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"…for the adventurous traveler who wants to live like a native." — Real Simple Magazine, June 2005

Discover The Greek Islands

Marvel as Santorini’s vast caldera rises before you from the open deck of a slow ferry
Gaze at the carpet of wildflowers from the unspoilt mountain villages of Crete’s Lefka Ori
Float in the crystal-clear Ionian Sea before flopping onto the sands of Antipaxi’s Vrika Beach
Discover the secret behind quaffing ouzo but escaping a hangover

In This Guide:

Six expert authors, 2500 hours of on-the-ground research, 126 maps, 136 sunsets sighed at
New full-color sections cover the islands’ top experiences, off-the-beaten-track gems, and best outdoor activities

Order Greek Islands (Regional Guide): Paul Hellander form Amazon.

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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!

This guide is specifically geared to travelers who want to go to Greece for beaches, beautiful weather, and island-hopping. Its centerpiece is a feature no other guide offers: a full chapter on cruises, written by one of the cruise industry’s leading specialists and featuring candid reviews of each line and tips on how to get the best deals.

We’ll start you off with a quick overview of Athens, your gateway, before setting off to explore the most beautiful and appealing of Greece’s many islands. If you’re exploring on your own, you’ll rely on us for dozens of detailed island and town maps, complete details on ferries and flights, and a wealth of information on accommodations, sightseeing, dining, and nightlife. This is the only guide you need to discover the best of the legendary Greek Isles!

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.

• Frank advice on choosing the best islands for your needs.

• 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 Greek Islands (Frommer’s Complete): Sherry Marker, John S. Bowman, Peter Kerasiotis form Amazon.

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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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The highly successful “Globetrotter Travel Series”, which includes ‘Travel Guides’, ‘Travel Maps’, ‘Road Atlases’, ‘Best Of Pocket Guides’ and ‘In Your Pocket Language Guides’, presently covers more than 90 destinations worldwide. The Packs are excellent value, including both a guidebook and a softcover version of the fold-out Globetrotter map of the region, in a printed plastic wallet.The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that the Greek Islands have to offer.This travel book surpasses other guides in that it incorporates essential information in an easy-to-carry and easy-to-read format that is attractive and useful at the same time. It provides a visitor with an invaluable introduction to the Greek Islands by concisely highlighting the region’s ‘must see’ areas in a practical and user-friendly format, thus encouraging the tourist to make the most of his/her available time. All the essential information you need to get around an unfamiliar region is compacted into useful and practical ‘At-a-Glance’ sections at the end of each chapter. The fold-out map of the Greek Islands is ideal for tourists and visitors. In addition to the main map of the Greek Islands, which highlights scenic routes, it features 21 detailed area maps and 12 town plans.

About the Author
Writer and photographer Paul Harcourt Davies has lived or travelled in the Greek-speaking world for three decades. He leads tours to the Greek Islands for his specialist travel company Hidden World, and his 11 books include works on Mediterranean flowers, as well as Globetrotter guides to Rhodes and Cyprus.

Order Greek Islands Travel Map (Globetrotter Maps): Paul Harcourt Davies form Amazon.

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The highly successful “Globetrotter Travel Series”, which includes “Travel Guides”, “Travel Maps”, “Road Atlases”, “Best Of Pocket Guides” and “In Your Pocket Language Guides”, presently covers more than 90 destinations worldwide. The Packs are excellent value, including both a guidebook and a softcover version of the fold-out Globetrotter map of the region, in a printed plastic wallet.The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Rhodes has to offer. The fold-out map of Rhodes is ideal for tourists and visitors.

From the Back Cover
Practical, informative and user-friendly, this Globetrotter travel pack highlights all the major places of interest, describing their principal attractions and offering sound suggestions on where to tour, stay, eat, shop and relax


–This text refers to the

Paperback
edition.

Order Rhodes Travel Pack (Globetrotter Travel Packs): Paul Harcourt Davies form Amazon.

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Best guidebook. — Sunday Times, 11 March 2000, London, UK
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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”“The best all-round coverage of attractions and places to sleep and eat” ” - Sunday Times, London

Order The Rough Guide to Greek Islands 7 (Rough Guide Travel Guides): Lance Chilton, Marc Dubin, Nick Edwards, Mark Ellingham, John Fisher, Geoff Garvey, Natania Jansz, Rough Guides form Amazon.

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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

Order Frommer’s Greek Islands With Your Family: From Golden Beaches to Ancient Legends (Frommers With Your Family Series): Jos Simon form Amazon.

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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

Order Ionian Cruising Companion (Wiley Nautical): Vanessa Bird form Amazon.

Editorial Reviews

This 356-page guidebook to the Greek Islands presents the region’s highlights in a comprehensive format, illustrated with hundreds of full-colour photographs and 14 maps, and packed with essential travel tips. The key features include: Places - region-by-region gazetteer section, with top attractions highlighted and cross-referenced with detailed local maps; Essay Features - incisive essays on the islands’ history, people and culture, ranging from bouzouki music to the art of seduction; Photo Features - magazine-style full-colour features on some of the Aegean’s most exotic sights, including the ancient ruins of Knossos and the photogenic terraces of Santorini; and Travel Tips - practical listings section, including accommodation, restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes, entertainment, nightlife, transport and essential contact addresses and numbers.

About the Author
Since 2000. Hammond, American Map, Langenscheidt Dictionaries, Insight Travel Guides, Delorme – the famous names in the Langenscheidt family. These represent the most authoritative, up-to-date, and extensive travel and reference products available. In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.

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