I booked a highly recommended B&B for our trip, on trip advisor in February. I have emailed the owner 3 times this month to confirm our stay from September 7-12, 2011. I have not heard back.
Should I be worried? It's getting close, and most (if not all) similarly priced places have booked up.
Posted by
Boston, MA, United States
1806 posts
Many Italians take their own vacation in August (this week was a big holiday on August 15) and if it is a small B&B the person who might typically check and respond to emails written in English may be out on vacation. I would not get too stressed, but if it is bothering you then pick up the telephone and make a call during their regular daytime business hours to reconfirm your reservation and ask them to email you something that you can print and bring with you in case you encounter a problem at check-in.
Posted by
Ballwin
833 posts
I wanted to second Ceidleh's recommendation to call, you are more likely to get a quick response from them by calling. And as she mentioned, keep the time zones in mind.
Posted by
Chicago
2876 posts
Based on several years of B&B stays in Europe, if you booked directly with the B&B and got a confirmation from them at the time of booking, you'll be fine. If you booked through a third party, definitely double-check. A phone call is the best idea, but if the owners are away on vacation it may just ring and ring.
Posted by
Pa and Italy
4152 posts
I have to agree with everyone, the owners are probably on their own vacation and will get back to you when they return. If you already have a confirmation you should be fine but if it would make you feel better I would wait a few more days then email them again. Donna