Italy 2005 (Let's Go Travel Guide Series)

Review
"For independent travelers on a budget, with an emphasis on whatever's hip, fun, or free."
- Associated Press

"Guides that penetrate the veneer of holiday brochures and mine the grit of real life."
- The Economist


Review
"The granddaddy of budget guides"
--The New York Times

"Guides that penetrate the veneer of holiday brochures and mine the grit of real life"
--The Economist


Book Description
Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: Italy is your comprehensive guide to this very popular Mediterranean destination. Let's Go's forty-five years of travel savvy give you all the know-how you need to navigate Italy's hotspots. This edition boasts the latest Olympic preparations from Turin, as well as new coverage of Costa Smerelda, the valleys of Piemonte, and the island of Giglio. With walking tours of Tuscany, guides to skiing the Alps, and info on hiking Sicilian volcanoes, Let's Go's researchers give you the inside scoop. So, whether you'd rather bask on secluded Ligurian beaches or marvel at the handiwork of Venetian glassblowers, Let's Go can show you the way with style to spare.


From the Inside Flap
For forty-five years, Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget-savvy travelers closer to the world by providing the most up-to-date information.

Includes:
· Entries in a range of price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more
· Must-have tips for planning your trip, getting around, and staying safe
· Interviews with a Caprese showmaker, a volcano dweller, and others
· The latest information on Italian hot spots, including Sardinia's Costa Smeralda
· Opportunities to volunteer in historical restoration and coastal preservation
· Detailed city, town, and regional maps

Featuring Not-to-be-Missed Experiences

Cultural Connections
Cheer on crossbowed contenders during Gubbio's Palio della Balestra.

Inside Scoops & Hidden Deals
Wander the enchanting ruins of Agrigento's Valley of the Temples.

Off the Beaten Path
Pedal through Emilia-Romagna and sample the region's cheeses and wines.



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Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: Italy is your comprehensive guide to this very popular Mediterranean destination. Let's Go's forty-five years of travel savvy give you all the know-how you need to navigate Italy's hotspots. This edition boasts the latest Olympic preparations from Turin, as well as new coverage of Costa Smerelda, the valleys of Piemonte, and the island of Giglio. With walking tours of Tuscany, guides to skiing the Alps, and info on hiking Sicilian volcanoes, Let's Go's researchers give you the inside scoop. So, whether you'd rather bask on secluded Ligurian beaches or marvel at the handiwork of Venetian glassblowers, Let's Go can show you the way with style to spare.


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