{"product_id":"frances-mayes-always-italy-9781426220913","title":"Frances Mayes Always Italy","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe world's favorite expert on la dolce vita (\u003ci\u003eUnder the Tuscan Sun\u003c\/i\u003e author) guides readers through Italy's iconic regions, replete with lavish National Geographic images.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis lush guide, featuring more than 350 glorious photographs from National Geographic, showcases the best Italy has to offer from the perspective of two women who have spent their lives reveling in its unique joys. In these illuminating pages, Frances Mayes, the author of \u003ci\u003eUnder the Tuscan Sun \u003c\/i\u003eand many other bestsellers, and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003etravel writer Ondine Cohane reveal an Italy that only the locals know, filled with top destinations and unforgettable travel experiences in every region. From the colorful coastline of Cinque Terre and the quiet ports of the Aeolian Islands to the Renaissance architecture of Florence and the best pizza in Rome, every section features insider secrets and off-the-beaten-path recommendations (for example, a little restaurant in Piedmont known for its \u003ci\u003etajarin, \u003c\/i\u003e a pasta that is the perfect bed for the region's celebrated truffles). Here are the best places to stay, eat, and tour, paired with the rich history of each city, hillside town, and unique terrain. Along the way, you'll make stops at the country's hidden gems--art galleries, local restaurants, little-known hiking trails, spas, and premier spots for R\u0026amp;R. Inspiring and utterly unique, this vivid treasury is a must-have for anyone who wants to experience the best of Italy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFRANCES MAYES is the author of four bestsellers, \u003ci\u003eUnder the Tuscan Sun, Bella Tuscany, Everyday in Tuscany, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eIn Tuscany. \u003c\/i\u003eAll are about taking chances, living in Italy, and the \"voluptuousness of Italian life.\" A widely published poet and essayist, Mayes has written numerous memoirs, books of poetry, and novels. Formerly a professor of creative writing at San Francisco State University, she now devotes herself full-time to writing, traveling, and restoring a historic garden. She and her husband divide their time between North Carolina and Cortona, Italy.\u003cbr\u003eONDINE COHANE, a contributing editor at \u003ci\u003eCondé Nast Traveler, \u003c\/i\u003ewrites regularly for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e travel section, among many other publications. She has appeared on CNN and \u003ci\u003eGood Morning America, \u003c\/i\u003e and co-hosts Condé Nast Traveler's \u003ci\u003eInsider Guide \u003c\/i\u003eseries on PBS. Cohane lives in the Renaissance town of Pienza in Southern Tuscany and owns two boutique hotels.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"National Geographic Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50631294910738,"sku":"9781426220913","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dc68b1c8-391e-467e-8768-85ba589152b7.jpg?v=1732768007","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/frances-mayes-always-italy-9781426220913","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}