Insight Guides Northern Italy (Insight Guides)

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Summary: Insight guides Northern Italy (Insight Guides)
Review: I have bought this book around 10 days ago and must say that I am very disappointed about its content. I bought it because of the superb star rating it had. It is undoubtedly not ideal at all for someone who will be fending for himself whilst in Italy as all it has is superb photography and a good description of the various locations, but no info on tourist info offices, how to get to the various locations, emergency numbers etc. I sincerely can only suggest it to somebody who will be guided by somebody who is very familiar with the territory. I must say it is not written for the budget traveller and the few hotels and restaurants which are suggested at the back of the book are too expensive to even be considered by a budget traveller. Unfortunately I had received a large number excellent brochures from the various tourist offices in Italy which I obtained from Let's go Italy and I must say I have found this book a pure waste of good money.

Rating:
Summary: Insight guides Northern Italy (Insight Guides)
Review: I have bought this book around 10 days ago and must say that I am very disappointed about its content. I bought it because of the superb star rating it had. It is undoubtedly not ideal at all for someone who will be fending for himself whilst in Italy as all it has is superb photography and a good description of the various locations, but no info on tourist info offices, how to get to the various locations, emergency numbers etc. I sincerely can only suggest it to somebody who will be guided by somebody who is very familiar with the territory. I must say it is not written for the budget traveller and the few hotels and restaurants which are suggested at the back of the book are too expensive to even be considered by a budget traveller. Unfortunately I had received a large number excellent brochures from the various tourist offices in Italy which I obtained from Let's go Italy and I must say I have found this book a pure waste of good money.

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Summary: Good general reference
Review: This book was a good general reference on Northern Italy. There were lots of good pictures and description of places and sites. There was also an extensive section on Northern Italian culture, which is good per people who would like to "experience" Italy rather than just blow through on a site seeing trip. However, don't look for listing about specific hotels or restaurants in this book. However, this would be an excellent for anyone planning a trip to Northern Italy.

Rating:
Summary: Good general reference
Review: This book was a good general reference on Northern Italy. There were lots of good pictures and description of places and sites. There was also an extensive section on Northern Italian culture, which is good per people who would like to "experience" Italy rather than just blow through on a site seeing trip. However, don't look for listing about specific hotels or restaurants in this book. However, this would be an excellent for anyone planning a trip to Northern Italy.