Southern Italy (Insight Guide Southern Italy) [Paperback]

Roger Williams (Author)

Book Description

Series: Insight Guide Southern Italy | Publication Date: June 2001

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

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About the Author

Since 2000. Hammond, American Map, Langenscheidt Dictionaries, Insight Travel Guides, Delorme – the famous names in the Langenscheidt family. These represent the most authoritative, up-to-date, and extensive travel and reference products available. In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.

Product Details

• Paperback: 373 pages
• Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishers (June 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585730815
• ISBN-13: 978-1585730810
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #765,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

London-based journalist, editor and author, I am a perpetual tourist with a penchant for hotels called Bristol. See www.rogerwilliams.eu

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Wanted More Information, November 14, 2007

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Peluna (Charleston, SC United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Southern Italy (Insight Guide Southern Italy) (Paperback)

We purchased this guide as it was the only guide available for Southern Italy and we were travelling to Puglia. There were some great pictures and interesting history section but overall almost no practical information. We tend to go off the beaten path (lots of oppurtunities for this in Puglia) and found very little helpful information in this book. We ended up usin the Rough Guide to Italy instead.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good general overview, December 15, 2010

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This review is from: Southern Italy (Insight Guide Southern Italy) (Paperback)

I took my first trip to Italy this summer to meet my husband's family (both of his parents are from the village of Grotteria), and wanted to see what else was available when we were not involved in visitng. While staying with his aunt in Reggio di Calabria and visiting with her daughter and husband this book would suddenly be taken over by Pepe (son-in-law) to check out what was being said about his home. His English is minimal, and to call my Italian anything but minimal would be hopeful, but we had a great time checking out the pictures and getting a thumbs up or thumbs down on places to see. What was equally amazing to me was that there were sights mentioned in the book (specifically Gerace) that none of the family had ever been to see. (Made me the heroine the day we went there.) This in not a book for those who want an in-depth look at the area, but is an good jumping off point.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Indepth Guide, September 2, 2007

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CPC0123 (Eastern Shore of Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Southern Italy (Insight Guide Southern Italy) (Paperback)

I purchased this book for an upcoming trip to Italy -- particularly the Puglia Region. I spent a year in Rome 20 years ago and traveled to many places in Italy, but never got to Puglia, so I have absolutely no knowledge of this region. This book has a lot of information. It includes a large history lesson, good maps, and great descriptions of locations. I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for a good overall guide to Southern Italy.