Venice for the Shameless Hedonist 2018

** Delicious and Authentic Restaurants ** Unique Wine Tasting Adventures ** The Best Festivals and Events ** Secret Sights & Activities ** Stunning Beaches, Reserves and Tours **


With over 100 recommendations & 6 unique walking tours, "Venice and Verona for the Shameless Hedonist 2018" is a book like no other. Use it alongside your standard travel guide to build a truly memorable vacation! 


Discover where to enjoy a good meal with a mesmerizing view of the city and which tasty neighborhood trattorias are favored by the locals; learn where to book stunning helicopter rides and private after-hours tours to the city’s finest museums; find authentic handmade Venetian souvenirs, and read which historic mansions and secret 18th century gardens shouldn’t be missed. Discover where to find the tastiest aperitivos, how to buy tickets for the exclusive Carnival parties, which spas in town offer the most indulgent pampering, and where to book a personalized rowing lesson that will turn you into a real gondoliere. 


Learn where the best outlet fashion villages hide, which wine tours and tastings are worth your time and money, and where to buy award-winning bottles of Amarone and Prosecco (for the best prices!). 


In short, "Venice & Verona for the Shameless Hedonist--Venice and Verona Travel Guide 2018" is the one guide you need in order to build not just a good vacation, but an incredible one.

NEW! The Venice & Lake Garda with Kids Travel Guide is out!

The #1 Travel Guide for Families Visiting Northern Italy! 

"Venice, Verona, Lake Garda & the Dolomites with Kids 2018" is not your typical run-of-the-mill guidebook. Rather, it is an indispensable and hugely useful resource for any family traveling to beautiful Italy.  


Here you will find:  

Detailed family-friendly itineraries, covering the best sights and attractions * The top 10 activities for families in all the important cities * Lists of the best events and attractions, such as: water parks, adventure parks, family-friendly beaches, horseback rides, jousting matches and medieval carnivals * Unique detective missions and kids' corners, filled with interesting facts and stories * Fascinating details about Italian art, culture, and history * Insider tips and top advice, written by a local, that will save you time and money on your Italian vacation * Recommendations for excellent family hotels, B&Bs and restaurants * The best kid-friendly museums and sights.  

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Here's what a few of our readers had to say about our previous guide, "Florence & Tuscany with Kids":  

"Excellent book, tried and tested with 3 kids aged 10-11. We took a regular guide book too but always found ourselves checking this one because it had relevant info for famiilies, like: which place sells the best gelato? Good local panini bars, cafes, child friendly restaurants?..."  
DC  
 
"Well organized and very useful. If you are travelling to Florence or Tuscany with your kids, this guide is a must".  
Mat D.  
 
"This book is a must-have if you are taking your kids to the Tuscany region! It was invaluable and made our trip a great experience. We traveled with a 3 & 5 year old and the tips and activities inside were great. The restaurant recommendations proved to be helpful and delicious."  
Allison Neumann  
 
"Better than your normal travel guide. I love the additional information provided.... And now I have a much better understanding of Renaissance art!"  
W.Mason  
 
"Very good guide for Florence and the surrounding areas if you have kids. The major attractions had some kid based projects, these were fun to complete. Also, the facts based for kids were useful in keeping our child focused. We really liked the area/attraction gelato based information."  
C. Frears  
 
"This travel guide is detailed, thorough and full of useful information. As other reviewers have pointed out, its forte isn't an abundance of colorful photos and maps (on the contrary, it is printed in b/w), but the information it provides.  
The detailed itineraries (especially the Maremma and the Florence itineraries, which we followed) were very interesting and enjoyable. The reviews of Florence's best family friendly attractions and the recommendations for parks and medieval festivities were great. In fact, we found several suggestions and activity ideas here that we did not see in any other guide we consulted. All in all, this is a highly recommended resource for families traveling to Tuscany"  
R.M

Finding the Best Cicheti in Venice - Which Bacaro to Choose? And What do Foodies in Venice need to Know?

One of the best ways to enjoy the typical Venetian cuisine is by sampling some of the city's best 'cicheti'. These popular snacks are very similar to the Spanish 'tapas' -- a variety of tasty little nibbles served alongside a good cocktail, or a glass of wine.

The selection of cicheti is inspiring, and customers can typically choose between tiny prosciutto sandwiches, slices of polenta topped with creamed baccala, fried squid, spicy sardines, canapes with cheese, vegetables and other savory toppings, and much more. The fact that all of this deliciousness is very reasonably priced, surely adds to the cicheti's appeal...

Venice is filled with delightful and authentic cicheti shops (known as 'bacari', in the local dialect). But where can you find the best of the best? The answer is simple - we've got you covered.

Our popular travel guide, Venice & Verona for the Shameless Hedonist, will take you to the best chicheti bars in Venice, helping you make the most of your vacation. Naturally, we also offer top tips by locals about the best restaurants in Venice and Verona, excellent wine tours, fantastic shops and boutiques that any shopping enthusiast and foodie should know about, gorgeous sights and historic mansions, and recommendations for unique itineraries. Come discover with us! Venice & Verona for the Shameless Hedonist is now on sale, on Amazon.

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What does Venice & Verona for the Shameless Hedonist Offer? 

* Fantastic Hotel and Restaurant Recommendations

* Top Tips about the Best Wine and Gastronomic Tours in the Region

* Advice from Locals about the Best Hidden Attractions and Activities in Venice & Verona

Find out where to enjoy a good meal with a mesmerizing view of the city, where to rent a Ferrari and take it out for a spin, and which first-rate spas offer the most indulgent pampering. 

Read which historic mansions and 18th century gardens shouldn’t be missed, where to find the most authentic and delicious aperitivo, how to buy tickets for the exclusive Carnival parties, and where to book a personalized rowing lesson that will turn you into a real gondoliere. 

Learn all about the best-value hotels in Venice and Verona, fantastic boutiques and outlet villages, fun cooking classes, helicopter rides, private after-hours tours to the city’s museums, and where to buy gorgeous, handmade Venetian masks and Murano glass souvenirs. 

Discover tiny neighborhood restaurants favored by locals, the very best wine tours and tastings, hidden corners of beauty in the countryside, and where to buy glorious and award-winning bottles of Amarone, Valpolicella and Prosecco (for the best prices!). And, naturally, read all about the top recommended festivals, antique markets, B&Bs, hotels, and guided hikes in the region. 

In short, Venice & Verona for the Shameless Hedonist is the one guide you need to build not just a good vacation, but an incredible one.

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