4 comments about Fodor's See It Rome, 2nd Edition (Fodor's See It).

1. These Fodor "See It" guide books are fabulous. Finally someone has gotten it right. Great information organized in a very usable way with terrific color photos and great maps..one for the sights, one for restaurants, one for hotels. And then many small maps of things to see in an area. Or a map showing just churches to visit, shops in an area, simple walks to take. With many photo guide books I find I am so overwhelmed by the photos that my eyes glaze over. But this devotes double pages to the important sights and also to some obscure but equally wonderful sights that you would hate to miss. Just outstanding guide books. They are available for many cities and some countries. Now you don't have to load down your luggage with multiple guide books. This is all you will ever need.



2. This is a wonderful book. It has tons of pictures. Using this book has gotten me so much more excited about my trip to Rome. I recommend it.



3. With 100s of great photos this is an excellent book for pre-trip research and planning. The maps are very good, good hotel references and very well done on the restaurants analysis with map showing locations. The insider information on living/visiting Rome is short, insightful, very helpful. Suggested itineraries and walks very good. Coverage of the major sights excellent with lots of photos, detailed information, helpful hints (for example, the Gallery Borghese is given 6 pages of coverage, 1/2 of which are photos, the first page a full page photo of a Bernini sculpture). Section on shopping very good.
   What makes this book impractical for carrying around in the streets is the fact that the sights are listed in alphabetical order, so if you are walking in a certain section of the city there is a lot of flipping back and forth through the book to find out what you are near, what to see, and then the description of it. This is a great book for research ahead of time and a keepsake after the trip, A definite to get before you go.



4. Packed with details and useful tips. Used during our trip to Rome this summer and thoroughly enjoyed it. Useful warnings and tips about local transportation.

No comments about Fodor's Exploring Rome, 7th Edition (Exploring Guides).

5 comments about Sandra Gustafson's Great Eats Italy: Florence - Rome - Venice; Fifth Edition (Great Eats Italy).

1. Sandra Gustafson's work has been a mainstay of my travel library for many years. I had an early edition of this book when I went on my honeymoon in the early 1990s to Florence, and then again when we went to Rome. We'll be going to Venice next month and I'll be sure to by the latest edition to have with me.



2. I just got back from 16 days in Venice, Florence, and Rome and I took the suggestions from this book many times and was pleased each time. I agree that in these very touristy places it is easy to go wrong. It is nice to have a dependable opinion to rely upon in foreign cities. I also found the maps and neighborhood descriptions to be helpful and accurate.



3. This is, unfortunately, somewhat dated by her "lire" designations. Makes it hard to know what's what. The places I recognized, she had reviewed accurately and appropriately.



4. This is a good book and it helped me on trips to Italy 8+ years ago, but it desperately needs to be updated (and updated more often).



5. The book was helpful while in Rome 2005. Mio dio, we were only actually able to locate two of the restaurants reviewed, however, each place was well worth the price of the book.

1 comments about Rome For Dummies (Dummies Travel).

1. I never received this book. When I did inquire about it(over 30 days later)they told me that it was to be shipped out shortly. I never got the book or the money back. Will never do business with them again.

No comments about The Marvels of Rome: Mirabilia Urbis Romae.

2 comments about Laminated Rome City Streets Map by Borch.

1. I love this map! It's laminated, durable, easy-to-read, and so full of information that you almost don't need a guide book to accompany it. Love it.



2. In the labyrinth of streets called Rome, walking without a map like this is like walking with a blindfold - You can walk, but your end-up where you didn't plan and have to rely on the locals, which are not very english-literate.
   A laminated map is a must since you'll be puting it in and out of your bag doxens of times. A paper map will wear out very quickly.

No comments about Artwise Rome Museum Map - Laminated Museum Map of Rome, Italy - Streetwise Maps (Artwise).

1 comments about Frommer's 24 Great Walks in Rome (Great Walks).

1. If you've never been to Rome or you're the seasoned expert, you'll enjoy this book. It is packed full of interest walks through Rome. Rome is really a city that is just really pleasant to walk through and around. It has great public transportation, but on those nice, warm days, it's a real treat to meander through the streets of Rome just taking in the scene and the atmosphere.
   
   If you're looking for lots of travel recommendations in the areas of lodging and eating, this book is probably not for you. If you're looking for something to do while in Rome and to make the most of the time that you have there, then this books IS for you. One of the things that I liked was how it took a walk that I had been on so many times and then pointed out things that I had never seen or knew were there. I learned a lot from this book, and I've been to Rome over a dozen times.
   
   Each walk is set up well -- the book tells you how to get to your starting point and then tells you how to get back to the starting point after you've finished -- either by bus, retracing your steps or some other form of transportation. The book also has some excellent photography that really helps to situate you in your surroundings.
   
   Seriously consider purchasing this book before your next trip.

3 comments about To Rome With Love (Seven Sisters Series Book 4).

1. Debra White Smith is one of my favorite authors! I stumbled across her books in the library and immediately fell in love with the Seven Sisters stories! I have read Best Friends (the pre-series book) as well as books 1-4 of the Seven Sisters series. I highly recommend this author and these books! I don't know how I'm going to wait 4 months for the next book to come out!



2. This is a book that I highly recommend! It is a great Christian fiction romance novel. If you buy it you won't be dissapointed.



3. I really enjoyed reading this book. I'd give it more stars if I could. It is really enjoyable to read! I highly recommed it.

1 comments about The Smiles of Rome: A Literary Companion for Readers and Travelers.

1. This book puts the enigmatic charm of Rome into words. There are also some useful suggestions for restaurants and sites to see. This book would be most useful to someone that has been there before and would be able to identify with the experiences and places described. Perfect for just before a visit, or just to remind yourself of what it was like to be there.