Synopses & Reviews
Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer’s guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way.
• Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms
• Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds
• Packed with personality and opinions
"Full of good tips and suggestions."
-Chicago Tribune
"Packed with information on how to eat and sleep without depleting your bank account"
-Louisville Courier
Free companion podcast is available on Frommers.com
Are You Ready to Travel Smart?
If you'd like to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, this is the guide for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to see the best for less and how to see it in a more authentic way-the way the locals do.
Instead of spending $300 a night for a chain hotel, why not stay in Virginia Woolf's childhood home for just $150 a night, or bed down in a private home in central London for $45 a night?
Or how about paying only $6.50 for a classic fish and chips meal at the Fryer's Delight, so you'll have money left over for an elegant high tea at the British Museum for just $17, half of what you'd pay elsewhere?
Let me show you the "other" London-the one only insiders know about. Volunteer to help to build a burrow for hedgehogs with the London Wildlife Trust, or spend an afternoon watching the political brawls at Parliament. These are only a few of the great ways to get closer to the culture of London. Read on for more!
Happy Travels,
Pauline Frommer
www.frommers.com/pauline
- Winner of Best Guidebook for 2006 from the North American Travel Journalists Association (Pauline Frommer's New York City)
Synopsis
A new series of budget travel guides explains how to enjoy an authentic travel experience without spending large amounts of money, offering helpful advice on how to find the best hotel rooms at the most economical rates, the benefits of alternative accommodations, how to find great food without the price tag of fancy restaurants, cool local landmarks and offbeat places to visit, and more.
Synopsis
Includes the best deals on accommodations budget hotels, short-term rentals, bed and breakfasts, and more Suggests historical sites that let travelers see how the great movements in art, architecture, and politics shape the London experience Gives tips on finding gifts and souvenirs made in England, gourmet meals at reasonable prices, and the latest museum openings and reopenings Provides information on exploring the " other" London festivals, film nights, shopping in open-air markets, and nightlife Includes tips on avoiding crowds at popular attractions, boat tours, and cycling toursSynopsis
Explore the "other" London--festivals, film nights, shopping in open-air markets, and nightlife--with the help of this guide, which also includes tips on avoiding crowds at popular attractions and how to take advantage of boat tours and cycling tours.
Synopsis
"Full of good tips and suggestions."
—Chicago Tribune
"Packed with information on how to eat and sleep without depleting your bank account"
—Louisville Courier
Are You Ready to Travel Smart?
If you'd like to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, this is the guide for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to see the best for less and how to see it in a more authentic way—the way the locals do.
Instead of spending $300 a night for a chain hotel, why not stay in Virginia Woolf's childhood home for just $150 a night, or bed down in a private home in central London for $45 a night?
Or how about paying only $6.50 for a classic fish and chips meal at the Fryer's Delight, so you'll have money left over for an elegant high tea at the British Museum for just $17, half of what you'd pay elsewhere?
Let me show you the "other" London—the one only insiders know about. Volunteer to help to build a burrow for hedgehogs with the London Wildlife Trust, or spend an afternoon watching the political brawls at Parliament. These are only a few of the great ways to get closer to the culture of London. Read on for more!
Happy Travels,
Pauline Frommer
www.frommers.com/pauline
About the Author
Jason Cochran has written for publications including Entertainment Weekly; the New York Times, Daily News, and Post; Travel + Leisure and T+L Family; Budget Travel; Newsweek; City; Inside.com; Marie Claire; Arthur Frommer’s Smart Shopping; the South Florida Sun-Sentinel; Arena (U.K.); Who (Australia); Scanorama and Seasons (Sweden). His writing has been awarded the Golden Pen by the Croatian government and was selected to appear in a permanent exhibit in the National Museum of Australia. He also devised questions for the first American season of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (ABC) and before that, spent nearly 2 years backpacking solo around the world. As a commentator, he has appeared on CNN, CNN Headline News, CNNfn, Australia.com, WOR, Outdoor Life Network, and MSNBC.com. He is an alumnus of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and New York University’s Graduate Music Theatre Writing Program.
Table of Contents
A Note from Pauline.1 London the Lionhearted.
The Sights You Simply Can’t Miss.
The Finest Historical Sights.
Dream Accommodations.
Dining for Every Taste.
The Best Sports & “Other” Experiences.
2 The Lay of the Land.
Getting Around.
London’s Neighborhoods.
3 Accommodations, Both Standard & Not.
Staying in a Private Apartment.
Hosted Flats.
Serviced Apartments.
Other Options Worth a Look.
Buildings of Self-Catering Flats.
Academic Rooms.
London’s Hotels.
Military Hotels.
Hostels & Low-Cost Specialty Hotels.
4 Dining Choices.
The Affordable Restaurants of London.
Bloomsbury & Fitzrovia.
King’s Cross & Islington.
Marylebone & Mayfair.
Soho, Covent Garden & the Central West End.
Covent Garden & Leicester Square.
Westminster & St. James’s.
The City, Spitalfields & Whitechapel.
Southwark & Borough, including Around Waterloo Station.
Victoria & Chelsea.
Kensington, Knightsbridge & Earl’s Court.
Bayswater, Paddington & Notting Hill.
Brixton.
Fifteen Pubs You’ll Love.
5 Why You’re Here: The Sights of London.
How to Best Use Your Time.
The Ten Best: London’s Iconic Sights.
Attractions That Ought to Be More Famous.
Eleven Amazing Houses.
Attractions Where Londoners Take Their Families.
Attractions with Niche Appeal.
Overrated Attractions You Can Skip.
Walking Tours.
Hop-on, Hop-off Coach Tours.
The Thames by Ferry.
6 The “Other” London.
How Londoners Learn.
How Londoners Work.
Volunteer Work.
Theater Tours.
Brewery Tours.
Foundry Tours.
TV Studio Tours.
How Londoners Pray.
How Londoners Amuse Themselves.
7 Outdoor London.
Parks.
Strolling the Banks of the Thames.
Urban Farms.
Sporting Events & Activities.
8 Walkabouts.
9 London’s Best Shopping.
Ten Great Shopping Streets.
Outlets, Salvage & Sale Shops.
The Shopping Palaces.
Specialty Shops.
London’s Greatest Markets.
10 London After Dark.
Going to the Theater.
Other Audience Options: Divas, Conductors & TV.
Museums That Party.
Comedy Clubs.
Cinema.
Dance Clubs, Music Clubs & the Bar Scene.
11 Seven Great Day Trips.
Windsor & Eton.
Bath.
Oxford.
Cambridge.
Canterbury.
Stonehenge & Salisbury.
Stratford-Upon-Avon.
12 The Essentials of Planning.
Where to Find Tourist Information.
When to Visit.
Entry Requirements for Non-British Citizens.
Getting the Best Airfare to London.
Booking a Place to Stay.
Travel Insurance—Do You Need It?
Traveling from London to Other Parts of the United Kingdom.
Combo Packages.
Traveling from London to Other Parts of Europe.
Getting to the Airports: Rail It.
Car Service.
Packing.
Money.
Health & Safety.
Special Types of Travelers.
Staying Connected.
Recommended Books & Films.
Index.
Accommodations.
Restaurants.