Synopses & Reviews
Quick to read, light to carry with expert advice in all price ranges,
Frommer's EasyGuide to Alaskan Cruises and Ports of Call 2014 is the complete up-to-date reference for travelers who want to maximize their vacation cruise in the smartest, most time-efficient way. Frommer's trademark candid and accessible expertise offers reviews on the strengths and weaknesses in such areas as overall facilities, ship maintenance, decor, activities and kids programs. It also features advice on the perfect off-ship excursions with practical tips and suggested itineraries for getting the most out of your time ashore.
Synopsis
Selling for a lower price than any similar guidebook, and deliberately limited to a short 256 pages, this EasyGuide is an exercise in creating easily-absorbed travel information. It emphasizes the authentic experiences in each destination:the most important attractions, the classic method of approaching a particular destination; the best choices for accommodations and meals; the best ways to maximize the enjoyment of your stay. Because it is "quick to read, light to carry", it is called an "EasyGuide", and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice.
About the Author
Fran Golden is a well-known travel writer and the cruise expert blogger for USA Today's Experience Cruise website. She is also a contributing editor and chief blogger for the cruise magazine, Porthole. Former travel editor of the Boston Herald, she writes for numerous newspapers and magazines including the Miami Herald, New York Daily News and Virtuoso Life. When she is not at sea, Fran and her partner, David Molyneaux reside in Oberlin, Ohio.
Gene Sloan writes about cruising for USA TODAY and oversees several USA TODAY-owned cruise websites. His stories are distributed by the Gannett News Service to more than 80 other U.S. news outlets. He has written about travel for more than 20 years and sailed on nearly 100 ships. He lives with his wife and three daughters in Moorestown, NJ.