Italy Guidebooks & Maps

When you’re on vacation, mesmerized by monuments and landmarks, be careful not to miss equally dazzling attractions on your dinner plate. The internationally trusted Lonely Planet team has created a unique series of books for those who want well-travelled taste buds. With countless photographs, maps and engagingly written text, Lonely Planet World Food Guides make sure that you get to the best kitchens, restaurants and markets of your chosen destination. Tips for reading local menus, authentic recipes and food history are also covered by Mathew Evans and Gabriella Cossi. Lonely Planet World Food: Italy is your ticket to the boot-shaped food and wine capital of the world.

Lonely Planet has long been renowned for its wonderfully detailed maps and guidebooks. These full-color, laminated maps are the very best we've seen, and make it easy to find your way around central city and metro areas. Each map includes a full index of streets and local attractions, essential information and telephone numbers, extensive transportation routes, and even a recommended walking tour. Folds to 9 1/2 ¥ 4" to fit in a coat pocket.

Lonely Planet has long been renowned for its wonderfully detailed maps and guidebooks. These full-color, laminated maps are the very best we've seen, and make it easy to find your way around central city and metro areas. Each map includes a full index of streets and local attractions, essential information and telephone numbers, extensive transportation routes, and even a recommended walking tour. Folds to 9 1/2 ¥ 4" to fit in a coat pocket.

Europe has it all - from mountains to museums, beaches to bars, castles to cafes - and the best way to see it is with this essential new guide. Written by expert travel writers, with 40 countries, this book will get you off the beaten track. Features: plan your itinerary and budget with the first-time travellers chapter; cycle to the Loire Valley's chateaux, France; haggle in a souq in Marrakesh, Morocco; dance the night away at the hottest nightspots in London or Berlin; explore the city walls of Dubrovnik, Croatia; try the best coffee in Rome.

Whether travelling to find oneself or for the pure joy of discovery, anyone ready to embark on a trip to Europe must read this unique resource from Lonely Planet. Paul Harding presents Lonely Planet Read This First: Europe, a brilliant text for bringing travellers up to speed on what they absolutely must know before leaving the house. Figure out how to plan a budget, get a visa or passport, arrange transportation and even cross borders with this exceptional resource. With 40 maps, superb photography and wonderful illustrations, there is no question that will remain unanswered after reading this Lonely Planet publication.