Customer Reviews

Escape to the Amalfi Coast, 1st Edition: One-of-a-Kind Experiences in Capri, Positano, Sorrento, and the Bay of Naples (Fodor's Escape to the Amalfi Coast)

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The photos are beautiful. This is not a typical Fodor's travel guide book. They forgot the "guide". If you want to sit and "uuuu" and "ahh" and want a coffee table book this is good. If you want a guide book...PASS...you'll do better on your own.

This is not the typical Fodor's guidebook one may have used for previous travel, but rather a compilation of beautiful photos coupled with minimal detailed information. If you are looking for wonderful snapshots of the region prior to travel - this book is for you. If you are looking for a book with even a bit of useful information, i.e. restaurants, hotels, "things to do", weather, shopping, etc. - pass and don't look back - you won't find it here.

Having traveled on the Amalfi Coast numerous times, being able to open the spectacular pages and relive the memories is something both my husband I will enjoy for years to come. More indepth tour books are available, but nothing can capture the beauty and romance that is in Robert Fisher's book. It will never be out of date and can be treasured for a lifetime.

In the introduction the authors tell us that the purpose of the book is to be both luscious magazine article and guidebook. In my opinion they have done both. However, I have been to the Amalfi Coast more than once, and it is possible that I am swayed by my love of the place.

The photographs in this book are amazing. I love to take pictures of the Amalfi Coast myself. I think that the photographer does a magnificent job of capturing the beauty of the coast. In my opinion the Amalfi Coast of Italy is the most beautiful place on the planet. Once you have experienced it, you will want to return each year.

You cannot use this book as your only source of information to travel to the Amalfi Coast unless you have a large budget that you are working with. The hotels that are referenced in this book are lovely, but they also come with large price tags.

Overall I think this book is valuable as an inspiration to visit this magnificent place. For arranging lodging I would recommend a second book, or a travel agent to get the best bang for your buck. I found a lovely little hotel in Praiano named Onda Verde that is reasonably priced and is easy access to Ravello, Positano, Sorrento, and Pompeii. There is also a boat that leaves from the dock that goes directly to Capri. You can locate this hotel on the web, on send me an email and I will be happy to answer your questions from an American perspective.

Gorgeous escape from every day problems. Photos exceptional, text almost as wonderful: does justice to this dreamy area--as much as words and pictures can, without the fresh pasta and the smell of lemon blossoms. And you don't have to drive it!

Esentially this is a book of picture postcards with writing so gushy diabetics reading it should keep their insulin handy. The "practical" information is useful but the lodging recommendations sounds like they were written by the Amalfi Chamber of Commerce. If you've been to Amalfi and weren't happy with your photos, you might want this book. Otherwise, skip it.