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When you're planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip, you want to do it right. That's why generations of travelers have turned to Frommer's for the sort of candid advice, rich cultural context, and invaluable practical info that are crucial to planning a memorable journey. This thorough yet portable guide has all you need to hit the highlights of Peru, including the mysterious hilltop citadel of Machu Picchu. Informative and engaging tips show readers how...
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In a country of fascinating contrasts-ultramodern cities, ancient traditions, majestic mountain ranges-Frommer's cuts through the noise and confusion to deliver a guide to Japan that's clear, candid, thorough, and portable. Expert planning tips, honest assessments of hotels and attractions, accessible itineraries designed to appeal to a wide range of interests, and insightful commentaries on Japanese history and culture lead travelers to the sort...
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"Few cities anywhere are as vibrant, historically rich, and just plain fun as New Orleans. But it's not a "dummy proof" destination. Too many travelers leave town wondering what all the fuss is about. That doesn't happen to those carrying this book. Written by travel experts Diana K. Schwam and Lavinia Spalding, Frommer's EasyGuide to New Orleans introduces travelers to the experiences other visitors miss; and has the type of insightful commentary...
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"Frommer’s books aren’t written by committee, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We employ the best local experts to author our guides, like Don and Barbara Laine, award-winning journalists who live in New Mexico and love sharing their home state with awed visitors. Their insider’s take on their home state introduces readers to the best and most authentic restaurants, hotels, shops,...
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Preparing for an Orlando vacation can be a full-time job, and it costs a small fortune. Most other books on the market make the problem worse, burying vacationers in endless pages of pointless details unquestioningly cheering for the high-priced theme parks and resorts. But the lightweight, fact-packed Frommers 2020 EasyGuide cuts through the noise and compresses the information you truly need to know. No other book does what we do: Honest talk, solid...
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In 2014 it was named "Best Travel Guide of the Year" by the Society of American Travel Writers, a stunning accolade from the nation's most prestigious travel journalists, who find it surpasses any competing guide. Note that the book is careful not simply to review the attractions and lodgings of the Disney theme parks, but the wildly popular Universal parks (including those themed from the Harry Potter books) and the other intriguing attractions...
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In previous editions, this was the first guidebook to Vegas to recognize the increasing tendency of visitors to take in the non-gambling attractions of Sin City; no other book better captures the current outlook and desires of the city's visitors. In highly opinionated prose and careful attention to price and other details, our easily-consulted Easy Guide casts a close eye on what's outstanding and full of value and what's not. It more than upholds...
8) Paris 2015
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A resident of Paris for over thirteen years, Margie Rynn calls her adopted city "the pulsing heart of the French nation. . . . worthy of all the superlatives that have been heaped upon it for centuries". It is also a place that every North American is determined to visit at some point in their lives, and that intense yearning has made this Easy Guide a massive best-seller in its premier edition, that has now been freshly revised for 2015. It contains...
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Pauline Frommer's highly-personal guide to her own home city has, in previous editions, twice been named "Best Guidebook of the Year" by the North American Travel Journalists Association. It has been the best-selling guide to the city for the last four years. Though she deals with luxury choices as well as bargains, she makes a special effort to overcome New York's reputation for stratospheric prices, ferreting out scores of moderately-priced options...
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Frommer's books aren't written by committee or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. Our authors are passionate local experts like Greg McNamee and Bill Wyman, award-winning journalists who live in Arizona and love sharing their home state with awed visitors. This insider's take introduces readers to the best and most authentic local experiences, providing unique insights into the history, natural...
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Frommer's books aren't written by committee, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We employ the best local experts to author our guides, like Darcy Rhyno, a seasoned journalist born into a Nova Scotia fishing family, who has been traveling through the Maritimes since he was a small child and built his career writing in and about Atlantic Canada. Rhyno introduces readers to the best and most...
12) Ireland 2014
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Selling for a lower price than any similar guidebook, and deliberately limited to a short 256 pages, this EasyGuide is an exercise in creating easily-absorbed travel information. It emphasizes the authentic experiences in each destination: the most important attractions, the classic method of approaching a particular destination; the best choices for accommodations and meals; the best ways to maximize the enjoyment of your stay. Because it is "quick...
13) Puerto Rico
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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...
14) Croatia
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The Adriatic Coast of Croatia, with its beaches. marinas, and countless resorts, its ancient and well-preserved medieval cities (Dubrovnik, the star), all supplemented by the great city of Zagreb, and a superb climate, is the current "hit" of European tourism. It is predicted by some that Croatia will soon be the world's 12th most popular travel destination--all ample reason for the publication of this new Frommer's guidebook. Jaunty and fun to read,...
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From Music City to the Home of the Blues, Frommer's EasyGuide to Nashville and Memphis has everything you need for a tuneful, tasty, and enriching trip to these Tennessee titans of American music. In this concise, up-to-date guide, local expert Ashley Brantley leads readers through palaces of country like the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, as well as the Beale Street clubs in Memphis where the blues and rock were born-stopping along...
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Quick to read, light to carry with expert advice in all price ranges, Frommer's EasyGuide to St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John 2014 is the complete up-to-date reference for travelers who want to maximize their stay in the smartest, most efficient way. With Frommer's trademark candid and accessible expertise, this invaluable guide offers reviews in a wide array of choices available including lodging, sightseeing, shopping, dining and entertainment....
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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...
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Washington, DC can be an overwhelming destination for visitors. With so many museums, so many historic sights, so many working government buildings to see-not to mention its scintillating foodie and nightlife scenes-just coming up with a plan can be stressful. That's where Frommer's comes in. We've hired local journalist Elise Hartman Ford (a noted expert who has written for the Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, Ladies Home Journal and countless...
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Pauline Frommer's highly-personal guide to her own home city has, in previous editions, won prestigious awards as "Best Guidebook of the Year". Though she deals with luxury choices as well as bargains, she makes a special effort to overcome New York's reputation for stratospheric prices, ferreting out scores of moderately-priced options in lodgings, meals, entertainment and more. Like all Easy Guides, this freshly-researched and popular best-seller...
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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 "City of Roses", 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...
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