Amsterdam is a canny blend of old and new, a city in whichnon-conformity and tradition easily co-exist and the cutting-edgeis embraced in a historical setting. This stunning visual surveymanages to capture both the timelessness of the Netherlands'capital city and the free spiritedness of its residents. Whethershe's photographing street musicians or tree-line canals,architectural landmarks or a cafe dweller smoking a bong,award-winning photographer Bonnie Josephson's images reveal thecosmopolitanism so unique to this relaxed yet dynamic city.

Experience the best of France. This full-color guide does thework for you - Lonely Planet's trademark expertise cuts straight tothe must-see highlights of the country so no matter what your timeframe or budget, you won't miss the best bits. Welcome to thepleasure-seeker's mecca - the land of actual Champagne! Not tomention the lavender of Provence, skiing in Chamonix, cruising theSeine, and the old Parisian charm of Montmartre. Thoroughly updated text, and redesigned to make it even easier touse

It doesn't take long on English soil to realise England is abreeze to get around and a blast to explore. Coffee-tablecountryside, old-fashioned seaside towns, pulsing cities orgalleries packed with the latest buzz-works - your fancies arenever far from each other in this compact country. This revamped edition has more maps than the competition and morecolour photos focusing on the main sights and attractions. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Intuitive layout and new text styles make it easier to read,scan and find information at a glance * New visual design and structure improves navigation withoutsacrificing depth or quality * Expanded planning section helps travellers plan by time,season, interest or region * New map design improves map legibilty for easy navigation

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 .

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.

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

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Includes cruising the Nile and touring ancientEgypt. This title offers insider secrets on the best buys at theCairo markets. It helps to explore the energetic metropolis ofAlexandria and the Red Sea's top dive spots.

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.

A trip planner to Thailand which takes you to the best of theregion, and shows you how to make the most of your time. It covessuch regions as: Bangkok, Cent. Thailand, N Thailand, NE Thailand,Chiang Mai (Province), SW Thailand, Gulf Coast, and AndamanCoast.

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

Nobody knows Germany like Lonely Planet. From Alpine villagesto Berlin's clubs, Moselle Valley vineyards to Heidelberg'shistoric buildings and beer quaffing to sausage savoring, this 6thedition gives you all the information you need to enjoy the best ofGermany. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to theheart of every destination they visit. This fully updated editionis packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed togive you the information you need to make the most of your trip. InThis Guide: Top insider tips on a perfect day in Munich, Hamburg'sharbor sound and Berlin's eclectic highlights. Detailed itinerarieshelp you get the most out of your trip. Unique Green Index picksout the top sustainable travel options.

Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, may be a hotbed of progressiveattitudes, but in the rest of the 'Land of the Blue Sky', liferemains pretty much the same - horses outnumber people, nomadsstill move camp each season and on long-distance bus rides you'llbe serenaded by passengers singing folk tunes. If you time yourtrip right you can experience the festival of Naadam, this annualthree-day festival features Mongolian wrestling, horse racing,archery and traditional sports. The only guide to include maps of major towns across all regions.GPS coordinates to help you find what you're looking for, even whenthe signs don't help, as well as feature essays to provide insightinto Mongolian history and way of life. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Intuitive layout and new text styles make it easier to read, scanand find information at a glance * New visual design and structure improves navigation withoutsacrificing depth or quality * Expanded planning section helps travellers plan by time, season,interest or re

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

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 *

Nowhere else can so many cultures be found in such a tight spaceyou can wake up on the Mediterranean coast, have lunch in Paris andsee a show that night in London. Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Lonely PlanetWriter Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authorsvisit the places we write about, each and every edition. We neveraccept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us totell it like we see it. Inside This Book 14 expert authors 13 mountain ranges crossed 6,354,782 sq km explored 73 local beers sampled Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps In-depth background Easy-to-read layout Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info