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Frommer's Complete Guides are packed with dazzling photos and detailed , opinionated and honest reviews, giving you the low-down on what's worth your trip and what's not. The destinations are broken down into easy to navigate sections and include a full size pull out map to help you plan the perfect trip.

Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of "e;Stumptown"e; in a short timewith bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor information, Frommer's Portland day by day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip.Inside this book you'll find:- Full color throughout with scores of photos and dozens of maps- Sample one- to three-day itineraries that include Portland with Kids, Rainy Day Portland, Offbeat Portland, and more- A thorough discussion of side trips to the Willamette Valley (Portland wine country), Mount Hood, the Columbia River Gorge, the Hood River, and the Oregon Coast- Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions--all to clue readers in on great finds and values- Exact pricing so theres never any guessing- A tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet, as well as bulleted maps throughout.

Frommer's day by day guides are filled with color photos throughout, as well as dozens of annotated maps and walking tours, thematic tours for every taste and star-rated advice on where to eat, stay, shop and have fun. This portable book comes with a waterproof, fold-out map and will enhance any trip.

Frommer's EasyGuides contain punchy, concise prose by our expert local journalists, which gives readers all they need to know to plan the perfect vacation. This includes reviews for travel venues in all price ranges, as well as information on culture and history that will enhance any trip.

"Frommer's Day-by-Day Guide to Boston" is the complete up-to-date reference for visitors who want to maximize their stay in the smartest, most time-efficient way. This invaluable guide offers reviews on a wide array of sightseeing, lodging, shopping, dining and entertainment options in all price ranges, and also includes thematic and walking tours

Written by outspoken, authoritative experts, Frommers France shows travelers how to experience the country the way the locals do. This classic Frommers series includes exact prices, candid reviews of the best and most authentic restaurants, attractions and hotels in every price range (from hostels to guest-welcoming chateaus), and dozens of detailed maps. We also include advice the tourist board wouldnt approve of: which sites to skip, how to avoid the crowds, and how to stretch your travel budget further, whether youre on a lavish honeymoon or backpacking it. Vive La France!!

Large numbers of travelers head to the great cities and natural attractions of the Pacific Northwest for their holidays and vacations. Seattle is a dynamic metropolis of theaters, museums, shops and superb restaurants; Portland, the "e;City of Roses"e;, is a fun-loving place of numerous beer festivals, alongside theaters of performing arts, parks and gardens. As for the Pacific Coast Highway, it supplies a breathtaking motoring experience, all well captured in this new Easy Guide.

A brilliant wit once said that, "e;to most Americans, even though they have never been there, San Francisco is their favorite town"e;. The existence of that belief is the strongest proof of the glorious vacation experience that awaits the visitor to that "e;city by the Bay"e;, that "e;Paris of the West"e;, a "e;diverse, beautiful and cosmopolitan city"e; that excites millions of visitors each year. It is truly "e;the favorite town"e; of America, and no agrees more than our author. Here is her thoroughly revised 256-page tribute to a massively popular destination.

Frommer's Complete Guides are packed with dazzling photos and detailed, opinionated and honest reviews, giving you the low-down on what's worth your trip and what's not. The destinations are broken down into easy to navigate sections and include a full size pull out map to help you plan the perfect trip.

Among travelers to Italy, Florence is an indispensable stop, and more and more of them are extending their stays to include additional highlights of Tuscany: Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Grevi, San Gimignano, and more. This new Day by Day Guide, by two long-experienced experts in Italy, advises the reader about the smartest ways to accomplish a visit to Florence and Tuscany. It provides and discusses sample itineraries, and then lists recommended lodgings, restaurants, shops, and must-sees. A handy and inexpensive 184 pages in size, but in a quality presentation of four-color photos and maps.

Cancun is the single most heavily-visited vacation destination in Mexico today. And with reason. Magnificent beaches of fine white sand, superb restaurants and lodgings, crafts-and- clothing-shops, history-and-nature-featuring theme parks, and nearby Mayan sites (especially Tulum and Chichen-Itza) of breath-catching interest. Add the same facilities and attractions of the beach-lined Caribbean coast north and south of Cancun (Isla Mujeres, the "e;Maya Riviera"e;, among many more), and you have an indispensable visit and stay to make. The authors of Frommer's Easy Guide to Cancun and the Caribbean Coast of Mexico have spent years in this warm-weather area, diligently searching for the best, and have set forth their top preferences in hotel resorts, restaurants, attractions and shops in all price ranges. Their 256-page guide is an important work.

When you take a cruise, choosing the right ship can make or break your vacation. And with the varieties of cruises and itineraries out there, making that decision is increasingly complex. This book will help you sort out what you need to know, quickly and easily. It contains: - Fun to read, opinionated descriptions of each of the major cruise lin

Back cover lists item as 3rd edition, but title page says 2nd edition.

When American tourists complete their first trip to Rome, Florence & Venice, their attention then invariably turns further south in Italy, to the dynamic city of Naples (along with nearby Pompeii), the colorful seaside city of Sorrento, and the enchanting Amalfi Coast alongside Capri. The number of tourists making a trip to these legendary locations is awesome. Our authors are long-recognized and well-acclaimed travel journalists, who have each devoted considerable time to formulating their personal recommendations for these major Italian destinations. Two hundred eighty-eight pages bear their travel advice.

This is the fourth edition of our bestselling Frommer's Washington, D.C. day by day guidebook, and Meredith Pratt, a Washington, D.C. resident for over a decade, has been the author of the second, third, and now fourth such edition. Meredith is a much-published travel journalist, and has herself experienced (when she first arrived here) the challenge of making the most of the nation's vibrant capital.The book contains:- Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps- Sample one- to three-day itineraries that include Political Washington; Washington with Kids; Washington for Architecture Lovers; strolls through iconic neighborhoods like Adams Morgan, Georgetown, and the U Street Corridor; and more- Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions that clue readers in on great finds and values- Exact pricing so theres never any guessing- Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet and dozens of bulleted maps throughout to help guide you from place to place

Our lively guidebook to California's Napa Valley and Sonoma is now in its fourth edition, all four have written by the much-published Avital Andrews, the lifestyles editor of Sierra Magazine. Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers itineraries that show you how to see the best of the wine country in a short timewith bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of area and thematic tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Frommers Napa Valley and Sonoma Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you'll find: Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps Sample one- to three-day itineraries Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions that clue readers in on great finds and values Exact pricing so theres never any guessing Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet, plus dozens of handy maps throughout

Frommers books arent written by committee, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned journalists like Nicholas Gill has been covering Panama for over a decade and has strong opinions on what travelers should do in countryand what they can skip without regret. Hes also attuned to the fact that not all travelers have the same needs or budgets and so has created a guide that is extremely helpful whether youre a honeymooner, a backpacker or are traveling with kids in tow. The book covers: Panamas top ecolodges, beach stays and wilderness resorts (some for luxury travelers, others for those on a budget). The best beaches, bird-watching and other outdoor activities, with fastidiously researched information on the best outfitters for adventuring. An in-depth look at Panama's history and culture, from pre-Columbian times, through the building of the Canal, to the 21st century's issues and debates, as well as an overview of the ecosystems and native flora and fauna. Doable, smartly conceived itineraries for one or two weeks, for families, and for adventurers. Savvy, sometimes sneaky, tips for saving money in ALL price ranges.

Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers itineraries that show you how to see the best of the New Orleans in a short timewith bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of area and thematic tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Frommers New Orleans Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you'll find: Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps Sample one- to three-day itineraries including neighborhood walks of the French Quarter, the Garden District and Uptown. Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions that clue readers in on great finds and values Exact pricing so theres never any guessing Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet, plus dozens of handy maps throughoutOur author is Diana K. Schwam who also pens the best-selling Frommers EasyGuide to New Orleans and is a much-respected, and much-published, expert on the city.

Detachable map affixed to page 3 of cover.

Vienna, Austria is so rich with cultural treasures, so replete with sights and wonders, that visitors are often bewildered by the task of planning a visit. Which of nearly 100 museums to visit? Which of countless theatres and concert halls? With an endless number of celebrated restaurants, cafes, lively taverns, bakeries serving famous pastries, wh

These three charming Southern "e;capitals"e; (including the oldest in America) are massively popular tourist destinations because of their well-preserved architecture (capturing the ante-bellum life of the 1860s and the Spanish colonial era, in the case of St. Augustine), their active theatre scene (especially in Charleston), their numerous museums and historic homes, their remarkable restaurants, and the unique personality of their civic life and residents. You dip into an earlier era when you visit them. Our Easy Guide captures the best of their facilities and attractions in condensed form, confining its 256 pages and maps to the outstanding highlights of all three cities.

Large numbers of Americans supplement their visits to Boston with easily-accomplished excursions to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Or else they plan vacations to these awesomely-popular islands whose gateway is Boston. We're proud to group all four destinations into one easily-read, light-to-carry guidebook.

The city that was home to James Joyce, Maeve Binchy, Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, William Butler Yeats and scores of other brilliant men and women, is as rich, intellectually heady and welcoming a place to visit today as it ever was. The trick is how to make the most of your precious vacation time while in Dublin not an easy task.This book will help. It was created for independent travelers and boasts a practical, colourful format with useful, clear maps and expertly designed tours. The guide highlights the must-see places and offers knowledgeable opinion on where to stay, eat and shop.- Includes special interest tours: Dublin's Heroes; Dublin with Kids; Georgian Dublin; Vikings & Medieval Dublin, Trinity College and the Book of Kells- Details great neighbourhood walking tours- Opinionated reviews of the best nightlife, shopping and dining the city has to offer.- Helpful tips and all you need to know to make the most of your trip in the Savvy Traveler chapter.- Exact pricing so theres never any guessing- Maps to accompany every tour as well as a fold-out regional map in plastic case.

Quick to read, light to carry with expert advice in all price ranges, Frommer's EasyGuide to National Parks of the American West is the complete up-to-date reference for travelers who want to maximize their visit in the smartest, most time-efficient way. Frommer's trademark candid and accessible expertise offers reviews on selecting the correct park for you based on interests and length of stay, complete with suggested driving tours. The guide also covers where to find the best hiking trails, rafting, rock climbing, wildlife viewing, scenery and campgrounds. Insightful commentary on everything from the natural attractions to avoiding crowds and finding the best times to visit, as well as finding the right place to stay.

Served by dozens of daily flights from cities all around the world, Puerto Rico is unusually easy to reach, balmy and warm throughout the year, full of fine beaches, pools and golf courses, blessed with historic sights and museums, jammed with good quality lodgings, restaurants and shops--and inexpensive-to-moderate to enjoy. But instead of drowning the reader in massive descriptions of the places that vacationers use, our author confines himself to a smaller, but still comprehensive, list of preferences--his own several favorites in every price range. He is John Marino, a distinguished journalist on a San Juan, Puerto Rico, daily newspaper, and no one knows Puerto Rico (including Vieques and Culebra) better than him. Frommer's is proud to have snared such a skilled and experienced observer as the author of our guide to this popular U.S. Commonwealth.

Giant, sprawling Bangkok, the most heavily-visited city on earth, is a treasure trove of palaces, museums and Buddhist shrines, superb shopping (for every conceivable product and gift), famous hotels and outstanding restaurants and street food. It also is one of the worlds most difficult cities to navigate, so we employed Mick Shippen, who has lived in and reported on Bangkok for the past decade, to create this innovative book. Combining maps, photos and detailed itineraries it helps visitors plan their time in the most efficient, smart and fun ways possible. The book includes: Chapters on the best of Bangkok in one, two, or three days Thematic, self-guided tours for every interest, schedule, and taste Walking tours of the city's best-loved neighborhoods Hundreds of evocative photos Bulleted maps that show you how to get from place to place Candid, opinionated hotel, restaurant, shopping, and nightlife reviews for all budgets A tear-resistant foldout mapenclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs

The 800-plus pages of this four-color book mark a milestone in European travel writing. It was Arthur Frommer who first set off an avalanche of travel to Europe, and whose subsequent writings and commentary have constantly expanded that market. And now Arthur Frommer has himself edited (and written personal introductions to) this definitive guidebook to every major nation of the continent. It contains his own insightful (and often controversial) advice and his views are supplemented by the current recommendations of the top experts and European specialists of Frommer's staff. Arthur Frommer, and his hand-picked experts, have created a classic guidebook that will be cherished and used by the many millions who regard him as the foremost expert on thoughtful and rewarding European travel.

San Diego is a touristic magnet, attracting an estimated 40 million tourists a year. Thats not surprising: the city boasts some of the most fascinating museum and historic sights in the nation, plus a vibrant nightlife scene (including cutting-edge restaurants), eye-candy nature sights and postcard-perfect beaches.Frommer's San Diego day by day advises the reader how to see the best of everything--in the smartest, most time-efficient way. The book contains:- The best of San Diego in one, two or three days, plus thematic tours for every interest, schedule or taste.- Walking tours of the city's best-loved neighborhoods, from the Gaslamp Quarter to La Jolla and Coronado.- Scores of evocative color photographs.- Bulleted maps that show the reader how to get from place to place, plus a tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet.- Highly opinionated appraisals of hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets from luxury to backpacker.- Exact pricing so theres never any guessing.- Detailed information on the best outdoor adventures, beaches and day trip.