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posted by admin on Feb 2

Editorial Reviews

Fodor’s. For Choice Travel Experiences.

Fodor’s helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although you’re at the helm, Fodor’s offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. It’s like having a friend in Italy!

•Your vacation never looked better. This Fodor’s full-color guide paints an unforgettable picture of Italy with vibrant maps, vividly illustrated features, and stunning color photos.

•Updated annually, Fodor’s Italy provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available in a guidebook.

•Fodor’s Italy features options for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes, so you make the choices to plan your trip of a lifetime.

•If it’s not worth your time, it’s not in this book. Fodor’s discriminating ratings, including our top tier Fodor’s Choice designations, ensure that you’ll know about the most interesting and enjoyable places in Italy.

•Experience Italy like a local! Fodor’s Italy includes Rome, Florence, Venice, and much more!

•Fodor’s Italy includes unique photo-features that impart the country’s culture, covering Ancient Rome, Venice’s Grand Canal, the Cinque Terre, and much more!

•Indispensable, customized trip planning tools include “Top Reasons to Go,” “Word of Mouth” advice from other travelers, and tips to help save money, bypass lines, and avoid common travel pitfalls.

•Full-color pullout map.

Visit Fodors.com for more ideas and information, travel deals, vacation planning tips, reviews and to exchange travel advice with other travelers.

About the Author
Each Fodor guide is researched and written by resident experts

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posted by admin on Feb 2

Editorial Reviews

Admire the architecture of Prague’s historic Old Town Square, check out Berlin’s hip art galleries, or find solitude on the remote beaches of the Italian Riviera—Rick Steves’ Best of Europe 2009 allows any traveler to experience all that Europe has to offer—economically and hassle-free. Rick offers honest and up-to-date advice on the top destinations throughout Europe, including Paris, London, Rome, Amsterdam, and Barcelona. Rick also includes tips on avoiding the crowds and enjoying a true European experience, from biking through the idyllic countryside near Bruges to exploring the sleepy Swiss mountain town of Mürren.

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posted by admin on Jan 29

Editorial Reviews

Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best way to visit Zürich, Gimmelwald, the Berner Oberland, Interlaken, Bern, Murten, Lake Geneva, and French Switzerland? With Rick Steves’ Switzerland, travelers can experience everything Switzerland has to offer—economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, this guide includes: opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights, friendly places to eat and sleep, suggested day plans, walking tours and trip itineraries, and clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot. America’s #1 authority on travel to Europe, Rick’s time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.

About the Author
Rick Steves is on a mission: to help make European travel accessible and meaningful for Americans. Rick has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. He’s researched and written 24 travel guidebooks and hosts the public television series Rick Steves’ Europe, now in its seventh season. He also organizes and leads tours of Europe and offers an information-packed website (www.ricksteves.com). Rick lives in Edmonds, WA, just north of Seattle, with his family.

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posted by admin on Jan 24

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Today show travel editor Greenberg (The Travel Detective) is determined to get travelers the best hotel rooms and perks for the least amount of money, whether they’re staying at a Holiday Inn or a Ritz-Carlton. His advice covers everything from how to tip, snag a nice room and make friends with the concierge to ordering room service and childproofing a room. His advice is a choppy mix of the valuable (e.g., a hotel’s Web site isn’t always the best place to find the lowest rate), the commonsensical (e.g., beware the charges that may be incurred for merely opening a mini bar), the gutsy (e.g., ask if there’s a handicapped-accessible room available when arriving at a hotel—even if you’re not handicapped—since those rooms are larger), the far-fetched (e.g., if room service won’t bring a specific dish, call the hotel dining room and ask them to deliver what you want via room service) and the paranoid (e.g., hotels that have in-room safes aren’t trustworthy). All the same, Greenberg’s chatty humor and use of detailed anecdotes will be appreciated by both jet-setters and those just beginning their travels
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Indispensable information for away-from-home lodging, from the author of the New York Times bestseller The Travel Detective

In Hotel Secrets from the Travel Detective, America’s best-known and most trusted travel authority reveals the insider knowledge that can make every hotel stay as comfortable as (and sometimes even more cost-efficient than) home. With his incomparable access and nose for news, Peter Greenberg shares the secrets that people who know hotels—managers, maids, reservation clerks, bellhops, chefs, and maintenance guys—don’t want you to know about value, service, safety, security, and cleanliness. Tips include:

• How to tell if your room is really clean
• What never to order from room service
• The real way to prevent hotel crime
• How to beat excessive hotel phone charges
• The exact rooms where headline-making events took place

Drawn from the author’s experiences as both an investigative reporter and a constant traveler, Hotel Secrets from the Travel Detective is an essential guide to everything from luxury resorts to motels, from airport hotels and bed-and-breakfasts to outrageous (and often secret) alternatives to hotels.

Order Hotel Secrets from the Travel Detective: Insider Tips on Getting the Best Value, Service, and Security in Accommodations from Bed-and-Breakfasts to Five-Star Resorts: Peter Greenberg form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 23

Editorial Reviews

Text approaches geography from a travel industry perspective. Focuses on matching visitors to services and destinations, and makes reading about destinations fun. Uses two-color highlighting, lists, headings, subheadings, graphs, tables, photos, and application activities to clarify and reinforce information. For travel students. Previous edition: c1999. Softcover. DLC: Tourism.

About the Author
Marc Mancini is a Professor of Travel with the West Los Angeles College. He is the author of Selling Destinations, Conducting Tours and Cruising a guide to the Cruise Line Industry. All three texts are market leaders in their respective fields. Marc Mancini has been awarded Educator of the Year by the International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators. He publishes regularly in Travel weekly and Travelage West and is a well known and regular speaker at Travel Trade conferences.

Order Selling Destinations: Geography for the Travel Professional: Marc Mancini form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 23

Editorial Reviews

Text approaches geography from a travel industry perspective. Focuses on matching visitors to services and destinations, and makes reading about destinations fun. Uses two-color highlighting, lists, headings, subheadings, graphs, tables, photos, and application activities to clarify and reinforce information. For travel students. Previous edition: c1999. Softcover. DLC: Tourism.

About the Author
Marc Mancini is a Professor of Travel with the West Los Angeles College. He is the author of Selling Destinations, Conducting Tours and Cruising a guide to the Cruise Line Industry. All three texts are market leaders in their respective fields. Marc Mancini has been awarded Educator of the Year by the International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators. He publishes regularly in Travel weekly and Travelage West and is a well known and regular speaker at Travel Trade conferences.

Order Selling Destinations: Geography for the Travel Professional: Marc Mancini form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 21

Editorial Reviews

Review

2006 Lowell Thomas Award, “Best Travel Guidebook of the Year”
In bestowing its Gold award, the Society of American Travel Writers said the Caribbean book was “… astoundingly organized. (It) will answer virtually any question about the Caribbean that a traveler might ask. The contents as well as the sections called What’s Where, Island Finder, If You Like and If You Want help readers get oriented. The island sections are consistently organized so that they can be scanned for information or enjoyably read. A lot of great information is packed into this book.”

Preparing for your trip to the Caribbean is all about choices: Which island is ideal for a romantic honeymoon, family-friendly vacation, or sizzling late-night parties? What are the top all-inclusive resorts, local inns, or luxury villas? Where can you take a night kayaking tour through a bioluminiscent bay?

LOOK INSIDE FOR AN INNOVATIVE, NEW TRAVEL GUIDE!

Comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy to use, Fodor’s Caribbean 2008 remains the best resource for organizing your trip to these rich and varied islands. Our 2008 edition also flaunts exclusive, new features including indispensable, customized tools for planning a tropical vacation, in addition to rich photography that illustrates the distinctive culture of each island. Plus, not only will you read the expert advice of our professional travel writers, but you’ll also review recommendations from everyday travelers like yourself, in our new “Word of Mouth” features throughout the book. Fodor’s Caribbean 2008 is designed so that you spend less time researching and more time relishing what lies ahead on your dream vacation.

Plan a perfect island getaway, with these new features:

Island Finder:
A straight-forward, concise overview of every major island, including comparative ratings in terms of cost (high and low seasons), best beaches, dining, shopping, night-life, golf, casinos, diving & snorkeling, eco-tourism, and family-fun.

“Word of Mouth” from Fodors.com:
Read what fellow travelers are saying about their favorite places to explore and unwind, featured throughout the book. Then, when you return from your trip, share your opinions on Fodors.com and they may get published in our 2009 edition!

Hotel/Resort Chart:
Simple charts summarize prices, amenitites, and the distinctive character of lodging on every island.

Photos and Maps:
Unique photos throughout illustrate the history and local activities, while brand-new topographical maps designate sights, beaches, dive sites, restaurants, island-to-island ferries, and more!

Always Up-to-date:
Fodor’s Caribbean guide is updated EVERY year–it’s the most accurate book available!

Order Fodor’s Caribbean 2008 (Fodor’s Gold Guides): Fodor’s form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 21

Editorial Reviews

Review

2006 Lowell Thomas Award, “Best Travel Guidebook of the Year”
In bestowing its Gold award, the Society of American Travel Writers said the Caribbean book was “… astoundingly organized. (It) will answer virtually any question about the Caribbean that a traveler might ask. The contents as well as the sections called What’s Where, Island Finder, If You Like and If You Want help readers get oriented. The island sections are consistently organized so that they can be scanned for information or enjoyably read. A lot of great information is packed into this book.”

Preparing for your trip to the Caribbean is all about choices: Which island is ideal for a romantic honeymoon, family-friendly vacation, or sizzling late-night parties? What are the top all-inclusive resorts, local inns, or luxury villas? Where can you take a night kayaking tour through a bioluminiscent bay?

LOOK INSIDE FOR AN INNOVATIVE, NEW TRAVEL GUIDE!

Comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy to use, Fodor’s Caribbean 2008 remains the best resource for organizing your trip to these rich and varied islands. Our 2008 edition also flaunts exclusive, new features including indispensable, customized tools for planning a tropical vacation, in addition to rich photography that illustrates the distinctive culture of each island. Plus, not only will you read the expert advice of our professional travel writers, but you’ll also review recommendations from everyday travelers like yourself, in our new “Word of Mouth” features throughout the book. Fodor’s Caribbean 2008 is designed so that you spend less time researching and more time relishing what lies ahead on your dream vacation.

Plan a perfect island getaway, with these new features:

Island Finder:
A straight-forward, concise overview of every major island, including comparative ratings in terms of cost (high and low seasons), best beaches, dining, shopping, night-life, golf, casinos, diving & snorkeling, eco-tourism, and family-fun.

“Word of Mouth” from Fodors.com:
Read what fellow travelers are saying about their favorite places to explore and unwind, featured throughout the book. Then, when you return from your trip, share your opinions on Fodors.com and they may get published in our 2009 edition!

Hotel/Resort Chart:
Simple charts summarize prices, amenitites, and the distinctive character of lodging on every island.

Photos and Maps:
Unique photos throughout illustrate the history and local activities, while brand-new topographical maps designate sights, beaches, dive sites, restaurants, island-to-island ferries, and more!

Always Up-to-date:
Fodor’s Caribbean guide is updated EVERY year–it’s the most accurate book available!

Order Fodor’s Caribbean 2008 (Fodor’s Gold Guides): Fodor’s form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 19

Editorial Reviews

Moon Tahoe provides you with the essential details needed to discover all the can’t miss sights, attractions, and restaurants in and around Tahoe, while including the best lesser-known and local hotspots. With firsthand experience and honest insight, author Ann Marie Brown provides you with all the tools you need to create your own unique experience. Check out Ann Marie’s fun and creative travel suggestions to help plan your perfect trip including, Best of Lake Tahoe, Non-Skier’s Winter Wonderland, The Peak Bagger, Summertime Family Fun, and Adrenaline Junkie.
Find out about skiing at Squaw Valley, staying at South Shore, dining in Tahoe City, hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail, and golfing by the lake. Moon Tahoe gives you the tools for an entirely uncommon, more personal, and ultimately more satisfying travel experience.

Order Moon Tahoe (Moon Handbooks): Ann Marie Brown form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 19

Editorial Reviews

Moon Tahoe provides you with the essential details needed to discover all the can’t miss sights, attractions, and restaurants in and around Tahoe, while including the best lesser-known and local hotspots. With firsthand experience and honest insight, author Ann Marie Brown provides you with all the tools you need to create your own unique experience. Check out Ann Marie’s fun and creative travel suggestions to help plan your perfect trip including, Best of Lake Tahoe, Non-Skier’s Winter Wonderland, The Peak Bagger, Summertime Family Fun, and Adrenaline Junkie.
Find out about skiing at Squaw Valley, staying at South Shore, dining in Tahoe City, hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail, and golfing by the lake. Moon Tahoe gives you the tools for an entirely uncommon, more personal, and ultimately more satisfying travel experience.

Order Moon Tahoe (Moon Handbooks): Ann Marie Brown form Amazon.