Italy for Dummies, Second Edition [Paperback]

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

Book Description

Series: Dummies Travel | Publication Date: November 4, 2002

The seven hills of Rome, Vivaldi and Venice, the ruins of Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, pasta, cappuccino, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Armani, opera. Italy is a feast for the senses, and now this wonderful country--rich with history and physical beauty--is accessible as never before with Italy For Dummies. This concise guide pares down this complex destination and helps visitors plan the trip that's right for them. It includes:

• Easy-to-do suggested itineraries that offer a taste of both cities and the countryside
• Expert advice on finding the most charming small hotels and trattorie
• Tips for avoiding the crowds and beating culture burnout
• Essential information on Rome, Venice, Florence and Tuscany, Naples and the Amalfi Coast, and Sicily

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Your insider’s guide to the best places and prices

Explore Italy with confidence

From Venice and Rome to the Amalfi Coast and Sicily, Italy has so many cultural treasures and scenic splendors that it can make your head spin. Relax! This down-to-earth guide is just what you need to choose the perfect Italian itinerary.

Discover:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What you shouldn’t miss – and what you can skip
• The best restaurants and hotels for every budget
• Lots of detailed maps

About the Author

Bruce Murphy was born in New York City, where he continues to live when not traveling and working on projects as a freelance writer.

Alessandra de Rosa is a world traveler and professional tourist who has also worked for the United Nations.

Bruce and Alessandra also collaborated on New York City For Dummies (published by Wiley).

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (November 4, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764554530
• ISBN-13: 978-0764554537
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #424,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars not fancy but packed full of information, April 7, 2001

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Sheryl Zampino "travelling family" (Tallahassee, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Italy For Dummies (Paperback)

I am not a big fan of dummies books but I am acting as my own travel agent for our families 2nd trip to Italy. I was in the middle of planning and lost this book so I am reordering. This book is so full of useful information on how to save money, where to eat, museum information. I pack very light but this is the one book we are planning on hauling with us.

38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never leave home without it!!!, May 2, 2001

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Thomas A. Tipper (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Italy For Dummies (Paperback)

I am so happy that I had this book with me when I went abroad. My parents had been given a different tour book, but it was retired during the trip. Italy for Dummies was so simple to use. The maps were accurate and the hotel information priceless. Even if you've been before, this book is a godsend in a pinch. It helped me make great choices during a hectic time in Italy-"Holy Week" A must for any traveller.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars italy for dummies -very helpful, November 2, 2006

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Deborah Kleinman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Italy For Dummies (Dummies Travel) (Paperback)

We used "Italy for Dummies" for our recent trip to Italy. We had never been to Italy before and we were planning on touring without a group through Venice, Rome, Milan and Florence. "Italy for Dummies" gave us great ideas on what to see in limited periods of time.
This book gave us hints on the best tours, how to see each city in whatever amount of time we had alloted and what not to miss.
We did their recommended tours in most of the cities.

When we left our hotel room we would tear out the section pertintent to the city we were in and carry it with us all day consulting it as needed.

If you're planning on touring Italy on your own this book is a must! from the important train information to where to pick up a local tour it was invaluable!