Florence Insight Pocket Guide

by Christopher Catling

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see the sights with your own local host to give you a native’s point of view? The Florence Insight Pocket Guide delivers this personal service with a sleek, portable guide that gives you the inside scoop. Inside the Florence Insight Pocket Guide you’ll # Full-color photography throughout # A brief introduction to the history, culture, and people # Tailor-made itineraries, organized by region, to locations such as Santa Croce, Fiesole and the Villa Gardens # Recommended excursions to nearby destinations, including Pisa, Lucca and Siena # Full listings on shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and special events # Essential practical information including how to get around, useful addresses, phone numbers, and websites, and hand-picked hotels # A full-color, pullout map which gives an overview of the recommended tours and can also be used independently of the guidebook Fun, colorful, informative, Insight Pocket Guides are ideal for the traveler with little time to spare or for long weekend getaways.

Genres: Travel

104 pages, Paperback

Published July 15, 2006

About the author

Christopher Catling is a respected travel writer and archaeological author who contributes to the Institute of Field Archaeology, the Society of Antiquaries, and English Heritage. He also serves as Vice-Chairman of Cotswolds Archaeology, supporting research and heritage preservation.

Reviews

[R.Friend · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well-organized, decent little guide series. Not quite as impressive as those published by Dorling-Kindersley, but not bad, either. Excellent in-flight reading material. Bonus points for the great little restaurant map guide in the back pocket.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for a quick trip but lacks depth.