Respected cultural travel guides featuring Michelin stars andtours. This brand new, completely revised edition features the bestof Rome, from the Sistine Chapel to the Colosseum and gelaterias tohaute couture fashion boutiques. The Green Guide Rome explores therich cultural heritage of the city and has dedicated sections forAncient Rome and the Vatican City. Walking tours, maps, full-colorphotos, illustrations, address books and plenty of new content helpyou explore the city and choose where to stay and eat. Wherever yougo, Michelin?s celebrated star-rating system makes sure you see thebest of Rome?s world-famous historic sights, landmarks, museums,and panoramic viewpoints.

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Los Angeles 2007 features gorgeous full-color photos of the sights and experiences that await you in the City of Angels. We give you insider tips on ocean-view dining, celebrity spotting, power shopping, and bargain hunting--plus how to become a game show contestant, where to go for surfing lessons, where to enter a karaoke contest, and where to find kid-friendly attractions and restaurants. We also cover side trips to Long Beach, the Orange Coast, Santa Catalina Island, Palm Springs, and Santa Barbara. You’ll travel LA (and beyond) like a pro with our candid recommendations and planning advice. Also included are accurate regional and town maps (including an illustrated map of the Sunset Strip), up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, a free color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap. 作者简介： Each Frommer's guide is personally researched and thoroughly updated by a si

Marco Polo thought Sri Lanka was the finest island of its size in all the world - and we agree. Explore the majestic ancient cities of . Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya. Stretch out on secluded palm-fringed beaches. Follow the glowing strings of lights on the pilgrim trail up Adam's Peak. Ride through hillside tea plantations in a rattling train. This guide gives you the inside information on Sri Lanka's richest experiences. GET THE LOWDOWN - our dedicated Snapshot, Culture and History chapters are your ticket to understanding local life . GO ON SAFARI - get up close to Sri Lanka's birds, elephants and leopards: our detailed national parks information shows you how DON'T JUST LIE THERE - we tempt you off the beach with Sri Lanka's best diving, hiking and surfing . KNOW YOUR KITUL FROM YOUR KIRI BATH - our Food & Drink chapter will help you gobble your way through the island's celebrated cuisine . FIND YOUR WAY - easy-to-read maps show you where to go .

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go-they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Frommer's Brazil is the premier guide to the country, with complete coverage of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Salvador, Bahia, Natal, Brasilia, and more. You'll get details on Carnaval, Ponta Negra, the Amazon, the hang gliding in Rio, the prawns of Ilhabela, and the moquecas of Salvador. Whether you're an archaeology buff, an outdoor adventurer, or a partier in search of a good time, Brazil presents so many d

The home of romance? Undoubtedly! Once you've sampled delectable food, discovered unmissable art or wandered along café-lined streets, you'll be head over heels. Filled with the essential ingredients for a short stay, Best of Paris puts the whole city in your pocket.

The world's best-selling pocket guides have been fully revised and updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised page layouts. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily and include places to go, history of the area and interesting facts, and things to do, including shopping, sports, children's activities, entertainment, nightlife and much more. An 'Eating Out' section provides information on where to go and what the local specialities are. The Top10 attractions are highlighted, allowing you to set priorities for your stay and ensure you don't miss out on the best your destination has to offer. Accommodation for all budgets is recommended, along with other practical travel tips, such as transport and currency. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout, making this guide truly a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.

This mouth-watering new edition of Peter Cumberlidge’s best-selling cruising companion comprehensively covers the whole spectacular North Brittany coast, the Channel Islands and the attractive west side of the Cherbourg peninsula all in one splendid colourful volume. Its coverage extends from the Alderney Race to the Chenal du Four. Peter Cumberlidge conveys the full atmosphere of this magnificent cruising area. His popular companion has been completely redesigned in full colour for easy reference and updated with all the latest harbour and pilotage details, new marinas and many new restaurants. Contents: Passages to the Channel Islands and North Brittany The Channel Islands Passages between North Brittany and the Channel Islands The Bay of St Malo Brittany Passages I – Passages round Les Héaux C te de Granit Rose Brittany Passages II – Tréguier to Morlaix The Bay of Morlaix Brittany Passages III – Morlaix to L’Ab

Respected cultural travel guides featuring Michelin stars andtours. This brand new, completely revised edition features the bestof the wine regions of France. New regional introductions give anoverview of the history, geography and climate, and thecharacteristics and quality of the wines of the local area. Thecities, towns and villages are explored, as well as the vineyardsand other sights of interest from archaeological sites in Corsicato water sports in Jura and open air museums in Alsace. Officialwine routes are followed, along with suggested Michelin DrivingTours. Maps, full-color photos and addresses for wine buying,hotels and restaurants help you discover the regions and choosewhere to stay and eat. Michelin's celebrated star-rating systemmakes sure you see the best that the Wine Regions of France have tooffer.

Insider advice on avoiding the crowds as you explore some ofParis′s greatest gems, from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower. Plustips for exploring some of Paris′s more offbeat sights, from theeerie Catacombs to the avant–garde Palais de Tokyo museum. Where to find everything from the coolest neo–bistros to the mostgourmet Michelin–starred French restaurants. Plus, recommendationsfor the hippest wine bars and the best food markets, from theMarché d′Aligre to the grand, upscale food halls of Fauchon. Insightful commentary on Paris′s dazzling array of art andarchitectural masterpieces, from the Cathedrale de Notre–Dame tothe Arc de Triomphe, and from Rodin′s The Thinker to Da Vinci′sMona Lisa. Opinionated reviews. No bland de*ions and lukewarmrecommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about theirdestinations––they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpfulway. Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity––noother guides offer such det

Buzz through Rome on a scooter, cook up a feast in Tuscany, float down Venice's Grand Canal and hang out with the glitterati on the Amalfi Coast - Italy is the real deal. Make sure you are pointing in the right direction with this best-selling guide. o EXPLORE - in-depth coverage takes you beyond the classic cities into the heart of Italy's rolling countryside, craggy mountains and tiny hilltop towns o PUT IT IN CONTEXT - detailed history, culture, art and food chapters help you get under the skin of this incredibly diverse country o HATCH A PLAN - inspirational itineraries and comprehensive practical information enable you to make the most of your time in Italy o STAY IN STYLE - whether it's a cosy B&B for a night or a week in Puglia's trulli, our listings deliver o DINE OUT - from humble trattorie to fine-dining institutions, our hand-picked reviews highlight the best of Italy's regional cuisine 作者简介： DAMIEN SIMONIS Damien still remembers listening to cra

Democracy, chaos and drama - the cornerstones of ancient Greece that still seduce visitors today. Explore the energetic cities of Athens and Thessaloniki, the dramatic landscape of the Peloponnese and the timeless white-washed island villages, and you'll find a modern nation shaped by myths and legends. Immerse yourself in its incredible history and connect with contemporary Greek culture with this best-selling guide. o INSIDER ADVICE - escape the crowds and find your own Greece o DISCERNING REVIEWS - hand-picked recommendations for the best accommodation and traditional Greek cuisine o PLAN AHEAD - inspirational itineraries and comprehensive transport information o OVER 150 MAPS - detailed grid reference maps throughout

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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and sightseeing. You'd be lost without us! Frommer's Jamaica is the premier guide to the island, with complete coverage of Montego Bay and the Northern Coast; Negril; Mandeville and the South Coast; Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay; Port Antonio; Kingston; and more. You'll get candid reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife, as well as the author's picks for the best travel experiences, including: relaxing at Doctor's Cave Beach; surfing Boston Bay B

Rear Admiral Jake Grafton, who has appeared in eight previous Coonts novels (most recently Cuba and Hong Kong), returns for another techno-thriller from one of the genre's top practitioners. The first couple of pages recount the disappearance of SuperAegis, a satellite that's the cornerstone of a new American-European-Russian antimissile defense system, on its first, much heralded trial. But Jake Grafton is only on that case for a few paragraphs before the stealth submarine U.S.S. America is hijacked on her maiden voyage. The sub quickly lives up to her reputation as the sneakiest undersea vessel in the world by seeming to vanish into the Atlantic. It takes a little while for Grafton to connect the dots between the two military blunders, by which time missiles fired from the America have devastated Washington, frying every electronic circuit in the city, and even burning the White House to the ground. Between looking for the rogue sub, searching for the satellite, and trying to get some answers about the team

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What Will Your Chicago Encounter Be? Laughing yourself silly at an improv show at Second City Diving into a gooey slice of deep-dish pizza at no-frillsPequod's Pizza Floating in the shadow of steely giants on an architectural rivercruise Getting the blues at authentic joints such as Rosa's Lounge Rooting for the home teat at Wrigley Field Discovering beauty in the unexpected at the Art Institute Discover Twice The City in Half The Time Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easynavigation Our expert author recommends the very best sights, shops,restaurants and entertainment Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of ashort trip Meet the locals: a gourmet hot-dog purveyor, a gospel-choirleader and a Director of Education at the National Museum ofMexican Art

Budapest, awakened in 1989 after its long slumber behind the Iron Curtain, is one of Europe's hottest destinations. It stands proudly at the center of Eastern Europe's cultural rebirth, and best of all, it still ranks as one of the continent's best bargains. Frommer's Budapest & the Best of Hungary, 6th Edition has all the practical details and candid advice you need to plan a successful trip. This book has been completely updated to give you the best places to stay and dine, from historic hotels to intimate guesthouses and from grand cafes to atmospheric taverns and pubs. Explore the city's highlights on detailed walking tours and learn about the gorgeous architecture of both the city's famous buildings and hidden treasures. And of course, we've got all the details on Budapest's exciting nightlife, its vibrant arts scene, and its fabulous thermal baths and spas. Then explore the best of the Hungarian countryside, where you'll discover sunburnt hBudapest, awakened in 1989 after its long slumber

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes,beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that youarrive at your destination aware of basic manners, commoncourtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell youwhat to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport withyour hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear ofembarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliarsituations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful businessrelationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture andsociety of a particular country. It will help you to turn yourvisit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable andenriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * dos, don'ts, and taboos * business practices *

Graceful palaces and Gothic churches, High Renaissance art and high tides - the unique romance of Venice never fails to captivate the senses. Immerse yourself in its maze of alleyways and labyrinthine canals with Best of Venice, the book that puts the whole city in your pocket.

The world's best-selling pocket guides have been fully revised and updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised page layouts. Whether you want to explore the majestic sight of the Sphinx, Guardian of the Khafre's Pyramid at Giza or take a traditional felucca along the Nile, this Berlitz Pocket Guide to Egypt provides all the information you need to make the most of your trip. Clear, colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily and full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are. The most popular attractions are highlighted and include Abu Simbel; the ancient temple of Ramesses II, Cairo; the largest city in Africa, The Valley of the Kings, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, and the coral reefs of the Red Sea. Egypt's intriguing history is explored within this guide, including a timeline of historical landmarks and feature boxes throughout highlighting particularly interesting facts. Entertainment and nightlife are detailed, so whether you

Completely updated every edition! Frommer's Northern Italy is much more detailed and comprehensive than the major competition--it's simply the most reliable and in-depth guide you can buy. It's personally researched and full of candid opinions. Our author has chosen the very best places to stay, from the grand hotels of Florence to charming and affordable inns and small hotels in Tuscany. And of course, we'll make sure that you dine memorably, whether you're splurging on a world-class restaurant in Florence or looking for a little-known trattoria that serves all the classics. Wherever you go, you'll rely on Frommer's for authoritative but fun-to-use coverage of all the historic, artistic, and cultural treasures. You'll get a complete shopper's guide and the latest trip-planning advice on everything from bargain airfares to rail passes.

You're not dreaming - it really is this good. The Maldives is the world epicentre of tropical luxury. Raise a cocktail-filled glass in your lavish over-water villa to this extraordinary patch of paradise: picture-perfect coral atolls strewn across the cobalt-blue Indian Ocean. Stretch out on blissful beaches in the fringed shade of coconut palms - go on, you deserve it. This bestselling guide is your passport to the holiday of a lifetime. CHOOSE WISELY - our author gives you the facts before you book your stay; the Choosing a Resort chapter and detailed listings compare all the resorts SUBMERGE - our Snorkelling, Diving & Surfing chapter gives you the when, where and how on getting the best out of all the offshore pursuits KNOW THE BACKGROUND - dedicated History and Culture chapters give you the picture behind the postcards JUMP THE FENCE - we give you the options on escaping your resort and meeting the locals

Explore the vast, ancient ruins of Bagan, voyage up myriad waterways by riverboat, relax at a remote teahouse or sample fresh seafood beside white-sand beaches. Let this considered and responsible guide show you the adventure of a lifetime, while at the same time showing you how your travel experience best benefits the local people. SHOULD YOU GO? Weigh up the pros and cons of going to Myanmar by reading this special chapter. BE INSPIRED - new highlights, itineraries and planning sections to help you plot your path. BENEFIT THE LOCALS by choosing private, locally owned hotels and eateries. MAKE YOUR OWN WAY with detailed maps, including a full-color country map. CONNECT WITH CULTURE - detailed History and Culture chapters provide insight into Myanmar's rich and complex heritage.

This fully revised and updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packedwith all the information you need to enjoy Barcelona, in agenuinely pocketable format. Places to go are explored withineasy-to-use, colour-coded sections, so you can locate theinformation you need at a glance. The city's top attractions areconveniently identified to help you plan your trip and to ensureyou see the most spectacular architecture, museums, beaches andother unmissable attractions. The brand new 'Perfect Day' featureis designed to link all the most exclusive experiences that won'tfail to inspire you and help you plan your ideal trip, beginningwith breakfast in La Rambla and ending with a night on the town,where you can dance until dawn. From Barri Gotic and La Ribera tothe Diagonal and Tibidabo, all areas are covered in depth alongsidefull-colour photographs that give a highly visual introduction tothe city. Full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientationwherever you are and include a plan of the Barcelona Metro andRail. For

The Best-Selling Guide to Southeast Asia Where Will It Take you? Get Off the Beaten Track Easy-to-use maps help you discover the highlights and hiddengems that will make your trip unique. Discover Amazing Experiences Inspirational images and a new planning section will help youunlock the perfect trip. Go Further on Your Budget We’ve found the best value for any budget so you can plan thetrip you really want. Why You Can Trust Us… Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visitthe places we write about each and every edition. We never takefreebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us totell it like it is.