Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference

Frommer`s Berlin Day by Day

Berlin in the Frommer`s Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture and history are described, allowing you to

Frommer`s EasyGuide to National Parks of the American

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

Frommer`s EasyGuide to Virgin Islands

Quick to read, light to carry with expert advice in all price ranges, Frommer`s EasyGuide to the Virgin Islands 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

Frommer`s EasyGuide to Barcelona and Madrid

Spain vies with France as the most heavily-visited European nation, and Madrid and Barcelona are its two most heavily-visited cities. But while our authors are infatuated with both cities, about which they have written several earlier travel guides (and food commentaries), they also devote considerable attention to side-trips out of Madrid (to Toledo, Cuenca, Segovia,

Frommer`s EasyGuide to Miami and the Keys

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

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.

Frommer`s EasyGuide to Croatia

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

Frommer`s EasyGuide to Chicago

The Chicago residents among the team of writers at Frommer’™s have collaborated to capture the unique spirit of this dynamic city that every American must visit at some point of their lives. The EasyGuide to Chicago by Frommer’™s covers establishments and attractions in all price ranges, but limit the actual selections to the best in

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2020

Eight Great Features and Benefits offered only by `The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2020`:- Honest and outspoken advice from the Unofficial Experts- Exclusively patented, field-tested touring plans that save as much as four hours of standing in line in a single day- More than 200 hotels rated and ranked for quality and value,

Frommer`s EasyGuide to Charleston, Savannah and St. Augustine

These three charming Southern “capitals” (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 Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2020

The most thorough guide to Disneyland Park and Disney California AdventureFilled with revolutionary, field-tested touring plans that can save 4 hours of waiting in line in a single day, The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2020 is the key to planning a perfect vacation.Get up-to-date information on Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Each attraction is

Frommer`s Amsterdam Day by Day

Amsterdam in the Frommer`s Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture and history are described, allowing you to

100 Places in Cuba Every Woman Should Go

The secret is out: Cuba is the world`s sexiest, most magnetic travel destination. What isn`t a secret is that folks from around the corner and around the globe have been exploring and falling in love with the largest Caribbean island for decades. Now you can too with 100 Places in Cuba Every Woman Should Go,

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Crossing California: A Cultural Topography of a Land of Wonder and Weirdness

Sacramento Bee journalist Sam McManis spent five years on the road trying to find the real California. He discovered that there is more than one California, but every different California is equally weird and wonderful. Worlds collide and commingle: the neo-hippies with the rednecked farmers; the urban sophisticates with the quirky desert dwellers; the Hollywood

Exploring Kyoto, Revised Edition: On Foot in the Ancient Capital

This revised and updated edition of the Japan travel classic and cultural guide gets you wandering from downtown quarters to remote mountaintop temples and features expanded information on new museums and gardens now open year-round for viewing.Judith Clancy`s expert research weaves a rich narrative of Kyoto`s history, local lore, and artistic and religious background to

Amy`s Guide to Best Behavior in Japan: Do It Right and Be Polite!

This guide to common courtesy, acceptable behavior, and manners is essential for any visitor to Japan. Japanese are unfailingly polite and will never tell you if you`ve crossed the line. But by knowing how to act in every situation you`ll gain the respect of your hosts and in the end get even better service and