Frommer′s Sicily gives you the complete overview of insider knowledge on where and what to visit in this historically and culturally rich Italian island. Packed with detailed, opinionated and honest reviews, this guide gives you the lowdown on what′s worth your time and what′s not, providing extensive listings of accommodation, attractions and restaurants around Sicily′s cities and towns whatever your budget. The destination is broken down by thoughtful chapter sections with itineraries and accompanying maps to help you to plan your way while you stay, according to your timeframe. Discover fascinating historical ruins and cathedrals; enjoy the best Italian cuisine; take a side trip to the coast, Mt. Etna or the volcanic island of Ustica. Amongst all of these you′ll find the latest trip–planning advice and money–saving tips and a directory of useful contacts to ensure you make the most of your stay in the largest and most fascinating island in the Mediterranean. Take a look inside. About Complete Guides: The Frommer′s Complete guides give travellers the comprehensive overview of destinations, detailing the vast variety of choices and need–to–know local information in cities and countries, without glossing over any of the details. Entire regions, neighbourhoods and more are broken down by thoughtful itineraries to give detailed guides to each, with full accompanying reviews and prices listed throughout. These guides are packed full of up–to–date advice and tips on what′s new in the location and how to plan your trip according in every aspect of your time there; vocabulary lists also exist where you might need a few key phrases and menu terms. Complete guides give you the respective A to Z, helping you to find the places to stay, eat, shop and explore that are best suited for you wherever you are or are planning to go.
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Head to Cefalù′s beach or walk through narrow medieval streets to the magnificent cathedral. See chapter 6. Detailed maps throughout Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants, plus sights, shopping, and nightlife Itineraries, walking tours, and trip–planning ideas Insider tips from local expert authors
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This guide has quite a no-frills approach, with black text, bold red headers and no photographs other than the one on the cover. There are a number of reasonably detailed maps and the odd coloured box containing quirky asides (Truman Capote trying to buy an islet with a bounced cheque, and the legend of Santa Rosalia, who opted to live as a hermit in a cave near Palermo to escape an arranged marriage).
Divided by region, the book is very comprehensive - covering all the usual topics such as where to stay (for a variety of budgets), sites worth seeing, and transport options, plus a few less common inclusions such as local crafts, books to read to get into the Sicilian mood, films (likewise), and geology, flora and fauna. There is also an introductory chapter of 'bests' - including the best walks, best churches and cathederals, and most awe-inspiring ruins to see. Perhaps the book's greatest strength, though, is the vast amount of culinary information provided, with countless examples of unusual dishes (spaghetti with sea-urchins, ravioli stuffed with tomato mousse and basil jelly, and black and white chocolate dessert with orange peel). There's also a lot of detail on the styling of the various hotels, cafes and restaurants (medieval stone vs retro 1960's), so that even without pictures, you can have a fair idea of whether the ambience of a particular venue will appeal to you.
The only downside to this guide is that it has not (so far) been rewritten for the UK market, so you'll just have to grit your teeth at some of the American spellings and expressions (the use of 'eggplant' instead of aubergine admittedly fairly inocuous, but see also the slightly more eyebrow-raising use of 'swingers' to mean someone fond of a boogie, rather than the more sleezy 'carkeys tombola' you'll likely envisage if British!). Still, not nearly enough of a reason to avoid this very well written guide, positively bursting with useful info. Another top-notch publication from Frommers.
Divided by region, the book is very comprehensive - covering all the usual topics such as where to stay (for a variety of budgets), sites worth seeing, and transport options, plus a few less common inclusions such as local crafts, books to read to get into the Sicilian mood, films (likewise), and geology, flora and fauna. There is also an introductory chapter of 'bests' - including the best walks, best churches and cathederals, and most awe-inspiring ruins to see. Perhaps the book's greatest strength, though, is the vast amount of culinary information provided, with countless examples of unusual dishes (spaghetti with sea-urchins, ravioli stuffed with tomato mousse and basil jelly, and black and white chocolate dessert with orange peel). There's also a lot of detail on the styling of the various hotels, cafes and restaurants (medieval stone vs retro 1960's), so that even without pictures, you can have a fair idea of whether the ambience of a particular venue will appeal to you.
The only downside to this guide is that it has not (so far) been rewritten for the UK market, so you'll just have to grit your teeth at some of the American spellings and expressions (the use of 'eggplant' instead of aubergine admittedly fairly inocuous, but see also the slightly more eyebrow-raising use of 'swingers' to mean someone fond of a boogie, rather than the more sleezy 'carkeys tombola' you'll likely envisage if British!). Still, not nearly enough of a reason to avoid this very well written guide, positively bursting with useful info. Another top-notch publication from Frommers.
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- The text size is rather small. (I have very good eyesight, but I can imagine it being a problem for some)
- There are no colour photos nor are there any colour maps, aside from the inside front and back cover.
- Only two ink colours are used: black and "reddy-pink" Despite this, the layout of the book is still reasonably attractive.
- You have to tolerate the American English, as another reviewer has pointed out. A 'swinger', in UK parlance, is someone who might enjoy swapping his wife for the night(!) In the USA context, it pertains to dancing.
I would give this book 3.5 stars (out of 5), if half-star ratings were allowed.
- There are no colour photos nor are there any colour maps, aside from the inside front and back cover.
- Only two ink colours are used: black and "reddy-pink" Despite this, the layout of the book is still reasonably attractive.
- You have to tolerate the American English, as another reviewer has pointed out. A 'swinger', in UK parlance, is someone who might enjoy swapping his wife for the night(!) In the USA context, it pertains to dancing.
I would give this book 3.5 stars (out of 5), if half-star ratings were allowed.
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Clearly the series has moved on a long way since Arthur Frommer's `Europe on $5 a day' published in 1957 as this guide clearly spans the market as a whole. The most of the main centres are easy found but many of the more interesting minor locations are omitted and, if noted, are covered concisely. Rough Guide or Lonely Planet users may be disappointed there is a lack of youth orientation and interests such as walking, mountain biking or diving are given scant attention; the few listed `walking tours' are guided itineraries around the `must see' cities or localities, rather than anything more adventurous.
The format is well structured and easy to use; although apparently published in the UK, being printed in the USA, the English usage and spelling is American, which may, or may not be, to your taste. The approach is more `tourist' than traveller and if that's what you want, it's a good buy.
The format is well structured and easy to use; although apparently published in the UK, being printed in the USA, the English usage and spelling is American, which may, or may not be, to your taste. The approach is more `tourist' than traveller and if that's what you want, it's a good buy.
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Fairly comprehensive
Well written and constructed. Maps are disappointing, do not readily scale. Could do with more elinks (we bought the ebook version)
Published 21 days ago by Bernard Viney
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It is only possible to rate the accuracy of a travel guide by actually visiting the country mentioned, in this case Sicily, which I hope to visit next year. Read more
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