Europe's Monastery and Convent Guesthouses Review

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(More customer reviews)Six years ago I stayed at a remarkable convent guesthouse in Assisi. The food was spectacular, the environment was relaxing, and the hospitality was top-notch. I'll never forget one of the nuns giving us some bus tokens as we departed Assisi early one morning. They were to catch the bus to the train depot. It was one of the single kindest acts anyone showed to us during our trip.
Author, and consummate traveler Kevin Wright, knows well the special courtesies that such places offer the weary traveler. He has featured more than 450 such places in his recent guidebook.
I can think of no finer resource for the pilgrim traveler than this compilation of European monastery and convent guesthouses.
In addition to the information on the guesthouses it also provides a history of the major monastic orders, a history of Christian monasticism, information on Gregorian chant, many photographs, a listing of monastic-related web sites, and other Internet travel resources.
Wright combines his youthful enthusiasm, knowledge, travel experience, and sense of humor in this very useful guidebook. Not only will travelers enjoy it, but the armchair traveler, the student of Catholicism, and anyone else interested in monastic life.

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Serving as the single largest resource ever compiled about Europe's monastery and convent guesthouses, this extraordinary guidebook features more than four hundred and fifty places of spiritual retreat in twenty countries.It is an excellent resource for travelers, pilgrims, summer vacationers, students, armchair travelers, Catholic history or trivia buffs, or anyone else interested in monasteries.This handbook provides a key to discovering some of Christianity's most ancient and beloved sites.In these pages you will find all the famous monasteries and abbeys, including those found at Subiaco, Cîteaux, Soligny-la-Trappe, Chartreuse, Monte Cassino, Aylesford, Santo Domingo de Silos, Mt. Athos, and Solesmes.Inside, you'll find the following invaluable information:* A thorough history of Christian monasticism * Complete stories of the major monastic orders* A chronicle of Gregorian Chant * Contact information for more than 450 monasteries, convents, & places of retreat* Brief descriptions of each holy place* Dozens of photographs * Comprehensive listing of monastic-related websites* Indispensable Internet travel resourcesYou'll also find many interesting tidbits and fascinating pieces of information from the author, an experienced traveler who has backpacked through eighteen European countries visiting many of the major shrines, sanctuaries, monasteries, convents, and other places of retreat.

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The Pilgrim's Italy: A Travel Guide to the Saints (Colleen Heater) Review

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(More customer reviews)It really never occurred to me that I might use The Pilgrim's Italy: A Travel Guide to the Saints as an actual guide book to understand the religious culture of Italy. Then, my husband and I found ourselves charmed and immersed in the religious culture of the exquisite Italian countryside (and cities) where we found our unlikely travel companion in this book to be invaluable. For example, as foot tourists in Northern Italy, we were rescued by The Pilgrim's Guide from our destination dilemma when we found ourselves at the train station in Menestra instead of Venice! Thankfully, The Pilgrim's Guide was very helpful. The book says, when you are in Mesestra, you still must take another train to get into Venice. Why can't other travel books be so simple and specific? One might also read The Pilgrim's Italy for its delightful short biographies of Italy's most popular (and plentiful!) saints, but it's an inspirational read as well as a marvelous travel book.

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This comprehensive travel guide offers all that is needed to visit the profound pilgrimage sites of Italy, meditate on the lives of the saints, and experience their blessings. The authors combine inspiring biographies of dozens of saints with practical tourist information leading the seeker into a world of sacred travel and personal transformation.

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Lodging in Spain's Monasteries Review

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(More customer reviews)The information in this reference book is very good. The text and photos are informative. The one missing link is a map or series of maps that would help the reader orient him/herself.
I recommend it for adventurous travellers.

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The only guide to Spanish monastery lodging for American tourists. These historic monasteries, beautiful centuries-old castles, villas and abbeys, are • immaculately renovated • welcome to visitors of all faiths • peaceful and safe • very inexpensive: one night w/meals is $20The monks and abbesses embrace visitors as family for the duration of their stay. The food is hearty, wholesome and generous - and many monasteries are filled with priceless, rarely-seen art. The book offers a wealth of unbiased, in-depth information so tourists can choose the prefect destinations. From Madrid to the white cities and everywhere in between, Spain has never been so affordable and authentic. • compiled from personal interviews with residents and staff of each monastery • detailed guides to local towns and sights • brief history of each locale • overview of accommodations and prices

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Bed and Blessings Italy: A Guide to Convents and Monasteries Available for Overnight Lodging Review

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(More customer reviews)I was sent this book some weeks ago and I enjoyed reading at it. I was gladly impressed about the author's humor, just beacuse all of their comments are true. I am Italian and I live in Rome since I was born and it happens to me to work with these places when I eventually welcome people from Italy and all over the world. I also was well impressed about the honesty of the writers in describing places in and out as well as their location. Besides limited curfew times, which can turn your visit into a problem if you wish to stay out forward, these are the places to go especially if you plan to spend most of your time visiting the city. They are cheap, clean and most of all, centrally located! So, why spending a fortune into hotel rooms when you can easily get what you need for much less? I hope to find an update edition soon! Keep up a good work guys!

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