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  • Fodor's Greece: with Great Cruises & the Best Islands

    Fodor's Travel Guides

    Paperback (Fodor's, April 14, 2015)
    Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.Spectacular photos of sapphire blue seas, whitewashed alleyways draped in pink bougainvillea, and gilded Byzantine monasteries add a special dimension to this updated guide to a classic destination. Magazine-style illustrated features, an at-a-glance Island Finder, and a fact-packed cruise chapter make this the perfect choice for travelers, whether they are planning a week's vacation or an epic odyssey.This travel guide includes:· Dozens of full-color maps· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path· In-depth breakout features on Greek cuisine, the ancient Olympics, and Santorini· Coverage of Athens, Attica and Delphi, The Saronic Gulf Islands, The Sporades, Epirus and Thessaly, Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia, Corfu, The Peloponnese, The Cyclades, Crete, Rhodes and the Dodecanese, and The Northern Aegean Islands Planning to focus your trip? Check out Fodor's Greek Islands travel guide.
  • Fodor's Krakow 25 Best

    Fodor's Travel Guides

    Paperback (Fodor's, Nov. 17, 2015)
    This book identifies and explores in depth the top 25 sights in Krakow in a compact, pocket-sized guidebook that also covers other popular spots and major neighborhoods all over the city, including shops, entertainment options, restaurants, hotels, and useful details like helpful web sites and travel information to make your short trip to Krakow a great trip.This guide is updated annually. This travel guide includes:· A useful, weather-resistant pullout city map and a metro map for easy navigation· Full-color photos and full-size street maps of major neighborhoods.· Neighborhood walks that show off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas· Essential info – hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, and more· Popular day-trip destinations.· A two-day itinerary to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path.· Many hotel, restaurant, and entertainment recommendations· Major sights covered include the Auschwitz-Birkenau, Collegium Maius, Hejnal, Zydowskie Muzeum Galicja, Synagoga i Cmentarz Remuh, Sukiennice, Stara Synagoga, Smocza Jama, Schindler's Krakow, Palac Krzysztofory, Kamienice, Katedra Wawelska, and Muzeum Dom Mehoffera.With its full-color photography and top 25 to do lists, Fodor’s 25 Best books are the perfect companion for any traveler. A pull out map with major sights marked, is included. About Fodor’s: Written by locals, Fodor’s travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.
  • Fodor's Oahu: with Honolulu, Waikiki & the North Shore

    Fodor's Travel Guides

    Paperback (Fodor's, July 8, 2014)
    Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Oahu is the most popular Hawaiian island, with excellent resorts, beautiful scenery, and extensive opportunities for activities both on the water and on land. This guide covers all the popular areas of the island, including Honolulu, Waikiki, and the North Shore.This travel guide includes:· Dozens of full-color maps plus a handy pullout map with essential information· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path· In-depth breakout features on Pearl Harbor, snorkeling, and lei· Major sights such as Kailua Beach, Kaena Point, Chinatown, and Manoa Valley· Coverage of Honolulu, Southeast Oahu, Windward Oahu, The North Shore, Central Oahu, West OahuPlanning to visit more of Hawaii? Check out Fodor's travel guides to Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and Big Island.
  • Compass American Guides: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

    Fodor's

    Paperback (Fodor's, April 15, 2014)
    America's first National Park, Yellowstone contains an incomparable combination of natural beauty, rugged wilderness, and abundant wildlife. Nearby, Grand Teton National Park is renowned for its magnificent, jagged, snow-capped peaks. The Compass American Guide to these parks is chock-full of dazzling photos of the majestic geysers, lakes, and wildlife that make them unlike any places on earth.
  • Fodor's Peru: with Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail

    Fodor's

    Paperback (Fodor's, May 14, 2013)
    For many travelers, this is the trip of a lifetime: Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Inca, and the Nazca lines are among the most-visited and awe-inspiring archaeological sites in the world. Bursting with beautiful full-color photos, Fodor’s Peru provides expert advice on everything from the best guides to the Inca Trail to how to experience native cultures on Lake Titicaca. Expanded Coverage: Focused coverage on Peru’s essential, must-see destinations includes new restaurants and hotels. Illustrated Features: The guide offers beautifully illustrated, in-depth coverage of Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail and the Nazca Lines with maps, history, and practical tips. Peru’s history is revealed in a photograph-rich timeline that illuminates the ancient sites. Coverage of the Amazon jungle and the Cordillera Blanca helps adventurous visitors experience the outdoors as well. A feature on Peruvian food not only steers travelers to the best meal but also lets them know just what’s on the plate. Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Features such as Top Attractions, Great Itineraries, packing advice, and frequently asked questions make planning simple. Extensive information on trusted tour operators allows travelers to book with confidence. Convenient overviews present each region and its highlights, and chapter planning sections have savvy advice for making the most of your time and getting around by car, bus, and train. Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s Peru offers savvy advice and recommendations from expert writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
  • Fodor's The Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West

    Fodor's

    Paperback (Fodor's, May 1, 2012)
    Expanded Coverage: Highlights include deeper coverage of outdoor adventures like hiking and rafting in the National Parks of the American West. Illustrated Features: Rich full-color features help travelers to the National Parks of the West make the most of top experiences, from white-water rafting on the Colorado River and understanding Yellowstone's geothermal features to choosing a historic lodge and stargazing. The illustrated field guides to wildlife and geology make identification a snap. Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: This book is not only indispensible on the ground; it also makes choosing a park simple. Thirty-seven United States western national parks are divided by state in the What's Where section so it's easy to decide which parks to see together. Nine customizable driving tours do the work of planning a road trip. The Best of the National Parks section breaks down the parks by themes, such as parks for day trippers, for spotting wildlife, and for inspiration. The new Outdoor Adventures section lists the best parks for hiking, rafting, rock climbing, and camping. Everything needed to plan a visit is here, from information on discount park passes and what to pack to tips for families and photographers. Each National Park has a convenient overview with highlights and practical advice for getting around, plus information on activities, dining, and lodging in and around the park. Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's National Parks of the West offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help park visitors make the most of their trip. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to activities, while "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable park insights.
  • Fodor's Tokyo 25 Best

    Fodor's Travel Guides

    Paperback (Fodor's, May 12, 2015)
    This book identifies and explores in depth the top 25 sights in Tokyo in a compact, pocket-sized guidebook that also covers other popular spots and major neighborhoods all over the city, including shops, entertainment options, restaurants, hotels, and useful details like helpful web sites and travel information to make your short trip to Tokyo a great trip.This guide is updated annually. This travel guide includes:· A useful, weather-resistant pullout city map and a metro map for easy navigation· Full-color photos and full-size street maps of major neighborhoods.· Neighborhood walks that show off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas· Essential info – hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, and more· Popular day-trip destinations.· A two-day itinerary to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path.· Many hotel, restaurant, and entertainment recommendations· Major sights covered include the Asakusa Kannon Temple, Yasukuni Shrine, Edo-Tokyo Museum, Ginza, Harajuku, Imperial Palace East Garden, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Fish Market, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, and National Museum of Modern Art.With its full-color photography and top 25 to do lists, Fodor’s 25 Best books are the perfect companion for any traveler. A pull out map with major sights marked, is included. About Fodor’s: Written by locals, Fodor’s travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.
  • Compass American Guides: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

    Fodor's

    Paperback (Fodor's, March 6, 2012)
    After my first trip to the Greater Yellowstone area nearly a decade ago, I was hooked. The constantly changing landscape and incredible, abundant wildlife in Yellowstone and Grand Teton mean that there’s always something exciting to see and do. I love sharing the experiences and advice I’ve gathered over the years here, so think of me as your personal guide to the parks and gateway towns. I’m often just up the road in Montana, so that I can bring friends—and you—to the parks every chance I get. Award-winning photographer Jeff Vanuga, meanwhile, has shot the region for more than 20 years. —Brian Kevin, author Author Brian Kevin and photographer Jeff Vanuga know the parks inside out and bring you:• Favorite places to explore, from the popular hot spots to the remote backcountry• Recommendations on hikes, fishing, cycling, and other great activities • Reviews of local-favorite places to eat and stay • Stunning full-color photography• Detailed, easy-to-use maps• Background on the area’s rich cultural and natural history• Special in-depth sections on geothermal • features and winter adventures
  • Fodor's Arizona & the Grand Canyon 2010

    Fodor's

    Paperback (Fodor's, Nov. 24, 2009)
    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 Arizona!•Your vacation never looked better. This Fodor’s full-color guide paints an unforgettable picture of Arizona with vibrant maps, vividly illustrated features, and stunning color photos.•Updated annually, Fodor’s Arizona provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available in a guidebook.•Fodor’s Arizona 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 Arizona.•Experience Arizona like a local! Fodor’s Arizona includes choices for every traveler, from shopping for Native American crafts or sipping a margarita by red-rock canyons to spa-going, river rafting, golfing, and hiking. Plus a unique photo-feature imparts the region's culture, covering the Colorado River.•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 mapVisit Fodors.com for more ideas and information, travel deals, vacation planning tips, reviews and to exchange travel advice with other travelers.
  • Fodor's Oahu: with Honolulu, Waikiki, and the North Shore

    Fodor's

    Paperback (Fodor's, July 24, 2012)
    Expanded Coverage: This new edition features expanded beach coverage, with “Best For” rankings that help travelers choose the perfect beach. Brand new hotel (including Disney’s new Oahu resort), restaurant, shop and bar reviews provide fresh tips for staying and playing. Illustrated Features: Use our illustrated map of Waikiki for the best dining, drinking, shopping and exploring spots. Pearl Harbor anchors gives visitors the background and tips necessary for visiting this historic site. You can’t visit Hawaii without a surf experience! Our North Shore surfing anchor points out the best spots and times to catch the big wave pros in action. Other illustrated features teach travelers snorkeling tips and about Hawaii’s unique culture, from lei to luau to hula. Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Top Experiences and Great Itineraries help travelers make the most of their island time. This guide also has useful tips for families and people planning Hawaiian weddings and honeymoons. The Experience chapter helps travelers pick the best beaches and outdoor adventures. A top water activities chart lets you choose your perfect water excursion. Illustrated plant and marine life identification keys are useful tools for hikers and snorkelers. Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s Oahu offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
  • Compass American Guides : Alaska

    John A. Murray

    Paperback (Compass America Guides, Jan. 26, 1999)
    Compass Alaska 2nd ed."The cultural material and the excellent color illustrations make this a reference book you are going to want to keep." -- Maine in PrintCreated by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting.Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival imagesTopical essays and literary extractsDetailed color mapsGreat ideas for things to see and doCapsule reviews of hotels and restaurants
  • Compass American Guides: Wyoming

    Nathaniel Burt, Don Pitcher

    Paperback (Fodor's Travel, July 29, 2008)
    Fodor’s. For Choice Travel Experiences.The guide that has it all–spectacular photography, evocative prose, insider tips, and detailed color maps to help you make the most of your trip. Written by a longtime Wyoming resident, Compass American Guides Wyoming provides in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of one of America’s most spectacular destinations! Follow your Compass to “get” there.•Extensive coverage of Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks•The skinny on rodeos and Wild West characters, famous authors and artists•Spectacular images by one of Wyoming’s premier photographersVisit Fodors.com for more ideas and information, travel deals, vacation planning tips, reviews and to exchange travel advice with other travelers. What the critics say about Compass American Guides:“Lushly illustrated and intelligently written.” ―National Geographic Traveler“The most literate and elegant series of guides ever written about North America.” ―Jan Morris