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Editorial Reviews

You’ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer’s. It’s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go— they’ve done the legwork for you, and they’re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer’s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You’d be lost without us!

Meticulously researched by an experienced team of experts, this in-depth guide is much more detailed and comprehensive than its major competition. You’ll find authoritative but fun-to-use coverage of all the classical sites, with valuable insights that will enrich your trip. We’ve provided all the background information you need to enjoy and appreciate what you’re seeing.

Our authors have personally inspected and chosen wonderful hotels in every price cateogory; whether you want to stay in a rustic guesthouse or an exquisite beach resort, you can trust their opinions. They’ll take you to the most beautiful islands, where verdant hillsides tumble down to the blue waters of the Mediterranean. And since Greece can be a tricky place to travel, our guide is loaded with detailed city, regional, island, and town maps; it also features a handy language appendix, complete transportation information, and detailed directions for anything that’s hard to find.

From the Back Cover
Frommer’s. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• From Athens to the Greek Islands — we have Greece covered.

• Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.

• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.

• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

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This is the only DVD that includes all 7 half-hour Rick Steves’ Europe TV shows on Greece and Turkey, produced from 2000 to 2009: Athens and Side Trips; Greece’s Peloponnese; Greek Islands; Istanbul; West Turkey; Central Turkey; Eastern Turkey. Running time: 3½ hours.

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“…this book is an archive of family friendly knowledge…that will ensure the whole family are thrilled with their Greek holiday.” (Junior, September 2008)

“…the guides give up-to-date information on the best family-friendly accommodation, attractions and events…hundreds of images and unique inside information.” (RaisingKids.co.uk, June 2008)

Included as “unique destination guides written specifically for families” - with the jacket image for Devon and Cornwall shown. (The Independent on Sunday 4, May 2008)

“Use the guide to sell the destination better – or use it to plan your own holiday!” (Travel Trade Gazette, Friday 25 April 2008)

“Use the guide to sell the destination better – or use it to plan your own holiday!” (Travel Trade Gazette, Friday 25 April 2008)

These information-packed full-color guides help families plan trips to niche and popular destinations.

• Written by local experts
• Exact prices, color photos, and maps
• Insider tips for family-friendly travel

Put the Fun Back into Family Holidays

With your family has all the inside knowledge and advice for a trouble-free holiday full of fabulous memories for all the family.

Discover a destination with:

• Stunning beaches with azure waters and bustling harbour towns
• Fascinating historical sites and fortresses to explore
• Pretty white-washed villages and breathtaking views
• Friendly and welcoming child-friendly restaurants
• Dramatic landscapes to discover together

Let Frommer’s show you where your family can:

• Enjoy the best water parks in Greece
• Find a great picnic spot next to a peaceful waterfall
• Visit an ostrich farm or ride a camel
• Discover the best beaches and watersports the islands have to offer
• Relax in a rural idyll

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“…plenty of excellent colour photos and charts.” (Yachting Monthly, November 2007)

“…as accurate as it is accessible…” (Classic Boat, November 2007)

“This is an excellent guide to the Ionian Islands…”  (Multihull Review, November/December 2007)

“It is very comprehensive, very interesting, and very easy on the eye.”  (Sailing, December 2007)

The only guide you’ll ever need to cruising in the Ionian. Up-to-date and clear navigation, beautiful photography as well as local information, history, cuisine and culture.

Covering the Ionian Islands from Corfu down to Zakinthos as well as the adjacent mainland coast of Greece from the Albanian border down to the South coast of the Peloponnese. The Ionian Cruising Companion is the essential pilot guide for anyone cruising the area. Drawing on the her local knowledge and expertise, Vanessa Bird provides clear pilotage directions to a variety of harbours and anchorages, as well as offers useful information on the facilities and shops available.

 Helpful suggestions of where to eat and what to do ashore along with some valuable insights into the history and culture of this beautiful part of the Eastern Mediterranean are also included. Incorporating superb photography and full colour harbour plans, the Ionian Cruising Companion is well presented and easy to use.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Chapter One Corfu, Paxos, Antipaxos and the Diapondia Islands
• Chapter Two Epirus Coast from Pagania to Preveza, including the Amvrakikos Gulf
• Chapter Three Lefkada, Meganisi, Kalamos & Kastos
• Chapter Four The Etolo-Akarnanian Coast
• Chapter Five Approaches to the Corinth Canal
• Chapter Six Kefalonia and Ithaca
• Chapter Seven Zakynthos & the Peloponnese
• Glossary
• Index

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Editorial Reviews

This guide to Athens is one of the Frommer city guides which offer value-conscious recommendations on hotels, restaurants and sightseeing.

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America’s #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series
• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

From the Back Cover

Frommer’s. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• The lowdown on the top sites to see, from Greek temples to Spanish castles.

• Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.

• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.

• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

Order Frommer’s Europe (Frommer’s Complete): Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince, George McDonald, Sherry Marker form Amazon.

Editorial Reviews

America’s #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series
• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer’s London features gorgeous color photos and maps, a detachable foldout map of London, and details on all of the city’s top museums, attractions, historic sites, and more.

Frommer’s London 2009 details the best overall travel experiences, from pub crawls to antique shopping to theater-going; the best of literary England (a side trip to Stratford-upon-Avon); the best museums and galleries, from Tate Modern to the British Museum; and the best hotels and restaurants in all price categories.

It’s all done with the trademark Frommer’s attention to style, accuracy, and detail, including updated addresses and exact prices. Read an in-depth guide to London’s art and architecture, and get the latest trip-planning advice on everything from bargain airfares to museum passes.

From the Back Cover
Frommer’s. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• Insider tips on theater ticket discounts, Royal encounters, cutting-edge art, and “The World’s Greatest Pub Crawl.”

• Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.

• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.

• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Order Frommer’s London 2009 (Frommer’s Complete): Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince form Amazon.

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“An up-to-date, often outspoken 466-page guide to the best Scotland has to offer.” (Scots Magazine, May 2008)

“An up-to-date, often outspoken 466-page guide to the best Scotland has to offer.” (Scots Magazine, May 2008)

Frommer’s Scotland features gorgeous color photos of the quaint villages, misty moors, and offshore islands that await you. It’s a highly personal guide that’s fun to read and even more fun to use on the road—and it’s much more complete and in-depth than its major competitors.

You’ll find complete details on lovely small towns, world-class golf courses, superb fishing, country pubs, whiskey distilleries, natural wonders, castles, literary landmarks, mysterious ancient ruins, and Edinburgh’s vibrant cultural scene.

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Encyclopedic in scope, it’s meant to be used before, during, and after your stay. (Travel & Leisure) Both novice and experienced travelers will be captivated. (U.S. News & World Report) Each book is a visual as well as informational feast about a particular place. (The New York Times) The best travel guides ever. (Sky Magazine) For comprehensive advice that is attractively presented, publisher Dorling Kindersley’s guides for serious travelers are tough to beat. (US News & World Report) Hats off to DK for the Eyewitness Travel Guides…[they] raise the bar for all others. (Dallas Morning News) The most graphically exciting and visually pleasing series on the market. (Chicago Tribune) Eyewitness Travel Guides are marvels of writing, color photography and illustration. What makes these so special is their thoroughness. (New York Times Syndicate) This is a guidebook series that always seems to inspire smiles…You feel, looking at them, as if you could close the book and step into the street. (Contra Costa Times ) Want to know where to get a great espresso on your way to the Uffizi? Or how much to tip a hotel maid in New York City? Try these travel guides, each an intricate trove of 3-D aerial views, landmark floor plans, color photos and essential eating, shopping and entertainment info. With titles covering Paris, Prague, and London, these pocket-sized guides are like a Michelangelo fresco: deliriously rich in detail. (People Magazine) Eyewitness Travel Guides, considered to be the world’s best travel resource to over 30 destinations around the world, make it easier to plan a splendid vacation. (North American Press Syndication) Each new Eyewitness Guide adds more of the world to this wonderfully visual series…. What sets these guides apart from others is their striking, three-dimensional cutaways of key sites. (New York Daily News)
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Your holiday starts here! From the dizzy heights of the Alps to the hippest cosmopolitan cities, explore Germany’s finest with this essential guide. Using the unique cutaway maps and 3D models discover the Gothic architecture of the north and the dense green wine lands of the Rhine. And with tips on the best places to enjoy bratwurst, beers and Beethoven you can soak up the culture in true Bavarian style!

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Editorial Reviews

America’s #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series

• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides

• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries

• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

You’ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer’s. It’s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go–they’ve done the legwork for you, and they’re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer’s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You’d be lost without us!

• Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer’s Germany features gorgeous color photos of the dazzling baroque architecture, picturesque villages, and beer gardens that await you. Come along with us and discover some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, from the medieval towns and half-timbered houses along the Romantic Road to lovely vineyards along the Rhine River. Frommer’s offers up-to-date coverage of all the country’s highlights–music festivals, hiking in the Black Forest, Oktoberfest, cafes, castles, and Berlin’s vibrant, cutting-edge cultural scene.
• Inside you’ll find candid, detailed reviews of the very best dining and accommodations for any taste and budget. We offer a wealth of sightseeing, sports, shopping, strolls, and special moments–from highlights for the first-time visitor to off-the-beaten-track discoveries that will impress even the most seasoned traveler.
• From beergarden to Bauhaus, charming villages and über-modern cities, the Alps to the Zeppelin-Museum, our authors help you plan your perfect trip to Germany.

From the Back Cover

Frommer’s. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• From the beer garden to Bauhaus, charming villages to über-modern cities, the Alps to the Zeppelin-Museum, our authors help you plan your perfect trip to Germany.

• Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.

• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.

• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

Order Frommer’s Germany 2009 (Frommer’s Complete): Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince form Amazon.