Frommer's Florence, Tuscany and Umbria


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This full-color guide makes a visit to Florence, Tuscany, and Umbria unforgettable with 57 maps, illustrated features, and 200 color photos. Original.




Frommer's Italy


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From the most trusted name in travel, Frommer's Italy is a comprehensive, opinionated guide that was completely re-researched after the pandemic lockdowns. With helpful advice and honest recommendations from Frommer's expert authors, you'll walk among the ancient ruins of Pompeii, float along the canals of Venice, appreciate Renaissance masterworks in Florence, explore off-the-beaten-path Puglia and live la dolce vita in Rome--as well as discover timeless wonders such as the vineyards of Tuscany and cliff-top towns perched along the Amalfi Coast.Inside the guide: Full-color photos and helpful maps, including a detachable foldout map Detailed itineraries for planning your trip to suit your schedule and interests (and help you avoid lines and crowds) Compelling cultural information so that you'll better understand the history, cuisine, and traditions of Italy Candid reviews of the best restaurants, historic sights, museums, tours, shops, and experiences--and no-punches-pulled info on the ones not worth your time and money. We also include star ratings, so you can scan the text quickly and see which options are most appealing. Accurate, up-to-date info on transportation, useful websites, telephone numbers, health care options and more Budget-planning help with exact pricing listed, so there's never any guessing, along with ways to save money, whether you're traveling on a shoestring or in the lap of luxuryAbout Frommer's: There's a reason Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles, become a household name, and helped millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.




A Culinary Traveller in Tuscany


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The author takes readers through parts of Tuscany that still remain largely undiscovered and into the kitchens of more than fifty restaurants whose cooks reveal their most authentic recipes.--Jacket flap.




Frommer's Tuscany & Umbria


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For travelers who have already seen the major tourist centers and are now interested in soaking up the flavor of a smaller region in the countryside, this guide to Tuscany and Umbria features information on villages, Renaissance architecture, wineries and terrific shopping.




Frommer's EasyGuide to Florence and Tuscany


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Vols. for 2015- by Stephen Brewer & Donald Strachan.




Every Day in Tuscany


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A recipe-complemented work continues the author's tribute to the region of Tuscany and its people, tracing the course of a year during which she renovated a thirteenth-century house in the mountains above Cortona.




Frommer's Tuscany & Umbria's Best-Loved Driving Tours


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Everything You Need to See the Best of Tuscany & Umbria by Car! Let Frommer's Take You To: Medieval walled cities, majestic alpine slopes, and lively festivals The Etruscan treasures and hidden hot springs of The Maremma David, the Birth of Venus, the Duomo and other stunning masterpieces in art-rich Florence The vineyards of the Chianti region and the quaint western hills towns Northern Umbria, home to ancient churches and basilica, valleys of olive groves and brilliant frescoes And much, much more!




Italy for the Gourmet Traveller


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A gastronomic guide to Italy from country markets and wineries to city restaurants and cooking schools, and lessons on cheese making, wine, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The guide covers over 504 places with a classic town selected from each region that best embodies the region's cuisine, information on over 800 eating places and over 40 recipes.




Frommer's? Florence and Tuscany Day by Day


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"Florence & Tuscany Day by Day" is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the region. Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show visitors how to see the best of Florence and Tuscany in a short time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Original.




Tuscany and Umbria: The Collected Traveler


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This unique guide to one of today’s hottest tourist destinations combines fascinating articles by a wide variety of writers, woven throughout with the editor’s own indispensable advice and opinions—providing in one package an unparalleled experience of an extraordinary place. This edition on Tuscany and Umbria features: ● Articles, interviews, recipes, and quotes from writers, visitors, residents, and experts on the region, including Frances Mayes, Mario Batali, Erica Jong, Barbara Ohrbach, Faith Willinger, and David Leavitt. ● In-depth pieces about Florence and the hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria that illuminate the simple pleasures of local cuisine, the dazzling art treasures of the Uffizi, the civilized wilderness of Tuscan back roads, the many varieties of olive oil, the endearing quirks of the Italian character, and much more. ● Enticing recommendations for further reading, including novels, histories, memoirs, coookbooks, and guidebooks. ● An A–Z Miscellany of concise and entertaining information on everything from biscotti to Super-Tuscan wine, from the history of the Medicis to traveling with children. ● Spotlights on unusual shops, restaurants, hotels, and experiences not to be missed. ● More than a hundred black-and-white photographs and illustrations.