
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
Posted by Renee615
What about a day at the vinyards on Long Island?
I was thinking of the vineyards as well.
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HoneyBadger
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
I highly recommend the Olive Garden
Well, in that case what about the Marconi Grill? I know of a GREAT waitress!! 
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baghag
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
Chinatown
The Cloisters
Museums: MET, MOMA, Natural History, Guggenheim
Baseball game
Rockefeller Center
Central Park
Trapeze school
Broadway shows
NY Botanical Garden
5th Ave for shopping
St. Patricks Cathedral
Tenement museum
And believe it or not, those double decker buses are a pretty good way to get around. 
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KvsGrl
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
Our Italian relatives love the supermarket. They can't believe the amount of food and all of the options!
If they are Catholic, bring them to St. Patrick's Cathedral in the city. That was very special for our relatives.
I think everything else was already listed. Have fun!
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nrthshgrl
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
DH's cousin lives in Switzerland. When she comes, she hits Tanger or Secaucus outlets everytime.
I agree shopping is a must.
Plays...maybe Tony & Tina's wedding? Or is that too close to home?
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DaniJude
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
Posted by Jennie0898
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
I highly recommend the Olive Garden
Well, in that case what about the Marconi Grill? I know of a GREAT waitress!!
I was GOING to say it but I held back!!!!!
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DaniJude
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
Posted by nrthshgrl
Plays...maybe Tony & Tina's wedding? Or is that too close to home?
LOL!!
That's it! We'll take them shopping at Roma Furniture and Casa Classica Galleries and then Tony & Tina's wedding! 
DH is going to love this thread!
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| Posted 5/9/08 4:02 PM |
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4monkeys
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Re: The Italians are coming!!
I agree with all the touristy stuff.
My cousins loved the subway and getting around on their own. (on days that we had to work).
They will probably have a plan in mind. Some of our cousins from Italy know NY better than we do for how many times they come and are out and about all day.
I would say let the brave ones get out there and experience New York City for a full day. just walking around, taking it all in and play it by ear, since they will be here for a while, theyre in no rush to pack things in.
The shopping depends on the person. My male cousin (from Australia) couldnt be bothered with shopping. The females on the other hand, shopped and had it shipped constantly, almost daily.
The title of your post reminded me of when we'd go to ITaly, the whole town (the kids, our groupies
. I mean friends ) went around town yelling the americans are coming for weeks as soon as they found out the date we'd be there.. and then they'd be propped on our front steps til we drove up
What part of Italy are they from ??
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