Synopses & Reviews
With its irresistible mix of storied heritage and cosmopolitan pizzazz, England attracts more than 3 million Americans each year.
Fodor’s England captures the most memorable sights and experiences in dazzling color, from fabulous historic houses and age-mellowed towns to cozy country pubs and London’s cutting-edge galleries.
Expanded Coverage: England is always polishing its treasures, and this edition includes fresh city and country restaurant and hotel picks, along with newly popular sights such as Highclere Castle, which stands in for Downton Abbey in the Masterpiece Classic series. London‘s hot hotel and restaurant scenes get attention too, with best bets for different price categories and experiences.
Illustrated Features: Stunning magazine-style color features highlight must-do experiences, from making the most of a visit to the Tower of London, Stonehenge, or York Minster to planning a perfect garden tour, Lake District walk, or pub visit. Color spotlights present more options: top Beatles sites; great Cotswold walks and West Country drives; and fun Thames River boating trips and Jurassic Coast fossil hunts. Features clue readers in to England’s new culinary scene, presenting the best desserts, cheeses, seafood bounty, and Indian food—plus a guide to afternoon tea.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Creating a great trip to England and Wales is easy using Top Attractions and Great Itineraries. 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. Color city and regional maps, and a map of travel times by train, help travelers get around.
Synopsis
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. -INSIDER COVERAGE: Our Gambling chapter includes tips from a veteran table-games dealer on the latest gaming trends and recommendations for the best casinos to play. To help visitors choose the right place to stay and play, we've created insightful overviews of the South, Center, and North Strip, as well as Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Descriptions of what to see, how to get around, and the type of scenes give travelers a quick sense of every Vegas neighborhood. Favorite locals' attractions such as the Downtown Arts District and Red Rock Canyon are revealed to help with exploring beyond the Strip. -ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Special, magazine-like sections throughout the guide provide an in-depth look at some of Las Vegas's most exciting scenes and activities. Find the most dazzling pools or the best buffets. Learn about Las Vegas's colorful history or discover a journey down the Colorado River. -INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Vegas' top resorts are broken down at a glance, complete with floor-plan maps that locate the best restaurants, clubs, and shops. Best-bets charts for hotels and restaurants help travelers quickly decide where to eat, stay, and play. Travel advice on regional scenic wonders such as the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam have information for planning a spectacular side trip. A Basic Strategy chart for Blackjack helps gamblers make the most of their money at the tables. -DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Las Vegas offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. -PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along map provides added value, giving travelers essential information about top attractions and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence. -ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.