If you are planning a trip to Tuscany - I HIGHLY recommend flying into Pisa, vice Rome. Very simple airport. Train station very very close or rent your car at airport. I changed planes in Paris - it was very easy and I paid a little less than a $1000. It was a Delta flight operated by Air France. (Free Drinks and Great Food)

Coming into Pisa is a much quicker route to the Tuscan Country side. I was lucky enough to spend 5 weeks in Italy last spring for work. I enjoyed Tuscany, but do not rule out Piedmonte or Liguria. I know it is everyone's dream is Tuscany, but I found the other two regions much more enjoyable.

[color:"blue"]Update: Well I just read your last post and I am sorry I was late. I will leave the advice up so others may find it useful. Better late than never. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" /> Check out the food in Piedmonte... And oh my the wines next trip! [/color]