Italian Lakes in the AA Spiral Guides series; comprising a selection of titles exploring a wide range of cities, regions & countries in a handy, spiral loose-leaf format. Fold-out flaps at the front & back of each title give an overview of the main regions covered, with page numbers so visitors can locate their destination easily. Each guide explores the destination geographically by region or area & provides the essential information for the main sites & attractions in addition to a recommended tour of each area by car. An introductory section - ...

Italian Lakes in the Step by Step series by Insight Guides focuses on providing tailor made walks & tours around the region. The guide features eighteen route recommendations that link up better known sights & take you off of the more beaten track; they are written by local experts who have personally selected places to eat & drink en-route & who offer insider tips on culture, shopping & nightlife. The guide has an array of colour photographs which help bring to life the background & descriptive information provided for destinations & attractions. An overview chapter opens the guide & reviews geography, customs & culture, history, food & drink, shopping, culture & entertainment. Next feature the selected itineraries for walks and/or tours, each of which have a good amount of accompanying information & come with a simple route plan. A user friendly alphabetical directory lists practical information to do with day to day basics & listings of h&-picked hotels & restaurants are provided to suit different budgets & tastes. The publisher ...

This guidebook describes 50 walks around Lakes Como, Iseo, Garda & Maggiore in Northern Italy. The picturesque routes are accessible by public transport from popular centres including Bellagio, Riva, Stresa & Cannero, & range from 2 to 14km in length. There are gentle lakeside strolls, & numerous ridge routes & traverses as well as the ascent of Monte Baldo, Monte Boletto & other walker`s peaks in the region. The clear maps, inspirational photographs & information about accommodation & public transport options help to make this guidebook an ideal companion to exploring the exceptional scenery, views & culture of the Italian Lakes. A basic English-Italian glossary is also included. ...

Italian Lakes is the Sunflower Landscapes guide to exploring the best walking & touring possibilities in northern Italy. The guide covers a range of routes including walks in Cheglio, Alpe di Lenno, Arco, Limone sul Garda & Biacesa. A double-sided, fold-out touring map gives an overview of the Lakes region & the locations of each walk. Detailed information about touring by hired car or public transport, as well as on foot, is provided, helping walkers to navigate & plan day-trips. Shorter strolls are also included as an alternative for each main route for those seeking more leisurely days out. The guide is structured in two main parts – Touring & Walking – that explore each route with detailed references to public transport & car directions to make each walk more accessible. 5 Car-touring routes are included, covering routes On the Edge of Val Grande, Mottarone, Border Hopping around Lake Lugano, Valsassina & the Triangolo Lariano & A Tour of Four Lakes. Each describes a route by car with suggestions for stop-off places & things to see on the way, including any picnicking sites. 21 suggestions for the best picnic stops are included at the start of the book & these are cross-referenced with the fold-out map & walk descriptions. The ‘ Walking’ section

Includes:: 38 recommended walks, many of which are circular tours. A detailed introduction provides information on waymarking & maps, the Italian Alpine Club, equipment & safety, weather, where to stay & Italian for walkers. Each walk begins with information about distance, difficulty grading, waymarking, how to get there, suggested clothing & equipment, language hints & shorter & alternative routes to the main walk. An appendice provides useful guidance on transport information. Colour photographs & specially adapted map extracts accompany each route.

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The Lingo™ range features beautifully designed, quality playing cards with the world’s most popular foreign languages. Inside Lingo™ you’ll find a stack of essential translations for your next overseas adventure. Lingo™ has your trip covered, from basic greetings & introductions to eating out, moving around or finding a place to stay. Practical translations accompanied by intuitive, easy to learn pronunciations. ...

In the delightful ” Italian Neighbours”, Tim Parks explores the idiosyncrasies & nuances of Italian culture. When Parks moved to Italy he found it irresistible; this book is a testament to his love of Italy & his attention to the details of everyday Italian life.” Italian Neighbours” is travel writing at its best; infused with an objective passion & an eye for the details & the peculiarities of culture.”I recommend this book to all those who are fed up with accounts of roughing it agreeably in Tuscany & similar junk that scarcely scratches the surfaces of the real Italy”
- Paul Bailey, * Daily Telegraph*
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The perfect companion for travelling to the Italy, this Italian phrase book contains everything you need to know in a way that's concise, accessible & easy-to-underst&. There are 2, 000 essential phrases, plus a 2, 000 word dictionary, themed sections, with pronunciation tables, word lists & grammar guides & easy-to-use two-colour text, with English terms in black & foreign terms in red for clarity, plus phonetic pronunciation in italic. ...

” Buon giorno!” From ordering calamari in Venice to making new friends in Tuscan hill towns, it helps to speak some of the native tongue. Rick Steves, bestselling author of travel guides to Europe, offers well-tested phrases & key words to cover every situation a traveler is likely to encounter. This handy guide provides key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spelling, an English-Italian & Italian-English dictionary, the latest information on European currency & rail transportation, & even a tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice as you wait in line at the Sistine Chapel. Informative, concise, & practical, ” Rick Steves` Italian Phrase Book & Dictionary” is an essential item for any traveler`s ”zainetto.” ...

With its completely redesigned interior making the book even more accessible than before, the ” Berlitz Italian Phrase Book” is ideal for travellers of all ages who are looking for a reliable & up-to-date phrase book that contains all the phrases they really need when they are in Italy. The new & enhanced content has a more visually appealing colour-coding system, enabling users to find what they want, when they want it, & in less time. The book also provides simplified phonetics to ensure that users pronounce the Italian words & phrases correctly. stunning images enhance the content & make this the most visually attractive Italian phrase book on the market. ...

Italian Phrase Book in a selection of language titles from Berlitz, to aid you before & during your travels. Berlitz have been producing language titles & promoting language learning for more than 125years. Catalogue selection comprising the following Berlitz series: Phrase books & Dictionaries, Phrase books & CDs, Shortcuts to ...