Frommers Sicily - Frommers Complete Guides

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All new! An unbeatable guide to an increasingly popular Mediterranean destination.
o Shows travelers how to explore the unique land and culture of Sicily, which was named the world's eighth-best island in Travel & Leisure's 2001 World's Best Awards
o Gives readers the scoop on Sicily's many historic sites and architectural monuments, including the baroque glories of the Valdi Noto and the ancient Greek ruins of Agrigento, both recently named UNESCO World Heritage Sites
o Pinpoints the best of Palermo as well as Sicily's top resorts and most memorable hill towns-and delivers the lowdown on Sicily's natural wonders, including Mount Etna, the world's tallest active volcano
o Includes a giant full-color foldout map

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(11 customer reviews)

64 of 65 people found the following review helpful

For Sicily, this is the definite winner, June 5, 2004

Andrius Uzkalnis (Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Sicily (Paperback)

I had this guide as a back-up to my conventional choice of DK Eyewitness. DK let me down completely, and I had to rely on Frommer - and boy was I lucky I bought this book.You may argue with the style of writing (for many, it is too patronizing and too prescriptive), but you cannot argue that they have done their reserch and then some more. If you are on a mission to set the world straight and if everything smelling of America appals you, you will not like it: Lonely Planet will make you happier. However, if you seek reliable information for your trip and generously extensive descriptions, Frommer's is your guide. Good maps, and detailed (if very personal) descriptions for lodging and restaurants. Practical info is as good as you can get in often unpredictable and laid-back Italian south. Info about driving in Italy is honest. Writing style is lively and positive; you get overall sense of authors enjoying themselves and really being in love with the island.This is Frommer's...Read more

26 of 30 people found the following review helpful

I got the inside scoop on everything about Sicily!!, August 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's Sicily (Paperback)

The color fold-out map was useful in my journeys to Sicily's many historical sites and architectural monuments. This guide is all I needed in Sicily and covered all of my top destinations, including Palermo, Catania, Syracuse, and more!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Did the author even visit the westside of the island?, May 15, 2008

TonyT - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Sicily (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

This book is a real let down.
The suggested itineraries are absurd. The one week itinerary actually suggests that you try to visit the whole island in one week, which would involve you spending most of your time in the car!

Most of the recomended best beaches are a bunch of flat, crowded, over-developed boring beaches next to the big cities. When actually Sicily is full of beautiful picturesque beaches set amongst interesting rocky cliffs off the beaten track.

Furthermore, it seems that the writer never even visted the west side of the island. There is only 18 pages on the west side of the island, and the Egadi Islands are not even mentioned.

I would not recomend this book, especially if you intend to visit the westside of the island.