Madrid and Barcelona 2014
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 to read, light to carry", it is called an "EasyGuide", and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice.
Australia 2018
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
Everything you need for a successful and easy Australian vacation―in one concise and intelligent guide. The Australian dollar has recently plunged in value against the U.S. dollar making Australia far more accessible than it has been in years. To keep up with the changes the new currency situation has brought about, we've turned once again to Lee Mylne. Based in Brisbane (the third most populous city in Australia), Mylne has been an Australian travel journalist for nearly all her working life. She has crisscrossed every state and territory of Australia by every means of transport, and she is a life member and past president of the Australian Society of Travel Writers. The book is updated each year, concisely written (so it's easy to carry) and printed in large, easy-to-read type. It contains: 16 pages of vibrant photographs, plus dozens of photographs throughout the book; Opinionated reviews of Australia's best attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife venues and shops―everything you need to know, nothing you don't; Detailed local maps marked with hotels, restaurants, and attractions, plus a map of Sydney's ferry system; Expert tips and recommendations for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, Tasmania, and the Red Centre including Uluru; Reviews with exact pricing, so there's never any guessing, using the Frommer's star rating system; Suggested itineraries, including for families and for one-week visits; Smart advice on how to scuba dive, avoiding dangerous animals, dodging crowds, renting a car, money-saving packages, and more; A rich section on the history of Australia, including detailed context on Aboriginal issues and tips on cultural sensitivity; PLUS! A handy pull-out, indexed map of Australia ideal for in-depth trip planning. There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.
Hawaii 2016
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
Most Americans, at some point of their lives, will vacation in Hawaii, and every bookstore needs to furnish them with reliable, intelligent, and cost-conscious means of doing so. This 288-page Easy Guide provides suggestions in every price range: from deluxe beach-side resorts to modest but comfortable budget hotels and guesthouses; it also devotes considerable attention to restaurants in every price range, and to the many options for sightseeing and entertainment. Because it does not overwhelm the reader with unnecessary detail and choices, but confines itself to the very best in every category, this lightweight, 288-page book by authors who live in Hawaii, will be carried in the pockets or purse of a great number of visitors.
Washington, D.C. 2016
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
Coming off a year of commemorations of important anniversaries -- the end of the Civil War, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln -- our carefully-revised and up-to-date Easy Guide to the nation's capital tells of recent additions to the city's attractions that make it more compelling than ever. The worth of this easy-to-carry, easy-to-consult, 320-page guidebook is shown by its standing as the fifth most popular of all 70 Frommer's travel guides, a testament to the skills of its author.
Paris 2015
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 new discoveries and adventures, all well compressed into 256 highly readable pages.
London 2016
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
The winner of numerous awards from prestigious organizations of travel journalists, this is a fiercely opinionated book that tells you what to avoid and not simply what to see, in an awesome city with an overwhelming number of attractions, lodgings, restaurants, museums and shops. Using it places the reader into a special category of intelligent traveler seeking the best, most memorable experiences, ones that are both unique and affordable And it is published yearly to contain the latest up-to-date information, by an author who carefully examines every location he visits. A manageable 288 pages in size, this Easy Guide is lighter than any "tablet", easy to carry and read.
Hawaii 2017
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
Jeanette Foster, author of this best-seller, is undoubtedly among the most prolific and heavily-read of Hawaiian travel writers, the author of dozens of guidebooks to Hawaii. This book is updated yearly, printed in large easy to read fonts and contains:-Exact pricing, so there's never any guessing-Frommer's star ratings which take value into account, and let you scan the book quickly to find the best of the best-Opinionated reviews of beaches, attractions, outfitters, hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife venues in all price ranges
New York City 2017
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 three 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 in lodgings, meals, attractions, entertainment and more. Like all Easy Guides, this annually-researched and popular best-seller is "Quick to Read, Light to Carry"-and colorfully written. Fully updated yearly, and printed in large, easy-to-read type, the book contains:- Handy pull-out map and bulleted maps throughout- Self-guided walking tours- Exact prices and subway directions for every listing in the book, so there are never any nasty surprises- Opinionated advice on what to see and what to skip- Insightful discussions of New York's history and culture
New York City 2015
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 is "Quick to Read, Light to Carry"--and colorfully written.
Australia 2015
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
The giant continent-nation of Australia, with its English-speaking population, is currently attracting a great number of visitors from North America and Great Britain. In this newly-revised, freshly-researched guide, author Lee Mylne, who is based in Brisbane (the third most populous city in Australia), deals with the cities and areas to which most tourists go. She has been an Australian travel journalist for nearly all her working life, and has traveled to every state and territory of Australia by every means of transport. She is also a life member and past president of the Australian Society of Travel Writers.
Rome, Florence and Venice 2016
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
For the first-time visitor to Italy (a giant audience), the itinerary of this Easy Guide is the classic pattern: while countless other places are almost -- we stress "almost" -- as compelling, these magical three cities overawe all others. And we've enlisted three superb researchers and writers to capture them for you. Eleonora Baldwin lives in Rome, where she is one of the city's foremost experts on local cuisine and culture. Donald Strachan, who lives most of the year in Italy, has written books and articles on Italy for more than 20 years. Stephen Keeling is an Oxford graduate who won a much-coveted journalistic prize in 2008 for his Frommer's Guide to Tuscany and Umbria. All three have teamed to prepare this revised and up-to-date guide to Italy's classic "three".
Disney World, Universal and Orlando 2016
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 and facilities of the city of Orlando. Author Jason Cochran--Editor-in-Chief of Frommers.com--has carefully updated every mention for 2016, and is as always a superb writer and commentator. The portable Easy Guide format of 288 pages makes this easy to carry and consult.
London 2017
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
Named "Best Guidebook of the Year" by the Society of American Travel Writers in a previous edition, this fiercely opinionated guide not only tells travelers what to see and do, but also what's not worth their time. In a city with an overwhelming number of attractions, lodgings, restaurants, museums, and shops. Cochran, as the judging panel noted, is also unusually talented at bringing culture and history to life, in an accessible and fun-to-read fashion. Whether your budget is large or tight, Cochran shows you London like a local-something many guides claim but few do as well as this one. This book is fully updated yearly, has large easy-to-read type, and contains:-Exact prices and tube stops for every listing in the book, so there's never any nasty surprises-A handy pull-out map, with helpful bulleted maps throughout, including a London Tube map-Insightful discussions of London's history and culture-Opinionated reviews of attractions, nightlife, hotels, restaurants and shops in all price ranges
San Francisco 2014
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 to read, light to carry", it is called an "EasyGuide", and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice.
Las Vegas 2015
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
This compact (256 pages) guide is written by a long-time resident of "Sin City", a much-respected journalist with a trained eye for top values and remarkable bargains, comfortable hotels and delightful meals, both on and off "The Strip". He wittily describes the gambling hereabouts, but also the options for visitors with less interest in gambling: the theaters, museums, stores and attractions, the out-of-town visits, the nearby natural wonders. With fold-out map, yet for only $10. 95, this is a remarkable guidebook buy.
Disney World, Universal and Orlando 2015
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
Home to the several, highly-exciting theme parks of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World, Orlando is one of the three most heavily-visited touristic locations in North America, which means that it receives tens of millions of visitors each year. Our author of this Easy Guide, Jason Cochran, has written an intensely-opinionated and often controversial guide to Orlando (where not to go, is one of his topics), based on numerous lengthy research trips there.
Rome, Florence and Venice 2017
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
There's no better introduction to Italy than the classic itinerary of Rome, Florence and Venice. But it's not dummy-proof, which is why we enlisted three of the world's most knowledgeable Italy experts to pen this guide. Melanie Renzulli, who lives in Rome, has been writing about travel for 15 years. She is presently the founder and editor of the travel blog "Italofile". Stephen Keeling is an Oxford graduate who won a much-coveted journalistic prize in 2008 for his Frommer's Guide to Tuscany and Umbria. Stephen Brewer has been writing travel guides for over three decades, usually focusing on Italy. All three have teamed to prepare this revised and up-to-date guide to Italy's classic "three". This book, updated yearly, is light-to-carry and set in large, easy-to-read fonts. It contains: - Many informative maps in addition to a large fold-out map of considerable value. - Exact prices so there are never any ugly surprises. - Handy sample itineraries so you can make the most of your vacation time. - Opinionated reviews and insider advice on how to avoid the crowds and find the most authentic restaurants, shops, nightlife venues and hotels in all price ranges- Detailed side-trips to Pompeii, Tuscany and the VenetoThis is the fourth edition of Frommer's Easy Guide to Rome, Florence and Venice, and we look forward to many more. Buon Viaggi!
Ireland 2015
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
Its prices greatly reduced by an ongoing economic crisis, but its spirit undaunted and its population as garrulous and outgoing as ever, Ireland has a special appeal to the tourist, as shown by the large yearly number of visitors. Our author, Jack Jewers, may make his headquarters in London, but he proposed to his Irish-American wife at a spa on the Ring of Kerry (it gets a great review in this book). We're sure our readers will enjoy his affectionate guide to the Emerald Isle.
Montreal and Quebec City 2014
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 to read, light to carry", it is called an "EasyGuide", and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice.
New Orleans 2017
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
New Orleans is once again a massively popular destination, on the bucket lists of many travelers. Our author, Diana K. Schwam, has written four books and numerous articles about New Orleans, where her long-ago desire to become a resident followed, she says, a familiar sequence: Vacation, Enrapture, Home Ownership, and Weight Gain. The book is updated yearly and printed in large, easy-to-read type. It contains information on:- The world-famous cuisine of the city's unique restaurants- The vibrant music and nightlife scene- New Orleans' much-acclaimed museums and the architecture and history of the French Quarter, Garden District, and other famous locales.- The city's lodging options, with frank assessments of what's worth your vacation budget and what isn't. The book also includes special sections for those who are visiting during Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest; and day trips to nearby plantations and nature sights. Finally, there's exact pricing for every item in the book, along with transportation tips, to help make your vacation worry free.
Israel
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 to read, light to carry", it is called an "EasyGuide", and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice.
Montreal and Quebec City 2015
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
Between then, our three authors have either written or contributed to a dozen Frommer's travel guides to Quebec over the years. They have returned to these two colorful, pleasure capitals of Quebec for this 2015 edition, which reflects their most recent discoveries in attractions, lodgings, meals, cultural highlight, and shops. Using the Easy Guide approach, they limit themselves to the very best in all price ranges--truly, an "easy" guide to use and savor.
The Virgin Islands
by Alexis Lipsitz-Flippin
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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. It includes insider tips based on time constraints and interests, complete with practical advice and suggested itineraries. With user-friendly features it offers tips on excellent values, special moments,honeymoons or traveling with kids and overrated experiences and includes the best seafood, people-watching and the best places to connect with nature, snorkeling and diving.
London 2014
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 to read, light to carry", it is called an "EasyGuide", and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice.
Washington D.C. 2015
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
Every American, at some point in their life, will want to visit the nation's capital, and it is most important that parents take their children there. For adults of all ages, for young people, and for families, this Easy Guide states preferences in activities and in the choice of lodgings and meals; our author isn't shy about revealing what she likes most (and what she dislikes). She is Elise Hartman Ford, a long-experienced journalist and Washington, D.C. resident, who--in addition to writing books about the capital--is also the author of a popular app for Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. 2014
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 to read, light to carry", it is called an "EasyGuide", and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice.
Hawaii 2014
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 to read, light to carry", it is called an "EasyGuide", and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice.
Colorado 2014
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 to read, light to carry", it is called an "EasyGuide", and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice.
Cruising
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 lines and, as importantly, their classes of ships-Savvy tips on saving money, whether you're booking a super-premium ship or a mainstream liner-An overview of the major itineraries and cruise ports, so you can choose what's best for you-Helpful information on which cruises are best for families, people with disabilities and seniors
Miami and Key West 2014
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 to read, light to carry", it is called an "EasyGuide", and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice.
Australia 2016
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
For an up-to-date, carefully-researched and highly-opinionated take on Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns (the Great Barrier Reef), and awesome Outback (Uluru/ Ayers Rock), who could we better have chosen than a life member and past president of the Australian Society of Travel Writers? Lee Mylne, a longtime resident of Brisbane, is the author of our 2016 Easy Guide to Australia, and we are honored that, among all her journalistic opportunities, she has chosen Frommer's to publish her travel guides. She has been to every state and territory of Australia, by every means of transport, and has now awarded the reader of her Frommer guidebook with valuable information and unique insights. Her concise, 320-page Easy Guide has everything you need to know.
Disney World, Universal and Orlando 2017
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
Preparing for a visit to Orlando can turn into a full-time job, and paying for it can devour a small fortune. Most books on the market make the problem worse, either burying vacationers in tiny details and anxieties or functioning as unquestioning cheerleaders for the high-priced theme parks and resorts. But Frommer's 2017 Easy Guide cuts through the noise and hyperbole to deliver what no other book does: Honest talk, frank advice, and an affectionate insider's secrets to appreciating and affording Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, Sea World, and the inimitable attractions of Orlando and Central Florida. Praised by locals and visitors alike, it's the only guide to show you Orlando the way you actually want to see it. No other guide book is as comprehensive while remaining so concise and so honest. No other book synthesizes advice, history, and good sense in such an easy-to-read format. This Orlando guide is so novel and groundbreaking that its author, Jason Cochran, was awarded Guide Book of the Year from the Society of American Travel Writers for creating it. Cochran, who is also the editor-in-chief of our popular website, Frommers.com and the co-host of the Frommer Travel Show, keeps you on top of the newest developments in this ever-shifting tourist scene: - Rankings of the area's best resorts and well-priced hotels; - Smart appraisals of what's worth waiting in line for - and what you can skip; - Reviews of non-chain restaurants - a full chapter's worth - so you can find the best flavors beyond the usual franchises; - Money-saving tips and hacks to tame the high cost of an Orlando holiday; - Tips on navigating the complex theme park systems that aren't down with unnecessarily obsessive details; - Learn what you need to know and then relax. The book is in the lightweight and easily-carried format of our Easy Guides, and it also contains a valuable fold-out map.
Las Vegas 2014
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 to read, light to carry", it is called an "EasyGuide", and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice.
Las Vegas 2017
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
It's not easy to keep up with the changes in "Sin City". That's why this guide is updated yearly by a savvy local who has the right sort of sense of humor for this city. Grace Bascos has devoted many years to chronicling this evolution in Vegas and seeking to capture its essence. How did she come to be a travel writer? "Too short to be a showgirl", she writes, "too bad at math to be a card dealer, I earn my keep in Vegas the next best possible way: as a freelance food and travel writer dedicated to all things Sin City. When I'm not eating, drinking, partying and relaxing through town for my craft, I write a weekly dining column…I am also a regular contributor to USA Today's Experience Las Vegas blog, as well as many other local and regional publications." This guide is updated yearly and comes in a large, easy-to-read font. It contains: - Exact pricing so there's never any guesses; - A handy pull-out map, plus dozens of maps within; - Opinionated advice on EVERYTHING from the raunchy to the gourmet. You'll find hard-hitting reviews on the city's surprisingly compelling museums, its fabulous restaurants, its cutting-edge music and dance clubs, hotels, restaurants and more; - Detailed day trip itineraries for the Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon and the other compelling sights that are within an easy day trip of Las Vegas.
Frommer’s Easyguide to Cuba
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
With widespread travel to Cuba finally permitted to Americans, a large audience will enthusiastically welcome this authoritative guide written by a leading expert in travel to the Caribbean's largest island-nation. Claire Boobbyer, a British citizen who has been spending months each year in Cuba since 1998, is a frequent speaker on Cuba to prestigious travel organizations, a featured television commentator on Cuba for the BBC, a leader of tours to Cuba for the Smithsonian and other groups, a writer on Cuba for Britain's The Telegraph and other newspapers. She has carefully designed her 288-page Easy Guide to Cuba to emphasize her choices of the best facilities and attractions for those Americans who are now able to make the trip.
New Orleans 2014
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 to read, light to carry", it is called an "EasyGuide", and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice.
Washington, D.C. 2017
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
Our carefully-revised and up-to-date Easy Guide to the nation's capital tells of recent additions to the city's attractions that make it more compelling than ever. The worth of this easy-to-carry, easy-to-consult, 320-page guidebook is shown by its standing as the fifth most popular of all the Frommer's travel guides, a testament to the skills of its author Elise Hartman Ford, who returns for this third edition and has written for the Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, Ladies Home Journal and countless other publications. This book is updated yearly, printed in large, easy-to-read fonts and contains:- Dozens of maps, including a handy fold-out map of the city and its underground train system- Sample itineraries, to help you make the most efficient (and fun) use of your time in the Capitol- Exact pricing and public transportation information for every listing in the book, so there's never any guessing- Opinionated reviews which tell you which attractions are worth your time, and which will only be of interest to some visitors- Star ratings, that take value into account, and will help you find the right hotels, restaurants, nightspots and shops for you, in all price ranges- Fun-to-follow, self-guided walking tours of DC's most intriguing neighborhoods- Savvy and detailed day trip suggestions for those who want to see the region and not just the city
Miami and the Keys
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
David Paul Appell, a resident of Miami, has an illustrious record in journalism, including scores of travel articles for major magazines, and long stints as a top editor of important travel magazines. This new edition of his previous "Miami and Key West" has been brought thoroughly up-to-date, including close attention to towns along the route to Key West, and to the continuing growth of Miami and Miami Beach in art galleries, museums, nightspots, and remarkable restaurants. As a fervent admirer of south Florida, he brings both color and practicality to this Easy Guide.
Ireland 2014
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 to read, light to carry", it is called an "EasyGuide", and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice.
Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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. Frommer's author, Nicholas Gill, has been covering Peru for over a decade and this book hits all the highlights, from iconic Machu Picchu to Lima's vibrant dining scene. He's checked out all of the country's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget, whether you're a backpacker or on a splashy honeymoon. Most importantly, he's not shy about telling readers what to see, and what they can skip without regret. The book includes: • A handy fold-out map, plus detailed maps throughout the guide • Exact pricing, opening hours, and the other important details that will make your trip smoother and less hectic. • Smartly conceived itineraries for travelers of all types, so you can shape your vacation to fit your interests. • Savvy, sometimes sneaky, tips for saving money in ALL price ranges, whether you need to pinch pennies or are able to splash out a bit. This book has it all from budget to luxury and everything in between. • Fastidiously researched information on the many
France 2016
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
It was Thomas Jefferson who reputedly said that "every man has two countries, his own and France". The five authors of our Easy Guide to that country (each dealing with the area of their specialty) obviously share Mr. Jefferson's viewpoint, so heartfelt and positive is their reaction to the major highlights of France and the single best options for lodgings, meals, sightseeing, shopping, and more. Like all of Frommer's guides, the emphasis here is on preferences, the strong opinions of each author, the factually-based recommendations they make, in a 288-page easy-to-use book that does not overwhelm with unnecessary locations, but with Paris, Normandy, the Loire Valley, Provence and the French Riviera.
Ireland 2017
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
Meant to be carried with you as you travel, this highly portable, concisely-written 288-page book introduces travelers to one of the world's most richly rewarding destinations. It includes all of the nitty gritty details one needs to plan a trip, from hotels and restaurants to try, to savvy tips on the best ways to get around the country. But British author Jack Jewers, who has been writing guidebooks to Ireland since 2006 (and is the proud grandson of an Irishwoman), also provides an affectionate and insightful take on Irish culture and history that will greatly enhance your trip to the Emerald Isle. The book is:* Completely updated every year and printed in large, easy-to-read type.* Packed with helpful maps, including a full-color fold-out map* Precise about pricing, with Euro and British Pound (for Northern Ireland) amounts listed for every attraction, restaurant, hotel, nightspot and shop in the guideso there aren't any nasty surprises.* Filled with information on the fascinating culture, history, art history and cuisine of Ireland that will make your visit richer* Laden with no-holds-barred reviews, which will introduce you to the country's most authentic lodgings (hotels, B&B's, castles), eateries, museums, historic and nature sight so you can
France 2014
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 to read, light to carry", it is called an "EasyGuide", and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice.
Costa Rica 2014
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 to read, light to carry", it is called an "EasyGuide", and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice
New Orleans 2018
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 local journalist Beth D'Addono, Frommer's EasyGuide to New Orleans introduces travelers to the experiences other visitors miss; and has the type of insightful commentary on the iconic sights that brings them to life. The book includes special sections for those who are visiting during Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest; and day trips to nearby plantations and nature sights. Finally, there's exact pricing for every item in the book, along with transportation tips, to help make your vacation worry free. The book is updated yearly and printed in large, easy-to-read type. Exact pricing and public transportation instructions, so there's never any guessing. Complete information on the city's legendary nightlife scene (including the places only locals' know about) Opinionated advice on which attractions and restaurants are worth your time and which can be skipped Detailed info on the city's lodging options, with frank assessments of what's worth your vacation budget and what isn't 16-page photo guide with vibrant photographs Maps throughout and a handy, full-sized pull-out map. About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's
Las Vegas 2018
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
Up-to-date and to-the-point, Frommer's EasyGuide to Las Vegas 2018 supplies a thorough yet portable plan for taking on Sin City-and winning big! With the most trusted name in travel showing you the way, you'll experience the megawatt glitz of the Vegas Strip, relive the old-school glamour of the Rat Pack's heyday, and try gourmet cuisine crafted by some of the world's best-known chefs. Everything has been freshly researched and updated for 2018-a must in a city where things change faster than you can say "mama needs a new pair of shoes!" Frommer's EasyGuide to Las Vegas 2018 contains: Tons of useful maps, including a detachable foldout one Itineraries by interest so you can explore the city by iconic sights, plan the perfect bachelorette party, or take in the wonders (Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon and more) that are an easy drive from the city. Excursions beyond the casinos to enjoy Vegas's luxe spas, unparalleled shopping, surprisingly compelling history museums and nearby natural attractions Entertainment and nightlife covering everything from lavish Cirque du Soleil spectacles to risqué revues and all-night dance parties. Candid reviews that run the gamut of places to eat, stay, play, and shop-from the budget-friendly to the ultra-luxe. Helpful planning info for getting there, getting around, and getting the most bang for your buck. About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.
London 2018
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
This is London advice the way a friend would give it to you: fiercely opinionated, funny, and brimming not only with advice about what to see and do, but also what's not worth your time. Whether you want to see Big Ben or the Harry Potter studios, Trafalgar Square or the V&A, London is a city with an overwhelming number of attractions, lodgings, restaurants, museums, and shops. Author Jason Cochran is the guide you want to have a pint with, bringing culture and history to life with wit and plain talk-it feels like he's right there with you. Whether your budget is large or tight, you'll see London like a local-something many guides claim but none do as well as this one. Cochran was awarded "Best Guidebook of the Year" by the Society of American Travel Writers for a previous edition. Frommer's EasyGuide to London 2018 contains: 16 pages of color photos, plus dozens more photos throughout the book Tube stops for every listing to help you navigate ancient streets quickly, plus a comprehensive section on strategies for the Underground Brilliant walking tours spanning the city, with maps What's free, what's good for kids, what's authentic, what's new Area maps marked with attractions, restaurants, and hotels, plus a London Tube map Interior maps of Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and the British Museum Smart itineraries, including for families and short stays Newly expanded attractions recommendations Section devoted to the city's greatest pubs Insightful tips for navigating London's customs and culture Smart reviews of attractions, nightlife, hotels, restaurants and shops in all price ranges using the Frommer's star rating system Surprising section on overrated attractions that aren't worth your time Section on great day trips, including Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge, Windsor, and the setting for Downton Abbey PLUS! A handy pull-out, indexed map of London for touring on the go There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.
Washington, D.C. 2018
Part of the Frommer's EasyGuide series
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 other publications) to give you the advice and details you need to create the right vacation for you. These include strategies for seeing the iconic sights without fighting the crowds; places that only locals know about; and smart itineraries so you can make the most of your time in the city. Frommer's EasyGuide to Washington, D.C.2018 includes: Dozens of maps, including a handy fold-out map of the city and its underground train system to help you make the most efficient (and fun) use of your time in the Capitol Exact pricing and public transportation information for every listing in the book, so there's never any guessing Opinionated reviews which tell you which attractions are worth your time, and which will only be of interest to some visitors. Star ratings that take value into account, and will help you find the right hotels, restaurants, nightspots and shops for you, in all price ranges. Fun-to-follow, self-guided walking tours of DC's most intriguing neighborhoods 16-page photo guide with vibrant photographs, at the front of the book, plus black and white photos throughout. About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.