Books by Virginia DiGaetano

Lonely Planet Italy 16 (Travel Guide)

by Duncan Garwood, Paula Hardy, Kevin Raub, Nicola Williams, Stephanie Ong, Angelo Zinna, Benedetta Geddo, Stefania D'Ignoti, Eva Sandoval, Julia Buckley, Virginia DiGaetano

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Italy.
Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from meandering through Tuscany's Chianti wine country to discovering amazingly preserved mosaics at Ostia Antica, and hiking to the summit of Gran Sasso, the Apennines' highest mountain.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Italy Travel Guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Italy and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including the Sistine Chapel; Renaissance architecture in the Palazzo Ducale; and summit the Gran Sasso Special features on the Italian food and drink scene, and outdoor adventure activities Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with Italian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Rome Covers Rome, Lazio & Abruzzo, Turin & Piedmont, Italian Riviera, Milan & the Lakes, Venice, Dolomites & the Northeast, Bologna & Emilia-Romagna, Florence, Tuscany, Umbria & Le Marche, Naples & Campania, Puglia, Calabria & Basilicata, Sicily, Sardinia

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Italy.

Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast

by Abigail Blasi, Eva Sandoval, Virginia DiGaetano

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast.

Discover Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from taking a glass-bottom boat to the sunken underwater ruins of the ancient Roman city of Aenaria, to heading to the idyllic Vigne di Raito for a relaxed vineyard picnic, and visiting Positano's myriad of colourful boutiques selling souvenirs and beachwear.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Naples
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Isola di Vivara to Paestum
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Naples, Pompeii & Around; The Islands; The Amalfi Coast; Salerno & Cilento

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast.

Lonely Planet Pocket Naples and the Amalfi Coast Detailed Itineraries | Travel Like a Local | Insider Tips | Covers Centro Storico, Toledo, Capodimonte and More

by Lonely Planet, Virginia DiGaetano

Discover twice the place in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Naples & the Amalfi Coast.

This latest edition uncovers Naples & the Amalfi Coast's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from dedicating a day to exploring Pompeii, to embarking on a challenging trek along the iconic Path of the Gods for breathtaking views over the sea, and gazing in awe at picture-postcard Positano from on board a traditional wooden boat.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's PocketNaples & the Amalfi Coast travel guide:

• Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Naples & the Amalfi Coast effortlessly
• Exciting 'Three Perfect Days' itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities
• Eat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Naples
• Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area's personality and unique experiences
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Piazza Maradona, Capri's Historic Villas, and Ravello
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; navigating transport confidently; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Covers: Centro Storico; Toledo & Quartieri Spagnoli; La Sanità & Capodimonte; Santa Lucia & Chiaia; Capri Town & the Isle of Capri; The Amalfi Coast & Sorrento Peninsula

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Naples & the Amalfi Coast.

Western Balkans

by Peter Dragicevich, Anja Mutic, Mark Baker, Vesna Maric, Brana Vladisavljevic, Joel Balsam, Virginia DiGaetano, Lucie Grace, Isabel Putinja, Iva Roze

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Western Balkans.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting the enchanting 2500-year-old ruins of Butrint to swimming in the emerald waters of Bosnia & Hercegovina's Kravica Waterfall, and discovering amazing wine and olive oil on the Dalmatian coast.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Western Balkans travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Western Balkans and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights and explore one of the world's biggest Roman edifices: Diocletian's Palace, or meander around North macedonia's churches
• Special features on the best national parks, Dubrovnik walking tour, outdoor activity guide
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Balkan culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps
• Covers Albania, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Western Balkans.

Lonely Planet Slovenia Detailed Itineraries | Travel Like a Local | Insider Tips | Covers Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Julian Alps, Krka Valley, and More

by Mark Baker, Virginia DiGaetano, Iva Roze

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Slovenia.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from touring the Vipava Valley, one of Europe's top regions for wine lovers, to visiting the Fonda Fish Farm in Piran for exceptional sea bass, and escaping to the spa village of Podčetrtek to visit the sacred Terme Olimia.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Slovenia Travel Guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Slovenia and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Postojna cave complex; Ljubljana Castle; and explore the WWII Trail of Remembrance
• Special features on Ljubljana walking tours, choosing your Julian Alps activity, beer & wine guide
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Slovenian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps
• Covers Ljubljana, Lake Bled & the Julian Alps, Southwestern Slovenia, Southeastern Slovenia & the Krka Valley, Eastern Slovenia

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Slovenia.