Frommer’s Italy 2007 (Frommer’s Complete) (Paperback)

July 4, 2009 by Destination Guide  
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Frommer's Italy 2007 (Frommer's Complete)

Product Description

Completely updated every year Frommer’s Italy features a completely redesigned section of gorgeous color photos and maps of the most of the ancient and modern cities, classical architecture and ruins, vineyards, villages, and gorgeous countryside vistas that await you. Much more detailed and comprehensive than the major competition, this is simply the most reliable and in-depth guide you can buy. It’s personally researched and full of candid opinions. Our authors have chosen the very best places to stay, from the grand hotels of Rome and the chic resorts of Capri to charming and affordable inns and small hotels in regions like Tuscany and the Lake District. And of course, we’ll make sure that you dine memorably throughout Italy, whether you’re splurging on a world-class restaurant in Florence or looking for a little-known trattoria that serves all the classics. Wherever you go, you’ll rely on Frommer’s for authoritative but fun-to-use coverage of all the historic, artistic, and cultural treasures. You’ll get a complete shopper’s guide, the latest trip-planning advice on everything from bargain airfares to rail passes, and a complete shopper’s guide. Frommer’s Italy even features a color fold-out map!



From the Back Cover

Frommer’s. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

  • From the finest ruins of ancient Rome to the best of Italian wine and cuisine, our authors provide up-to-date advice on how to make the most of your experience.
  • Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.
  • Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
  • Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com



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In Love in Italy: A Traveler’s Guide to the Most Romantic Destinations in the Country of Amore (Paperback)

June 23, 2009 by Destination Guide  
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In Love in Italy: A Traveler's Guide to the Most Romantic Destinations in the Country of Amore

Review

“Folk traditions and mythical love stories intertwine with inspired advice in this unconventional travel tome.” — May WINE ENTHUSIAST



Product Description

From the sensuous sound of water lapping against the walls of Venice’s ancient palazzi to the intoxicating fragrance of citrus blossoms in Sicily, Italy is a country made for lovers. In 10 distinct chapters, Monica Larner-who has divided her life between Italy and America since childhood-guides the reader through Italy’s most inspiring destinations, including romantic locales, exclusive hotels, and tantalizing restaurants. Each region has its own unique amorous legends, love rituals, and aphrodisiac recipes that inspire and seduce. Beautifully illustrated with dozens of luscious color photographs that evoke the magic and fantasy of a romantic trip far away, the book includes complete information on getting married abroad, and will prove an invaluable and enjoyable resource to any true romantic.



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Bay of Naples & Southern Italy, 6th (Country & Regional Guides – Cadogan) (Paperback)

June 21, 2009 by Destination Guide  
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Bay of Naples & Southern Italy, 6th (Country & Regional Guides - Cadogan)

Review

“One of our favorite travel series, Cadogan Guides are British imports with a distinct personality. Authors have lived and traveled for years in the regions they cover and bring an in-depth knowledge of local history and culture to their guides.”
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“Overall the top marks go to Cadogan.”–BBC Radio 4 (UK)

“Amazingly well updated and researched.”–The Times (UK)



Product Description

This guide has it all: Italy’s most desirable vacation destination is the subject of one of Cadogan’s bestsellers on both sides of the Atlantic. Along with color photographs and maps, this new edition contains the most up-to-the-minute practical information and listings. Cadogan explores the home of pizza, seeking out the pleasures of chic Positano and the Amalfi Coast, where Mount Vesuvius towers over the fantasy garden frescoes of Pompeii; the ravishing landscape of Capri; and vibrant Naples, with its world-famous restaurants and nightlife. Aside from the bright lights of the islands and the coast, the guide covers the inland regions of Southern Italy casual tourists rarely see: the mountain plateaux of rugged Calabria, Puglia, with its flavors of Greece and Africa, and remote Basilicata, the province of Matera, made a World Heritage Site for its astonishing neighborhoods of cave homes.



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Atavismo!: My Home in Italy (Paperback)

June 19, 2009 by Destination Guide  
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Atavismo!: My Home in Italy

Product Description

Ann?s journey to learn about her Italian heritage evolved into loving Italy with its wondrous food, medieval stone villages built into the sides of mountains, the colorful confetti shops in Sulmona, the tartufo festival in Succiano, the town celebration of Feragosto, and the festas in Goriano Valli.

The adventure of exploring off-the-beaten-track hidden itineraries, cooking in the church kitchen of a monk, shopping at the local markets in San Demetrio and L?Aquila, buying food from trucksters who delivered right to the front door, seeing ricotta being made in a shepherd?s shack, picking artichokes in her cousin?s garden, and living like an Italian in the village she was born in opened the door to a heritage and family previously unknown to her.

She learned of a scandal in her parent?s family, never known to her American family, and heard moving stories of unrequited love and wartime heroism.

From the fabulous cooks in her family, recipes for chinghiale, zucchini flower fritters, carbonara, chicken cacciatore, milk of almond from the times of Michelangelo, polenta on the board and many other recipes are included in this book.



About the Author

Ann is a graduate of Drexel University in Philadelphia; loves opera, gardening, cooking, her new Italian family and foraging. She is an accomplished cook and cooking teacher with published newspaper features on her classes. Ann is currently living with her husband Ralph in Fort Myers, Florida.

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Frommer’s Northern Italy with Your Family (Frommers With Your Family Series) (Paperback)

June 15, 2009 by Destination Guide  
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Frommer's Northern Italy with Your Family (Frommers With Your Family Series)

Review

“…there’s no better resource for vacationing in Italy” (ABTA Magazine, July 2007)

“…has truly family-friendly sections on eating, accommodation, activities, events and more.” (Best, Thursday 4th March 2008)



Product Description

These information-packed full-color guides help families plan trips to niche and popular destinations.

• Written by local experts

• Exact prices, color photos, and maps

• Insider tips for family-friendly travel

We do the legwork, you do the holiday

Planning a family holiday can be a nightmare. Which restaurants will cook ‘off the menu’ to please small, fussy appetites? Which beaches have clean toilets and safe bathing? Does the campsite have a supervised toddlers pool?

This is exactly the kind of specific information Frommer’s With Your Family guides provide. Packed with essential ‘on the ground advice on planning a holiday to please every member of the family. Each listed destination, activity and accommodation has been visited and tested – and only truly family friendly entries are featured.

  • Full colour throughout
  • Dozens of the most family friendly hotels and restaurants carefully selected, visited and reviewed 
  • Full of Top Tips, Best Bets, history, anecdotes, Fun Facts, bizarre stories and much more.
  • All the practical information you need to make the most of your holiday, together with lots of insider tips.
  • Written by UK authors for UK families



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The Romantic’s Guide to Italy [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

June 14, 2009 by Destination Guide  
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The Romantic's Guide to Italy

Product Description

“I searched throughout Italy to find quintessential locations that embody romance through their setting, architecture, and history. In each chapter, you will find places where you can enjoy a romantic stay, hold a wedding, or spend an evening dining with someone you love. You can amble through an enchanting contessa?s garden, sleep in a medieval hamlet where Dante once found refuge, or celebrate an evening with friends in the wisteria-filled courtyard of an ancient olive mill. I hope this hand-picked collection will inspire the romantic in you.”

From the Introduction

With all the country has to offer spectacular food, idyllic country inns, quaint hill towns, and enchanted seaside villages it?s no wonder that bella Italia is the romantic destination for couples. At last, here is a travel guide specifically for lovers planning a vacation, wedding, honeymoon, or other special event in Italy.

Organized by the seven main regions of this Mediterranean jewel, A Romantic?s Guide to Italy describes the most romantic accommodations, restaurants, and sites for couples to enjoy together. Each recommendation includes a detailed description and pertinent facts such as contact information, websites, price ranges, and transportation tips. Author Gina Podesta presents thousands of ways to enjoy la dolce vita, including special spots to watch the sunset, have a picnic, or propose to your beloved; romantic lore and festivals; and adventurous activities to partake in together. If you are considering a wedding in Italy, Gina highlights seventy-four fairy-tale locations and provides a resource guide with contact information for everything you will need from caterers to wedding consultants to help you plan the big event overseas.

Celebrate your love in one of the most romantic locations on earth and let A Romantic?s Guide to Italy help make your vacation the journey of a lifetime.



From the Publisher

* The first travel guide written specifically for couples traveling to Italy for romantic vacations, weddings, and honeymoons.

* Includes black-and-white photographs of Italy throughout.

* Lists pertinent information for all accommodations, restaurants, and sites including addresses, phone numbers, websites, hours, and so on.



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Michelin Italy Regional Italie Map (Michelin Maps) (Map)

June 12, 2009 by Destination Guide  
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Michelin Italy Regional Italie Map (Michelin Maps)