we travel quite a bit, internationally, but I'm only interested in getting the intn'l decal for Italy... we've searched high and low and still cannot find, darn it! You'd think the airport would have them, but no, unfortunately.

Are you planning on going outside of Italy? If you are, you will need an international Drivers License and when you rent a car, if that is what you plan on doing, you will have to tell them that you plan on going outside of Italy. They will give you the information you need for that. Also, in places like Germany, you will have to purchase a pass to travel on their roads with a car from another country. We went to France and did not have to do this, but some countries require a fee to be paid when you enter their country. I would make sure the rental car company you are using is aware that you intend to go out of the area you rented it from. Some places don't allow that. It may be cheaper to get a pass that covers all areas, but that all depends on where you plan to go. To get a pass for Italy, just go to the area Polizia Department. I still think the best way to go if you are traveling through different countries is the train system. GL and make sure you research this, as it may have changed.
Samantha

I think she just wants that sticker that people used to put on their bumpers to show what country they are from. Maybe no one uses these now because the EU format license plate now shows the country (but in such small print that you have to tailgate to read it).

I would have thought you could get them at car dealerships in Italy? Or hardware stores?

I found mine from a street cart in San Marco--after looking everywhere before.

pauline,
hadnt thought to check area dealerships... i wont have to buy one of their cars first, will I?

Bob,
you've looked everywhere too? ummm what kind of street cart? what else was he selling?

Ling-

I've seen them in the grocery store, near the car wax and those tree-shaped smelly things that hang from the rear view mirror.

At the gas station!
especially on the Autostrada!

If you're interested in one that says "MVY" or "ACK" I'll pick one up for you the next time I'm on Martha's VIneyard or Nantucket.

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Ling-

I've seen them in the grocery store, near the car wax and those tree-shaped smelly things that hang from the rear view mirror.

Maureen, really??? Wow, I'll be sure to check there nxt time! Thankx!!

Diva, I think i did try to svc stations on the Autostrade before, at least on my way into Roma and one entering Napoli, but will keep trying others... nxt time near Firenze!

CigB... thanks too for your suggestion! There are plenty of tobacco shops to try, that's for sure!

grazi tutti!

I got my stickers in Sorrento at the Tobacchi shop.

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we're talking about the b/w ovals with the initials in it, right?
i got mine in the san lorenzo market in florence. there were a number of tents selling 'em.

Ling, I stand corrected--it was the news stand just north of San Marco.

I picked some up last week at a parking garage in Florence. It was between the Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti. They are in the window with all the Ferrari stuff.