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Italy, Instructions for Use: The Practical, On-Site Assistant for the Enthusiastic (Even Experienced) Traveler (Paperback)

by Nan McElroy (Author)

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An antidote to the hulking volumes that offer encyclopedic amounts of information on a locale, McElroy’s book is designed more along the lines of a operating manual. There are no suggestions for where to stay in Capri or how to see the Vatican in a day. Rather, this book enlightens readers on the how-to’s of traveling in Italy: when to go, how to get there, what to pack, how to read road signs, which class to ride in on a train, how to use Italian phones, what to order for an aperitivo and why the tabaccaio is a resourceful shop, even if you don’t smoke. For first-time visitors, it’s a boon. McElroy, who spends a few months a year in Italy, explains everything travelers need to know in order to blend in and enjoy their trip. Each chapter is color-coded for easy reference, and Italian vocabulary words augment every section.
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After interviewing Nan McElroy and reading "Italy:Instructions for Use" I feel as though I'm an expert on Italy...which I am certainly not. A great read before you go , on the flight over and easy to put in your pocket as you're out and about. -- Sandy Fenton of AAA's Let's Talk Travel

An outstanding little guide...[this] palm-sized book has scads of information on how things are done.... -- Don Groff, Newark Star-Ledger

Few [guidebooks] devote space to practical advice, because there's no room to do more than touch on the basics... -- Europe for Visitors, Durant Imboden

I've been traveling in Italy for over 20 years and seldom do I find a book as useful and eye-opening as "Italy: Instructions for Use". -- About.com's Italy for Visitors, September, 2006

Italy: Instructions for Use has been updated for 2007! -- Illustrata Press

Italy: Instructions for Use has been updated for 2007, with a larger typeface for even easier access. -- Illustrata Press

McElroy's "instruction book" really hits the mark. Like American Express, don't leave home without it! -- Louisville Courier Journal

Once in a while a perfect travel resource gets sent to me for review. This is one of those... -- The Travel Consumer

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Product Details

Paperback: 120 pages
Publisher: Illustrata Press; Revised 1st edition (May 15, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1885436300
ISBN-13: 978-1885436306
Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 3.8 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The only book to carry., June 17, 2005

By	B. Moreland "tinman1" (Corvallis, OR USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought several books on Italy. This was the one book I carried with me at all times. As a novice traveller to Italy it got me through everything. I mastered the train system and Fast Ticket machines, travelling on the autostrada, getting gas, and use of the pay phones. I used it every day for reference and it never let me down. I even stopped carrying my phrase book because this book already had everything I needed to say. If space is a concern, forget those other books and rely on this one. It's small and compact and has it all.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Companion for smooth traveling , May 19, 2005

By	M. Ballard (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I recently toured Italy for the second time with Nan McElroy's book in my purse. It was invaluable in getting my husband and me on and off the train and around town using both public transportation as well as the taxi. I particularly liked the information about tipping, restaurants and the Italian mind set. The vocabulary at the end of each chapter was helpful in formulating some halting Italian to order food and to find our way around Rome and Florence. Her information on money and protection from pickpockets was right on. I have traveled europe for over 10 years and found this book to be a most practical guide. I not only read it before I left home but as we were touring in Italy for it's helpful hints. The book is small and lightweight enough to carry in your pocket and made our trip completely enjoyable and easy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's the only Italian guide book I read cover to cover!, September 23, 2006

By	Iwannagotoo "Terry" (Wilmington, DE) - See all my reviews

When it comes to getting ready for a trip with family or friends, I'm the planner. I always manage to build a pretty impressive collection of guide books and research the internet for months to find other traveler's favorite things to see and do. While getting ready for our latest trip to Italy, I found myself becoming overwhelmed with all the information I had in front of me and I couldn't make up my mind which guide to read. That's when I settled down with the book that saved me from information overload and gave me dozens of practical gems that made seeing all the sites in Italy so much easier. I read "Italy, Instructions for Use" cover to cover. This perfectly pocket-sized "personal assistant" helped us to relax and enjoy our trip. We knew just what to do and what to look for. I took it with me and consulted it over and over again. It even helped me remember the Italian word for this and that and saved me from so many embarrassing moments. We used it to make train reservations; to know in advance what it was like to drive on the Autostrada and how to buy the right gas for our rental car; what to expect in a restaurant and so many other answers to the questions you forget to ask before you go. You'll still need your favorite Travel Guide to read up on sites and pick hotels, but trust me; you will find that "Italy, Instructions for Use" is the best investment you can make before your next trip to Italy.

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