Central Italy Tuscany Umbria

The words of Frances Mayes, William Weaver, and Jason Epstein give readers a taste of life in the countrysides of Tuscany and Umbria in this inspired anthology and travel resource, while the second part of the book is a handy reference section of information that travelers need to know.

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World "A Tourist's Best Friend!" --Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" --The New York Times Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide: * A complete planner to Florence, Rome, and the highlights of Tuscany, Umbria, Latium, and the Marches * Honest advice that lets you feel safe and comfortable in the heart of Italy--whether you speak Italian or not * Insider tips on finding the most charming hotels for the best price * Hundreds of restaurants reviewed and ranked for quality and value * A complete guide to the region's cultural and historic sights--with helpful hints for making the most of your time Sample Rating The Leaning Tower (Torre Pendente) Appeal by Age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 Seniors Campo dei Miracoli; # 050 560 547; www.torre.duomo.pisa.it Type of attraction Icon of Pisa. Admission ¿15 at ticket office; ¿17 for online bookings. Hours Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., guided tours every 40 minutes. When to go This site is always mobbed. Reservations Required. Special comments Local superstition has it that seeing the Leaning Tower before an exam will guarantee a bad grade. How much time to allow 30 minutes. Author's rating

The Unofficial Guides® are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations' attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports, and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they're spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they're extremely easy to scan. Get the unbiased truth on hundreds of hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more in The Unofficial Guide to Central Italy--the resource that helps you save money, save time, and make your trip the best it can be. It includes: Information that's candid, critical, and relentlessly objective A complete planner to Florence, Rome, and the highlights of Tuscany, Umbria, Latium, and the Marches Honest advice that lets you feel safe and comfortable in the heart of Italy--whether you speak Italian or not Insider tips on finding the most charming hotels for the best price Hundreds of restaurants reviewed and ranked for quality and value Tips for saving money and feeling at home with the Euro Expert advice on how to get around the region like a local The inside story on shopping--where to get the best for less Everything you need to know for a worry-free vacation

The Unofficial Guides® are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations' attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports, and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they're spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they're extremely easy to scan. Get the unbiased truth on hundreds of hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more in The Unofficial Guide to Central Italy--the resource that helps you save money, save time, and make your trip the best it can be. It includes: Information that's candid, critical, and relentlessly objective A complete planner to Florence, Rome, and the highlights of Tuscany, Umbria, Latium, and the Marches Honest advice that lets you feel safe and comfortable in the heart of Italy--whether you speak Italian or not Insider tips on finding the most charming hotels for the best price Hundreds of restaurants reviewed and ranked for quality and value Tips for saving money and feeling at home with the Euro Expert advice on how to get around the region like a local The inside story on shopping--where to get the best for less Everything you need to know for a worry-free vacation