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Whether you want to soak in a hot spring, experience Reykjavik nightlife, or hike glaciers, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Iceland are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Iceland 1st edition is part of the award-winning Fodor’s Essential series recognized by Booklist as the “Best Travel Guide in 2019.” This guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.
This BRAND-NEW Iceland guide has been designed with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
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- ● AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
● PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on the best waterfalls, craft beer, and museums
● COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
● UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more
● ILLUSTRATED FEATURES on Iceland’s musicians past and present, as well as Icelandic mythology
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- ● MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
● SPECIAL FEATURES on how to save money in this expensive country, and guides to the country’s fascinating wildlife and geology.
● BEST ROAD TRIPS in Iceland has an entire chapter dedicated to it
● COVERS: Reykjavik, the Highlands, the Blue Lagoon, the East and West Fjords, the Golden Circle, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Snæfellsjökull National Park, and more
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- ● MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULLOUT MAP to navigate confidently
● TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS on when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
● HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography, mythology, and more
● LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
● ICELANDIC LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
Planning on visiting other Nordic destinations? Check out Fodor’s Essential Norway and Fodor’s Essential Scandinavia.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!
IMPORTANT NOTE: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images and the pull out map included in the physical edition.
Whether you want to party at Jazz Fest, explore La Citadelle, or stroll the promenade in front of the Chateau Frontenac, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Montréal and Québec City are here to help! Fodor’s Montréal and Québec City guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.
This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
GET INSPIRED
- AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
- PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on Best Festivals and Best Side-Trips
- COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
- UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
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- MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
- COVERS: Old Montréal and the Lachine Canal; Downtown and Chinatown; The Latin Quarter and the Village; The Plateau, Outremont, Mile End and Little Italy; Parc du Mont-Royal; Cote-des-Neiges; Hochelaga-Maisonneuve; The Islands; Québec City Upper Town; Québec City Lower Town, and Québec City Old City. Also includes Side Trips from Montréal to the Laurentians, the Eastern Townships, and the Outaouais, as well as Side Trips from Québec City to Île d’Orléans, Côte-de-Beaupré, and Charlevoix.
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- MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULLOUT MAP to navigate confidently
- TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS on when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
- HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, customs, pop culture, cuisine and more
- LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
- FRENCH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
Planning on visiting more of Canada? Check out Fodor’s Toronto and Fodor’s Vancouver.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!
IMPORTANT NOTE: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or the pull out map included in the physical edition.
For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details.
Written by locals, Fodor's Compass American Guides: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor's in exploring one of the most exciting American National Parks.
America's first national park, Yellowstone contains an incomparable combination of natural beauty, rugged wilderness, and abundant wildlife. Nearby, Grand Teton National Park is renowned for its magnificent, jagged, snow-capped peaks. The Compass American Guide to these parks is chock-full of dazzling photos of the majestic geysers, lakes, and wildlife that make them unlike any places on earth.
Compass American Guides: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks includes:
- *UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Fully updated coverage of the parks' renovated lodging along with new dining, lodging, and tour reviews for the nearby gateway towns ensure that travelers receive the most up-to-date information on Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons.
- *DETAILED MAPS: Full-page topographic maps throughout the guide to help you plan and get around stress-free.
- *GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: This new edition teems with brilliant, eye-catching photos of Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons that captures the picturesque scenery these parks are renowned for. Travelers can learn all about exploring the upper and lower loops of Yellowstone and hiking the best trails in the Grand Tetons. Illustrated features highlight the famed geothermal features of Yellowstone, winter activities, and the parks' geology, flora, and fauna. The full-color photographs not only illustrate the parks' beauty but also make the guide a memorable keepsake.
- *ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: Best day hikes, sights, and activities recommended by savvy local writers help travelers make the most of their time.
- *INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: The photo-rich top experiences along with extensive information on getting into and around the parks help travelers budget their time. Clear, easy-to-read maps show sights, topography, and trailheads, while a special chapter on flora, fauna, and geography is a handy reference tool.
- *COVERS: Artist Point, Paintbrush Divide Trail, Black Canyon, Upper Geyser Basin, Morning Glory Pool, Monument Geyser, Old Faithful Inn, Jenny Lake Lodge, Mystic Falls, and Hidden Falls.
- *ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.
Planning to visit more national parks? Check out Fodor's The Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West.
Written by local experts, Fodor's travel guides have been offering advice and professionally vetted recommendations for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.
Known for its sophisticated resorts, British style, and warm inviting hospitality, Barbados is an island of broad vistas, sweeping seascapes, and acres of sugar cane. Mountainous St. Lucia is covered by rainforest that makes it one of the greenest islands in the Caribbean, and it also has vibrant coral reefs that draw scuba divers from all over the world. The two islands offer both all-inclusive and regular resorts and are linked by frequent air service, making the short hop in about 20 minutes.
This travel guide includes:
*ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE contains a brief introduction and spectacular color photos that capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Barbados and St. Lucia.
*COMPACT FORMAT: Fodor's In Focus Guides are packed with the same coverage of a full-size guidebook in a smaller, more convenient format that's easier to carry.
*UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Our writer has added new restaurants, hotels, shops, nightlife options, and sports outfitters throughout the guide to keep pace with the latest developments.
*ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: The best that Barbados and St. Lucia have to offer is highlighted in vibrant color photos that capture the beauty of both islands.
*INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: "Planners" give useful, practical overviews of each island, and "Great Itineraries" make it easy to have the perfect day or night. A comprehensive overview of resorts and restaurants helps travelers find the perfect place to eat and stay.
*DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's In Focus Barbados & St. Lucia offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife.
*COVERS: Barbados, Bridgetown, Holetown, St. Lucia's Pitons, Vigie, Cap Estate, Castries, Rodney Bay Village, Soufriere, and Speightstown.
Written by local experts, Fodor's travel guides have been offering advice and professionally vetted recommendations for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.
New Orleans is a vibrant, bursting-at-the-seams melting pot of a city that famously inspires indulgence. This is the place to eat, drink, listen to jazz or R&B, take part in a parade, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere. Whether you come for Mardi Gras or the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival or any other reason, a visit to this unique destination is never the same trip twice, but always memorable. Sugar-dusted beignets are a must, cocktail hour is anytime you want it, and the street musicians will have you dancing on the sidewalk.
This travel guide includes:
*ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE contains a brief introduction and spectacular color photos that capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout New Orleans
*EXPANDED COVERAGE: New hotel and restaurant recommendations have been added in up-and-coming neighborhoods throughout New Orleans. The "Under-the-Radar New Orleans" feature will help visitors live like a local and see the quirky not-for-tourists side of the city.
*ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: A Mardi Gras feature, including a parade schedule, helps revelers plan their time. A colorful primer on New Orleans music provides basics about making the most of your Jazz Fest experience and how to best enjoy local music year-round. Features on New Orleans cuisine and cocktail culture identify the best eats and drinks.
*INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Neighborhood orientation pages with maps, top reasons to go, and information for making the most of your time, make planning a snap. Easy to use, atlas-style dining and lodging maps makes finding everything easy.
*SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE: Mardi Gras in February or early March and Jazz Fest in April are two of the biggest annual events.
*DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's New Orleans offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks in every category.
*COVERS: New Orleans, Plantation Country, Cajun Country, the French Quarter, the Garden District, Fauborg Marigny, Bywater
Whether you want to pose in front of Big Ben, explore the Tower of London, or see the Queen's home at Buckingham Palace, the local Fodor's travel experts in London are here to help! Fodor's London guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.
This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
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- AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
- PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on London's Best Museums, London's Best Royal Sites, and London's Best Outdoor Activities
- COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
- UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, side-trips, and more
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- MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
- SPECIAL FEATURES on the British Museum and the Tower of London
- COVERS: Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, the British Museum, the Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, Hyde Park, Houses of Parliament, and more.
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- MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULLOUT MAP to navigate confidently
- TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS on when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
- HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the politics, art, architecture, cuisine, and more
- LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
Planning on visiting the rest of Great Britain? Check out Fodor's Essential England, Fodor's Essential Scotland, and Fodor's Essential Great Britain.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!
IMPORTANT NOTE: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or the pull out map included in the physical edition.
Written by local experts, Fodor's travel guides have been offering advice and professionally vetted recommendations for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.
One of the most popular destinations for Americans in the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands lie between the sun-kissed beaches of Cancun and the western tip of Jamaica. Famous for its ravishing coral reefs, safety, and hospitality, Cayman is a favorite destination for families, couples, and scuba divers. Full-color Fodor's InFocus Cayman Islands has detailed coverage of Grand Cayman, plus in-depth information on the sister islands, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, famous for great diving and casual resort accommodations, yet relatively undiscovered.
This travel guide includes:
*ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE contains a brief introduction and spectacular color photos that capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout the Cayman Islands
*INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: A planner gives useful, practical overviews of important information. A wide-ranging, front-of-guide feature on the ultimate experiences in the Cayman Islands helps travelers plan the perfect vacation.
*UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: New Cayman Island restaurants, hotels, shops, nightlife options, and sports outfitters have been added throughout the guide.
*COMPACT FORMAT: Fodor's In Focus Guides are packed with the same coverage of a full-size guidebook in a smaller, more convenient format that is easier to carry on a trip.
*DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's InFocus Cayman Islands offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks in every category.
*COVERS: Owen Island, Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman, Grand Cayman, George Town.
Ready to experience Paris? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. Fodor's Paris 2020 travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of Paris, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to walk to the top of the Eiffel Tower, explore the Louvre, or stroll down the Champs-Elysees, this user-friendly guidebook will help you plan it all out. Our local writers vet every recommendation to ensure that you not only make the most of your time, but that you also have all the most up-to-date and essential information you need to plan the perfect trip.
This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning!
Fodor's Paris includes:
- * AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of Paris.
- * SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on the Louvre and Versailles.
- * INSPIRATIONAL "BEST OF" LISTS identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more.
- * MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths help you maximize your time.
- * MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULLOUT MAP help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently.
- * EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS offer options for every taste.
- * TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS include: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; basic French phrases; and a calendar of festivals and events.
- * LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems.
- * HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels.
- * COVERS: The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Champs-Elysees, Notre-Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre, Musee d'Orsay, Sacre-Coeur, Versailles, and more.
Planning on visiting the rest of France? Check out Fodor's Fodor's Essential France and Fodor's Provence & the French Riviera.
This edition is printed on sustainably sourced paper.
Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best London 2019 is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in Europe.
Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map you can bring along with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights-all divided by neighborhood-we make planning your days easy.
Save time and space by having London's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook:
- *UPDATED FOR 2018: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know.
- *DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shopping, for every budget.
- *GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size street maps cover the best Rome has to offer, all in one easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant PULLOUT CITY MAP will help you quickly orient yourself and plan your day.
- *INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The "City Tours" section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the "More to See" section.
- *PRACTICAL TIPS: Travel like a local with our "Need to Know" section, filled with useful travel tips and other essential information such as how best to get around.
- *COVERS: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, the Victoria and Albert, the Tate Modern, Natural History Museum, Museum of London, London Zoo, London Eye, Greenwich, Hampton Court Palace, Windsor, theater and music venues of all kinds, best local shopping in street markets, legendary department stores, offbeat boutiques, and much more.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's guidebooks have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.
Planning to visit other destinations in Europe? Check out Fodor's 25 Best Paris, Fodor's Essential Europe, and Fodor's Scotland.
Ready to experience Thailand? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. Fodor's Essential Thailand: with Cambodia & Laos travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of Thailand, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to visit Buddhist temples, sample Bangok's street food, indulge in a Thai massage, or shop floating markets, this up-to-date guidebook will help you plan it all out.
This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a fresh layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning!
Fodor's Essential Thailand includes:
- * AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of Thailand, as well as neighboring Cambodia and Laos.
- * SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on the Grand Palace, Angkor Wat, Thai markets, the Buddha in Thailand, and Thailand's beaches.
- * INSPIRATIONAL "BEST OF" LISTS identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more.
- * MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths help you maximize your time.
- * MORE THAN 50 DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULLOUT MAP help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently.
- * EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS offer options for every taste.
- * TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS include: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; basic Thai phrases; and a calendar of festivals and events.
- * LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems including: "20 Things to Eat and Drink in Thailand," "10 Unique Places to Stay," "10 Ethical Animal Encounters," "Best Outdoor Adventures," and lists of the best temples and natural wonders
- * HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels.
- * COVERS: Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Ayutthaya, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui, Cambodia, and Laos, and includes the Ruins of Ayutthaya, Khao Suk National Park, Phanom Rung, the Grand Palace, Angkor Wat, Koh Similan, and more.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.
Planning on visiting more of Southeast Asia? Check out Fodor's Essential Vietnam.
Original cover photography by Jill Krueger.
For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details.
Written by local experts, Fodor's travel guides have been offering advice and professionally vetted recommendations for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.
Switzerland, Europe's mountain playground, is a classic tourist draw. Fodor's Switzerland is the perfect guide for travelers seeking to ascend the slopes of the Alps and feel on top of the world. When they come down from the mountains, they find thriving, cosmopolitan cities steeped in history and culture. This travel guide includes: Dozens of full-color maps, hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks, multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what's off the beaten path.
This travel guide includes:
- *ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE contains a brief introduction and spectacular color photos that capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Switzerland
- *UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Fodor's Switzerland covers new restaurants and hotels around the country with a special focus on Zurich, and new scenic train routes. Extended features on Swiss food and Christmas markets, along with new listings for ski resorts and lakes, help travelers make the most of their time in the country.
- *ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: "Scenic Train Rides and Drives" helps travelers choose the best trip through the mountainous countryside, while "Wintertime in the Alps" explores the wide range of winter sports options in the birthplace of skiing. Features on Swiss wineries and the Bernese Alps guide travels to the best lakeside vineyards and mountaintop views. Shorter spotlight features highlight the country's top lakes and culinary flavors.
- *INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Each chapter in the guide has a planning section to help travelers plan their time and get around easily. Train travel times provide an overview of how long it takes to get from point to point in Switzerland. Neighborhood comparison charts for Zurich and Geneva help travelers choose the best places to stay and eat for every budget and taste.
- *DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Switzerland offers savvy advice and recommendations from expert and local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife.
- *COVERS: Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Basel, the Berner Oberland, Lausanne, Fribourg, Ticino,Liechtenstein, Luzern, Zermatt, and more.
Fodor's The Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West
by Fodor's Travel Guides
Are you planning on taking a road trip across the United States to see all the Parks? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. Fodor's Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of each National Park, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to hike through jaw-dropping landscapes of Yosemite, see rare wildlife and natural wonders in Yellowstone, or go river-rafting in the Grand Canyon, this up-to-date guidebook will help you plan it all out.
This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning!
Fodor's Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West includes:
- AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of each National Park.
- SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone, tips for stargazing, and identifying rock formations and ancient petroglyphs.
- INSPIRATIONAL "BEST OF" LISTS identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more.
- MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths help you maximize your time.
- MORE THAN 70 DETAILED MAPS help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently.
- EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS offer options for every taste.
- TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS include: guides to getting around, saving money and time, and beating the crowds.
- LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems, along with the best campsites and lodges in each park.
- HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels.
- NEW FEATURES like the best site in each National Park; A SPECIAL GUIDE to river-rafting in the Colorado River.
- COVERS: Yellowstone, Glacier and Waterton Lakes, Grand Teton, Zion, Olympic National Park, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde, Badlands National Park, Great Basin, Crater Lake, and more.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.
Planning on visiting more of the West? Check out Fodor's California, Fodor's Utah, Fodor's Colorado, and more.
For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details.
Written by locals, Fodor's Cancun & The Riviera Maya is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Mexico. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease.
As the gateway to the Riviera Maya, Cancun is a thriving beach community and Mexico's most popular tourist destination. In stunning full-color, Fodor's Cancun & the Riviera Maya illustrates the best beaches, resorts, restaurants, and activities in the region, including Cozumel, Tulum, and the Yucatan.
Fodor's Cancun & The Riviera Maya includes:
- *UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Curated content for the Yucatan Peninsula as well as the best new hotels, spas, and restaurants have been added. Beach reviews include "Best For" rankings that help travelers choose the perfect beach.
- *ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A brief introduction and spectacular color photos capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Cancun and the Riviera Maya.
- *GORGEOUS PHOTOS, DETAILED MAPS AND ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full-color photos and full-size street maps throughout to inspire and help you get around. Several magazine-style, color features bring the astounding architectural ruins of Chichen Itza to life. A scuba and snorkeling feature reveals waters so clear that it's possible to see puffy white clouds in the sky even from 20 feet underwater.
- *ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: sample itineraries to help plan and make the most of your time. We include tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports, and the outdoors. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks.
- *INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: It's easy to plan a vacation for any interest using the guide's "Great Itineraries" sections, and we have travel tips for families, weddings, and honeymoons.
- *COVERS: Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, The Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Coba, The Costa Maya, Reserva de la Biosfera Sian Ka'an, Cozumel, Yucatan, Merida, Uxmal, The Ruta Puuc, Chichen Itza, Progreso, Isla Holbox, and much more.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
MORE FODOR's TITLES: Planning on visiting other beaches in Mexico? Check out Fodor's Puerto Vallarta and Fodor's Los Cabos.
Written by locals, Fodor's Kauai travel guidebook offers expert advice and insider tips for all tastes and budgets to help you make the most out of your visit to Kauai. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor's in exploring one of the most exciting islands in Hawaii.
Hawaii's "Garden Isle" is green and lush, with famous sights from the steeply folded sea cliffs of the Napali Coast to the stunning sweep of Waimea Canyon. The island also has more beaches per mile of coastline than any other island in the state. A favorite of honeymooners and bird-watchers, Kauai is on many bucket lists.
Fodor's Kauai includes:
- *UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Additional restaurant listings in Fodor's Kauai highlight the best local favorites for casual dining as well as top resort restaurants. Also getting more attention are the abundant lodging options, from high-end resorts to increasingly popular rental properties and condos.
- *ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: Contains a brief introduction and spectacular color photos that capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Kauai.
- *GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: You'll gain insight into Hawaii's unique culture with a special feature on Hawaiian culture and be inspired to explore with full color photos throughout.
- *DETAILED MAPS INCLUDING A PULLOUT MAP: Full-size street maps throughout the guidebook to inspire and help you get around. A handy take-along map of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai will help you travel with ease.
- *ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: A new one-week itinerary will help you plan and make the most of your time on the island. We include tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports, and the outdoors. . Fodor's Choice designates our best picks.
- *INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: It's easy to plan a vacation for any interest using the guide's planner pages, which include sections for families and for those planning weddings and honeymoons. Tips throughout the book will help you make the most of your time.
- *COVERS: Kilauea, Princeville, Hanalei, Kapaa, Lihue, Poipu, Waimea Canyon, the Napali Coast, and more.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
Planning on visiting the rest of Hawaii? Check out Fodor's state-wide guide to Hawaii, Essential Hawaii, as well as Fodor's Big Island, Fodor's Oahu, and Fodor's Maui.
Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Seattle is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in the northwestern United States.
Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map that you can bring with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights-all divided by neighborhood-we make planning your days easy.
Save time and space by having Seattle's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook:
- *FULLY UPDATED: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know.
- *DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shopping, for every budget.
- *GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size street maps cover the best Seattle has to offer, all in one easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant pullout city map will help you quickly orient yourself and plan your day.
- *INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The "City Tours" section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the "More to See" section.
- *PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our "Need to Know" section, filled with useful travel tips and brief timeline to acquaint yourself with Seattle's rich history.
- *COVERS: Pike Place Market for the best shopping, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Capitol Hill, Alki Beach, Discovery Park, Lake Union, REI, Pioneer Square, Seattle Art Museum, Washington Park Arboretum, Space Needle, Woodland Park Zoo and top picks for dining on the best seafood.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's guidebooks have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.
Planning to visit other destinations in the Pacific Northwest? Check out Fodor's 25 Best San Francisco and Fodor's Pacific Northwest.
Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Tokyo is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in Japan.
Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map you can bring along with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights-all divided by neighborhood-we make planning your days easy.
Save time and space by having Tokyo's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook:
- *FULLY UPDATED: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know.
- *DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shopping, for every budget.
- *GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size street maps cover the best Tokyo has to offer, all in one easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant pullout city map will help you quickly orient yourself and plan your day.
- *INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The "City Tours" section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the "More to See" section.
- *PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our "Need to Know" section, filled with useful travel tips including etiquette and essential Japanese phrases.
- *COVERS: The best views in town, Tokyo National Museum, Shinjuki Gyoen National Garden, Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo Tower, Ginza, Harajuku, Odaiba, National Museum of Modern Art and the best in shopping and dining around the city.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's guidebooks have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.
Planning to visit other destinations in Asia? Check out Fodor's 25 Best Shanghai and Fodor's Japan.
For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details.
Written by local experts, Fodor's travel guides have been offering advice and professionally vetted recommendations for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.
In less than a generation, Brooklyn has transformed itself into a global capital of culture and creativity. It buzzes with energy, excitement, and the inherent tension of coupling reinvention with a dedication to authenticity. Each of Brooklyn's neighborhoods has its own allure, including the art and culinary scene in Williamsburg, the amazing views from Brooklyn Heights, and the architecture and greenery of Park Slope. It's is a melting pot of makers and the food scene here is second to none, with locally minded, innovative chefs all over the borough.
This travel guide includes:
- UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: This new guide goes far beyond the Brooklyn coverage in Fodor's New York City. It includes 30 top neighborhoods and covers Brooklyn landmarks as well as exciting new restaurants, hotels, night spots, attractions, and events.
- SPECIAL FEATURES: Fodor's Brooklyn highlights the borough's top attractions, experiences, and festivals and events, and the best ways to see the borough in summer, in winter, and with kids. A special section is devoted to our Best Bet recommendations for everything from the best places to eat pizza to top art galleries, alfresco dining and drinking, shops, bars, and performance venues. Notable neighborhood residents are also interviewed.
- CHIC DESIGN: Illustrations and hand-drawn color maps by noteworthy local Brooklyn illustrator Claudia Pearson showcase the content.
- INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: An opening chapter about Brooklyn helps travelers decide what neighborhood to visit with Best Bets lists and features on where to go, what to do with kids, and top things to do in summer and winter. Other chapters focus on top things to do in specific neighborhoods.
- DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Brooklyn offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife.
- COVERS: The Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Flea, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick, East Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights, Park Slope, Prospect Park, Gowanus, Dumbo, Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Red Hook, Columbia Waterfront District, Windsor Terrace, Greenwood Heights, South Slope, Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, Brighton Beach, and Coney Island.
Planning to visit New York? Check our Fodor's New York City guide.
For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details.
Written by locals, Fodor's InFocus Charleston is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Charleston, South Carolina. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease.
One of the South's most iconic cities, Charleston has perennial appeal for travelers. In the city's picturesque and walkable center you'll find pastel rowhouses and white-columned antebellum mansions. This setting, together with superb Southern cuisine, makes Charleston a prime domestic American travel destination. This guide also covers a side trip to popular Hilton Head.
Fodor's In Focus Charleston includes:
- *UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: New hotels, shops, and nightlife options have been added throughout the guide. The city's cutting-edge restaurant scene gets special attention.
- *ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A brief introduction and spectacular color photos capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Charleston.
- *GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND DETAILED MAPS: Eight pages of full-color photos and full-size street maps throughout to inspire and help you get around stress-free.
- *ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: We've curated itineraries for the perfect day in Charleston, plus recommended side trips from the city. We include tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports, and the outdoors. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks in every category.
- *COMPACT FORMAT: Fodor's InFocus Guides are packed with the same coverage of a full-size guidebook in a smaller, more convenient format that is easier to carry.
- *COVERS: King Street, Sullivan's Island, Fort Sumter National Monument, side trips to Moncks Corner and Edisto Island, and much more.
- *ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.
Planning on visiting other destinations in the southeast? Check out Fodor's The Carolinas and Georgia and Fodor's Florida.
Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Toronto is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in eastern Canada.
Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map you can bring along to help navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights-all divided by neighborhood-we make planning your days easy.
Save time and space by having Toronto's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook:
- *FULLY UPDATED: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know.
- *DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shopping, for every budget including top tips to help curate the perfect Toronto vacation.
- *GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size street maps cover the best Toronto has to offer, all in one easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant pullout city map will help you quickly orient yourself and plan your day.
- *INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The "City Tours" section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the "More to See" section.
- *PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our "Need to Know" section, filled with useful travel tips, an outline of festivals each month and a brief timeline to acquaint yourself with the history of this beautiful city.
- *COVERS: Toronto Zoo, Canada's Wonderland, Toronto Islands, Royal Ontario Museum, Harbourfront Centre, Hockey Hall of Fame, The CN Towner, Casa Loma, Queen Street West, Ontario Legislature, and much more!
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's guidebooks have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.
Planning to visit other destinations in the area? Check out Fodor's 25 Best New York City and Fodor's 25 Best Montreal.
Beyond its contribution to country music at large, Nashville's cultural offerings know no bounds; from hot chicken to high-end dining, dive bars to elevated craft cocktail lounges, basement clubs to rooftop lounges, music paraphernalia to contemporary art, visitors of all tastes and interests will not be at a loss for things to do and see in Nashville. Inside Nashville covers top tourist sites like the Parthenon and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and delves into under-the-radar places that only insiders from Nashville know about.
The Fodor's Inside series is designed for travelers looking for authentic, hyperlocal experiences. Perfectly sized to fit in your bag or pocket, these guides are designed with an artistic bent and are easy to use, look good, and don't make you feel like a tourist.
Written by longtime Nashville denizens-and with customized neighborhood maps and one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn illustrations by illustrator Vincent Rega-Inside Nashville covers the restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and boutiques in the neighborhoods that locals love best.
Fodor's Inside Nashville includes:
- OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH COVERAGE to help you explore locally loved, up-and-coming neighborhoods that other guidebooks don't cover well or at all.
- BEST BET LISTS with our favorites in a variety of categories including: best local foods, best kid-friendly attractions, and most romantic restaurants.
- INSTAGRAM-WORTHY PHOTO SPOTS that tell you how and where to get remarkable shots that you'll definitely want to share.
- AT A GLANCE FEATURES on local events, history, locally-made goods, books and movies set in Nashville, and more.
- MAPS that are easy to read, plus a pull-out map.
- COOL PLACES TO STAY highlighting the most unique lodgings in the city.
- BEST CITY TOURS from the coolest companies, including gallery walks, culinary tours, and wine tastings.
- QUICK SIDE TRIPS to the best places in Hermitage, Opryland, and Music Valley.
- GETTING AROUND features in every neighborhood make navigation easy.
- HAND DRAWN ILLUSTRATIONS by artist Vincent Rega.
- INTERESTING STREET AND PUBLIC ART that is worth discovering.
- BACK IN THE DAY SPOTLIGHTS of famous spots to give the city historical context.
- COVERS cool neighborhoods like Downtown Nashville, East Nashville, and Germantown, sites like Frist Art Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, the Johnny Cash Museum, Hattie B's, Ryman Auditorium, and Music Row, plus top spots for country music, and much more.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.
Planning on visiting other nearby cities in the American South? Check out Fodor's New Orleans.