Sicily (Regional Guide) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Dive into Sicily's seductive melting pot and discover a land of extremes: breathtaking mountains and active volcanoes, pristine beaches and ancient temples, Moorish cities and sleek resorts. A whole country within an island, our definitive guide gives you detailed regional coverage for the perfect getaway.

• READ UP - extensive history, culture and arts chapters help you get under Sicily's skin and understand its complex culture

• FIRE WALK - whether climbing the slopes of Etna or snorkelling off Ustica, our outdoor activities chapter will keep you busy for holidays to come

• DINE OUT - at street stalls or alfresco trattorie, seek out authentic Sicilian cuisine with our discerning reviews

• ISLAND HOP - full coverage of the Aeolian, Egadi and Pelagic Islands, including stunning Stromboli and secluded Pantelleria

• PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE with comprehensive itineraries and grid-referenced maps

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 3 edition (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740596846
• ISBN-13: 978-1740596848
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #891,023 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money, June 22, 2006

By	Jean R. "Jean R." (Key West FL) - See all my reviews

I recently bought this guide for a 2 week trip to Sicily this May. I bought 3 guides - Lonely Planet, Rough Guides and Blue Guide. This was by far the worst guide I have ever purchased to go anywhere. For example, two of the premier sites to see in Sicily are the cathedral at Monreale - it gets 3 short paragraphs - and the Capella Palatina gets only 2. The getting around advice was generally good, but at 300 pages (including the index at the back), the descrptions of tourist sites and towns left a lot to be desired. I actually wondered if the author had ever been there. The Rough Guide was much better detailed and I like their honest assessment of whether something is worth seeing. The Blue Guide is of course the best touring guide, this one was even pretty good at giving advice on getting around. We did not rent a car and relied on public transportation. I think I could probably have done the entire trip with this one guide. I do not use a guide for hotels or restaurants. I use the internet to find apartments and we just walk around to find restaurants so I can't give any advice for any of the guides for those items.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Maps are helpful, but overall coverage of Sicily is sparse, November 2, 2007

By	andrew (Santa Clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews

We spent 2 weeks in Sicily in Oct 2007. We used the Lonely Planet Sicily (3rd Edition) and the Blue Guide Sicily (7th Edition). Lonely Planet covers the all the major sites, cities, and towns. Its city maps, with the locations of restaurant, hotels, etc. are extremely helpful. However, it is missing some of the smaller towns and sites, and offers sparse coverage of the east coast of Sicily. Fortunately, the Blue Guide is far, far superior in terms of its comprehensive detail, and quality of information. Indeed the Blue Guide is one of the best guide books I have ever seen on any region: its intelligence and depth are extraordinary. On the other hand, the Blue Guide city maps, while graphically excellent, are lacking the markers for restaurant and hotels that Lonely Planet has. And there were days when we did not feel like lugging the Blue Guide's 512 pages around. So ultimately, we were glad to have both.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Rick Steves, go to Sicily, June 1, 2007

By	Karen J. Anderson "K Anderson" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

She is way to worried about what might happen in the city of Polarimo. What a city full of wonderful and helpful people. If I had taken her advice to heart I would have stayed in my hotel room with the door locked at night lying on the floor. Go to Sicily Rick Steves and write the perfect travel book. This one is not it!