Off the Beaten Track S. Series

You may be taken in by the melodious frenzy amid the mountains of sardines and cured olives in Palermo's Vucciria market, or bewitched by a gondola gliding along a Venetian canal, its passage silently watched by Gothic palaces. Whether you are there for the first time or returning to recapture past magic- be prepared to be swept away! Before you leave on your journey to Italy, be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing!

The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best: "Fodor's Gold Guides are saturated with information."

- New two-color interiors make it easier to find the information you need.
- Fodor's Choice ratings tell what not to miss.
- Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets.
- New [ sign category flags the best budget options.
- Multi-day itineraries help readers build the right trip for them.
- Smart Travel Tips, a complete chapter packed with contacts and great advice.

Switzerland

by Kenneth Loveland and etc.

Published April 1989

Germany

by Janet Aldridge and etc.

Published 28 October 1993

This series looks at different countries around the world in a fun, activity-based way. Using artwork, and photography, each book includes the geographical, historical and social aspects of everyday life in the country, looking at the different regions, trade, agriculture, school and home life of each. Interspersed are step-by-step guides to different activities - models to make, recipes to try, games to play, songs to sing, plus others, all designed to help the reader learn about the country and introduce its language in an enjoyable way. The book ends with a resource section and index.

West Germany

by Janet Aldridge, George Speaight, and George Wood