About this item
There's no better introduction to Italy than the classic itinerary of Rome, Florence and Venice. But it's not dummy-proof, which is why we enlisted three of the world's most knowledgeable Italy experts to pen this totally revised and updated annual guide. Melanie Renzulli, who lives in Rome, has been writing about travel for 15 years. She is presently the founder and editor of the travel blog "Italofile". Stephen Keeling is an Oxford graduate who won a much-coveted journalistic prize in 2008 for his Frommer's Guide to Tuscany and Umbria. Stephen Brewer has been writing travel guides for over three decades, usually focusing on Italy.This book contains:- Many informative maps in addition to a large fold-out map of considerable value.- Exact prices so there are never any ugly surprises.- Handy sample itineraries so you can make the most of your vacation time.- Opinionated reviews and insider advice on how to avoid the crowds and find the most authentic restaurants, shops, nightlife venues and hotels in all price ranges- Detailed side-trips to Pompeii, Tuscany and the Veneto-16-page photo guide with vibrant photographs at the front of the book and black and white photos throughout
About the Author
Stephen Keeling (b.1970) grew up in England and graduated from Jesus College, Oxford in 1992 with a degree in history. After working as a business reporter in Riga, Latvia, and a year organizing exhibitions in Vietnam and Myanmar for an eccentric Chinese millionaire, he joined a Hong Kong-based financial news provider in 1995, working his way up to Asia-Pacific Bureau Chief. After stints in Singapore and Shanghai, he moved to Taipei, Taiwan in 2003 where he wrote and researched the first Rough Guide to Taiwan. In 2006, after 12 years in Asia, he moved to New York City. Since then he has authored numerous Frommer's books and Rough Guides, in addition to writing for Google, Zagat, Dorling Kindersley, the Independent, Budget Travel and other publications.
