Synopses & Reviews
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!
Frommer's Brussels & Bruges with Antwerp and Ghent, 2E brings you the best of Belgium’s great cities—from the cosmopolitan Euro-capital of Brussels and postcard-perfect Bruges, to the medieval back streets of Ghent and the culturally vibrant port town of Antwerp. We’ll show you where to retrace the steps of Old Masters like Rubens and modern-art visionaries like Magritte; how to pick the best Belgian beers (and chocolate!); and where to find the best bargains on everything from diamonds to handmade lace. Walking tours take you through immaculately preserved historic neighborhoods and alongside picturesque canals.
Synopsis
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here.
- Expert recommendations for art lovers, history buffs, and fine dining enthusiasts.
- Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
- Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
About the Author
George McDonald has lived and worked in Brussels, as editor-in-chief of the in-flight magazine for Sabena. Now a freelance journalist and travel writer, he has written extensively on Belgium for magazines and for travel books that include Frommer’s Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg; Frommer’s Europe; and Frommer’s Europe from $70 a Day. He’s also the author of Frommer’s Amsterdam.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
What’s New in Brussels, Bruges, Ghent & Antwerp.
1. The Best of Brussels, Bruges, Ghent & Antwerp.
2. Planning Your Trip to Brussels, Bruges, Ghent & Antwerp.
3. Settling into Brussels.
4. Exploring Brussels.
5. Bruges.
6. Ghent.
7. Antwerp.
Appendix A: Brussels, Bruges, Ghent & Antwerp in Depth.
Appendix B: Useful Terms & Phrases.
Index.