Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer's guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way. Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds Packed with personality and opinions Spend Less and See More in Italy Are You Ready to Travel Smart? If you'd like to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, this is the guide for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to see the best for less and how to see it in a more authentic way--the way the locals do. Instead of spending $300 a night for a chain hotel, why not stay in a light-filled apartment in Rome's historical Trastevere neighborhood from just $125 or in one of Italy's monasteries for as little as $35? Or how about enjoying a plate of hearty appetizers at Venice's Cantino do Mori, so you can splurge on Paolo Senni's tagliata di fesa di vitella at Cane & Gato in Sienna? Let me show you the "other" Italy--the one only insiders know about. Take a one-day paper marbling class in Venice or learn to cook the perfect rag? in Bologna. These are only a few of the great ways to get closer to the culture of Italy. Read on for more Happy Travels, Pauline Frommer www.frommers.com/pauline Winner of Best Guidebook for 2006 from the North American Travel Journalists Association (Pauline Frommer's New York City) Listen to a free Italy podcast featuring Pauline Frommer and Reid Bramblett at Frommers.com
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0470247606
ISBN13:9780470247600
Release Date:August 2008
Publisher:Frommer's
Length:660 Pages
Weight:1.19 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 5.2" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Pauline's Italy - a worthy guidebook buy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I've always liked Frommer guidebooks; they are written for curious, adventurous travelers who are also on a budget. Here are some highlights from Pauline's Italy guidebook: * The best companies for in-depth tours of Rome, thereby avoiding bus tours that can be "slow, overpriced, deadly excursions in mass tourism." * Spend a day training to be a gladiator with the men and women of Gruppo Storico Romano, sort of the Latin equivalent of the Society for Creative Anachronism. * Two standout gelato places in Florence. * Good info sidebars on tackling the Uffizi, visiting the birthplace of the Vespa scooter, Bologna's thriving gay scene and whether a gondola ride is a ripoff or not. * How to find self-catering apartments (and a good coffee place!) in Venice. * A thorough review in sidebars of the various Italian museum pass options. * One- to seven-day itineraries for the major Italian cities. * Which chocolate shop in Venice has tobacco-flavored chocolates named for Sigmund Freud. (!!) * Skiing in the Dolomites. * How to book (way) ahead to see The Last Supper in Milan. * Why Lecce is a good place to visit in Puglia, why you need to see the Greco-Roman theater in Taormina, Sicily and how to find the Mafia Museum in Corleone, near Palermo. * Sections in the back on the major festivals, agritourismo and Italian cuisine and history. I highly recommend this book. My comments above are excerpted from a review I wrote on my BootsnAll Family Travel Logue - http://www.familytravellogue.com Thanks!
Great rreference text
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Pauline Frommer's book is a "must have" for both new and experieinced Italy travelers!! I have been to Italy numerous times and was surprised on what I have missed-- which only wants me to go back for more. I really enjoyed her sections of "don't leave without seeing"- gives great framweork for new agendas. I help people plan on trips and this book is invaluable for most everyone. I even showed the book to a friend and native born Italian and he was fasinated by it. Good buy
A must have
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I recently traveled to Italy with three guidebooks; this one, the Rick Steves and Fodors. I ended up throwing the other two away. This one gives the best advice by far and doesn't just send you to the places where all the other tourists are (like Steves). I really enjoyed the restaurant recommendations and found a great apartment in Rome through this book (loved the non-traditional lodgings listed in this book; so different than the other books). Great sightseeing and advice on transportation too. And Italy's expensive right now, but this book helped make it affordable. I can't tell you how terrific this book was!
Best book I have bought so far
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is fantastic. LOTS of websites are listed and the practical info just isn't found in other books. The DK books are great for the pics, but this book is great for the recommendations of what NOT to miss and ways to see the other non-touristy side of Italy. So far this has been my favorite book. Can't wait to go to Italy!!
Book on Italy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I am going to Italy this Spring and I thought that this book would give me valuable information for my trip. It already saved me $400 when I used a url site for finding a cost effective flight to another place!
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
