Frommer's Amalfi Coast with Naples, Capri & Pompeii (Frommer's Complete)

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Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here.
* The best of the region, including Ischia, Paestum, Positano, Ravello, Salerno & Sorrento.
* Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
* Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
* Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

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Somewhat helpful.......2007-09-30

The Frommer's Amalfi Coast with Naples, Capri and Pompeii was fun to read and provided us with some useful information prior to our travels. In addition to our time spent in Naples, Capri and Pompeii, we also spent 5 days in Rome which we had purchased a Rick Steven's book on Rome. Rick Steven's is far superior to Frommer's in providing useful and practical information that is the most accurate. In addition, most of the necessary information for our Naples trip was in the Rome book-in the day trip section. I would therefore only recommend buying the Frommer's book as supplementary material to a Rick Steven's travel book if desired.

Rick Steves Italy 2007.......2007-05-15

We have already been to Italy but with this great book we are going to see another aspect of it. Not the kind of trip most tourists do, but the way this great traveler invites us to.

Needs something more............2007-03-08

I prefer more "fun" reading than the lifeless drumming in Frommer Travel books. I would like to see more travel books on the Amalfi area, but as choices are very slim, this may be the best available, at least to date.

Naples & The Amalfi Coast (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

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Naples & the Amalfi Coast (Eyewitness Travel Guides) by DK Publishing
Mostly Naples, just a little of Amalfi coast towns
DK EYEWITNESS HISTORY AND GUIDE OF NAPLES AND THE ALMALFI COAST EDITION 2005
An Essential Travel Book

Naples & The Amalfi Coast (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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ASIN: 0756625025

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Highlights include: Toledo, Castel Mouvo, Spaccanapoli, Decumano Maggiore, Capodimonte, I Vergini, Vomero, Castel Dell'Ovo, and Chiaia.

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Naples & the Amalfi Coast (Eyewitness Travel Guides) by DK Publishing.......2007-03-13

I have not received this book. I received the wrong book from Frugal Media on Thursday. I e-mailed them on Thursday March 8, 2007 and still have not heard from them. They sent me "Maple V Quick Reference" book in error. I still need this book for travel in April (2007). Can you help me?

Mostly Naples, just a little of Amalfi coast towns.......2007-02-20

I was hoping to get some more info. on the Amalfi coast towns, as that's where I'm visiting this summer. The coverage of Naples is extensive, which of course, is the lead part of the title. But "and the Amalfi coast" was also thrown in there, and for my interests, the towns of Positano, Praiano, Amalfi and Ravello occupied a total of 2 pages in a 250 page book. Sorrento got another 2 pages. That being said, the overall book is beautifully produced with lots of photos, maps, and careful drawings of key buildings. It's slim, easy to carry in your bag, and the text is an easy read, nothing overly confusing here. I think if you're looking for Naples info. mostly then this is your book. It would deserve 5 stars for that.

DK EYEWITNESS HISTORY AND GUIDE OF NAPLES AND THE ALMALFI COAST EDITION 2005.......2005-10-17

QUICK INFORMATION:

The Dk Eyewitness travel guide is firstly what it says it is - A Guide. It is there to help you with advice to resource you with useful information for your forth-coming travels. I have used several DK Eyewitness Guides, as there is a vast range and found them to be useful for my certain plan of action. I have especially used these while travelling in Italy.

These Guides I would suggest are for the following - if you are combining a holiday with a spot of sightseeing, require a history element, maybe taking off and having you own little adventure, wish to partake in travelling in your own style by bus, hydrofoil or train this is the guide for you. I do not advise this particular guidebook for backpackers or people travelling off the beaten track. There is no hidden treasure here for you.

Second quick checkpoint when purchasing an edition of this book, please check that you have the most recent and up to date version.

Example: I was using edition 2005 but had notice this certain edition had not been updated since 2003. a necessary factor of any travel guide is to require the latest information most editions of these books are usually updated yearly.

BOOK OVERVIEW:

This book is extremely well planned and laid out, even showing you how to use this book guide. It covers History, Art, Architecture,Culture, as well as Churches, Volcanoes, Museums, Roman ruins, Islands and Beaches. It starts with an introduction to Naples, Followed by Naples area by area. it comes with a survival guide of practical information on travel and has a Naples map and street finder.

Each section of this book has been broken down; an area of Naples has been mapped out and numbered for the items of tourist interest, where to go, location, places to see or an object being described with a picture. It also shows interior and exterior of buildings with photographs and illustrated design. This book has beautiful glossy pages; it is not just for reading its showing you. What I loved was the fact that it had a visitors checklist such as opening times of shops, museums, etc. Areas of Naples are all colour coded.

This book them follows through in sections and chapters with surrounding areas, Phlegraean fields, Cumae, Portici and the Vesuvian Villas, Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum, Pompeii, The Sorrento Peninsula, The Amalfi Coast, Along the Sorrento Coast, Paestum, Caserta, Capri, Ischia and Procida. Information on these places are about a page to two pages each, I found it was enough to get by on as when I was travelling around the biggest source for me is word of mouth, speaking to the locals or fellow holiday makers. Road maps, motorways the famous coastline is all shown. For the drivers section Naples can be tricky watch those trams, red traffic lights are more of a suggestion than a stop sign, traffic in Naples can be grid locked, down the coast while looking at the amazing scenery don't forget to keep one eye on the road. Drivers buckle up and good luck.

At the back of the book there are many tips on being safe, Chemists/Pharmacy are all marked and listed, an importance in any city. Information on hotels, restaurants, cafe, bars and festivals, Bank Holidays. More important for me, ladies shopping, even what time of year the sales start and when the markets are on. Men be vigilant keep those wallets in a safe place. It also has an Italian phase page, please try to give the language a go, it's courteous and appreciated, the Italians have a sense of humour and even if you say it incorrectly remember.............. it whether their laughing with us or at us that count.

MY TIPS:

Read the book in advance before travelling; use the internet as another source of information. For example, I needed to find out about the hydrofoil timetables and price list, also if they were running from Naples to Amalfi Coast in September. The guidebook had already told me about the metro del mare hydrofoil service, so I typed in metro del mare as a key word via internet, the information is at your fingertips. Timetables, Routes and Prices can also be obtained from key words in this book for Ferries crossing, Trains, Public bus, best places to obtain your tickets from, also try the Summer in Italy web site just by typing in Summer in Italy, Hotels try Trip Advisor lots of information is given. Guidebooks in general do not list times and prices because they frequently change; also another unpredictability would be the weather, take everything into account how you travel about.

This book I found to be a wonderful source of information, many holiday makers were browsing through it while I was there, fascinated by it even. The history element was my keen interest, also the fact with all the information I'd obtained from this book plus the internet, I simply got off my flight in Naples and set out, so this book comes highly recommended from me, take this guide with you, good luck, stay sharp in the city have a fantastic time.

A.Bowhill

An Essential Travel Book.......2005-03-11

This book on Naples and the Amalfi Coast has been the best and most valuable guide book to the region. This Eyewitness guide, as is the case with the entire series, is very nicely laid out. The map of Naples under the front cover is color coded and provides highlights in each. The colors of the map relate to the sections in the book relating to the main areas of the city. The book nicely covers the history of Naples, art and architecture and culture, the environment and items of local interest.

Each section of the book that covers an area of Naples beings with a map numbered for the locations of items of interest. Each of the numbered locations is then described with a picture proving relevant information (sometimes in a colored box labeled "Visitor Checklist") such as opening times, how to get there and the main items to see. Important buildings, such as the Duomo, are illustrated with a colored cutaway drawing, showing a bit of the exterior and the interior plan, with the location of art work and places of special interest. Each page is full of information and often the photograph of the site brings something of interest to my attention that I may not pay any attention to in an un-illustrated book. The Amalfi Coast follows the chapters on Naples and is described in the same fashion. A map of the coast with number sights begins this section. Places, such as Pompeii and Herculaneum, are given a good overview with descriptions of the main sights and photographs. For surrounding areas like Capri and Ischia (covered on only 2 pages) there is not a lot of information which makes an additional book necessary. There is good information on how to get to destinations in the Naples area.

The descriptions are succinct and well-written, the aim being not to waste words or space. The Traveler Needs section provides good information on hotels, restaurants and shopping. Although I used additional guide books to discover information about hotels and restaurants I also referred to this book. The final section, Survival Guide, is a wealth of information about getting around Naples and the Amalfi coast. For example, this book is the only one I saw that had a map of the Metro stops in Naples, and you can tie this map to the detailed maps of the city to determine how the stops are connected. The several pages of maps are the best that I have seen in a guidebook: you can find any location on Naples using these maps. The maps are easy to access and follow from page to page and have detailed information like where pharmacies are located.

This guidebook is the kind that always finds a place in my luggage. It is easy to become familiar with an unfamiliar place and is a storehouse of practical information.

The Wonders of the Amalfi Coast: Capri, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento (Italian Regions)

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Not Quite Magical

The Wonders of the Amalfi Coast: Capri, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento (Italian Regions)
Paolo Rubino
Manufacturer: White Star
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ASIN: 8854400866
Release Date: 2005-09-20

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The Amalfi Coast is an unforgettable place for many travelers. A marvelous winding drive among the cliffs by the water's edge gives way to spectacular and romantic views that linger in one's memory. In this book, photographers have met the challenge of portraying the Amalfi Coast in ways that will surprise even the traveler with the keenest of visual recollections. Here they capture the coastline brilliantly through innovative perspectives while showing off its famous sites, remarkable for their vast natural, architectural, and artistic variety: Capri, Naples, Pompeii, and Sorrento. This is a place where the beauty of the landscape, molded by volcanoes, is wed to the glories of an illustrious past, and where the intense blue of the Tyrrhenian contrasts with the greenery and the bare rocks of the coast. Complemented by splendid photographs, the narrative in this book leads the reader on a wondrous itinerary through famous travel sites, where we happen upon hidden gems. Along with the great monuments, we discover, for example, the towns and villages of inland areas that, though off the beaten track, are rich in history, artistic treasures, stunning natural scenery, and the flavors and colors of ancient popular traditions. From coastlines to volcanoes, Roman ruins to cathedrals, and museums to festivals, these images form a stunning portrait of the Amalfi Coast-one that all who know this region will treasure.

Customer Reviews:

Not Quite Magical.......2005-12-13

This heavy volume of beautiful if somewhat over-colorized photos helps fill a void in books about the unspeakably beautiful Amalfi coast, and highlights some truly gorgeous works of art, but still fails to capture the magic of the area on a few points. First, the photography almost uniformly focuses on sunny, picture-perfect days - and thus fails to capture the coast's most amazing feature, the play of sunlight and shadow, mist and shade that constantly transforms each breathtaking vista. Second, the text is awkwardly written, or at least translated. The author is apparently a renowned journalist, so I will blame the translation and editing of the text, which is scattershot and often throws out terminology that assumes a knowledge of Italian or Latin. Third, there is almost no mention of Ravello, and only one small photo or two of the most magical place in the entire region!

Top 10 Naples and the Amalfi Coast (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

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Don't judge it by it's pretty cover.
Top 10 Naples

Top 10 Naples and the Amalfi Coast (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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Don't judge it by it's pretty cover........2007-05-06

Beautiful illustrations and photographs, but no ditections. Little attempt to filter out the superflous and time wasting details that can bog down a vacation with limited time. Had to book mark the index page, the area descriptions and the map section and flip back and forth trying to locate the points of interest. If you have six months to live there or just want some pretty pictures it would be great, otherwise don't waste your time or money on the book.

Top 10 Naples.......2007-04-04

Terrific - easy to use and so much information!!! And it is compact and light.

Fodor's Naples, Capri & the Amalfi Coast, 4th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides)

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Fodor's Naples, Capri & the Amalfi Coast, 4th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides)
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ASIN: 1400017432
Release Date: 2007-03-06

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With its starlit isles, 24-karat resorts, and sapphire-shaded lagoons, Campania has been the crema di crema of Italian tourism ever since the Roman emperors headed here to work on their tans. Today, its siren call remains irresistible: with five of the top ten destinations in Italy for Americans---captivating Capri, whirlwind Naples, seductive Sorrento, petrified Pompeii, and perfect Positano---this region is second only to Tuscany for number of visitors per year. Covering it all, Fodor’s Naples, Capri and the Amalfi Coast is gorgeously written and “immensely useful” (to quote Conde Nast Traveler’s rave) but now ups the ante with a spectacular, new, photo-rich make-over.

Quintessential delights to be featured in unique, pictorial layouts, including “Remembrance of Things Pasta" (hey, pizza was born in Naples), "Mamma Mia, Sophia!" (on native girl Sophia Loren), and “Postcards from the Ledge" (on the Amalfi Drive, "road of a 1,001 bends")

Tantalizing 8-page color photo insert will capture Campania’s bluer-than-blue bays, glittering Baroque palaces, and skyhigh villages in all their glory

New chapter openers feature interactive maps and Planner Pages on how to make the most of traveler’s time

Plus new maps, “Voices of Italy” interviews, and an abbondanza of on-target restaurant and hotel reviews

Time Out Naples: Capri, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast (Time Out Guides)

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Time Out Naples: Capri, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast (Time Out Guides)
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ASIN: 1846700086

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The stunning Mediterranean city of Naples is enjoying a newfound self-confidence, and this fourth edition of the best-selling guide tours not only its great history, but its exciting present, as well — including the restored Renaissance palazzo, archeological treasures, new museums, and sophisticated cuisine and couture. Time Out Naples takes travelers to the best the city has to offer, with highlights that include the best sailing and diving in the area, an in-depth survey of local food and wine, and a useful guide to the etiquette of Neapolitan shopping. Time Out Naples also goes beyond the city to explore the best of the Amalfi coast, the town of Sorrento, the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida, and the ancient sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Color photos and maps throughout enhance the reader's experience.

Streetwise Naples & Amalfi Coast (Streetwise)

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Streetwise Naples & Amalfi Coast (Streetwise)
Michael E. Brown
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ASIN: 1886705968

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Map Review.......2007-01-03

Have used these Streetwise maps for various locations and found them easy to read and carry, fit right in your pocket. This particular one we did not use as much as others as we were not in Naples but for taking the train! Had one for Florence and it was great, highly recommend.

Fodor's Naples, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast, 3rd Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides)

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Fodor's Naples, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast, 3rd Edition

Fodor's Naples, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast, 3rd Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides)
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ASIN: 1400013119
Release Date: 2004-02-03

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As Italy's most glamorous seaside getaway, this region remains one of the world's most gorgeous corners. Here along the sinuous Amalfi drive, ancient ruins, Baroque villas, and luxurious retreats entrap your senses. Positano, the most photographed fishing village in the world, clings to its rock above the sea. Naples, the city at the center of it all quickens the pulse with its picturesque streets and warm people. Our local writers have traveled this enchanting corner of the world to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.

The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best - "Fodor's guides are saturated with information."

- Two-color interior design makes it easier to find the information you need
- Fodor's Choice Ratings flag must-see sights and hidden treasures
- Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets
- Plus multi-day itineraries to help you build the right trip for you and/or your family

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Fodor's Naples, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast, 3rd Edition .......2007-02-12

Great book if you're going to be visiting Naples... Fodor's always has lots of great travel info. But it's not so good for Amalfi Coast (which is where we're planning to go).

Adventure Guide Naples, Sorrento, The Amalfi Coast: Capri, Ischia, Pompeii, Positano (Adventure Guides Series) (Adventure Guides Series)

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Very comprehensive
An excellent travel planner, it can't be beat.

Adventure Guide Naples, Sorrento, The Amalfi Coast: Capri, Ischia, Pompeii, Positano (Adventure Guides Series) (Adventure Guides Series)
Marina Carter
Manufacturer: Hunter Publishing (NJ)
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ASIN: 1588435784

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Hedonistic resorts are counterbalanced here by Greek and Roman excavations. Tour Pompeii and Herculaneum, an amphitheater or a submerged city. Visit hissing beaches and bubbling spas on Ischia. Take in the gastronomic specialties of gourmet pizza, handmade pasta and fresh seafood. Here is a guide to it all, from art and vineyards to fashions and antiques. Cooking and language classes are featured. This signature Hunter series targets travelers eager to explore the destination. Extensively researched and offering the very latest information, Adventure Guides are written by knowledgeable, experienced authors. The focus is on outdoor activities - hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, downhill skiing, parasailing, scuba diving, backpacking, and waterskiing, among others - and these user-friendly books provide all the details you need, including prices. The best local outfitters are listed, along with contact numbers, addresses and recommendations. A comprehensive introductory section provides background on history, geography, climate, culture, when to go, transportation and planning. These very readable guides then take a region-by-region approach, plunging into the very heart of each area and the adventures offered, giving a full range of accommodations, shopping, restaurants for every budget, and festivals. All books have town and regional maps.

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Very comprehensive.......2007-01-29

ADVENTURE GUIDE TO NAPLES, SORRENTO, AMALFI COAST BY MARINA CARTER is another of Hunter Publishing Company's excellent travel guides. This one has a fascinating introduction which gives not only the history, but also breaks down and explains the art and architecture into specific periods of history, which gives you a thorough appreciation for what you will see and experience on your trip. There is a section of where to go, what to see, places to eat and shop, and sporting activities and entertainment in each area, including phone numbers and websites to contact for each. The book explores Naples with its history and art, then the 60 mile Sorrento Peninsula as a base for exploring other areas and famous for luring sirens to the treacherous rocks, and finally the less accessible Amalfi Coast with its gorgeous scenery one of the most beautiful in all of Europe. Reading this guide will tempt travelers to Italy to venture South of Rome.

An excellent travel planner, it can't be beat........2006-11-05

Naples and nearby coastal areas offer much in the way of different travel experiences, from fine resorts to street theatre and fishing villages - and Naples, Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast makes the most of the entire region, offering plenty of unforgettable adventures and covering not only walks and places to stay, but night life and historic sights. An excellent travel planner, it can't be beat.

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This is the essential guide book to Naples!

Time Out Naples: Capri, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast (Time Out Guides)

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ASIN: 1904978312

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This stunning Mediterranean city of Naples is enjoying a newfound self-confidence. Recent years have seen a dramatic reclamation of its heritage, as piazzas that once functioned as car parks have been restored to their original glory in a renewal process that is almost complete. Naples today is once again recognizable as the place that drew the Grand Tourists with its unique combination of outstanding beauty and overtones of mythology. But the bustle, the street life, the numerous cafés, bars, and restaurants remain, and the Time Out Naples guide takes travelers to the best in eating, drinking, and hanging out that the city has to offer. Highlights include the best sailing and diving in the area, an in-depth survey of local food and wine, and a useful guide to the etiquette of Neapolitan shopping. The guide goes beyond the city to explore the best of the Amalfi coast, the town of Sorrento, the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida, and the ancient sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

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This is the essential guide book to Naples!.......2005-08-02

This book features all up to date and hard to find information about the area which is one of the most alluring and interesting spots I have ever been. There is plenty of off the beaten track sites to visit as well as great restaurants and bed and breakfasts. It is listed in an easy manner. My only complaint is the cover is a bit
thin in the paper department, curling already when I have had it only a few weeks. But it is sooo worth having if you are planning a trip to Bella Napoli. capri and the Amalfi Coast. Buon Viaggio!

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