Kurt Weber/Debra Cole-Weber

Luca Logi wrote:

    > I also like the Time Out city guides. Again, the art history part
    > doesn't even compare with TCI, but they are good in directing you to
    > interesting shops or theatres - not even mentioned in TCI guides.

I also like the Time Out city guides, but for a gift of a guide book to
Italy, they are too narrow, I would think. But they are now among my
favorites. Time Out Florence has information, tips and recommendations that
I have not found other places. Their food recs are pretty good, too.

I have a ton of Florence guides, because of work, but for pleasure I use the
Time Out.

Randee

My personal preference are the Baedeker guides.

"Timothy J. Bain" wrote:
    >
    > I'm looking for opinions on the best travel guide books for Italy. It
    > will be a gift for the in-laws, and not being that "adventurous,"
    > they'll probably stick to the beaten path. Thanks for the help.
    >
    > Tim

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    > "Timothy J. Bain" wrote:
    > >
    > > I'm looking for opinions on the best travel guide books for Italy. It
    > > will be a gift for the in-laws, and not being that "adventurous,"
    > > they'll probably stick to the beaten path. Thanks for the help.
    > >
    > > Tim

given your description of them the Rick Steve's book might be just the
ticket -- along perhaps with a more inclusive guide of some sort