* Detailed itineraries show you how to see the highlights, whether your vacation lasts one week or two, you're traveling with children, or you're a history buff looking for a fix of archaeological Italy.
* Bargain alerts tip you off to time-saving insider details-like which sight passes grant you free access to others-so more of your money stays where you want it.
* Not all Italian pizzas, pastas, and wines are created equally; Italy for Dummies steers you in all the right culinary directions.
Have a bellissimo vacation in Italy
Italy offers infinite variety, with its historical yet cosmopolitan cities, picturesque towns, gently rolling hills, and spectacular seacoasts. Whether your interests are art and architecture or food and drink, ancient treasures or modern shops, this guide helps you explore the country with gusto from the splendors of Venice, Florence, and Rome to the beauty of Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast.
Open the book and find:
* Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
* What you shouldn't miss --and what you can skip
* The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
* Lots of detailed maps