Rick Steves' Italy 2009
by Rick Steves
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Author: Rick StevesEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-10-01
ISBN: 1598801163
Number of pages: 936
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
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- ISBN13: 9781598801163
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Book Review: Great resource for recommendations and information
Summary: 4 Stars
A caveat to this review is that I have not gone to Italy yet, so I haven't been able to test the accuracy of the information in this guide. But, I'm a very meticulous vacation planner--hopping (and sometimes sprinting) from one touristy photo opp to another and squeezing in as many occasions to eat good food along the way--and none of this is possible without the months leading up to a vacation reading through guidebooks as rich and thorough as this. I've found Rick Steves' advice invaluable in terms of knowing which museums to make reservations for and where to do it; the guidance and detail for sights and suggestions for coordinating a tightly scheduled trip helped me prioritize and order places to visit. On previous vacations and to complement my trip planning for this upcoming one, I've used a variety of city-oriented and country-wide guidebooks, and this is my favorite! This guide is "local" in its depth of information yet also a fabulous country guide in terms of its breadth when most tend to be one or the other--city guides chock-full of guidance for a particular city and clearly written by familiar locals while country guides great for overview-esque information that typically lacks a sense of familiarity and often energy.
One area that I find lacking are restaurant recommendations. These sections in his guide feel less meaty and not as well organized. While some sections will arrange restaurant ideas in terms of neighborhood, others will do so by theme/price range. There were a few cities for which I would have appreciated a larger set of recommended restaurants--Milan is especially lacking. On the other hand, restaurants that do get mentioned are typically accorded the same richness in detail with regard to ambiance and best dishes as any of the sites. I only wish there were greater breadth here, and because of that, I won't be able to do without my TimeOut restaurant and shopping listings quite yet.
Summary of Rick Steves' Italy 2009
Marvel at the works of Michelangelo and Bernini in St. Peter's Basilica, hike through Europe's largest high-alpine meadow in Alpe di Siusi, and enjoy a slice of Pizza at it's birthplace in Naples-Rick Steves' Italy 2009 allows any traveler to experience all that the country has to offer-economically and hassle-free. Rick covers it all in his bestselling guidebook, from the must-see sights in Venice, Florence, and Rome, to the lesser-known destinations in the Italian Riviera and the Dolomites. Offering information on Italian history and culture, as well as expert advice on accommodations, transportation, and dining, Rick Steves' Italy 2009 is the benchmark of European guidebooks.
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