Frommer's 500 Places to See Before They Disappear

Author: Holly Hughes
Publisher: Frommers
ISBN: 0470431628
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 512

Book Description
500 Places to See Before They Disappear enables passionate travelers and the eco-conscious to learn about and plan a visit to see rare cultural, historic, and natural places before they are irrevocably altered or even gone forever. Here are one-of-a-kind landscapes, fragile ecosystems, rare bird habitats, places to see the last remaining species of big game in the wild, cityscapes in peril, vanishing cultural kitsch, petroglyphs, and more—500 thoughtfully-chosen treasures that will inspire and enlighten travelers of all ages. Each entry explains why it's been included, gives its history, the nature of the threat against it, brief practical information on how to visit, and what visitors can to do protect it. A Geographical Index allows travelers to locate attractions across the world. Photos throughout the book help bring destinations to life.

Frommer's New York State

Author: Brian Silverman
Publisher: *Frommers
ISBN: 9780470537657
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 480

Book Description
The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry. See chapter 7 for information about visiting. Detailed maps throughout Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas Insider tips from local expert authors

Frommer's Mexico

Author: David Baird
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111810529X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 803

Book Description
Insider advice that will help you discover Mexico's best beach destinations, from Cancun to Zihuatanejo, and the best archaeological ruins, from Chichen Itza to Tulum. Plus tips for navigating the country's lovely but less-traveled corners, like Xochimilco, with its canals and floating gardens, and the bohemian artsy town of Todos Santos. Where to find the absolute best tacos in Oaxaca, the freshest almejas (clams) in La Paz, the most authentic mole poblano dishes in Puebla, and the finest tequila bars in Puerto Vallarta. Plus tips on where to find the best shopping deals, from Taxco's silver markets to high-end boutiques in Mexico City's Polanco neighborhood. Free full-color, foldout map Frommer's Survival Spanish will have you ordering ceviche and cervezas in a nanosecond. Insightful commentary on Mexico's rich history--from the ancient Maya to Spanish colonists--and culture, from artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera to marimba music. Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way. Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people. User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.

Frommer's Seattle 2011

Author: Karl Samson
Publisher: *Frommers
ISBN: 9780470876312
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
The Seattle skyline and Mt. Rainier at dawn are not to be missed. See chapter 1. Free pocket map inside,plus easy-to-read maps throughout Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas Insider tips from local expert authors

Frommer's Caribbean

Author: Christina Paulette Col?n
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118107365
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 803

Book Description
Insider advice on the Caribbean's most stunning--and most secluded--beaches; accommodations ranging from lavish honeymoon resorts to family-friendly motels to isolated ecolodges; and the choicest spots for snorkeling, sailing, and scubadiving. Where to find the most delectable garlic shrimp, the tastiest tuna tartare, and the best deals on local handicrafts and duty-free goods. Up-to-the-minute reviews of the hottest nightlife on each island, from glittering casinos to sizzling reggae clubs to funky beach bars. Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way. Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people. User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences. Comprehensive coverage of Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Curaçao, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Saba, St. Barthélemy, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten/St. Martin, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Frommer's 25 Great Drives in Scotland

Author: David Williams
Publisher: *Frommers
ISBN: 9780470423394
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
These full-color guides show travelers how to see the best of Europe and the U.S. by car. • More than 20 driving tours • More than 100 color photographs • Hotel recommendations • Detailed maps

Global Cities, Local Streets

Author: Sharon Zukin
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317689747
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
Global Cities, Local Streets: Everyday Diversity from New York to Shanghai, a cutting-edge text/ethnography, reports on the rapidly expanding field of global, urban studies through a unique pairing of six teams of urban researchers from around the world. The authors present shopping streets from each city – New York, Shanghai, Amsterdam, Berlin, Toronto, and Tokyo – how they have changed over the years, and how they illustrate globalization embedded in local communities. This is an ideal addition to courses in urbanization, consumption, and globalization.. The book’s companion website, www.globalcitieslocalstreets.org, has additional videos, images, and maps, alongside a forum where students and instructors can post their own shopping street experiences.

Working in American Theatre

Author: Jim Volz
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408152312
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 417

Book Description
"I cannot think of a better book for aspiring and working actors, craftspeople, artists, and managers" Kent Thompson, Artistic Director, Denver Center Theatre Company, Past President TCG Board of Directors "It's time for a new look at the complexity and richness of America's growing theatrical landscapre and Jim Volz is just the person to provide that overview" Lesley Schisgall Currier, Managing Director, Marin Shakespeare Company Working in American Theatre is a coast-to-coast overview of the opportunities awaiting theatre practitioners in every discipline. Featuring tips from America's top theatre professionals, this resource offers job-search and career-planning strategies, as well as detailed information on over 1,000 places to work in the American theatre, including regional companies, Broadway and commerical theatre, Shakespeare festivals, touring theatres, university/resident theatres, youth and children's theatres, and outdoor theatres. Offering an overview of the evolution of American theatre and behind-the-scenes stories of the regional movement, this single volume is an indispensable tool at every stage of your career.

Frommer's Toronto 2011

Author: Pamela Cuthbert
Publisher: *Frommers
ISBN: 9780470963722
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
Completely updated every year, Frommer's Toronto features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you. Our author, a longtime resident of Toronto, guides you through the city, from the Theatre District to the Art & Design District to Little Italy, Little India, The Gay Village, and more. She's checked out all the city's best hotels, restaurants, and attractions in person and offers you her favorites, plus "the best things to do for free," which includes picnicking on Centre Island and catching a concert at the Toronto Music Garden. You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; in-depth coverage of the city's architecture and dining scene; detailed walking tours; accurate neighborhood maps; advice on planning a successful family vacation; and side trips to Stratford, Niagara, and The Muskoka Lakes. Frommer's Toronto also includes a color fold-out map.

Exploring the Use and Impact of Travel Guidebooks

Author: Victoria Peel
Publisher: Channel View Publications
ISBN: 1845415655
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
This volume provides the first comprehensive examination of travel guidebooks and their conceptualisation, use and impact. Guidebooks have been key tourism paraphernalia for almost two centuries and although researched in some areas, academic knowledge on guidebooks in tourism has not been expansively communicated. The uncritical, unreflective and largely pejorative approach to guidebooks in the public sphere, and to some degree also present in academia, is reassessed in this book. This challenges the current limited tourism research approaches to the topic, including the routinely held assumption that the internet has all but destroyed the printed guidebook. This book will be a useful resource for postgraduate students and researchers in tourism and tourism communications and consumption.