The dollar continues to be strong against the lire, making Italy a great value for U.S. travelersand making this guide one of Frommers best-sellers! Tourism to Italy continues to grow at a rate of 7-8% annually, and the numbers should be phenomenal this year, as Jubilee 2000 approaches, bringing millions of travelers and pilgrims to Rome. Many of those travelers will begin planning their trips this year, and dozens of Italys art treasures and monuments are being restored in anticipation. Frommers Italy 99 is on top of all the latest developments, and offers an astoundingly complete guide, from the hill towns of Tuscany to the dramatic scenery along the Amalfi coast.This year with an earlier release date than ever before!