Frances Mayes Always Italy : An Illustrated Grand Tour - Ondine Cohane

Frances Mayes Always Italy

An Illustrated Grand Tour

By: Ondine Cohane, Frances Mayes

Hardcover | 31 March 2020 | Edition Number 1

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The world's most beloved expert on la dolce vita takes readers along on the ultimate insider's tour of little-known gems, off-the-beaten path destinations, and one-of-a kind experiences across all 20 of Italy's iconic regions in this lavishly illustrated and gift-worthy guide.

This lush guide, featuring more than 400 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 Under the Tuscan Sun and many other bestsellers, and New York Times travel 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 tajarin, a pasta made from 30 egg yolks 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&R.

Inspiring and utterly unique, this vivid treasury each page a microcosm of this magical place is a must-have for anyone who wants to experience the best of Italy.

About the Author

In addition to her worldwide bestselling Tuscany memoirs Under the Tuscan Sun, Bella Tuscany, and Every Day in Tuscany, Frances Mayes is the author of the travel memoir A Year in the World, illustrated books In Tuscany and Bringing Tuscany Home (with Edward Mayes), The Tuscan Sun Cookbook (also with Edward Mayes), and her most recent memoir, Under Magnolia.

She has published a novel, Swan, set in the South; The Discovery of Poetry: A Guide for Readers and Writers; and five books of poetry.
She divides her time between Tuscany and North Carolina.
Industry Reviews
"Frances Mayes is a bon vivant who seems to have found a limitless muse in the country of Italy. Though we can't hop a plane to Europe at the moment, we can find inspiration for future trips in her gorgeous new book ... this dazzling digest...the next best thing to an Italian vacation." -Forbes.com

"Armchair-wanderlusting at its finest: Let the Georgia-born Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun, be your guide to Italy. With co-author Ondine Cohane, a travel writer who lives in Southern Tuscany, this book is a primer on every hidden pocket and charming cafe you dream of sitting in right about now." -Garden & Gun

"What a gorgeous book! I didn't have plans to necessarily visit Italy one day, but I do now! Wow!... When the world recovers, a trip to Italy must be in the works! " -Instagram: @bookswithBethany

"Beautiful book. I wish I was there right now." -Instagram: @twistsandtropes

"Always Italy allows you to live, breathe, and eat Italy...a fresh and exhilarating take on Italy that's worth reading. -Tabi Thoughts

"Especially given recent times, I cherished my time spent with this beautiful book. As with any National Geographic book, the book is filled with stunning pictures, and the content sparkles just as much. If you are planning to travel to Italy, or if you dream of traveling there, this book is your quintessential traveling companion." -Jennifer - Tar Heel Reader

Featured in Upscale Magazine Gift Guide

"A must for any Italy visit!" -Instagram: @colbywilkens

"Always Italy is such a treat! Gorgeous photos as only a @natgeo book can do, travel tips and the best of the regions this book has given me so many ideas of how I would travel to Italy differently this time around. Dreams!" -Instagram: somekindofalibrary

"With everyone stuck at home right now it's fun to make future plans to travel maybe this summer. Books like this one can brighten your spirits And teach you a lot at the same time. Live La Dolce Vita!" -Instagram: @wellreadtraveler

"Talk about the perfect book to armchair travel to Italy with... It is spectacular! Gorgeous photographs that will have you imagining yourself wandering the streets of Italy, living 'la dolce vita'." -A Bookish Way of Life

"There are more than 400 pages packed with practical information about the best of Italy but what I loved most was the obvious passion that these two women have for Italy. It's impossible to read this book and not want to follow in their footsteps and visit ALL of Italy!" -Gone With the Family

"You get the sense that Mayes loves each region as much as her beloved Tuscany! Not a hard feat, given the magnificence that is Italy." -The Unexplorer

"One of the things I love the most about Mayes is her love of food. While "Under the Tuscan Sun" was scrumptious in its descriptions, the recipes printed at the end were reason enough to fall in love with this book...I am going to be honest-I really miss traveling...Along with stunning images and mouth-watering descriptions, I could almost pretend as though I was on holiday for a while." -The Wayfaring Voyager

"I found this book to be interesting and enlightening. One can certainly tell that Ms. Mayes is passionate about Italy and I feel that every tourist will benefit from having this book when deciding on a vacation." -- Man of La Book blog

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