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Condé Nast Releases "Best Of Italy" App

Condé Nast Releases "Best Of Italy" App

January 10, 2011
Italy is one of the most beautiful and traveled nations in the world. Now, a new iPad app by Condé Nast immerses you in the “Best of Italy.” Priced at $4.99, the app is every bit as good as the best travel books on the market today, but at a lower price. Using articles originally published in the pages of Condé Nast Traveler magazine, the “Best of Italy” app includes information on each Italian region. These include Venice & The North, Florence & Tuscany, Rome & Central Italy, and Sicily & The South.

Each section includes articles on a region’s must see locations, culture, and dining. A comprehensive Lodging & Dining section allows searching by price and location. You can even find rooms with a spa. Three interactive walking tours are also included. Stomp around the ancient city of Pompeii, or explore Rome and nearby Vatican City. Or, take a gondola ride around Venice. Each tour is thorough, insightful, and better than any brochure you might pick up before an actual tour.

Other extras include: amazing photo galleries, opinions from experts on Italy, and etiquette tips. Finally, the folks at Barilla (of pasta fame) have provided a list of authentic Italian recipes. This is a nice touch, but I’d rather not be reminded each time I enter the app of the company’s sponsorship. This is fine for free apps, but not when you spend $4.99. Overall, this is a great app. The “Best of Italy” app is available in the App Store.

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Best of Italy: Condé Nast Traveler
Best of Italy: Condé Nast Traveler
Condé Nast Digital

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