Florence & Tuscany in the Easy Guide Series by Frommer’s captures the unique spirit of the place offering expert advice in all price ranges for a variety of establishments & attractions. Arranged in a clear layout, put together in a light & compact format (256 pages), the guides is easy to read & light to carry. The guide introduces Florence & Tuscany with ‘ The Best of’, ‘ In Context’ & ‘ Suggested Itineraries’ chapters, offering information on the local history, culture, geography as well as selecting recommended road trips in & around this location & including Umbria. This section is followed by individual chapters dedicated to Florence, Around Florence, Siena & Western Tuscany, Central & Eastern Tuscany, The Best of Umbria; with advice on where to stay, where to eat, strolls, exploring, shopping, entertainment etc. The guide concludes with a final section on planning your trip. Frommer’s is an American publisher specialising in guidebooks emphasising the culture, lifestyle & history of the destination & stressing the insights travels offer. In their effort to contribute to making travel more accessible they are a cost-conscious company & offer, not only reasonable priced guides, but they also always include sensible priced lodgings & establishments in their guides. They are openly & highly critical when it comes to judging value for your money, & if something or somewhere is not worth your money & time, you will read it.