Personally researched, this guide to Italy includes recommendations of over 280 Places to Stay and Eight, Regional, Countryside Itineraries–everything the traveler needs to plan a memorable trip. From affordable to decadent, recommendations of where to stay include boutique hotels in Rome, Florence, Milan and Venice, and charming inns, elegant resort hotels, romantic villas and historic castles in small towns and villages throughout the countryside. The regional itineraries include suggestions for pacing, sightseeing and the most scenic routes. Experience this diverse and beautiful country by exploring Italy from "tip to toe": discover the romantic hilltowns of Tuscany, the beguiling back roads of Umbria, the scenic Lake District, the dramatic Amalfi Coast, the wonders of Sicily and the incredible culture and history of Rome, Venice, Florence and Milan. Karen Brown is pleased to publish her recommendations in electronic format. Enhanced with color photos, maps that link to interactive maps, direct website and email links—this E-book is a powerful travel tool and resource.