[.ca] Fodor's Escape to the Amalfi Coast, 2nd Edition: The ... (ISBN 0679008454)

From Amazon.com:
The only problem with Robert Fisher's Escape to the Amalfi Coast is that it's addictive. Fisher is both a writer and a photographer, and his guide to the Italian coast bordering the Bay of Naples is rich in luscious photography and descriptive prose. Starting with the lure of Positano; exploring the sun-blessed coastal towns of Ravello, Sorrento, and Amalfi; and venturing as far as Naples and Capri, Fisher revels in the region's beauty--both natural and manufactured. He highlights the azure seascapes and scruffy mountain hikes, the palazzos where celebrities romp; the bougainvillea-bedecked nooks where lovers spoon; the grand restaurants serving truffles and foie gras; and the archetypal fishing villages, replete with whitewashed cottages, turquoise seas, and weathered dories. Thumb through those pictures, read about those villages, and your only focus becomes how soon you can go and how long you can stay. --Stephanie Gold

lush photos and text- next best thing to being there:
Gorgeous escape from every day problems. Photos exceptional, text almost as wonderful: does justice to this dreamy area--as much as words and pictures can, without the fresh pasta and the smell of lemon blossoms. And you don't have to drive it!

Fantastic;a book to treasure and display for a life time.:
Having traveled on the Amalfi Coast numerous times, being able to open the spectacular pages and relive the memories is something both my husband I will enjoy for years to come. More indepth tour books are available, but nothing can capture the beauty and romance that is in Robert Fisher's book. It will never be out of date and can be treasured for a lifetime.

Escapes any real information:
This is not the typical Fodor's guidebook one may have used for previous travel, but rather a compilation of beautiful photos coupled with minimal detailed information. If you are looking for wonderful snapshots of the region prior to travel - this book is for you. If you are looking for a book with even a bit of useful information, i.e. restaurants, hotels, "things to do", weather, shopping, etc. - pass and don't look back - you won't find it here.

Amalfi on your own:
The photos are beautiful. This is not a typical Fodor's travel guide book. They forgot the "guide". If you want to sit and "uuuu" and "ahh" and want a coffee table book this is good. If you want a guide book...PASS...you'll do better on your own.

A bunch of picture postcards with gushy writing.:
Esentially this is a book of picture postcards with writing so gushy diabetics reading it should keep their insulin handy. The "practical" information is useful but the lodging recommendations sounds like they were written by the Amalfi Chamber of Commerce. If you've been to Amalfi and weren't happy with your photos, you might want this book. Otherwise, skip it.