Italy 4th - Cadogan Guides Italy Author:Dana Facaros There are far bigger countries in the world, but none as consistently simpatico as Italy. From the Dolomites to the Straits of Messina, the big boot overflows like a Christmas sock with art, music, beautiful towns, lakes, mountains, beaches, and 300 kinds of pasta. Take a trip down the Amalfi Drive, spend a week in a Tuscan villa, enjoy an ope... more »ra at La Scala, a boat ride on Lake Como, or dawdling in a trattoria under the stars. This guide contains practical travel advice; over 1,000 hand-picked places to stay; over 1,250 restaurants, bars & cafes; 89 maps & site plans; color touring map section; stunning photography; food & drink section with regional specialties and Italian menu reader.« less