Milan

People who travel to Milan can get there by car, bus, train, or airplane. The way in which travelers can travel to Milan will depend on where they are coming from. There are many flights into Milan with the three airports in the area. The largest international airport that serves the most flights is Mialpensa International Airport, which is the airport in Italy that sees the most international traffic. The Malpensa International Airport code is MXP. The other two airports in the Milan area are Linate Airport and Orio al Serio Airport, which mainly serves inexpensive and charter traffic. Linate Airport is the closest airport to downtown Milan.

From Malpensa Airport, business travelers have a variety of travel options to Milan. Malpensa Airport is linked to the Milan subway system, and Milan Cadorna Station is located in the city center of Milan. There are also many buses and taxis available from the airport into Milan. A taxi from Malpensa Airport to the city center in Milan costs around _70. Milan can be reached by train from many destinations around Europe, as the train system in Milan is connected to the larger system used throughout Italy and all of Europe. Milan can be reached by car as well, but there is major traffic congestion in Milan, especially during the week. There are buses available from each of the three airports in Milan to the city center that run on a regular schedule.

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Business travelers have a variety of ways to get around the city of Milan. There is a very good public transport system in Milan, with a Metro, subway system, trams, buses, and taxis. The tickets for these public transport options can be purchased in newsstands, automated ticket machines, and at the tourist information office.

The Metro is the easiest way to get around Milan, especially near a Metro station. The Metro runs until midnight, 2 AM on Saturdays, and can be seen with the big white M on a red background. Milan has a Suburban Railway System that connects metro area towns with Milan. The subway does not run as often as the Metro, however. There are city trams above the street and can be caught at tram stops throughout the city. Milan has a city bus system, but traveling by bus in Milan is not as comfortable as on the Metro or subway, and the buses can get caught in the gridlock of traffic in Milan. Business travelers taking the buses in Milan must check the timetables for the buses beforehand, as some lines do not offer night services.

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People who travel to Milan for business can take advantage of the many things to do and see in Milan when they have breaks. Milan has many historic attractions located throughout the city with many churches and museums. Milan is one of the leading fashion capitals of the world, and the shopping possibilities to find the latest trend-setting fashions are unlimited.

The main cathedral in Milan is the Duomo, which is located in Duomo Square. Built in 1386, the Duomo is a wonderful example of Gothic architecture. The immense marble church is adorned with numerous spires and statues on the exterior. Take advantage of the chance to go up to the roof and have a fantastic view of all of Milan. The Duomo can be reached by subway, tram, and bus.

Milan is well known for the many museums and especially art museums, many of which house artwork from the Italian Renaissance and other periods in the history of Italy. Just a few of the art museums in Milan are Cenacolo Vinciano (Leonardo De Vinci's Last Summer Painting is located here), Poldi Pezzoli Museum, Civico Museo Archeologico (housing many fascinating Roman antiques), Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology, and Contemporary Arts Pavilion.

Milan is a shopper's delight, especially if the traveler is interested in the latest fashion trends. The main shopping area in Milan is in the fashion quadrangle, which is located between Duomo Square, San Babila Square, and Cavour Square. Many of the bigger fashion labels in the world have their shops located on Montenapoleone Street, Vittorio Emanuele Street, Manzoni Street, and Della Spiga Street. For less expensive items, there are many nice shops on Vercelli Avenue and Buenos Aires Avenue. There is a Saturday Flea market called Fiera di Senigallia, located near Porta Genova. Milan is famous for men's, as well as women's, leather shoes, and there are many men's shoe shops near Vercelli Avenue.

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Milan offers many restaurants and eating establishments for the business tourist. Many of the main hotels in Milan have restaurants nearby, which can be convenient for the business traveler. The Italian food in Milan is fantastic, and the risotto and veal cutlet are a couple of the region's specialties. Most restaurants have a specialty dish, so travelers should ask their waiter what it is.

Milan is a very international city, so there are many other food options besides Italian cuisine such as Mexican, French, and Chinese. Milan's Chinatown has many authentic Chinese restaurants that are located around Paolo Sarpi Street. Many of the restaurants around the Duomo cathedral and central areas of Milan are quite expensive and not authentic Italian cuisine, as these are the main tourist areas of the city and mostly cater to foreigners.

Milan has a great café called Brek, which has several locations all throughout Milan. Brek is relatively inexpensive, has great food, and is good for business travelers that want a quick bite to eat. There is one Brek that is located near the Duomo cathedral. Besides Brek there are many other bakeries and small cafés located throughout the city.

After the business day, there is the Apertive, which is the Italian version of Happy Hour. There are many bars that offer discounted drinks and cocktails with free all-you-can-eat appetizers such as pasta, pastries, olives, and other assorted snacks. The Apertivo generally is from 7pm to 9 pm.

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Milan offers many accommodation offers for the business traveler. Many people that travel to Milan exclusively for business purposes stay at the Corporate Collection, which is an alliance of premium Milan business hotels that are great for meetings, conferences, and business travel agents. There are many hotels located near the city center, and these range from budget hotels to 5-star luxury hotels. Many of the hotels in Milan have Internet access.

The Business District in Milan is located near Garibaldi Station, where you can find discount and luxury hotels. In this area, the business traveler can also find several American chain hotels such as the Holiday Inn and the Hilton. Many of the hotels in the Business District are catered to the business traveler and have conference and meeting rooms, Internet access, and other amenities for the business traveler.

Milan also has many bed and breakfast establishments, many of which are located just outside the city. These B&B's are popular, considering they are quaint, private, and are away from the metropolitan area of the city. It is easy to get from just outside Milan to the heart of the city with buses and the subway system. Many of the newer B&B's have Internet access as well.

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The best way to get around Milan can be with the use of the Metro and subway. These two modes of transportation are good, because they avoid the congested traffic, which is prevalent in Milan, especially during peak hours. There are many Metro and subway stations located throughout the city, and tickets can be bought at the Metro or subway stations or at newsstands.

Milan also has a good bus system that travels to all destinations to the city. However, buses can get caught in traffic, and it can take quite a long time to get to the desired destination if this occurs. It can be a good idea to check with a hotel or tourist office to find out the best and quickest ways to travel to destinations throughout Milan.

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The fastest way to get around Milan depends on what time of the day it is and if it is a weekend or weekday. If it is at a time that the traffic is not congested or on the weekends, the fastest way to get around Milan is by taxi. However, taxis in Milan are quite expensive and cannot pick up people that are along the street, as the taxis must be taken from stands or booked in advance. Business travelers have to be aware that the taxi meter will start right when the driver accepts the phone call, not when they are picked up. Business travelers should find the taxi stand that is closest to their accommodations and to where they are doing business. Taxis can be booked from many of the hotels around the city.

Milan, like most other major cities, can become very congested with traffic during peak hours of the day. During these times, even taxis can get caught in the congestion. At these times, alternate methods of transportation can be faster, such as the subway or the Metro. Business travelers should find out where the subway and Metro stations are located near their accommodations and where they need to go in Milan for business.

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The business faculties that are available for the business traveler will depend on their accommodation choice. Many of the hotels in Milan will have some business facilities such as Internet access and fax machines. But, the hotels that are near the Business District of Milan will have more business facilities available such as conference and meeting rooms and workstations, in addition to Internet access and fax machines. Most of the nicer hotels in the Business District, as well as throughout Milan, will also have wireless Internet access available for the business traveler.

Many of the accommodation options in Milan will have phones in the room and allow business travelers to make international calls and voice mail systems. Some of the less expensive hotels in Milan will have telephone service available from the lobby. Business travelers can make international calls using a phone card, which can be purchased at the many newsstands available throughout the city. There are also many international access cafes located all throughout Milan. These Internet cafés will charge by the hour for Internet access.

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Considering Milan is such an international city, most of the business travelers going to Milan are from out of the country. Both tourists and business travelers alike should be aware where the embassies for their country are located. If any traveler encounters problems, the first place they should go to is their embassy.

The embassy can be the place to go if a passport or credit cards are stolen or lost. The embassy can also help with trouble with the local police, or if the traveler encounters any personal injury. An embassy can provide assistance with almost anything a business traveler needs.

Many times, business travelers do not know how to get around the city. It is a good idea for business travelers to visit a tourist information office in Milan right when they get to the city. A tourist office can help with things such as maps of the city, accommodation information, various local customs information, and bus, subway, metro, and tram schedules.

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