The Romantic's Guide to Italy [Paperback]

Gina Podesta (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2004

With all the country has to offer-spectacular food and wine, idyllic country inns, quaint hilltowns, and enchanted seaside villages-it'¬?s no wonder that bella Italia is the romantic destination for couples. At last, here'¬?s a travel guide specifically for lovers planning a vacation, honeymoon, wedding, or other special event in Italy. Detailing the regions of this Mediterranean jewel, THE ROMANTICS'¬? GUIDE TO ITALY describes the most romantic accommodations, restaurants, and sites for couples to enjoy together. Considering having a wedding in the land of Romeo and Juliet? Author Gina Podesta offers a location and resource guide with everything you need to plan the big event overseas. And the romance doesn'¬?t have to end when the trip does-this unique guide also reveals how to bring la dolce vita home!The first travel guide written specifically for couples traveling to Italy for romantic vacations, honeymoons, and weddings. Lists pertinent information for all accommodations, restaurants, and sites including addresses, phone numbers, websites, hours, and so on.

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From the Publisher

* The first travel guide written specifically for couples traveling to Italy for romantic vacations, weddings, and honeymoons.

* Includes black-and-white photographs of Italy throughout.

* Lists pertinent information for all accommodations, restaurants, and sites including addresses, phone numbers, websites, hours, and so on.

About the Author

GINA PODESTA has lived and traveled extensively throughout Italy; in July 2000, she was married in a tenth-century Tuscan castle. Gina lives with her husband and new baby in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 425 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (April 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580084699
• ISBN-13: 978-1580084697
• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 1.3 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,790,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-Have for Planning a Romantic Trip, August 8, 2005

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Connie Magee "Connie Magee" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Romantic's Guide to Italy (Paperback)

I really appreciated having this book along on my recent trip to Umbria & Lazio. One can get the typical "must-see" destinations from any travel book; Ms. Podesta's emphasizes the finer experiences to be had by deviating from well-travelled paths.
If you are a foodie, or looking for singular dining & lodging experiences, this is the book for you.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not your usual Italy trip!, July 16, 2005

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Claire H. Burdett (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Romantic's Guide to Italy (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful addition to your Italy travel library. It is not your usual list of high spots to see in well-known tourist locales. It has a wealth of unique and truly lovely places to visit with a special person or on your own. We just returned from a trip to Umbria, and found the book invaluable in locating outings, activities, eating, vistas, and wine-tasting that we may not have found otherwise. In addition, the villa where we stayed was found through resources in the book and it was exquisite! We felt that because of the book and the activities and places discussed, we enjoyed our trip at a deeper level and got a true sense of Italian sensibility and what Italians appreciate about their terrain, sunsets, and foods. Bravo, Ms Podesta!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sorry to say....., February 18, 2010

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This review is from: The Romantic's Guide to Italy (Paperback)

This book was not what I expected. It is mostly hotels and how to get married in Italy . Was very disappointed.