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Fodor's Italy 2013 is the essential take-along companion. With hundreds of full-color photos, this updated edition highlights everything that visitors adore--from Italy's art and architecture to glorious Tuscan hill towns to red-hot nightlife, and even more!
Expanded Coverage: Fodor's Italy 2013 continues to provide thorough, insightful coverage to this year-after-year top European destination. Dozens of scintillating new reviews are sure to entice first- and even old-timers to hotels and restaurants scattered throughout Rome, Venice, and Florence. Establishments in farther-flung cities and towns are also given their due, and look for deeper coverage of trendy southern Italy destinations, such as Sicily, Puglia, and Basilicata.
Illustrated Features: Multiple full-color features bring the many sides of Italy to vibrant life. Included among the photogenic array of riches are the ancient ruins of Rome, Sicily, and Pompeii; Michelangelo's spectacular Sistine Ceiling, Palladio's villas, Florence's Duomo, and Assisi's basilica of St. Francis; the vineyards of Barolo and Tuscany; the scenic glory of the Cinque Terre and Venice's Grand Canal; the fashionista's fascinating Milan; and more.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Convenient overviews show each region and its notable highlights, and chapter planning sections have savvy advice for making the most of travelers' time, with top tips on getting from cities to countryside villages. Enticing cuisine highlights are given in each regional chapter.
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's Italy 2013 offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
Pullout Map: Handy take-along maps of Rome and Venice provide added value, giving travelers essential information about top attractions, walking tours, and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence.
TripAdvisor Reviews: Our experts' hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from TripAdvisor. Travelers can book their Italy stay with confidence, as only the best properties make the cut.
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As the gateway to the Riviera Maya, Cancun is a thriving beach community and Mexico's most popular tourist destination. In stunning full-color, Fodor's Cancun & the Riviera Maya illustrates the best beaches, resorts, restaurants, and activities in the region, including Cozumel and the Yucatan. -UPDATED COVERAGE: Curated content for the Yucatan Peninsula as well as the best new hotels, spas, and restaurants have been added. Beach reviews include "Best For" rankings that help travelers choose the perfect beach. -ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Magazine-style, full-color features bring the astounding architectural ruins of Chichen Itza to life. Travelers will enjoy some of the region's more indulgent pleasures as they expand their Tequila and Mezcal vocabulary or peruse the menus of the area's best spas. A scuba and snorkeling feature reveals waters so clear that it's possible to see puffy white clouds in the sky even from 20 feet underwater. -INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: It's easy to plan a vacation for any interest using the guide's "Top Experiences" and "Great Itineraries" sections; maps that locate Cancun's hottest nightclubs; and tips for families, weddings, and honeymoons. -DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Cancun and the Riviera Maya offers savvy advice and recommendations from seasoned updaters to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. -INCLUDES: Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Tulum, Chichen Itza, the Yucatan, and more. -ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
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