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October 11, 2024
These full-color guides start with top experiences, providing detailed guidance for creating uniquely curated trips based on visitor interest. Arranged geographically by area, the series offers a deep dive into sights, culture, history, and more. The series also includes a solid introduction to the landscapes of each subject locale, suggesting ways of getting oriented and deciding where to visit, keyed to an overview map. General itineraries are provided for travelers who have a week, 10 days, two weeks, or longer, and there's one specific itinerary for a two-week stay. Suggestions are also provided for different kinds of vacations, such as ecoadventures, travels with children, culinary trips, and sports outings. The bulk of the content is devoted to specific places, addressing sights, recreation, entertainment, shopping, dining, accommodations, and how to plan one's time. Included as well is basic travel guidance for arrival and getting around, plus resources such as a glossary, phrasebook, and further reading. VERDICT These outstanding books deserve to be ranked among the crucial Fodor's, Frommer's, Lonely Planet, and Rick Steves guides. Consider them part of a core travel collection.
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