Italian Riviera, 2nd

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Summary: The best guide to Italian Riviera and Liguria
Review: My wife and I bought all the guidebooks for the Italian Riviera and Liguria for our trip there March 02. The Cadogan guide was by far the best. The layout was easier to use and find info. The print was large enough to comfortably read while in the car going up and down the mountains. The historical capsules were brief yet informative. The pictures were few but good. After our first day or two, we dispensed with all the other guides and just used the Cadogan.

BTW, Liguria (Italian Riviera) is far superior to the French Riviera (which is still a great place).

Both have colorful histories and great scenery. The Italians are a bit friendlier, the hills there steeper and more dramatic. Most important is the contrast in small village life. In France, the fascinating medieval villages are wall-to-wall tourist shops. In Italy, the villages are where people still live and work. A much better experience for us.

For the Italian Riviera, train is the best mode of transportation. For the French Riviera, we prefer a car.

Eric