Italy Guide

by Douglas E. Morris

A travel guide to Italy, updated for 2002 with new hotels, restaurants, destinations and sights. There are extensive chapters on Rome, Florence and Venice, along with information on other top tourist... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593600178
• ISBN13: 9781593600174
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Open Road Publishing
• Length: 694 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

good advice

Doug's book is an informal guide, almost like having a friend giving you the inside line on travel. We took his advice and stayed in the city of Frascati when visiting Rome. It is a charming city and only 30 minutes by train from the hustle and bustle of Rome. We stayed in a hotel recommended in the book and it was lovely, and the town has some delightful restaurants as well. The views of the aquaducts, mountains and vineyards on the train ride are memorable. Check this book out, and get a copy of the "Streetwise Rome" map to help you around the city.

Italy Guide: 5th Edition (Open Road Travel Guides)

As an experienced traveler who has lived all over the world, I am always grateful when I find a travel guide that helps me integrate myself into another country easily. Morris' volume helped me find the best sights, stay in the best hotels, and eat at the restaurants and cafes that the local frequent. Use this book and you will have a great time in Italy.

This Book saved me from myself

I had a whole ill advised travel plan mapped out for myself. Then a friend bought me this book before I left for two weeks. Having this no nonsense guide really helped me avoid feeling like a lost tourist in knee high socks, shorts, and a camera around my neck. Favorite tips were the restaurants and romantic, affordable pensiones. Thanks.

Very Helpful indeed!!

I have used this guide every time I return to Italy. It was written by my brother and I felt sure that I knew Italy as well as he did--well, I was wrong: His guide is thoroughly researched and he has discovered many new and interesting things to see and do while not missing any of the normal sights for a first time visitor. The author returns to Italy a couple of times a year for updates to the guide and to follow up leads given him by readers. I envy him, but I know that he will have turned up something new for me to visit or experience on my next trip to Italy. I do, however, wish that he would give what is, to me, the best restaurant in the world a mention: La Cantinetta di Rignana.(They have a web-site.) Getting to the restaurant is half the fun: the trek begins just off the highway between Florence and Sienna and continues through a lovely medieval town and down a dirt road. Once there, the view and food will blow you away. Well worth the trip. And this book is well worth the price.

The Only guidebook you'll need

I planned a self guided tour of Italy this past October/November. In addition to the Open Road guide, I purchased Frommer's 2001 Italy guide book. The Open road book is very well organized and written, providing an overview of Italian history, food and culture. A suggested itinerary is provided for each major city and the recomendations contained therein are invaluable. The reviews of hotels and restaurants are accurate and reflect a range of prices and styles, with an emphasis on the off the beaten path local joints. They even have suggested dishs to order and the best rooms to request.My trip was a smashing success and I used this book for the majority of my planning.