Just when you thought you’d bought enough souvenirs from a trip to Italy, there’s one more opportunity at the airport shops. Here are all the designers you somehow missed in Florence or Milan, as well as duty-free shops for things like candy or perfume. And since you’ve checked your luggage, why not get a few more keepsakes to carry on the plane? What’s surprising is that I couldn’t find anywhere to buy one last gelato (and I really looked).
Here are some places to browse:
You can buy treats:
Almost time to go home…
Meg Travels 
Not having a gelato shop in the airport is unforgivable!
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I should send someone a note asking them to please sell gelato. They’d get a lot of business, I’m sure!
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I guess it would mess up the airport if they sold gelato there. Imagine all the kids with their sticky hands.
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That’s something to consider – and I’d have to include myself in that group, too :)
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No gelato?! Shame on them! What better way to say goodbye to Italy? Looks like there was a nice assortment of other goodies there, though. :)
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There were definitely lots of nice things to buy! But gelato should really be considered a souvenir, too :)
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Choices and more choices. Happy Friday and Have a Beautiful Weekend:)
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It’s always important to have lots of choices, too! Have a great weekend Renee :)
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No gelato is a big disappointment. I’m glad to see chocolate on the shelf.
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I will admit the chocolate was a most welcome sight! The packaging was very pretty, too :)
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Were you tempted by anything at the airport? I’m always in a quandary in airport shops because I don’t want to be lugging anything extra around with me as hand luggage, but then when I see chocolate…. I think the lack of gelato is a terrible oversight, and I agree that they would make a lot of money if they had it on offer. How many people would like one last gelato before going home? Loads!
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I did go on the plane with a few extra bags with some chocolate and other tasty “souvenirs”! I would have liked a last gelato, but I had such a great trip I didn’t mind (well, not too much… :)
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Hi,
Sometimes you can find just the right little gift at the airport that you never saw on your trip, I love looking around the airport shops. :)
The variety of chocolate does look very nice.
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I found some fun souvenirs as I browsed, and there was a nice variety of chocolate for sale at lots of shops. I liked that part very much!
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Brilliant post, Meg! One more little token couldn’t hurt, could it? Or at least a box of Perugina…;-)
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Thanks Robin! That’s just the way I feel – once my luggage is checked, I’m ready to start looking again (especially for chocolate)… :)
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No gelato! Unbelievable! I always love that last minute splurge on souvenirs and gifts at the airport, even though everything is usually more expensive it is still lots of fun and who couldn’t use more Roma magnets, mugs or Perugina chocolate :-)
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Those are some of my favorite souvenirs, too! I did get another magnet, and I can never resist chocolate either. So really I considered it money well spent :)
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How sad….to not have just ONE more gelato on the way out of the country…! :)
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I knew you’d understand! And it provides another reason to enjoy gelato during your trip… :)
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The Mozzarella bar would be a compensation. I was there today.
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That’s a great suggestion. I’ll definitely go there on my next visit to Italy!
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Love the red, white and green tags on all the shelves!
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I do too – they’re very patriotic tags!
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That cake looks good!
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I thought so too :)
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What all did you buy? Will you be posting some of the souvenirs that called to you? We found these great half litre pitchers for wine like the ones they kept serving the wine in there. It always takes me back!
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I actually did make some purchases! Mostly I bought chocolate, so (not surprisingly) it’s gone. And I agree with you that there are keepsakes that bring back wonderful memories :)
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I love to browse airport shops! But no gelato? That is totally irresponsible of them! I loved taking photos of the colorful gelato tubs! (and then eating!)
I’ve missed more of your trip, so I’m backtracking! Love your shop photos!
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Hi Judy! I really did enjoy having a good look around at the airport shops, so I’ll overlook the lack of gelato – this time! And thanks :)
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I’ve got to say that Rome has only one of the few out there for QUALITY and INTERESTING last minute airport shopping! And an interesting point, Meg! I don’t remember if I found gelato at the airport either!
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It’s definitely one of the nicest shopping areas I’ve seen in any airport! I never sat down – I just kept browsing :)
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I noticed the same thing. I was also hoping for one last gelato, but no luck. Very sad indeed.
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It’s surprising, isn’t it? A last gelato would be perfect. Well, maybe next time… :)
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It’s been a long time since I had proper Italien gelato!!
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A trip to Italy may be necessary just for the gelato!
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Just been to ZADAR Croatia and they boast better gelatio than Italy!!! It was amazing!!!
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Sounds good – I’ll have to try some gelato when I visit there!
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As a car lover, the first photo is my favorite. Great idea for a post. I love it.
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I’m so glad you like that picture! It was such a nice display I wanted to be able to remember it… :)
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Love those little motorbike and car cups!
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Aren’t they cute and colorful? I really liked them, too :)
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Gelato? Not in the airport? Italy? What??
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It was a real mystery, that’s for sure! However they did have chocolate :)
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No gelato, but you did find your chocolate! I just chuckle every time I see a good chocolate display…I really do think of you! :-) Debra
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That’s so great to know that chocolate reminds you of me! Thank you Debra :)
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My favorite clothing shop in Bologna is in the airport. My mom thought I was crazy when I told her. But it is totally true. The shop is amazing. :)
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I believe that! The stores at the Rome airport would be perfect for a leisurely (or quick, depending on when your plane leaves) shopping excursion. I know I made some purchases there…
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