Frommer's Italy 2015

Stephen Brewer has been a travel journalist for almost three decades, penning several books on a wide array of countries, as well as New York City. As an editor and writer, he has focused on European coverage for such magazines as Connoisseur, Esquire and Geo. He resides in New York City.

Sasha Heseltine is a travel writer living in London. She has circled the globe, feeding orphaned wallabies on South Australia's Kangaroo Island, getting lost off-roading in the Sierra Nevada, dining with manta rays in the Maldives and hot-air ballooning in eastern Poland. Back home in the UK, she reviews hotels and restaurants for local media, and writes about her travels for international print and online publications.

Megan McCaffrey-Guerrera's love affair with Italy began on her first visit at age 13. After a few decades and over a dozen trips to Italy, Megan made the move in 2003, making roots in the seaside village of Lerici on the Italian Riviera. She owns and operates, along with her Italian husband, Luigi, a boutique travel company specializing in customized trips all over Italy.In addition, she writes about Italy for several travel websites and travel guides. In 2012, she received her "Travel Associate" certification from the prestigious Travel Institute. Off duty favorite activities include cooking up a storm to satisfy the household "black hole"( Luigi), learning to be a good "mamma" to baby Pietro, yoga and Mediterranean swims. She lives in Liguria, Italy.

Donald Strachan is a writer and journalist who has written about Italy for publications worldwide, including National Geographic Traveller, the Guardian, Sunday Telegraph, Independent and others. He resides in London.