Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference

Frommer`s Germany 2017

Germany has the largest population of any nation in Western Europe, and is the ancestral home of the single largest ethnic group in America. To do justice to this major nation, we have called upon the talents and research abilities of six long-experienced journalists, most of them living full time in Germany. The resulting book

Frommer`s New Orleans Day by Day

Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers itineraries that show you how to see the best of the New Orleans in a short time–with 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, Frommer`s New

Frommer`s Maine Coast

You`ll never fall into tourist traps when you travel with Frommer`s. Doing so is like having a trusted friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. That`s because our guidebooks, unlike much of the competition, are written by resident experts–like Brian Kevin, the author of Frommer`s Maine Coast, and the managing

Frommer`s EasyGuide to Alaskan Cruises and Ports of Call

Both the Inside Passage of Alaska and the Gulf of Alaska are among the single most popular of all cruise destinations, and multitudes of cruisers will welcome this expert assistance in choosing a cruise and the activities on ship and land that the cruise offers. We`re proud that our Easy Guide to Alaska Cruises and

Frommer`s EasyGuide to San Francisco

A brilliant wit once said that, “to most Americans, even though they have never been there, San Francisco is their favorite town”. The existence of that belief is the strongest proof of the glorious vacation experience that awaits the visitor to that “city by the Bay”, that “Paris of the West”, a “diverse, beautiful and

Frommer`s EasyGuide to Seattle, Portland and the Oregon Coast

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

Frommer`s Seattle Day by Day

A new addition to the best-selling Day by Day series, this is a compact but thorough introduction to the touristic highlights of the Pacific Northwest. While it primarily deals with itineraries and expert suggestions on approaching the highlights of this coastal region, it also provides specific hotel, restaurant, shopping, nightlife and sightseeing recommendations, all more

Frommer`s Bangkok Day by Day

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. Combining maps, photos and detailed itineraries this guide will help visitors plan their time in the most efficient, smart and

Frommer`s Portland Day by Day

Frommer`s has amassed a loyal following of millions who have successfully used its guides for more than 60 years. Arthur and Pauline Frommer are a publicity-making machine. Between writing syndicated newspaper columns, blogs, weekly radio shows and constant public appearances, Arthur writes introductions to many of the guides, while Pauline oversees the line as Editorial

Frommer`s Paris

In this easy-to-carry, itinerary-based guide you`ll learn how to see the best of the City of Lights in the smartest, most time-efficient way. The book includes chapters on the best of Paris in one, two, or three days, thematic, self-guided tours for every interest, schedule, and taste, and walking tours of the city`s best-loved neighborhoods.

Frommer`s Belize

Frommer`s has amassed a loyal following of millions who have successfully used its guides for more than 60 years. Arthur and Pauline Frommer are a publicity-making machine. Between writing syndicated newspaper columns, blogs, weekly radio shows and constant public appearances, Arthur writes introductions to many of the guides, while Pauline oversees the line as Editorial

Frommer`s Dubai and Abu Dhabi Day by Day

This guide combines maps, photos and detailed itineraries to help visitors plan their time in the most efficient way possible. The book covers the best of Dubai and Abu Dhabi in one, two, or three days, thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste (including Arabian heritage tours and day trips to Sharjah, Al Ain

Frommer`s Costa Rica

This is Costa Rica 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 plan to hike through rainforests (and cloud forests), windsurf on Lake Arenal, bathe in geothermal pools or head

Frommer`s EasyGuide to Colombia

Frommer`s guides 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 authors Nicholas Gill and Caroline Lascom have been covering Colombia for over a decade and this book hits all the highlights, from the Amazon to the Andes. Gill and Lascom

Frommer`s New England

Frommer`s comprehensive guide to New England fans across this quintessentially American region to show readers how to explore quaint villages, historic sites dating to the country`s earliest days, and bustling cities. In this region nature decked out in four seasons of finery, from ravishing autumn leaves and wintry ski slopes to glittering lakes and seashores

Frommer`s Copenhagen Day by Day

Copenhagen, sometimes referred to as a “fairytale place”, is surely among the most delightful cities of Europe. The home of Hans Christian Anderson, and the location of the world-famous “Tivoli Gardens”, which so inspired Walt Disney, it is one of the most heavily-visited destinations on the continent, attracting many millions of visitors each year. With

Frommer`s EasyGuide to Colorado

With its extraordinary Rocky Mountains (America`s best skiing) alongside expansive plains and desert of numerous national parks, landmarks and monuments, the fast-growing state of Colorado is a tourism leader, receiving large numbers of vacationers throughout the year (whose number will now be affected by the hard-to-predict effect of its recent legalization of recreational cannabis). In

Frommer`s EasyGuide to Vancouver and Victoria

The fastest-growing city in Canada, Vancouver is also the most modern, the most diverse in population (a large percentage of its residents are Asian), and arguably the most fascinating in its touristic appeal: from remarkable museums to superb ethnic restaurants in all price ranges, to outstanding parks and natural sights, to locally-managed shops and stores,

Frommer`s EasyGuide to Boston, Cape Cod and the Islands

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.Boston Cape Cod and the Islands in the EasyGuide Series by Frommer’™s that capture the unique spirit of the place offering expert advice in

Frommer`s EasyGuide to Florence and Tuscany, including the best of Umbria

Florence and Tuscany in the EasyGuide Series by Frommer’™s captures the unique spirit of the place offering expert advice in all price ranges for a variety of establishments and attractions. Arranged in a clear layout, put together in a light and compact format (256 pages), the guides is easy to read and light to carry.