Frommer's 98 Italy (Serial) - Softcover

Darwin; Prince Danforth Porter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0028616537 ISBN 13: 9780028616537

Publisher: Frommer, 1997

Synopsis

The dollar continues to be strong against the lire, making Italy a great value for U.S. travelers. Frommer's have made this year's guide better than ever, with additional maps, expanded coverage of southern Italy (including a new feature on how to trace your family roots there), and expanded coverage of shopping throughout the country.

About this title

Review:

With quick wit and polished flourish, this guide reads like an Italy lover's detailed travel journal. To make planning your trip less daunting, Frommer's Italy 98 begins with a collection of alluring lists that helps narrow your choices to only the very best. These include "The Most Romantic Getaways," "The Best Museums," "The Best Wineries," "The Best Buys," and "The Best Travel Experiences."

"Italy is a feast for the senses and the intellect, and some of the country's most thrilling experiences involve the simple act of living in the Italian style. Although the country is literally stuffed with the potential for memorable experiences, here's an abbreviated list of some that are, by anyone's estimate, spectacular ... Celebrating Mass in St. Peter's ... Attending an Opera ... Reliving the Grand Tour...," to name a few.

Frommer's excellent two-color maps make it a snap to locate a restaurant, hotel, or Roman ruin. And the detailed, cross-referenced index makes it equally simple to navigate around the book. For larger cities, the lodgings and food listings are organized by neighborhood, so it's easier to locate a nearby meal at the end of a long day of touring.

The fact-filled "Getting to Know Italy" chapter provides an encapsulated history, current affairs, a guide to Italian art and architecture, cuisine, as well as a brief overview of each region. --Kathryn True

From the Publisher:

Its simple. Frommers is the name readers can trust for complete, easy-to-use, and up-to-date travel information. These guides offer all the practical details in a fun, user-friendly format, helping readers discover the world in a whole new way.

The candid, authoritative hotel and restaurant reviews are the best in the businessincredibly detailed, and including carefully chosen selections for every taste and budget, with an emphasis on moderately priced choices. Were the only major guidebook series to go the extra mile and list exact prices for every establishment and activity covered, so readers know what to expect. And whether theyre on an expense account or a tight budget, readers get the very best bang for their buck. Frommers Complete Guides offer a wealth of sightseeing, sports, strolls, and special momentsall accompanied by detailed, accurate color maps that show the way.

Most guidebooks read like textbooks or promotional brochuresbut not Frommers. We know that readers turn to Frommers when theyre planning a vacation, so even though these guides take the details seriously, theyre filled with a sense of fun and discovery.

No wonder Frommers Complete Guides are turning heads. And no wonder readers have discovered that Frommers is the key to an unforgettable vacation.

About this edition

• Publisher: Frommer
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0028616537
• ISBN 13: 9780028616537
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 784