My husband and I took this book with us (along with other some other guides) on our 5-week honeymoon to Italy a few years ago, and it ended up being the one that we used the most. The prices in the book were current, and the reviews of accommodations and places to eat were right on, unlike some of the other guides that we used. This turned out to be true throughout our travels in Italy, even in areas that are not typically frequented by Americans. We are planning on returning soon, and this will surely be one of our "essentials."