Most of the world s straw hats and plenty of its shoes come from this fascinating Italian region. With stunning sandy beaches, superb food and wine, national parks, and world-class art (Raphael was born in Urbino, the most famous city), this is a must-have guide for all independent travelers. Each chapter comes with a detailed listing of restaurants, coffee bars and gelato parlors. There are plenty of suggestions of places to stay as well as detailed maps and plans to help you discover somewhere new."