What a fun, interesting book, one of the finest travel books about Italy I've ever read. Cleverly written specifically for the female gender, Susan Van Allen takes us to on a wonderful journey through Italy, sharing her delightful discoveries of lesser known areas of interest.
From wineries and museums, luxiurious spas and shoe shopping, villas and sailing, crafts and churches, the author covers a vast array of experiences any woman would delight in. She has scoured all the nooks and crannies of Italy to bring readers to the best locations, restaurants, and "must see" places. With each location, she provides directions and hours of operation, where is the best places to stay, a bit of the history, and other recommendations to make it easy to visit.
Susan Van Allen's passion for Italy and all things Italian is clear. She has been visiting and travelling the boot-shaped peninsula for over 30 years. Her book is packed with historical and colourful descriptions and plenty of website links so readers can research further.
The author has gone beyond the regular tourist traps to take readers and potential tourists into places we might never discover on our own. This little book is a treasure trove of information which includes food, famous Italians, Italy's rich history, and even how to deal with challenging Italians, fussy waiters, and persnickety tour guides.
This is a book that will sit in a place of honor on my book shelf, a valuable reference for future travels or simply to page through to re-read and learn about the lesser known enjoyments of Italy. If you plan on travelling to Italy, then this is a must have book to take with you. Better yet, use it to make your travel plans.
From wineries and museums, luxiurious spas and shoe shopping, villas and sailing, crafts and churches, the author covers a vast array of experiences any woman would delight in. She has scoured all the nooks and crannies of Italy to bring readers to the best locations, restaurants, and "must see" places. With each location, she provides directions and hours of operation, where is the best places to stay, a bit of the history, and other recommendations to make it easy to visit.
Susan Van Allen's passion for Italy and all things Italian is clear. She has been visiting and travelling the boot-shaped peninsula for over 30 years. Her book is packed with historical and colourful descriptions and plenty of website links so readers can research further.
The author has gone beyond the regular tourist traps to take readers and potential tourists into places we might never discover on our own. This little book is a treasure trove of information which includes food, famous Italians, Italy's rich history, and even how to deal with challenging Italians, fussy waiters, and persnickety tour guides.
This is a book that will sit in a place of honor on my book shelf, a valuable reference for future travels or simply to page through to re-read and learn about the lesser known enjoyments of Italy. If you plan on travelling to Italy, then this is a must have book to take with you. Better yet, use it to make your travel plans.
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