We are incredibly excited to announce that our new travel guide, Tuscany for the Shameless Hedonist 2018
(third edition, revised & updated)
is out!
With over 120 tips and detailed recommendations, suitable for various tastes and budgets, Tuscany for the Shameless Hedonist 2018 (third & updated edition) is a hugely useful resource for anyone visiting this region.
Find out where to enjoy a romantic aperitivo with a spectacular view and how to book a dinner in a real, active jail; read which spa resorts offer the most indulgent pampering, which historic mansions shouldn’t be missed, and where the best accommodation in Florence is; discover hidden restaurants favored by locals, the very best wine tours and tastings, and where to buy award-winning bottles of Chianti, Brunello and the Super-Tuscans.
Learn where to find authentic hand-made souvenirs, hot Italian fashion (at outlet prices!), glorious olive oil, and delicious prosciutto; and, naturally, read all about the top recommended cooking classes, festivals, antique markets, B&Bs and guided hikes in the region. In short, Tuscany for the Shameless Hedonist 2018 is the one guide you need to build not just a good vacation, but an incredible one.
Here's what some of our readers had to say about the guide:
"I have read several travel guides in preparation for my trip. Most are rather utilitarian. This book was head and shoulders above the rest. The author provides opinions on everything from roof top cafes, world renown architecture,antiques shopping,vineyards and more in an in depth fashion unlike the "standard bearer " in this category. You feel as if your are sipping an espresso talking about her favorite neighborhood spots. This is in a league of its own. You don't want the same old travel babble---you want a perspective from an outlook you can appreciate." DJM, Amazon reviewer
"Delightful! What more could hedonist want? We were part of a group of friends re ting a villa and we insulted every day. It never let us down." Hope, Amazon reviewer
"Tuscany for the Shameless Hedonist is an alternative guidebook - quirky, opinionated, and full of (mostly) good advice not available (as far as I know) elsewhere. No general lists of sights, restaurants, and hotels; you will still need a conventional guidebook for all that. Arranged by region, this is a collection of particularly recommended places to stay, to eat, to shop, to sightsee, Very helpful in deciding, which winery to visit, where to hear music, how find regional specialties. Good advice for the rich (not us), but also for those rich in curiosity. Good source for contact information, and the Kindle edition has useful embedded links. I hope the second edition will have an INDEX, which would enhance the usefulness of this guide (especially for Kindle readers)." Robin, Amazon reviewer