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The 800-plus pages of this four-color book mark a milestone in European travel writing. It was Arthur Frommer who first set off an avalanche of travel to Europe, and whose subsequent writings and commentary have constantly expanded that market. And now Arthur Frommer has himself edited (and written personal introductions to) this definitive guidebook to every major nation of the continent. It contains his own insightful (and often controversial) advice and his views are supplemented by the current recommendations of the top experts and European specialists of Frommer's staff. Arthur Frommer, and his hand-picked experts, have created a classic guidebook that will be cherished and used by the many millions who regard him as the foremost expert on thoughtful and rewarding European travel.

Each one of the six main Hawaiian Islands is covered by the experienced authors of this always-popular guidebook to America's paradise in the Pacific. The book consists of bold opinions, colorfully expressed, by independent, locally-based journalists who are given carte blanche by Frommer's to select what they consider to be the islands' best beaches, attractions, outfitters, restaurants, shops, nightspots and hotels. Though they review facilities in all price ranges, they emphasize value and give the reader many tips on how to save money, in the Frommer's tradition. Extensively illustrated with four-color photographs, and containing numerous maps.

Frommer's guidebooks are different. They're written by expert journalists, exhaustively researched, impartial and opinionated. From popular tourist destinations such as Dublin and the Ring of Kerry to less-traveled regions such as Donegal and the North, Ireland will be more accessible and richer for visitors who follow our author's seasoned, perceptive, and adventurous suggestions. This book features:> Gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you. > Advice from Ireland expert, Jack Jewers, who has been exploring the back roads of his ancestral homeland, Ireland, for years. He'll tell you the smartest way to experience major attractions such as Giant's Causeway, Dublin and Newgrange, and he'll also clue you into dazzling country roads, prehistoric ruins without signage scattered in farm fields, and lively little music bars where the regulars speak Gaelic. o Advice on the best lodgings, restaurants, and pubs, researched by Jewers in person. His authoritative, candid reviews will help you make choices that suit your tastes and budget. o Exact prices, so there's never any guessing. o Up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife in cities and towns; detailed walking tours; lively coverage of history and culture; accurate neighborhood maps; and advice on planning a successful family vacation.

This is the freshly-researched, 2017 edition of a travel classic, is a comprehensive guidebook to all the Hawaiian islands. Of its three authors, all specialists in Hawaiian travel and widely published, two live in Hawaii, while the third makes constant trips there from her base in California. The book is fully updated yearly; set in large, easy-to-read fonts; and contains: - Dozens of spectacular photos; - Full-color maps throughout including a helpful, pull-out map; - Sample itineraries so you can make the most of your time in country; -Savvy tips on how to avoid the crowds and save money, whether you're a luxury lover or a backpacker; - Opinionated advice on beaches, other nature areas, outfitters, museums and other attractions, with star ratings to help you quickly decide what to see and what to skip. The book also contains dozens of no-holds-barred reviews of hotels, restaurants, nightlife venues and shops, from authors who have visited them all, and so have the ability to compare.

Written by outspoken, authoritative experts, Frommer's Italy 2015 shows travelers how to experience the country the way the locals do. This classic Frommers series includes exact prices; candid reviews of the best restaurants, attractions and hotels in every price range (from hostels to guest-accepting palazzos); and dozens of detailed maps. We also include advice the tourist board wouldn't approve of: which sites to skip, how to avoid the crowds, and how to stretch your travel budget further, whether you're on a lavish honeymoon or backpacking through The Boot. To La Dolce Vita!

Written by outspoken, authoritative experts, Frommer's Spain shows travelers how to experience the country the way the locals do. This classic Frommers series includes exact prices; candid reviews of the best restaurants, attractions and hotels in every price range (from hostels to glamorous paradores); and dozens of detailed maps. We also include advice the tourist board wouldn't approve of: which sites to skip, how to avoid the crowds, and how to stretch your travel budget further, whether you're on a lavish honeymoon or backpacking it.

Though it's a small country, there are few places on earth as vibrant, history-rich and intriguing as Israel - meaning that too many visitors end their vacation wishing they had more time. Let Frommer's expert Anthony Grant - a long time resident of Israel - show you how to create the perfect itinerary, whether you can explore for a week…or a month. This book includes: • Detailed information on the history and culture of Israel, so you can better understand what you're seeing • Recommendations for hotels, restaurants, shops and attractions in all price ranges • Exact pricing so there's never any guessing • Dozens of detailed maps • Full color photos • Full size detachable map

Written by a veteran journalist, Frommer's Ireland 2015 shows travelers how to experience the country the way the locals do. This classic Frommer's series includes exact prices; candid reviews of the best restaurants, attractions and hotels in every price range (from hostels to guest-accepting castles); and dozens of detailed maps. We also include advice the tourist board wouldn't approve of: which sites to skip, how to avoid the crowds, and how to stretch your travel budget further, whether you're on a lavish honeymoon or backpacking it. Erin go Bragh!

Written by outspoken, authoritative experts, Frommer's France shows travelers how to experience the country the way the locals do. This classic Frommers series includes exact prices, candid reviews of the best and most authentic restaurants, attractions and hotels in every price range (from hostels to guest-welcoming chateaus), and dozens of detailed maps. We also include advice the tourist board wouldn't approve of: which sites to skip, how to avoid the crowds, and how to stretch your travel budget further, whether you're on a lavish honeymoon or backpacking it. Vive La France!!

Written by outspoken, authoritative experts, Frommer's Italy 2016 shows travelers how to experience the country the way the locals do. This classic Frommer's series includes exact prices; candid reviews of the best restaurants, attractions and hotels in every price range (from hostels to guest-accepting palazzos); and dozens of detailed maps. We also include advice the tourist board wouldn't approve of: which sites to skip, how to avoid the crowds, and how to stretch your travel budget further, whether you're on a lavish honeymoon or backpacking through The Boot. Includes a fold-out map. To La Dolce Vita!

Written by a veteran journalist, Frommer's Ireland 2016 shows travelers how to experience the country the way the locals do. This classic Frommer's series includes exact prices; candid reviews of the best restaurants, attractions and hotels in every price range (from hostels to guest-accepting castles); and dozens of detailed maps. We also include advice the tourist board wouldn't approve of: which sites to skip, how to avoid the crowds, and how to stretch your travel budget further, whether you're on a lavish honeymoon or backpacking it. Erin go Bragh!

Written by three outspoken, authoritative experts, Frommer's Hawaii 2015 shows travelers how to plan and execute the adventure of a lifetime in these legendary islands. This classic Frommer's series includes exact prices;extraordinarily candid reviews of the best beaches, restaurants, attractions, outfitters and hotels in every price range ( from hostels to glamorous resorts);and dozens of detailed maps.

Frommer's books aren't written by committee, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned journalists like Nicholas Gill has been covering Panama for over a decade and has strong opinions on what travelers should do in country--and what they can skip without regret. He's also attuned to the fact that not all travelers have the same needs or budgets and so has created a guide that is extremely helpful whether you're a honeymooner, a backpacker or are traveling with kids in tow. The book covers: • Panamas top ecolodges, beach stays and wilderness resorts (some for luxury travelers, others for those on a budget). • The best beaches, bird-watching and other outdoor activities, with fastidiously researched information on the best outfitters for adventuring. • An in-depth look at Panama's history and culture, from pre-Columbian times, through the building of the Canal, to the 21st century's issues and debates, as well as an overview of the ecosystems and native flora and fauna. • Doable, smartly conceived itineraries for one or two weeks, for families, and for adventurers. • Savvy, sometimes sneaky, tips for saving money in ALL price ranges.

Since Italy is too large and varied to be researched by one author or even two, Frommer's Italy written by multiple authors and is among the most up-to-date and fastidiously fact-checked of all the guidebooks on Italy presently published. That characteristic is perhaps the reason why Frommer's Italy is high up on any list of best-sellers, and why it is also regarded, by us, as a jewel in Frommer's crown. Six of Frommer's finest travel journalists have collaborated to produce the definitive guidebook to Italy. Most of them live in Italy, all of them publish constantly about Italy in the world's most prestigious media, and some have received major awards for their writings on the country. The book is updated yearly, printed in large, easy to read fonts and contains: - Dozens of maps, from regional and city maps to a handy fold-out map at the front; - Gorgeous, full color photos; - Opinionated reviews of the country's top historic sights, museums and other attractions as well as hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife venues in all price ranges; - Handy sample itineraries so you can make the most of your vacation time; - Exact pricing so there are no ugly surprises; - Star ratings, chosen by our authors and taking value into account, so you can quickly scan the book and pick out the options that will best suit your tastes and budget. No significant Italian location is left out. The book deals with: Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Umbria and the Marches, Bologna and Emilia Romagna, Venice, Milan, Piedmont and The Lakes, Genoa and the Cinque Terre, Campania, Naples, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast, Sicily. The 2017 edition adds material on Puglia and the best of Basilicata.

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 is up-to-date, printed in large, easy-to-read fonts and contains:-Dozens of spectacular photos-Full-color maps throughout including a helpful, pull-out map-Compelling and fun-to-read discussions of Germany's history, art history and current culture-Sample itineraries so you can make the most of your time in country-Savvy tips on how to avoid the crowds and save money, whether you're a luxury lover or a backpacker-Opinionated advice on historic sights, nature areas, museums and other attractions, with star ratings to help you quickly decide what to see and what to skip. The book also contains dozens of no-holds-barred reviews of hotels, restaurants, nightlife venues and shops, from authors who have visited them all, and so have the ability to compare.