- Paperback: 264 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (28 Mar 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0470519959
- ISBN-13: 978-0470519950
- Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 13 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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- #19 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Europe > Italy > Cities & Regions > San Marino
- #19 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Europe > Italy > Cities & Regions > Umbria
- #100 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Europe > Italy > Cities & Regions > Tuscany
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“…the guides give up–to–date information on the best family–friendly accommodation, attractions and events...hundreds of images and unique inside information”. RaisingKids.co.uk June 2008
Included as “unique destination guides written specifically for families” – with the jacket image for Devon and Cornwall shown. The Independent on Sunday 4 May 2008
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With your family has all the inside knowledge and advice for a trouble–free holiday full of fabulous memories for all the family.
Discover a destination with:
Renaissance art and stunning gothic architecture
Majestic piazzas and unique historical sites
Fun festivals and traditions to enjoy
Pretty medieval hill towns with twisting streets to explore
Beautiful family–friendly beaches with clear, turquoise waters
Fantastic local cuisine and delicious gelato
Let Frommer′s show you where your family can:
Ride the rapids or go mountain biking
Get an insight into the secret nightlife of wolves, owls and lynx
See a room of spooky skeletons and a grisly parade of mummies
Take a tour of a secret passageway in Florence
Admire Renaissance frescos up close
Stay in a picturesque country retreat
Frommer′s. The best trips start here. Visit us online at Frommers.co.uk
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Format:Paperback
I fell in love with Tuscany after spending my honeymoon there. But following the birth of our first child, it's no longer practical to spend a week or two lounging around, soaking up the scenery, eating and drinking. Now we have to find things for the little one to do - which is where this book comes in.
Being targeted at familes, it has plenty of ideas for kids, and some particularly interesting "finds" that some guidebooks wont tell you about.
It's nicely written, and there's the odd humourous line to keep you smiling.
It succeeds where a lot of guidebooks fail as you really get a sense of the area and that it's been written by people who've been to these places.
It also sounds like the Italians are considerably more accommodating for children than us English are (I am still amazed at the number of wilting looks I receive if my girl dares to make a peep in public over here).
I like the fact that it is relatively thin (256 pages) as it will fit into the luggage without any problem. The one we took last time was a monster and not very practical at all.
However, while you can cram a lot into 250 pages - it's simply not enough room to squeeze in both Tuscany and Umbria.
Both are quite large areas, and if you're staying in one, it's not very likely you'll visit the other. You may take one daytrip if there's something you really want to see, but the guide would benefit from being separated into two.
I think this is its major weakness, but on the whole, it's certainly one I'd recommend.
Being targeted at familes, it has plenty of ideas for kids, and some particularly interesting "finds" that some guidebooks wont tell you about.
It's nicely written, and there's the odd humourous line to keep you smiling.
It succeeds where a lot of guidebooks fail as you really get a sense of the area and that it's been written by people who've been to these places.
It also sounds like the Italians are considerably more accommodating for children than us English are (I am still amazed at the number of wilting looks I receive if my girl dares to make a peep in public over here).
I like the fact that it is relatively thin (256 pages) as it will fit into the luggage without any problem. The one we took last time was a monster and not very practical at all.
However, while you can cram a lot into 250 pages - it's simply not enough room to squeeze in both Tuscany and Umbria.
Both are quite large areas, and if you're staying in one, it's not very likely you'll visit the other. You may take one daytrip if there's something you really want to see, but the guide would benefit from being separated into two.
I think this is its major weakness, but on the whole, it's certainly one I'd recommend.
Format:Paperback
A travel guide aimed at families and with a relatively small geographic focus so you get in-depth information for the area you've chosen to visit. For a two week holiday it was perfect, plenty of ideas for day trips and lots of inside information to make sure all outings where a success. The general information aimed at families was excellent and the level of ambition reflected in terms of the authors view of what was and wasn't do-able with children of different ages was spot on. Really good suggestions for where to go and where not to go, to eat, to stay etc. The only thing I wished they'd done a little more comprehensively was the guide to 'get along Italian' at the back, as it was very minimal I had to carry two books and a map...a very full handbag, I'd have liked just a bit more on the language side but that was all, otherwise a brilliant holiday guide and highly recommended.
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