Frommer′s Italy 2012 (Frommer′s Color Complete) - Softcover

Porter, Darwin; Prince, Danforth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118017285 ISBN 13: 9781118017289

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2011

Synopsis

Full–color throughout

Free full–color, foldout map

Completely updated every year

• 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 reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations––they 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.
• 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.

About this title

About the Author

As a team of veteran travel writers, Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince have produced numerous titles for Frommer’s which have included France, Italy, the Caribbean, Spain, and Germany.
Porter wrote the fi rst ever Frommer’s guide to Paris and the fi rst ever Frommer’s guide to a single European country—back then it was called England on $5 a Day. He has lived, on occasion, in London and has traveled England extensively since he left college. In 1982, he was joined by Danforth Prince, who was previously employed by the Paris bureau of the New York Times. Today he is the president of Blood Moon Productions and other media–related fi rms. Porter is also a fi lm critic, columnist, broadcaster, and Hollywood biographer.

From the Back Cover

• Hundreds of color photos

• Free pocket map inside,plus easy–to–read maps throughout

• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

• Itineraries, walking tours, and trip–planning ideas

• Insider tips from local expert authors

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118017285
• ISBN 13: 9781118017289
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 976