Frommer's Italy 2010 (Frommer's Color Complete)Frommer's Italy 2010 (Frommer's Color Complete)
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Insider advice on avoiding the crowds as you explore some of Italy's greatest gems, from the Uffizi in Florence to the Vatican Museum in Rome, and from the ruins at Pompeii to Venice's St. Mark's basilica. Plus tips for navigating the country's lovely but less-traveled corners, like the Marches, the Dolomites, and even Sardinia.
Where to find the absolute best seafood in Venice, the loveliest vineyards in Tuscany, the tastiest pizza in Naples, and, of course, the finest gelato that Italy has to offer.
Insightful commentary on Italy's dazzling array of art and architectural masterpieces, from Michelangelo's statue of David to the glories of St. Peter's in Rome.
Opinionated write-ups. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.
Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.
All Complete guides offer user-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.
Content from Frommer's Italy 2010 Italy is so packed with attractions that it’s hard to know where to start. But that’s where we come in. In this chapter is our personal, opinionated list of what we consider to be Italy’s top highlights. Our list will get you started and point you toward some of the possibilities for designing your own vacation. Whether this is your first trip or your tenth, you’re bound to come away with your own favorites to add to the list. Italy's Top Destinations by Category
 The Best Travel Experiences |  The Most Romantic Getaways |  The Best Museums |
 The Best Ruins |  The Best Luxury Hotels |  The Best Restaurants |
- Paperback: 10 pages
- Publisher: Frommers; 2009-12-02
- Label: Frommers
- Studio: Frommers
- ISBN: 0470470690
- Sales Rank in Books: #299623
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:  For either armchair traveler or anyone planning a trip in the near future, By This review is from: Frommer's Italy 2010 (Frommer's Color Complete) (Paperback) Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) In the past I've generally relied on the Rough Guide or Let's Go books for travel advice, holding the opinion that books like Frommer's were geared more towards older travelers who followed a fixed and possibly boring itinerary. But I'm hoping to return to Italy this year for the first time in 7 years, and am looking forward to seeing how it's changed, so when I got the chance to check out this book, I was eager to pick it up and start some armchair planning.
Having spent some time with it, I think this book would work really well for either the armchair traveler or anyone planning a trip to Italy in the near future, as it's really just packed full of useful information for travelers of any budget or style, while at the same time teasing you with beautiful photographs and descriptions. I like the layout in particular, for finding just what you need when you need it: each section starts with a brief and slightly poetic introduction ("Venice is a preposterous monument...Read more 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: Surprisingly helpful guide, By This review is from: Frommer's Italy 2010 (Frommer's Color Complete) (Paperback) Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) When planning a trip I like to sample the opinion of several guides, as one is rarely complete or entirely aligned to my preferences. I'm planning a trip to Tuscany and Umbria next fall (I've been to Florence before), and thought this guide might be a good supplement to the Eyewitness, Michelin, and Lonely Planet guides I already have.
I was surprised at how helpful I found this guide. Like the Michelin guide, it rates key attractions with one to three stars. While I would never plan a trip based on the ratings of a single guidebook, I do find the star ratings helpful in elucidating the author's opinions in a way that sifting through different adjectives in descriptions isn't. Unlike the Michelin guide this book groups cities by geography (which is how you would visit them) rather than alphabetically across the whole country. It also has more detail on hotels. In fact, the extensive descriptions of hotels is one of the reasons I found this guide so useful...Read more 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:  A fairly comprehensive guide to Italy, By This review is from: Frommer's Italy 2010 (Frommer's Color Complete) (Paperback) Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) I like big tomes of books with travel information, and I'll get to field test this book in several weeks during a crazy trip around Italy. This book's a monster, and very comprehensive. And I'm not a big fan of Frommer's in general, but I rather like this book. The book itself is easy to read unlike the Rough Guide books. The color photos were nice, but were bonuses and not really helpful to the content. The book's layout was helpful because it's geographically based, so if you wanted to hit specific areas, attractions and lodging are logically based. The hotel and food sections were extremely helpful in trying to decide where to treat myself when I'm in Italy. If you're looking for a good book on Italy, this is a great book to start with, but I'd never rely on just one book as a source of information. Consider this one of the good ones out there, and review them all. |
