Synopses & Reviews
Selective expert coverage of major cities and resort areas worldwide.
All the basics travelers need to help them decide what to see and do in the time they have.
Smart contacts and practical information, including Web sites.
Great recommendations for shopping, nightlife, outdoor activities, and more.
Detailed maps marked with sights, restaurants, night spots, and hotels.
Synopsis
"Splendidly compact yet infinitely helpful...admirably concise without losing one ounce of relevant coverage." -- Booklist "An excellent choice for people who want everything under one cover." -- Washington Post Pocket Guides are designed for leisure and business travelers who want the highlights of a destination. They contain full, rich descriptions of the best a destination has to offer -- the most worthy sights, the best restaurants and lodging in all price ranges, plus shopping, nightlife, and outdoors highlights. All the must-see sights and essential activities The key landmarks from 17th-century shrines and peaceful gardens to modern-art museums and sleek skyscrapers Great sources for kimons, pearls, electronics, and crafts Where to catch Kabuki, No, Bunraku, and traditional and modern dance The best dining and lodging in every price range Traditional ryotei, neighborhood izakaya, noodle shops, and sushi bars serving fish straight from the sea High-rises with city views, family-run inns, efficient business hotels, and budget hostels Plus 20 pages of maps and a vocabulary guide