"Like being taken around by a savvy local." -The New York Times "Little fluff and lots of fun." -Boston Globe "Hipper and savvier than other guides." -Diversion magazine Are you tired of cliche-ridden guidebooks packed with promotional fluff? Then move over to the IRREVERENT GUIDES-the travel series that no tourist board would dare to recommend. Look inside for the lowdown on: * Hotels for the well-heeled and the sensibly-shod * Where to see monks' bones, "talking" statues, and lesser-known Michelangelos * Attractions to line up for-and those to skip * Where-and when-to enjoy a proper cappuccino * Shops to scour for the latest bags, boots, and papal vestments * The best piazzas, outdoor cafes, and discos for people watching, wine sipping, nightclubbing, and doing as the Romans do