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The Unofficial Guides

The Unofficial Guides series comprises a range of guides dedicated to American cities or thematic destinations such as adventure travel, Disney World, beach resorts or ideas for travelling with children. The moniker โ€˜unofficialโ€™ refers to the publisherโ€™s series title, rather than an indication of the accuracy of the information that is provided in individual guides. Each of the titles in the series seeks to provide ideas for family travel, an insiderโ€™s introduction to the destination, complete planning information for first-time visitors, long-term residents or day-trippers and detailed information about a range of attractions and principal sites of interest. An introductory chapter profiles the destinations and offers practical guidance on pre-trip preparations, getting there, accommodation and restaurants and a calendar of festivals or events. Each of the guides in the โ€˜Unofficialโ€™ series is organised depending on the nature of the destination – city break, family-friendly trips or adventure travel. There is comprehensive information on sightseeing, tours, attractions, accommodation and restaurants, shopping and sports and recreation. A series of โ€˜unofficial tipsโ€™ throughout the guide provide unique insights into the destination. Individual attraction entries have a range of starred ratings – including age appeal and prices – as well as information on opening times and prices to allow visitors to plan their itinerary accordingly. There are also extensive alphabetical accommodation and restaurants indexes at the back of each guide.