<DIV>A trip to Naples and the nearby Amalfi Coast gives you the quintessential Italian experience. Start with the maze of chaotic, cobbled streets and the best pizza in the world in Naples’ historic center then go live the high life on the magical island of Capri, playground of the rich and famous. Culture buffs won’t want to miss the extraordinary ancient site of Pompeii, which offers a fascinating insight into lives of the Ancient Romans and is undergoing a $140 million facelift.<BR>The brand-new<B> Explore Naples and the Amalfi Coast </B>is your perfect companion to the region with 12 self-guided easy-to-follow routes.<BR>Insight’s trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to Neapolitan cuisine, as well as shopping, entertainment, and key historical dates. Hand-picked places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which contains useful practical information, including carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets and useful phrases in Italian.<BR>All routes are plotted on the pull-out map, and evocative photography captures the breathtaking beauty of the coast. And unlike many other travel guides that cover the region, our guide is not taken from a bigger Italy guide but written specifically and updated on location.</div>