Frommer's Wonderful Weekends from New York City


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A longtime favorite is back -- completely updated and better than ever Here are the best weekend getaways from New York City, hand-picked and carefully researched by the author. Coverage of more than 450 inns, bed-and-breakfasts, and other lodgings, and more than 700 restaurants; A-to-Z sections on activities from antiquing to windsurfing; and calendars of special events and festivals all are here in this revised and updated edition.




Frommer's Wonderful Weekends from New York City


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This completely revised and updated edition of Marilyn Wood's acclaimed weekend guide offers a host of getaways for harried New Yorkers, in the Hamptons, the Berkshires, southern Vermont, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the Hudson Valley, the Litchfield Hills, and more. You'll find detailed reviews of more than 400 country inns, B&Bs, and other special places to stay, plus the region's best dining, with recommendations for everything from romantic candlelit dinners to picnics and Sunday brunch. Also included are details on the region's attractions, festivals, and activities. It's everything you could need to relax, rejuvenate, and unwind—and it's all within easy reach of the city!




Frommer's Easyguide to New York City 2020


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Frommer's EasyGuides contain punchy, concise prose by our expert local journalists, which gives readers all they need to know to plan the perfect vacation. This includes reviews for travel venues in all price ranges, as well as information on culture and history that will enhance any trip.




Frommer's New York State


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Meticulously researched by a team of expert residents who know this region intimately, Frommer's New York State, 3rd Edition is an extraordinary and highly personal guide to one of America’s most diverse regions. Frommer’s New York State is packed with candid opinions on everything about New York City, but also on the beaches, antiques shops, wineries, skiing, hiking, biking, and other outdoor adventures that make up the rest of New York State. We’ve covered all the perennial favorites, from the Hamptons to Niagara Falls, but we’ll also take you off the beaten track to discover New York's best small towns and natural escapes. Whether you want a romantic getaway in an upstate B&B or family fun on Long Island's best beaches, Frommer’s will help you design the trip that’s right for you.




Frommer's Wonderful Weekends from San Francisco


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This savvy guide presents the best getaways within five hours of San Francisco, from the Napa Valley to Lake Tahoe, from Carmel to Yosemite. Covering ski resorts, beaches, wineries, and quaint small towns, this delightful guide also features fully detailed maps and a calendar of special events.




Frommer's Wonderful Weekends From Boston


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Escape the City and Give Yourself a Wonderful Weekend! Wouldn't it be great to get away from it all? To drive along the spectacular Maine coast…step back in time in Vermont's unspoiled villages…swim and picnic on the fabulous beaches of Cape Cod National Seashore…enjoy music and a picnic on the lawn at Tanglewood…or just curl up in front of a roaring fire in a cozy historic inn? Whatever place grabs you, renowned travel writer Marilyn Wood will take you there — and show you how to have the time of your life. Everything You Need for the Perfect Weekend: More than 400 country inns, bed-and-breakfasts, historic hotels, grand resorts, and other special places to stay More than 425 restaurants, from gourmet dining by candlelight to rustic lobster pounds — plus tips on where to pick up the makings for a great picnic What to see and do on your weekend — from hiking, skiing, and sailing to exploring historic sites or attending a play at one of New England's famous regional theaters Special events worth planning for: country fairs, music and dance festivals, boat races, crafts exhibitions, ski races, and more Detailed, accurate maps — plus all the information on getting there and getting around Find us online at www.frommers.com




Frommer's New York State


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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 500 Places Where You Can Make a Difference


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Inspired by the eye-opening events of 9/11, the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina, more and more people are waking up to the value of service – and realizing that their vacation may be the best place to incorporate it into their hectic lives. Even more profoundly, many travelers are deciding that the best way to recharge may not be lying on a beach, but stepping outside of their normal routine to make a difference in the lives of others. The result is an experience that allows travelers to explore a culture in great depth, make new friends, and come home feeling that they have learned and benefited even more than those they have helped. The book will provide a diverse range of volunteer vacations, with most trips easily accomplished within a one or two-week vacation. Following the highly successful format of Frommer’s 500 Places To Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up, chapters will be organized by subject, providing dozens of unique vacation ideas for any traveler: Introduction: How you know if a volunteer vacation is right for you, and what to ask Sharing your knowledge: teaching vacations Animal welfare: surveying wildlife, animal rescue Working with children: orphanages, at-risk youth, street kids Scientific research: archaeology, marine life Healing the environment: conservation work, trail building, tree planting Building better communities: construction projects and manual labor Share the health: AIDS education, working with the disabled, feeding the hungry Teaching through sport: coaching and training Bridging cultures: working with indigenous peoples, historical preservation, music Special events: becoming a festival volunteer Crossing generations: helping seniors Getting political: elections, human rights, refugee relief, community organizing Peace-building: conflict resolution and security Religious service: retreats and faith-based assistance Bringing expertise: opportunities for those with specialized skills Serving your kids: children-friendly trips that will open their eyes to the world




Frommer's Wonderful Weekends from Los Angeles


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This savvy guide covers all the best weekend getaways within five hours of Los Angeles, from the Palm Springs desert resorts to the Orange County Coast, from Disneyland to Hearst Castle, from Joshua Tree National Park to Catalina Island. Also included are short excursions to Mexico. Ski resorts, spectacular beaches, theme parks, wineries, wilderness, world-class golf courses, and quaint small towns: They re all included in this newest addition to the Wonderful Weekends series. You ll find details on hundreds of inns, bed-and-breakfasts, resorts, and restaurants a selective list of the very best the region has to offer, all personally selected by Stephanie Avnet and reviewed with her sophisticated style. Anyone in the Los Angeles area who s looking for romance, a few days in the great outdoors, or just a place to unwind will find the perfect getaway in this guide. Residents will treasure and trust this guide for planning weekends year-round, and visitors will find it a sophisticated companion to their explorations of southern California. Inside are full details on activities from hiking to whale watching, from shopping to wine tasting, from a day on the beach in Santa Barbara to family fun at Sea World. With accurate, detailed maps and a calendar of special events. Stephanie Avnet is a lifelong Los Angeles resident who believes that




Frommer's? Irreverent Guide to Manhattan


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Looking for a travel guide that goes where other guides fear to tread? One that rides roughshod over ad-copy puffery to smartly deliver the real scoop on a destination's sites and attractions? One that dares to be honest, hip, and fun? Look no more. Frommer's Irreverent Travel Guides are wickedly irreverent, unabashedly honest, and downright hilarious, and provide an insider's perspective on which attractions are overrated tourist traps and which are the secret gems that locals love. You'll get the lowdown on restaurants, lodging, and shopping, and even find out what the locals think of you. "Like being taken around by a savvy local," said the New York Times. "Hipper and savvier than other guides," concurred Diversion magazine. Never shy about confronting the issues, the Irreverents are guides to real travel in the real world. Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Manhattan is as brash and ballsy as the Big Apple itself. You'll get the straight scoop on old chestnuts like the Empire State Building, as well as the skinny on new hotspots such as the sleek "neo-lounges" on the Lower East Side. With the Irreverent Guide, you'll become as mobile as the locals: a dim sum brunch in a bustling Chinatown banquet hall is just a subway ride away from a soul-food dinner in Harlem. Discover one of the city's secret bargains: the free ride on the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty. In the Irreverent Guide to Manhattan, the gloriously decadent City that Never Sleeps is made both manageable and deliciously fun—whether you choose to pursue the high life at the model hangouts and caviar bars or get down with the low life at Punjabi tandoor delis and cheesy karaoke bars.