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Written by locals, Fodor's Essential India is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Delhi, Mumbai, and beyond. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this India travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease.
India is a country of vibrant and enticing contrasts: exquisite palaces are juxtaposed against simple temples, and modern high-tech industry coexists with ancient customs and rituals. There's much to see and do in this vast and geographically diverse country, and Fodor's Essential India covers the must-see sights better than anyone else.
Fodor's Essential India Includes:
- *UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: India is changing rapidly, and this fully updated guide includes the best new hotels, restaurants, and more in its vibrant cities and stunning countryside, from Delhi and Rajasthan to Mumbai, Kerala and Goa.
- *ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A spectacular color photo guide captures the ultimate unmissable experiences and attractions throughout India to inspire you.
- *DETAILED MAPS: Full-color and full-size street maps throughout will help you plan efficiently and get around confidently.
- *GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full-color photos will help inspire you. The illustrated features on the iconic Taj Mahal, the holy city of Varanasi on the Ganges, and the amazing cave temples at Ajanta and Ellora will give you a deeper understanding of these historic sites. The "Understanding India" chapter, with illustrated sections on modern society, religion, food, dance, music, and shopping, provides insight into contemporary Indian life as well as the past.
- *ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: Sample itineraries will help you plan and customize your own itinerary so you can make the most of your time. Includes 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.
- *INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: A full-color feature on getting around India includes indispensible information on buses, trains, taxis, and rickshaws, along with tipping information and an easy-to-use "Travel Times Chart." Convenient overviews show each region and its highlights, and detail-rich chapter planning sections have on-target advice and tips for planning your time and for getting around the country by car, bus, and train.
- *COVERS: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai, Goa, Kerala, Kolkata, The Taj Mahal, Rajastan, Beaches, 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 Asia? Check out Fodor's Essential Thailand and Fodor's Essential China.
Whether you want to climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris, sip wine in Burgundy, or indulge in French cuisine in Lyon, the local Fodor's travel experts in France are here to help! Fodor's Essential France 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 new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
GET INSPIRED
- * AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
* PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on France's Best Museums, France's Best Small Towns, and France's Best Cathedrals and Churches.
* COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
* UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS covering the most recommended sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more
* MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
* SPECIAL FEATURES on The Louvre and Versailles
* COVERS: Paris, Versailles, Normandy, Burgundy, Lyon, the French Alps, Provence, the French Riviera, Nice, Marseilles, Monaco, Corsica, Bordeaux, and more.
- * MORE THAN 70 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 that provide rich context on the politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography, and more
* LOCAL WRITERS who will help you find the under-the-radar gems
* FRENCH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
Planning on spending more time in France? Check out Fodor's Paris and Fodor's Provence and the French Riviera.
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.
Ready to experience Washington, D.C.? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. Fodor's Washington, D.C. travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of Washington, D.C., and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to explore the Smithsonian Museums, visit the Lincoln Memorial or the White House, or explore the city's increasingly sophisticated restaurant scene, 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 Washington, D.C. includes:
- * AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of Washington, D.C.
- * SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on the National Air and Space Museum, the U.S. Capitol building, and Arlington National Cemetery.
- * INSPIRATIONAL "BEST OF" LISTS that identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more.
- * MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths to help you maximize your time.
- * MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULLOUT MAP to help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently.
- * EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS with options for every taste.
- * TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds, and a calendar of festivals and events.
- * LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE on where to find under-the-radar gems.
- * HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS that add perspective and enrich your travels.
- * COVERS: The Washington Monument, the White House, the Capitol Building, the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian museums, Arlington National Cemetery, Georgetown's boutiques, U Street's restaurants, Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Annapolis, Baltimore, and more.
Planning on visiting other historic cities on the east coast? Check out Fodor's Philadelphia, Fodor's Boston, and Fodor's New York City.
Whether you want to experience the Alhambra, explore Madrid's incredible museums, eat delicious tapas, drink Spanish wine, or enjoy Flamenco performances, the local Fodor's travel experts in Spain are here to help! Fodor's Essential Spain 2020 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 new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
GET INSPIRED
- * AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
- * PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on Best Beaches in Spain, Best Museums in Spain, Best Festivals in Spain, and more
- * COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
- * UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS covering the most recommended sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, museums, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
GET PLANNING
- * MULTIPLE ITINERARARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
- * SPECIAL FEATURES on "The Alhambra's Architecture," "El Camino de Santiago," "El Prado: Madrid's Brush with Greatness," "Flamenco: the heartbeat of Spain," and Eating and Drinking Well in all regions of Spain
- * COVERS: Madrid, Barcelona, the Alhambra, El Prado, La Sagrada Familia, Catalonia, Andalusia, Valencia, Bilbao, La Rioja wine country, the Basque Country, San Sebastian, Seville, Granada, Santiago de Compostela, Cordoba, Toledo, the Pyrenees, Ibiza, the Canaries, and more
- * NEW COVERAGE of the Canary Islands, including charming white villages, luxurious island resorts, unspoiled beaches, and unique landscapes
GET GOING
- * MORE THAN 50 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, architecture, cuisine, dance, and more
- * LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
- * SPANISH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
Planning on visiting France or Portugal? Check out Fodor's Essential France, Fodor's Essential Portugal, and Fodor's Inside Lisbon.
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!
Written by locals, Fodor's Maui travel guidebook offers expert advice and insider tips for all tastes and budgets. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease and make the most out of your visit to Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Join Fodor's in exploring one of the most exciting islands in Hawaii.
Invariably, Maui makes and often tops travelers' lists of the world's best islands, and it's not just because of its luxurious resorts and golf courses. Fodor's Maui showcases the perfect beaches, rain forests, dramatic cliffs, spectacular marine life and rich Hawaiian culture, that make this island irresistible.
Fodor's Maui with Molokai & Lanai includes:
- *UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Restaurant listings in Fodor's Maui highlight the best local favorites for casual dining as well as top resort restaurants. Our coverage also features the island's abundant lodging options, from high-end resorts along the west and south shores to increasingly popular rental properties and condos.
- *ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A brief introduction and spectacular color photos capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Maui, Molokai, and Lanai.
- *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 will help you get around. A handy take-along map of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai provides essential information so that you can 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; an island-hopping itinerary includes the best of nearby islands Lanai and Molokai. We include tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports, and the outdoors.
- *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 to help you make the most of your time.
- *COVERS: Wailea, Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kapalua, Paia, Haleakala National Park, Hana, Molokai, Lanai, 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 Kauai.
Written by locals, Fodor's Essential Italy annual travel guidebook offers expert advice and insider tips for all tastes and budgets. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease and make the most out of their visit to Italy. Join Fodor's in exploring one of the most exciting and delicious countries in Europe.
With inviting full-color photos, this updated Fodor's Essential Italy edition deep dives into everything that visitors adore-from the Emilia-Romangna's delicious food and wine scene to Rome's historic art and architecture, as well as Tuscany's glorious hill towns, the Amalfi Coast's spectacular views, Milan's famed shopping districts, and much more.
Fodor's Essential Italy 2019 includes:
- *UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Fodor's Essential Italy provides thorough, insightful coverage to this year-after-year top European destination. Dozens of scintillating new reviews are sure to entice first-time and even longtime visitors to hotels and restaurants scattered throughout Rome, Venice, and Florence. Establishments in farther-flung cities and towns are also given their due, and this guide continues to feature rich coverage of the now-trendy southern Italy destinations in Puglia, Calabria, and Basilicata. Updated annually to ensure the best and most relevant content.
- *ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A brief introduction and spectacular color photos capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Italy.
- *GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Multiple full-color features bring the many sides of Italy to vibrant life. Included among the photogenic array of riches are the ancient ruins of Rome; the scenic glory of the Cinque Terre; a detailed guide to Pompeii; Venice's Grand Canal; and more.
- *ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: Sample itineraries help you 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 in every category.
- *INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Convenient overviews show each region and its notable highlights. Chapter planning sections provide knowledgeable guidance for making the most of your time, with top tips on getting from cities to countryside villages. Enticing cuisine highlights are given in each regional chapter.
- *PULLOUT MAP & DETAILED STREET MAPS THROUGHOUT: A handy pull-out map of Rome provides essential information so you can travel with confidence. Regional and neighborhood street maps throughout the guide will help you get around.
- *COVERS: Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, Lake Como, Tuscany, Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Sicily, and more.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
Planning to focus on just some Italy destinations? Check out Fodor's Rome, Fodor's Florence and Tuscany, and Fodor's The Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples.
Ready to experience China? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. Fodor's Essential China travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of China, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to climb the Great Wall, explore the Forbidden City, or discover the Terracotta Warriors, 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 Essential China includes:
- * AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of China.
- * SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Chinese food, the Terracotta Warriors, and Chinese tea.
- * 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 60 DETAILED MAPS help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently.
- * BRAND NEW HOTEL AND RESTAURANT REVIEWS in major cities like Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xian and Kunming offer options for every taste.
- * TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; basic Chinese language phrases; and a calendar of events.
- * LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems, along with the best tours.
- * HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels.
- * COVERS: Lantau island and Victoria Peak in Hong Kong, The Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City in Beijing, Shanghai Disneyland in Pudong, the Terracotta Warriors in Xian, Chengdu, Sichuan and the Panda Breeding Research Center, Yangtze river cruises, Chongqing 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 Southeast Asia? Check out Fodor's Thailand: with Cambodia & Laos, and Fodor's Vietnam.
Chic, effortless, and always in style, Paris has become a multicultural "it" city thanks to a new generation who are revitalizing its food, nightlife, and arts scenes. Fodor's brand-new guidebook, Inside Paris, touches on top tourist sights, including the Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, and the Notre Dame, and delves deep into the best under-the-radar places that only insiders from Paris 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 Parisians-and with customized neighborhood maps and one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn illustrations by Jessica Gonzalez-Inside Paris covers the restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and boutiques in the neighborhoods that locals love best.
Fodor's Inside Paris includes:
- * OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH COVERAGE to help you explore locally loved, up-and-coming neighborhoods-including Oberkampf and Canal St-Martin-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 Paris, and more.
- * MAPS that are easy to read, plus a free pull-out map.
- * ITINERARIES that will help you plan your trip.
- * 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 Versailles, Chartres, and Chantilly.
- * GETTING AROUND features in every neighborhood to make navigation via public transit or car easy.
- * HAND DRAWN ILLUSTRATIONS by artist Jessica Gonzalez.
- * INTERESTING STREET AND PUBLIC ART that is worth discovering.
- * BACK IN THE DAY SPOTLIGHTS of famous spots to give the city historical context.
- * COVERS the best neighborhoods in Paris, including the Latin Quarter, Montmartre, Pigalle, Saint-Germain-des-Pres, the Marais, Canal Saint-Martin, Oberkampf, Bastille, Sentier, the Grands Boulevards, 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 France? Check out Fodor's Essential France.
Ready to experience California? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. Fodor's California travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of California, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to get a glimpse of the Hollywood sign, wander among giant redwood trees at Muir Woods, or camp in a National Park, 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 California includes:
- AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of California.
- SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on the San Diego Zoo and wine tasting in Sonoma.
- 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 45 MAPS AND A FREE PULLOUT MAP to 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; and a calendar of festivals and events.
- LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems, along with the best walking tours.
- HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels.
- INSIDER TIPS for navigating California's National Parks.
- ROAD TRIP itineraries and tips on taking a road trip to see the best of California.
- COVERS: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Joshua Tree National Park, Death Valley National Park, Napa and Sonoma, the Pacific Coast Highway, Monterey, Route 66, Carmel, Big Sur, Santa Barbara, the Mojave Desert, Palm Springs, Sacramento, and more.
Planning on spending more time in California? Check out Fodor's Los Angeles, Fodor's San Francisco, Fodor's San Diego, and Fodor's Napa & Sonoma.
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.
Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Hong Kong is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in Asia.
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 Hong Kong'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 Hong Kong 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 essential Chinese phrases.
* COVERS: Victoria Peak, Temple Street, Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Park, Man Mo Temple, Museum of Art, Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical Gardens, Star Ferry, Aberdeen, Lantau Island, and 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 China? Check out Fodor's 25 Best Shanghai and Fodor's Essential China.
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.
'Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Bangkok is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in Thailand.
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 Bangkok'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 Bangkok 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 essential Thai phrases.
COVERS: The Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Wat Phra Kaeo, The Temple of the Golden Buddha, Chinatown, Thanon Patpong, Jim Thompson's House, Chatuchak Market, the city's canals, shopping streets, museums, and 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 Asia? Check out Fodor's 25 Best Hong Kong, Fodor's 25 Best Shanghai, and Fodor's Essential Thailand.
Whether you want to sail in Tortola, snorkel at Trunk Bay Beach, or explore the Baths in Virgin Gorda, the local Fodor's travel experts in the Virgin Islands are here to help! Fodor's U.S. & British Virgin Islands 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.
Fodor's U.S. & British Virgin Islands travel guide includes:
- AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
- MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
- 15 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
- COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
- HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, shopping, activities, and more
- PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "The U.S. & British Virgin Islands' Best Beaches," "The U.S. & British Virgin Islands' Best Resorts," and more
- TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
- HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, cuisine, and more
- SPECIAL FEATURES on "Snorkeling and Diving in the Virgin Islands," "Chartering a Yacht," and "What to Eat and Drink"
- LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
- UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Anegada, The Baths, Charlotte Amalie, Trunk Bay, Christiansted, Virgin Islands National Park, diving and snorkeling in the Virgin Islands, and more.
Planning on visiting the Caribbean? Check out Fodor's Essential Caribbean, Fodor's In Focus Turks and Caicos Islands, and Fodor's In Focus St. Maarten/St.Martin, St. Barth, & Anguilla.
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 for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
For the first time in years, new mega-resorts are opening on the Strip and in Greater Las Vegas, and in 2014 visitors to Las Vegas reached a record 41.1 million. Fodor's writers have been on the scene, uncovering the hottest trends in dining, lodging, nightlife, and more, both on and off the Strip.
Napa and Sonoma continue to grow in renown and popularity, with tourism spending on the rise. This new full-size color guide replaces Fodor s In Focus Napa & Sonoma and expands Fodor s coverage of outstanding wineries and restaurants as well as the increasing number of other activities beyond vineyard visits. Fodor s combed Napa and Sonoma for the best wineries, restaurants, and lodgings, adding more rising stars as well as longtime favorites. The Experience Napa & Sonoma chapter includes top winery recommendations, top activity picks, a food overview, and more winery-touring itineraries. Best Bets in each chapter highlight wineries with the best tours, wine tastings, food-pairing experiences, and setting. Non-winery activities get special attention, with more recommendations for outdoor fun, shopping, and spas. The latest trends and places are highlighted, from in-town tasting rooms, distilleries, and microbreweries to Napa nightlife and new wineries on the Sonoma Coast. Additional regional maps make it easy to find everything from restaurants to wineries.
Whether you want to walk to the top of the Eiffel Tower, explore the Louvre, or stroll down the Champs-Elysees, the local Fodor's travel experts in Paris are here to help! Fodor's Paris 2021 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 an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
Fodor's Paris travel guide includes:
- AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
- MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
- MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
- COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
- HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
- PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Paris's Best Museums", "Paris's Best Churches", "What to Eat and Drink in Paris", "What to Buy in Paris", and more
- TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including 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, architecture, cuisine, and more
- SPECIAL FEATURES on "The Louvre" and "Versailles"
- LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
- FRENCH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
- UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: 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 Essential France and Fodor's Provence and the French Riviera.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
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!
Whether you want to explore the High Line, see a Broadway show, or grab a slice of pizza in Brooklyn, the local Fodor's travel experts in New York City are here to help! Fodor's New York City 2021 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 travel guide has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
Fodor's New York City 2021 travel guide includes:
- AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
- MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
- MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
- COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
- HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more
- PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "New York City's Best Art Museums" "Free Things to Do in New York City," "New York City's Best Cocktail Bars," "Under-the-Radar Things to Do in New York City," and more
- TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including 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, architecture, cuisine, music, geography, and more
- SPECIAL FEATURES on "Gateway to the New World: the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island," "The American Museum of Natural History," and "What to Eat and Drink in New York City"
- LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
- UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island,* Metropolitan Museum of Art, Times Square, Empire State Building, Museum of Modern Art, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, The High Line, Hudson Yards, and much more.
Planning on visiting more of the northeast? Check out Fodor's Brooklyn, Fodor's Boston, Fodor's Philadelphia, Fodor's Washington DC, and Fodor's New England.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
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!
With its fascinating history, incomparable culinary landscape, and blossoming art scene, Mexico City has become one of the most sought-after destinations for the hip, curious traveler. Fodor's brand-new guidebook, Inside Mexico City, touches on the top tourist sights, from the Zocalo to the Frida Kahlo Museum, but also delves into the under-the-radar places that only insiders from Mexico City 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 Mexico City residents-with customized neighborhood maps and one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn illustrations by Kathryn Holeman-Inside Mexico City covers the restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and boutiques in the neighborhoods that locals love best.
Fodor's Inside Mexico City 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.
- ITINERARIES that will help you plan your trip.
- MAPS that are easy to read, plus a FREE PULL-OUT MAP.
- 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 Mexico City, and more.
- 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 mezcal tastings.
- QUICK SIDE TRIPS to the best places in Teotihuacan, Cuernavaca, and Valle de Bravo.
- GETTING AROUND features in every neighborhood to make navigation via public transit or walking easy.
- HAND-DRAWN ILLUSTRATIONS
- INTERESTING STREET AND PUBLIC ART that is worth discovering.
- BACK IN THE DAY SPOTLIGHTS of famous spots to give the city historical context.
- COVERS the best neighborhoods in Mexico City, including Centro Historico, La Condesa, La Roma, Polanco, Juarez, La Zona Rosa, Coyocan, San Angel, 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. 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!
Planning on visiting more of Mexico? Check out Fodor's Los Cabos, Fodor's Cancun & the Riviera Maya, and Fodor's Puerto Vallarta.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
Whether you want to explore Piazza San Marco, take a gondola ride through the canals, or kick back with an aperitivo, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Venice are here to help! Fodor’s Venice 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.
Fodor’s Venice travel guide includes:
- AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
- MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
- MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
- COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
- HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
- PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Venice’s Best Museums” and more
- TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including 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, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
- SPECIAL FEATURES on “Cruising the Grand Canal,” “The Basilica di San Marco,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” “What to Eat and Drink,” and “What to Buy”
- LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
- Italian LANGUAGE PRIMERS with useful words and essential phrases
- UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: St. Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, San Marco, Dorsoduro, Cannaregio, Castello, Murano, Burano, Torcello, the Lido, San Michele, gondola rides, Basilica di San Marco, San Polo, Santa Croce, San Giorgio Maggiore, and the Giudecca. Side trips from Venice including Verona, Vicenza, Padua, Trieste, and more.
Planning on visiting more places in Italy? Check out Fodor’s Essential Italy, Fodor's Best of Italy, Fodor's Florence & Tuscany, Fodor's Rome, or Fodor's The Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
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!
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.
Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Washington DC 2021 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 United States.
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 Washington DC's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook:
- UPDATED FOR 2021: 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 Washington D.C. 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.
- COVERS: The White House, FDR and Jefferson Memorials, the Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorials, National Air and Space Museum, the Holocaust Museum, the National Museum of the Native American, National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, and 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 region? Check out Fodor's 25 Best New York City and Fodor's Philadelphia.
Whether you want to learn haunted history during a ghost tour, take a river boat cruise, or taste locally-made beer, the local Fodor's travel experts in Savannah are here to help! Fodor's InFocus Savannah 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.
Fodor's InFocus Savannah travel guide includes:
- AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
- MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
- MORE THAN 10 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
- COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
- HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
- PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Best Local Foods to Try," "Best Historic Sights," "Best Restaurants," and more
- TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including 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, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
- SPECIAL FEATURES on "Gullah Culture," "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," and "Calendar of Events"
- LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
- UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Hilton Head, the Lowcountry, Tybee Island, Savannah's Historic District, the Moon River District, the Bonaventure Cemetery, and more.
Planning on visiting other places in the Southeast? Check out Fodor's InFocus Charleston, Fodor's The Carolinas and Georgia, and Fodor's Florida.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
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!