Frommer's Italy 2026

“Frommer’s guides cut through influencer noise and AI-generated jargon to give genuine recommendations born from personal journeys and deep understanding. It’s the trusted voice of someone who’s truly been there, offering insights you won’t find anywhere else.” – Samantha Brown, Host of PBS’ Places to Love

“Frommer’s earnest prose, alternately lyrical and artless but always compulsively informative, convey a near-missionary zeal for travel and elevated “Frommer’s” from the how-to genre to the kind of book that could change a person’s worldview.” – The New York Times

“Frommer’s has now re-established themselves among the leading travel titles… These human-scale books, written and published by people who genuinely know and love their subject, are perfect for travel’s post-pandemic recovery”. – The Guardian

“One of the most recognized guidebook brands in the world, Frommer’s influence on the traveling public over the past seven decades has been profound. More than 75 million guidebooks bearing the Frommer name have been sold since the mid-1950s.” – Travel Weekly Magazine

“Amazingly easy to use. Very portable, very complete.” – Booklist

“Detailed, accurate, and easy-to-read information for all price ranges.” – Glamour Magazine

“Frommer’s Guides have a way of giving you a real feel for a place.” – McClatchy Media Company

“It has been decades since I got my start as a travel writer, writing for Frommer’s during my years living in Florence, but in my eyes they remain an unwavering go-to source and last word for any of the countless destinations they cover today. I’ve consulted them more times than I can remember and have never once been disappointed. Am so happy to see that Pauline Frommer and her cracker-jack team continue the enduring legacy of her father Arthur Frommer.” – Patricia Schultz, author “1000 Places to See Before You Die”

“If you are a budget-conscious traveler looking for value-for-money recommendations, which includes most family travelers, Frommer’s guidebooks offer an excellent choice. Focusing on affordable travel, Frommer’s offers practical advice, insider tips, and a reliable rating system. It assigns one to three stars to places and experiences worth your time and money.

Three factors that set Frommer’s apart:

1. Budget-friendly recommendations: Frommer’s guidebooks provide a wide range of budget-friendly recommendations. Expect information for affordable accommodations, dining options, and attractions. They also offer money-saving tips to help you stretch your travel budget.

2. Practical information: Frommer’s guidebooks are known for their practical and detailed information. They contain everything you need to plan your trip efficiently, from transportation to multiple sample itinerary options.

3. Local insights: Frommer’s guidebooks include insights and recommendations from local experts, helping you experience a destination like a local. This unique perspective will enhance your travel experience.”

– Gather + Go Travel Magazine

Stephen Brewer has been savoring Italian pleasures ever since he sipped his first cappuccino while a student in Rome many, many years ago (togas had just gone out of fashion). He has written about Italy for many magazines and guidebooks and remains transported in equal measure by Bolognese cooking, Tuscan hillsides, the Bay of Naples, and the streets of Palermo.

Elizabeth Heath writes about travel, lifestyle, and home improvement from a hilltop village in Umbria. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, and many other titles. Since moving here 16 years ago, she has written extensively about traveling and living in Italy.

Michelle Schoenung is an American journalist and translator in Milan who relocated to the Belpaese in 2000 for what was to be a yearlong adventure. More than 2 decades later she is pleased that Milan has evolved into a much more international and cosmopolitan city and has shed its image of merely being a foggy northern Italian business hub. Her writings and translations have appeared in magazines and books in the United States and Italy. In her free time, she likes to read, run, travel and explore the city with her two rambunctious Italian-American ragazzi.

Donald Strachan is a travel journalist who has written about Italy for publications worldwide, including National Geographic Traveller, The Guardian, Sunday Telegraph, and CNN.com. He has also written several guidebooks for Frommer’s.

Stephen Keeling has been traveling to Italy since 1985 and covering his favorite nation for Frommer’s since 2007. He has written for The Independent, Daily Telegraph, various magazines, and numerous travel guides as well as the award-winning Frommer’s Florence, Tuscany & Umbria.

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