Frommer's Complete Guides

90 primary works • 150 total works

Ask Arthur Frommer

by Arthur Frommer

Published 11 March 2009

"Arthur Frommer is still dispensing practical advice to travelers."
-USA Today "Written in Frommer's trademark light and conversational tone, [Ask Arthur Frommer] covers more than 800 topics, from packing quandaries to the best airport-food options, all arranged alphabetically for easy reference. Each entry is brief, informative, and entertaining."
-American Way magazine

"Packed with practical advice for budget travel...Frommer's strong opinions and conversational writing style make the book a fun, easy read."
--About.com

"Reading [Ask Arthur Frommer] is like having dinner -- and a glass of wine and then coffee and dessert -- with the world's best travel advisor."
-Jeanne Leblanc, Courant.com

"Arthur has a unique perspective on the changes that have take place over the past 50 years. This book is packed with everything from airfares and lodging to vacations for nudist and vegans."
-Tripso.com



Organized by travel topic
More than 500 entries
Each entry is a short, digestible take--no longer than a page.
250 b&w photos
Arthur's style is personable and engaged--his personality shines through.

Frommer's Cancun, Cozumel and the Yucatan

by Lynne Bairstow

Published 29 August 2002

Frommer's Seville, Granada & the Best of Andalusia

by Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince

Published 22 April 2005

Frommer's Spain

by Darwin Porter

Published 6 December 2002

Completely updated each year, "Frommer's Spain" features gorgeous full-color photos of everything from the Balearic beaches to the cosmopolitan capitals. The authors guide visitors through the 17 semi-autonomous regions of Spain, pointing out the best restaurants, hotels, nightlife, and attractions along the way. Includes a fold-out map.

Frommer's? Denmark

by Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince

Published 27 May 2005

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer’s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer’s. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:



Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.
Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

Frommer's Norway

by Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince

Published 20 June 2003

Frommer's Portable Los Cabos & Baja

by Lynne Bairstow

Published 4 November 2003

Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide-- but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides.

This exciting addition to our series covers the hottest resort area in Mexico. Written by an expert journalist who's lived in Mexico for years, it's packed with great information. You'll find outdoor adventures, whale watching, the party scene, and pampering spa experiences, plus complete details on Baja's increasingly renowned golf courses. You can trust our candid, up-to-date reviews of the very best accommodations and dining in all price categories. With detailed advice, logistical tips, and accurate maps, this concise guide puts the best of Baja at your fingertips!

Other pocket-sized guides to Mexico's leading resort areas include Frommer's Portable Cancun, Frommer's Portable Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo & Guadalajara and Frommer's Portable Acapulco, Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo. Full-sized, more in-depth guides include Frommer's Mexico and Frommer's Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan.

Frommer's California 2005

by Harry Basch

Published 24 November 2003

Frommer's Rome

by Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince

Published 15 December 2004

Frommer's Argentina and Chile

by Shane Christensen, Kristina Schreck, and Haas Mroue

Published 15 July 2001

Frommer's Mexico 2005

by David Baird and Lynne Bairstow

Published 9 August 2004

Frommer's Bahamas 2005

by Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince

Published 5 August 2004

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Bahamas 2005 features gorgeous color photos of the magnificent white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and schools of brilliant tropical fish that await you. Inside you'll get complete details on the major resort areas of Nassau, Cable Beach, Paradise Island, and Freeport/Lucaya, with candid reviews of the best resorts, restaurants, casinos, and attractions. Then we'll take you to the Out Islands, where you can find the perfect place to get away from it all on a your own stretch of secluded white sands. In every destination, you'll find complete details on beaches, snorkeling, diving, deep-sea fishing, golf, and other active adventures-plus the best beach bars and the top restaurants for authentic, spicy island cuisine. Whether you want an elegant honeymoon hideaway or an affordable family resort, Frommer's Bahamas 2005 can help you plan the island getaway that's right for you. You'll even get a color fold-out map, a complete cruise guide, and tips on find the best package deals.

Frommer's Caribbean 2006

by Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince

Published 1 September 2005

Frommer's Italy 2005

by Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince

Published 29 July 2004

Frommer's Spain 2008

by Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince

Published 13 December 2005

Frommer's London 2007

by Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince

Published 22 November 2005

Frommer's Paris 2007

by Dan Gookin and Danforth Prince

Published 2 September 2005

Frommer's Sicily

by Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince

Published 8 April 2005

Frommer's Brussels and Bruges with Ghent and Antwerp

by George McDonald

Published 8 April 2005

Frommer's Vienna and the Danube Valley

by Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince

Published 12 April 1999

You'll never fall into tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go-- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! City of music, cafes, waltzes, parks, pastries, and baroque architecture, Vienna became a showplace city under the Hapsburgs-- and unlike many European capitals, managed to retain its landmarks through two world wars. Frommer's offers detailed, complete coverage of all the highlights. Rely on us for indepth reviews of attractions and museums, the best accommodations for every taste and budget, the lowdown on the dining and cafe scene, a complete shopper's guide, the best of the performing arts, and more-- including side trips to nearby Danube River towns and Lake Neusiedl resorts. If you're combining your visit to Vienna with a trip to Prague or Budapest (both are just a short train ride away), check out some of Frommer's other helpful guides for your trip, such as Frommer's Prague & the Best of the Czech Republic and Frommer's Budapest & the Best of Hungary. For a book on more of Austria then "just" Vienna and the Danube Valley, see Frommer's Austria.