Travel Guides

  Ebook Info Published: 2008 Number of pages: 526 pages Format: PDF File Size: 10.21 MB Authors: Marc...

If you’re planning a Bahamas getaway, this guide gets you in the know and in the mood. You’ll practically feel the sand between your toes and the sea breeze brushing your face. Find out about hot spots, like the well-touristed Nassau, Paradise Island, and Freeport/Lucaya on Grand Bahama Island, and less-visited islands like the Exumas and Abacos that are perfect if you want serious R & R. This guide covers: An overview of Bahamian customs, music, festivals, cuisine, and “thirst-busters”Accommodations ranging from simple Bahamian inns and guesthouses to mega-resorts, and from quaint gingerbread villas to a spectacular beach resort with a kids’ campThe best places for all kinds of water sports, including water skiing, banana boat rides, Jet-Skiing, sailing, and parasailingSnorkeling and scuba diving, including dramatic reef trips, shark dives, shipwreck dives, and even night divesFishing for wahoo, blue marlin, oceanic bonito, blackfin tuna, snapper, grouper, barracuda, dolphins, and moreGreat places to stay and play if tennis or golf is your gameGambling at glamorous casinos and taking in great stage showsShopping for international imports of china, perfume, crystal, gemstones, or watchesA calendar of events including festivals, tournaments, and local holidaysLike every For Dummies travel guide, Bahamas For Dummies, 4th Edition includes:Down-to-earth trip-planning adviceWhat you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skipThe best hotels and restaurants for every budgetHandy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pagesWhether you’re honeymooning or bringing the kids…whether you want to be an adventurous underwater explorer or a contented beach potato…this guide will help you enjoy the many sites and moods of the Bahamas.

Boston offers a unique blend of traditional and trendy…old and new, with ultramodern skyscrapers towering beside colonial historical sites. Whether you want to explore incredible museums or shop tempting boutiques, take in a game or take a cruise, this book points the way with info on: Attractions for history lovers, sports lovers, and food loversSeven great itineraries and four fun day tripsPublic Garden, the first botanical garden in the U.S., legendary Fenway Park, Longfellow National Historic Site, and moreAll kinds of restaurants, ranging from local seafood and pizza favorites and ethnic eateries to elegant, high-end dining and unique neighborhood cafesShopping in stores that range from cheap to chic, boho to bourgeois, including Newbury Street, the “rodeo Drive of New England”Walking the 3-mile Freedom Trail, Harvard Square, Commonwealth Avenue, or around Walden PondTaking in fantastic live performances or relaxing in fun pubs and barsLike every For Dummies travel guide, Boston For Dummies, 4th Edition, includes:Down-to-earth trip-planning adviceWhat you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skipThe best hotels and restaurants for every budgetHandy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pagesWith this friendly guide, you’ll enjoy a Boston vacation that suits you, whether that’s exploring the old or celebrating the new.

For Dummies Travel guides are the ultimate user-friendly trip planners, combining the broad appeal and time-tested features of the For Dummies series with up-to-the-minute advice and information from the experts at Frommer's. Small trim size for use on-the-goFocused coverage of only the best hotels and restaurants in all price rangesThe fun and easy way to explore EuropeFrom great museums and historic sights to fabulous food and trendsetting styles, Europe has it all. Get the lowdown on everything from passports to palaces, culture to nightlife, and cathedrals to cuisine. With mini-guides to fifteen of Europe's most popular cities and surrounding areas in eleven different countries, this book is your ticket to an exciting European adventure.Open the book and find:Down-to-earth trip-planning adviceWhat you shouldn't miss -and what you can skipThe best hotels and restaurants for every budgetLots of detailed maps

England offers so many royal palaces, massive cathedrals, glorious gardens, world-class museums, and historical sites that you could be overwhelmed, but this guide helps you zero in on the things you want to see and do and plan the perfect trip for you! It gives you up-to-date info on: shopping and antiquing; side trips to attractions; where to pay homage to literary giants; important castles and palaces; central England, the picturesque Cotswolds region, and northern England.

From the Gold Coast to the Gulf Coast, the Everglades to theme parks, bustling Miami to historic St. Augustine, water sports to relaxing resorts, Florida offers infinite, intriguing variety. Whether you want to ride the waves or ride the roller coasters, take in the sites or soak up the sun, this friendly guide is your key to fun in the Sunshine State with info. on: The top ten beachesFavorite Florida foods and where to get themTheme-park hopping and fantastic shoppingHow to get aroundWildlife, night life, and cultureLike every For Dummies travel guide, Florida For Dummies, Third Edition includes:Down-to-earth trip-planning adviceWhat you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skipThe best hotels and restaurants for every budgetHandy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages

The French have mastered the art of living well. With this guide, you’ll master the art of vacationing well—seeing what you want to see, doing what you want to do, and enjoying every mile and every minute. In France, there are so many sights to see and so much fabulous food and wine to savor that you may have to pick and choose. This friendly guide helps you plan ahead with info on: Four great itineraries for exploring France and five daytrips from ParisProvence, with the famous towns of Avignon, Arles, and Aix-en-Provence, and the quaint village of St-RémyThe fabled French Riviera, including Cannes, Nice, and MonacoThe D-day beaches at NormandyBiking in the countryside, climbing to the heights of Mont-St-Michel, visiting prestigious vineyards, and moreHotels, ranging from one built as a convent in the early 18th century to an Italianate rose-pink villa from 1881 to a palatial hideaway in chic St. TropezMuseums, ranging from Musée de Louvre and Musée d’Orsay in Paris to Musée Picasso in Antibes and Foundation Maeght in St-Paul-de-Vence, a modern art MeccaIncredible castles, palaces, churches, and cathedrals, including Cathédrale de Notre-Dame in Paris, one of Western civilization’s greatest edificesShopping for the latest fashions in the chic boutiques of Paris, for hand-painted pottery in Quimper, for home decorating items and antiques in St-Rémy-de-Provence, for fruits, vegetables, and area specialties at the famous fruit and vegetable market in Aix-en-Provence, and moreLike every For Dummies travel guide, France For Dummies, 4th Edition, includes:Down-to-earth trip-planning adviceWhat you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skipThe best hotels and restaurants for every budgetHandy Post-it® Flags to mark your favorite pagesWhether your style is grabbing a bite at a sidewalk café or savoring five-star haute cuisine…taking in the major attractions or exploring the French countryside, with this guide, you’ll have a bon voyage!

From the Bavarian Alps to the Rhine, from Berlin to the Black Forest, Germany is packed with beer gardens, castles, art, culture, and a hopping nightlife. Take it all in with this handy guide to your perfect Teutonic adventure: Complete coverage of the big cities and small towns, from Berlin and Munich to the spa town of Baden-BadenThe best castles and palaces, including the fairy-tale-style castles Neuschwanstein and LinderhofSuggestions for kid-friendly attractions, hotels, and restaurantThe country's best wines and wine regionsLike every For Dummies travel guide, Germany For Dummies, Third Edition includes:Down-to-earth trip-planning adviceWhat you shouldn?t miss?and what you can skipThe best hotels and restaurants for every budgetLots of detailed maps

Take your Italian skills to the next level the fun and easy way with Intermediate Italian For Dummies! This practical, easy-to-follow guide will help you to be more fluent and comfortable in your Italian writing. You’ll learn key concepts, practice what you’ve learned, and check your answers. With the exercises and lessons featured in this book, you will be able master written communication in Italian. You’ll quickly understand the basics of Italian grammar and pick up on the nuances of this romantic language. You’ll learn how to conjugate verbs, navigate tenses, and feel comfortable with gendered words. Say and spell words correctly, and no one will be able to tell that you’re not a native Italian. You’ll discover the basics of ordering words, answering questions, and forming complete sentences. You’ll be able to master parts of speech and apply articles as needed. Find out how to:Navigate grammar, language nuances, and verb tensesConjugate verbs and understand the basics of genderSay and spell words correctlyOrder words correctlyAnswer questions and form complete sentencesUse articles where necessaryUnderstand the various parts of speechWrite and speak Italian like a nativeComplete with lists of ten facts to remember about Italian grammar and ten subtle terminology distinctions, Intermediate ItalianFor Dummies is your one-stop guide to taking your Italian skills to the next level and improving upon what you already know about this widely spoken language.

The seven hills of Rome, Vivaldi and Venice, the ruins of Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, pasta, cappuccino, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Armani, opera. Italy is a feast for the senses, and now this wonderful country--rich with history and physical beauty--is accessible as never before with Italy For Dummies. This concise guide pares down this complex destination and helps visitors plan the trip that's right for them. It includes: Easy-to-do suggested itineraries that offer a taste of both cities and the countrysideExpert advice on finding the most charming small hotels and trattorieTips for avoiding the crowds and beating culture burnoutEssential information on Rome, Venice, Florence and Tuscany, Naples and the Amalfi Coast, and Sicily

From Cancún to Acapulco to Los Cabos, Mexico offers travelers some of the most beautiful and relaxing beach resorts in the world. Deciding which is right for you can be a chore. Luckily, this fun and friendly guide covers everything you need for an unforgettable vacation in the sun, including: All the hotspots, how to get there, and what to doGreat ideas for eco-touristsA detailed trip planner that keeps you on time—and on budgetA helpful glossary of Spanish words and phrasesWhere to find the hottest nightlifeHelpful contact information—from pharmacies to babysittersLike every For Dummies travel guide, Mexico’s Beach Resorts For Dummies includes:Down-to-earth trip-planning adviceWhat you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skipThe best restaurants and hotels for every budgetLots of detailed maps

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the waterfront in Halifax, hike through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, and take in the dreamy seaside charm of Peggy's Cove; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island Travel Guide:Color maps throughout Highlightsand itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including art, history, maritime music, local cuisine, and the region's environment Coverage of Halifax, Fredericton, Charlottetown, St Johns, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island, our most comprehensive guide to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less traveled. Looking for a guide focused on Montreal & Quebec City? Check out Lonely Planet's Montreal & Quebec City guide for a comprehensive look at what each of these cities has to offer. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Canada guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer or Discover Canada, a photo-rich guide focused on the country's most popular sights. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, and Celeste Brash, Caroline Sieg, and Karla Zimmerman. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.