Frommer's The Amalfi Coast with Naples, Capri & Pompeii (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Bruce Murphy (Author), Alessandra de Rosa (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 28, 2008 | Series: Frommer's Complete Guides (Book 563)

Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
* The region's best experiences, from enjoying secluded beaches and seaside dining to exploring history, art, and archaeology.
* 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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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.

• The region's best experiences, from enjoying secluded beaches and seaside dining to exploring history, art, and archaeology.

• 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

About the Author

Bruce Murphy has lived and worked in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Rome, and Sicily. His work has appeared in magazines ranging from Cruising World to Critical Inquiry. In addition to guidebooks, he has published fiction, poetry, and criticism, most recently the Encyclopedia of Murder and Mystery (St. Martin’s Press).

Alessandra de Rosa was born in Rome and has lived and worked in Rome, Paris, and New York City. She did her first cross-Europe trip at age 2, from Rome to London by car. She has continued in that line ever since, exploring three out of seven continents so far. Her beloved Italy remains her preferred destination. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 2 edition (April 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470209542
• ISBN-13: 978-0470209547
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #929,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > Travel > Europe > Italy > Naples

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What would I do in Naples and Amalfi without it!!, July 5, 2009

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Seres Ener - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's The Amalfi Coast with Naples, Capri & Pompeii (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

We followed most of the recommendations and guides and spent wonderful 10 days. We stayed in Hotel Amalfi in Amalfi which was recommended in the book and we loved it!!We chose amongst the restaurants and everone was fine!! We loved Emilia in Sorrento, Pasticceria Scaturchio,del Presidente in Naples,Grotele in Capri. We could't find them without the book.

In La Rondinella in Anacapri there was no pizza for lunch and we were dissapointed because we came all the way to have lunch there.

I have one complaint! My husband and I are 65 years old and we took the trail from Ravello to Minori which was mentioned as 1/2 hours. It was a very long steps..steps..and steps trail that it took us 2 hours.

Also for Villa Jovis in Capri you CANNOT take a taxi. You have to walk a steep long walk.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A page turner., August 10, 2010

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This review is from: Frommer's Amalfi Coast with Naples, Capri and Pompeii (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

On flipping through the book I was initially put off by the standard of hotel labeled as "budget". 100 to 150 euros per night was regarded as "inexpensive". I'm used to paying half that for comfortable accommodation in minor Italian cities. The Michelin green guides are full of such places. I thought, this is a bit hoity toity, ritzy glitzy for me. I pressed on and was pleasantly surprised. The book was a joy to read. It is beautifully written. I have never read a guide book written with such flair. It was a page turner. It is far more than a collection of practical information. The writers display a great feel and sensitivity for the subject matter, from historical sights to restaurants, to hiking and yes, to the moderately priced hotel in Ravello at a mere 290 euros per night. The title of the book should be Campania, rather than its posh Amalfi Coast rubric. Campania has much to offer the tourist and this book will both inspire and inform. Highly recommended. (What the heck! You can find the real budget rooms online easily enough.)

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars maps left much to be desired, September 7, 2010

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Mary Rose (FL, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Frommer's Amalfi Coast with Naples, Capri and Pompeii (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

My husband and I have travelled extensively and have always relied on the DK travel book series. Based on a review that I read here, we chose to try Frommer's. What an incredible disappointment!

I guess we've been spoiled and expected the maps to actually support the dialogue. For example, on pg. 252 relating to Capri, Frommer has highlighted and starred both Anacapri as well as Monte Solaro as essentials to visit. Now Frommer takes the lazy way out. On the corresponding page there is a generic map of Capri in which he simple dots the accomodations and restaurants. Now it is up to the reader to go off and do yet more research.

The DK travel guides not only have remarkable color photos throughout each section (ZERO with Frommer's) but they grid out the sections and very clearly and locate everything on maps that also align with dialogue, access, restaurants, hotels, etc.

I can't blame Frommer's for his "cheap" travel guide rendition because it's apparently working for him. However, we've ordered the DK guide as we should have in the first place.