As the gateway to the Riviera Maya, Cancún is a thriving beach community and Mexico's most popular tourist destination. In stunning full-color, Fodor's Cancún and the Riviera Maya 2014 ebook edition illustrates the best beaches, resorts, restaurants, and activities in the region, including Cozumel and the Yucatán.
New Coverage: Curated content for the Yucatán Peninsula as well as the best new hotels, spas, and restaurants have been added. Beach reviews include "Best For" rankings that help travelers choose the perfect beach.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: It's easy to plan a vacation for any interest using the guide's "Top Experiences" and "Great Itineraries" sections; "Best Beaches" lists; maps that locate Cancún's hottest nightclubs; and tips for families, weddings, and honeymoons.
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's Cancun and the Riviera Maya 2014 offers savvy advice and recommendations from seasoned updaters to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
For domestic travelers, San Francisco is a city that can't be beat and this dazzling guide covers its charms, both great and small. Can't miss attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, the Palace of Fine Arts, a cable-car ride over Nob Hill, and Golden Gate Park are all richly described and illustrated. But a walk through Macondray Lane, the murals in the Mission, or a treat of authentic dim sum are equally inspiring and equally covered in our pages.
Expanded Coverage: A highly revised Marin County, Berkeley, and Oakland chapter covers everything hip and happening in this booming Bay Area. Bay Area peninsula towns like Moss Beach and Half Moon Bay give readers even more options for daytrips. A revamped Wine Country chapter with new reviews on lush wineries and sumptuous new spas gives travelers reasons to head to Napa and Sonoma.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Planners, maps, and orientation pages help readers strategize. Revamped sightseeing chapters make planning and exploring a snap. A "Where to Stay" chart makes it easy to find the perfect hotel.
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s San Francisco offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
Northern New England is a classic American destination: the rocky Maine coast, Vermont's Green Mountains, and New Hampshire's Lake District are all made for exploring. This full-color ebook guide will help travelers plan the perfect trip, from leaf peeping and skiing to antiquing and fine dining.
EXPANDED COVERAGE: New restaurants and hotels including top picks for romantic getaways and family vacations.
INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: "Top Attractions," "Top Experiences," "Great Itineraries," and "Northern New England With Kids" features make it easy to personalize a vacation. Regional planners and maps make planning a snap.
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire ebook edition 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. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
Amsterdam’s greatest charm may also be its greatest enigma: how can such a gracious, historical treasure house also multitask as the most offbeat metropolis in the world? From Rembrandts to rock and roll, the city has always been a mesmerizing mix of old and new. Now, as this new edition reveals, Amsterdam and the entire Netherlands is being dramatically revamped for the 21st century by artisanal trendmakers, designers, star chefs, and future-forward architects. Fodor’s curated coverage includes the best of the country beyond Amsterdam, including Haarlem, the Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam.
Expanded Coverage: The year 2013 will be a banner one for Amsterdam, as two top museums will unveil massive renovations: the Rijksmuseum (home of Rembrandt’s Nightwatch) and the Stedelijk (a modern-art collection). New write-ups showcase the city’s hip “outlier” neighborhoods: North Amsterdam, the Eastern Drydocks, and the gentrifying De Wallen “Red Light” district. The dining chapter dishes on the burgeoning school of Amsterdam cuisine (turbot on a bed of beetroot and sea nettles, anyone?), and a “Netherlands Today” section focuses on high-profile topics such as the changes for “vice visitors” (laws concerning sex and drugs), contemporary design, and immigration.
Illustrated Features: Packed with gorgeous color photos, this new edition will add images of iconic recent Amsterdam buildings, such as the Nemo science center designed by Renzo Piano, the ARCAM center for architecture, and Delugan Meissl’s Eye Film Institute, along with new design-centric hotels such as the Conservatorium and the Andaz Amsterdam. A two-page feature presents top Dutch designers.
Discerning Recommendations: This edition 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 and beyond. “Word of Mouth” quotes provide valuable insights from fellow travelers.
Israel packs in riches from cherished religious sites and stunning archaeological remains to spectacular natural wonders. Holy land to Jews, Christians, and Muslims, this is where biblical place names like Jerusalem and the Galilee come alive. Colorful features in Fodor’s Israel ebook travel guide help travelers experience all of this and more: awe-inspiring ancient treasures, beautiful landscapes, food and wine, and vibrant contemporary culture.
Competitive Advantage: With its focus on modern pleasures as well as historical attractions, Fodor’s Israel is the best-selling guide to this exciting, diverse country. It’s well positioned to take advantage of growing American travel to Israel: the number of visitors rose more than 50% between 2004 and 2011.
Expanded Coverage: This new edition captures the latest developments in this fast-changing country, including the hot restaurant scenes in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Tel Aviv’s great shopping is covered in more depth, along with its expanding gallery scene. Also getting more attention are the country's spa culture, B&B scene, new resorts, wineries, and transportation improvements. The guide also includes more information on the popular side-trip excursion to Jordan’s world wonder of Petra.
Illustrated Features: Browsable experiential features highlight quintessential Israel, both ancient and modern. Topics include Masada; the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem; the Dead Sea; Jesus in the Galilee; outdoor activities in the Negev desert; nightlife in Tel Aviv; and Israeli wine, giving travelers an unparalleled sense of the country. Short features address Israeli cuisine and Tel Aviv’s Bauhaus architecture.
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s Israel ebook edition 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. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best of Panama, including Panama City's neighborhoods and nightlife, the Panama Canal, and the beautiful coasts. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth.
TOP ATTRACTIONS from rain forests to Casco Viejo
BEST HOTELS and restaurants for every budget
USEFUL FEATURES for easy planning
INSIDER TIPS on when to go and ways to save
TERRIFIC PHOTOS to inspire your trip
DETAILED MAPS to guide you
As host of the 2014 Soccer World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, Brazil promises to be one of the hottest travel destinations in upcoming years. And the country is primed to celebrate. From the picturesque beaches of Rio, to the majestic Iguaçu Falls, to the wonders of the Amazon rainforest, Brazil offers something for every type of traveler--and Fodor's Brazil 2014 ebook covers the best that the country has to offer.
Expanded Coverage: This ebook edition includes a new Experience Brazil chapter with in-depth information on Carnival, beaches, and the sounds, tastes, peoples, and wildlife of Brazil. It also works as an expert trip planner, with features on things to do, great itineraries, and when to go. The guide also has expanded coverage of Amazon River cruises, and new restaurants and hotels in the vibrant cities of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Salvador.
Indispensible Trip Planning Tools: 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 plane, car, and bus. In addition, creating a tailored trip to Brazil is easy using the "Brazil Planner," "Top Attractions," and "Great Itineraries" in the new Experience chapter. The guide also offers indispensible tips on finding tour operators in the Amazon and the Pantanal.
Special Events: Brazil will be in the spotlight in the near future as the host of the 2014 Soccer World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics. Fodor's Brazil 2014 ebook contains detailed coverage of the Brazilian cities that will host World Cup games, tips on planning your trip during this tournament, and general information on the importance of soccer in Brazilian culture.
Discerning Recommendations:Fodor's Brazil 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. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
Sandy beaches, grand Buddhist temples, tongue-numbing cuisine, world-class spas, and a unique and enormously rich language--Thailand is unique among Southeast Asian nations and a not-to-be-missed destination. Thais have a rich cultural history and contrasts abound in the country, both geographically and socially. In a land the size of France, beach resorts run the gamut from sketchy but popular Pattaya to dignified Hua Hin. Idyllic island hideaways of virgin beaches sheltered by palm groves and lapped by gentle waters contrast with Bangkok, the busy capital.
Expanded Coverage: Coverage in Bangkok and Chiang Mai has been expanded, new resorts and restaurants have been added throughout, and the ebook now includes a brand-new side-trip to the emerging destination of Myanmar (also known as Burma). Coverage has been reorganized to make popular destinations easier to find.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: An "Experience" chapter introduces travelers to Thailand with colorful photo features, planning information, and maps. Each chapter opens with an orientation map, "Top Reasons to Go," and other essential information to help visitors plan time and vacation details effectively.
Competitive Advantage: Unlike most guides, Fodor's Thailand ebook edition includes coverage of major attractions in nearby Cambodia and Laos, including a photo feature on Angkor Wat.
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's Thailand 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. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
Two cities with real Tsar Power, Moscow and St. Petersburg are the odd couple of Russia: one, the heart of the nation and home to the history-rich Kremlin, where rulers from Ivan the Terrible to Lenin have left their mark; the other, a city born of the passion of its founder, Peter the Great, and today a gigantic Faberge egg stuffed with great art, sunset-colored palaces, and lollipop-striped cathedrals. As more travelers than ever are making their own voyages by cruising the Volga river, which connects Moscow and St. Petersburg, Fodor's Moscow and St. Petersburg ebook edition also details many of the splendors of the connecting Golden Ring area.
EXPANDED COVERAGE: With its crew of local experts, this guide tracks Russia as it continues to trade in red star for four star. The pendulum has swung from sceptre to sickle and back again to sceptre---with a vengeance. The Alexander Palace in St. Petersburg (the last abode of Nicholas and Alexandra) is just the latest palace to be renovated; snowmobile tours now take you down the paths once traveled by the tsars in troikas; many hotel rooms in Moscow now go for $400 and up; and Moscow is now home to one of the world's most opulent restaurants, Turandot. But enough of Russia champagneskoye: the guide is also packed with bargain-hunter and insider finds, including those in our expanded Moscow hotel chapter. The performing arts scene gets attention with information about Moscow’s Mariinsky II, the spectacular new opera house (opening in May 2013) that, along with a modern concert hall and the historic Mariinsky Ballet Theater, creates an amazing arts complex.
SPECIAL FEATURES: An array of in-depth features helps travelers experience the cities,
including step-by-step walks through Moscow's and St. Petersburg's historic centers, and guides to the ins and outs of vodka drinking, food, and the famous banyas (baths).
A perfect combination of the familiar and the exotic, the U.S. Virgin Islands are a little bit of America in the Caribbean, with the addition of beautiful tropical beaches and excellent resorts. The nearby British Virgin Islands offer an even slower pace with more low-key--though often quite exclusive--resorts that offer a focus on personal service. All the islands offer easy access to excellent diving and snorkeling.
New Coverage: Beach reviews have been expanded and rewritten, restaurant coverage has been expanded, new resorts added, and every aspect of the guide fully updated.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: An island finder helps travelers choose the perfect Virgin Island. Each chapter opens with an orientation map, the top reasons to go to the island, and other essential information to help visitors plan their time effectively.
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's U.S. and British Virgin Islands 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. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
China is a trip-of-a-lifetime adventure for travelers in search of cutting-edge art and culture, rugged natural beauty, and cultural diversity. In full-color and with helpful magazine-style illustrated features, Fodor's China ebook edition shows off the splendor of country's historical treasures, vibrant culinary culture, and its colorful ethnic minorities like no other guide.
Expanded Coverage: China is changing quickly, and the guide has new hotel and restaurant reviews in major cities like Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Kunming. Fodor's China also includes 92 newly updated maps and over 200 color photos.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Convenient overviews show each region and its notable highlights, and chapter planning sections have savvy advice for making the most of travelers' time, with top tips and tour advice for getting from cities to countryside villages.
EXPANDED LANGUAGE CONVERSIONS: Sight and property names are given with Chinese characters and Pinyin translations, as well as the English translation, making navigating easy.
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's China ebook edition 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. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best of the Turks & Caicos, including spectacular beaches, great dining, and top diving and snorkeling spots. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth.
TOP ATTRACTIONS from Grace Bay to Salt Cay
best HOTELS and restaurants for every budget
useful features for easy planning
insider TIPS on when to go and ways to save
terrific photos to inspire your trip
detailed MAPS to guide you
A visit to Napa and Sonoma in California offers one of the country's most idyllic getaways, with superb wineries and wine, trendy restaurants and intimate resorts, and pampering spas. Time may seem to stand still in the iconic countryside with its rows of vines, but the luxury and sophistication here are thoroughly modern.
EXPANDED COVERAGE: Fodor's combed Napa and Sonoma for the best wineries, restaurants, and lodgings, increasing the number of rising stars as well as longtime favorites. New Best Bets boxes in each destination chapter highlight wineries with the best tours, wine tasting, food-pairing experiences, and setting. A new Top Experiences section highlights the don't-miss activities (winery visits, towns to explore, outdoor fun, and more) and an expanded Experience Napa & Sonoma chapter includes more top winery recommendations, a new overview of the local food scene, and new winery-touring itineraries.
INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: This ebook guide includes all travelers need to plan a great trip, including Top Experiences, Top Wineries, When to Go, itineraries, and more regional winery Best Bets for particular interests. Chapters feature Great Drives, too. Wine-tasting tips, a rundown on the winemaking process, and a "winespeak" glossary help tasters get the most out of their experience.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
Year after year Maui makes and often tops travelers' lists of the best islands in the world, and it's not just because of the great resorts and golf courses. Perfect beaches, green rain forests, and dramatic cliffs, along with spectacular marine life and rich Hawaiian culture, make Maui irresistible.
NEW THIS EDITION: New, revised color features on Haleakala National Park and the Road to Hana help travelers plan their time better by emphasizing the best ways to experience these favorite attractions. The features showcase top don't-miss activities and sights as well as some off-the-beaten-path options. In addition, a new illustrated spotlight on whale-watching gives information about this popular pastime. New restaurant listings highlight the best local favorites for casual dining as well as top resort restaurants.
ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Lush full-color features help travelers make the most of top sights, from Haleakala National Park and the Road to Hana on Maui to Molokai's Kalaupapa Peninsula. Colorful cultural and activities features spotlight hula, luaus, leis, snorkeling, and island plants.
ESSENTIAL TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: It's easy to plan a vacation for any interest using the book's Top Experiences and Great Itineraries sections; best bets for restaurants and lodgings; water-activities comparison chart; top beaches list; and tips for families and for weddings and honeymoons..
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Maui offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
VALUE ADD PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along map of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai provides added value, giving travelers portable road-trip tools to navigate the islands with ease.
ABOUT FODOR’S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
Crowds continue to flock to England's capital as much to discover the hippest galleries, shops, and exciting nightlife scene as to enjoy world-renowned museums, the royal palace, and some of the most happening restaurants and hotel openings in the world. This new Fodor's London 2015 captures the best of the best.
NEW THIS EDITION: With its state-of-the-art hotels, glittering new restaurants, and multi-million-pound makeovers of museums, London is one of Europe's most exciting destinations. This new edition continues to cover the latest hotel openings, new nightlife spots, and a growing list of recommended restaurants for all budgets.
ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Magazine-style color features explore essential London sights like the Tower of London, the British Museum, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, the Thames River, and the Globe Theater as well as experiences such as exploring the city's famous green parks.
ESSENTIAL TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Convenient overviews of each neighborhood's highlights make planning simple, and as do best bets for hotels and restaurants, and features on the city's top attractions, free things to do, and family favorites.
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's London 2014 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. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
VALUE ADD PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along London 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.
Paris is an all-time top destination for travelers, and it's easy to see the allure: the experiences---dining, shopping, museum-going, neighborhood strolling---are all legendary. This stunning full-color Fodor's guide captures the best of the City of Light, from the masterful cuisine to the sweeping romance of the Eiffel Tower.
NEW THIS EDITION: Paris is always changing, and this edition captures the City of Light's hottest new restaurants, hotels, shops, and more. Parisian life, from the luxurious finds on the Champs-Élysées boutiques to the simple pleasure of the perfect croissant, is covered in dazzling detail.
ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Rich color features help travelers make the most of top experiences, from visiting awe-inspiring Notre-Dame and Versailles to seeing top artwork in the Musée du Louvre and exploring the Seine on foot or by boat. And the Eiffel Tower gets its own splashy spread.
ESSENTIAL TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Paris's top attractions and museums are broken down at a glance, as are the top itineraries, best bets for restaurants and lodging, and what to do with kids or without. Each neighborhood has a convenient overview with highlights and practical advice for getting around and planning a visit.
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Paris 2013 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. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
VALUE ADD PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along Paris 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.
The lights, the sounds, the energy: New York City is the quintessential American city, an always exciting, constantly changing destination that travelers visit over and over. Fodor's New York City 2015, with rich color photos throughout, captures the universal appeal of world-renowned museums, iconic music venues, the lights of Broadway spectacles, and, of course, the vast array of gastronomic delights.
NEW THIS EDITION: This new edition of Fodor's New York City includes top new restaurant and hotel recommendations for Manhattan and growing coverage of Brooklyn, from hip and happening Williamsburg to leafy Fort Greene.
ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full-color, magazine-style features on quintessential New York City landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Ground Zero, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American Museum of Natural History, and Central Park make planning any trip a snap. A spotlight on local food trends highlights what's hot and what will never go out of fashion.
ESSENTIAL TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Features on top attractions, free things to do, and what to do with kids make it easy to plan a vacation. Best Bets charts for restaurants and hotels; easy-to-read color neighborhood maps; and tips on buying Broadway tickets, how to get tickets for to sit in a TV audience, or scouting out the best shopping give easy access to the best New York City has to offer.
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Paris offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
VALUE ADD PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along New York City 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.
Paris is just the beginning: France’s memorable sights---from sprawling Versailles to lofty Mont-St-Michel--- have made it mainland Europe's most popular destination. This edition delivers can’t-miss trips for America’s more than 2 million France-bound travelers, whether beginners or veterans.
Expanded Coverage: In this edition Provence and the French Riviera, two must-see regions, receive special attention with fresh listings of all kinds. A new chapter on Monaco covers the top attractions of this popular principality on the Mediterranean. Plus the best of ever-changing Paris---with its wide array of white-hot restaurants, shops, and clubs---is represented in detail.
Illustrated Features: As Europe’s most picturesque country, France deserves an album of perfect pictures. Our updated guide offers a dozen cinematic features, including Versailles' splendors, Provence's fields of lavender, the wine cellars of Champagne, Mont-St-Michel's medieval glory, Lyon's top restaurants, the Loire Valley's fabled châteaux, Burgundy's top vineyards, and the culinary treasures of the Riviera.
Indispensible Trip Planning Tools: Our detail-packed "Getting Here and Around" sections (all about traveling by car, bus, and train) are handy tools, and our in-depth "Eating and Drinking Well" spotlights bring readers up to speed on the best in food and wine.
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's France offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife.
Pullout Map: A handy take-along map of France provides added value, giving readers essential information about top attractions so they can travel with confidence.
Includes: Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, Lyon, Champagne, Burgundy, Brittany, Normandy, the Loire Valley, Provence, the French Riviera, Basque Country, and Monaco.
Local Experts: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations for travelers in search of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and sun. In full-color and with helpful magazine-style illustrated features, Fodor's Costa Rica shows off the splendor of the country's stunning natural landscapes and its varied flora and fauna like no other guide.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: Fodor’s Costa Rica is the market leader in guidebooks to Costa Rica, outperforming Lonely Planet, Frommer’s, and DK Eyewitness guides.
EXPANDED COVERAGE: Central Valley towns near San José have been reorganized so they are more intuitively located within the guide, making it easier to plan a trip to this area. New restaurant recommendations have been added to San José, a culinary hot spot in Costa Rica.
ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Look for richly illustrated guides to surfing the Salsa Brava, sport-fishing off the Pacific coast, canopy tours in the cloud forests, turtle-nesting tours in Tortuguero, and bird-watching in the rare tropical dry forests of Guanacaste. Ecotourism and the best eco-lodges are also covered in depth.
INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: An illustrated "Biodiversity" chapter guides readers through the country's varied landscapes and helps plan a vacation based on particular activities or topography. Colorful maps guide travelers around the country, plus a pull-out map provides an overview and a topographical map.
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Costa Rica offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife.
PULLOUT MAP: A handy pull-out map provides added value, giving travelers essential information about top attractions and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence.
INCLUDES: San José, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio, Nicoya Peninsula, Tortuguero, Tamarindo, Jacó, Osa Peninsula and more.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
For generations, Americans have come to play and dream in Orlando. Whether visitors want to wander the halls of Hogwarts or dine with Cinderella, Fodor's Walt Disney World 2015 provides everything they need to know. Color photos and features highlight the best of the theme parks, area hotels and restaurants, golf courses and spas, and Tampa/St. Pete.
EXPANDED COVERAGE: The completion of Fantasyland in 2013/14 will mark the largest expansion of the Magic Kingdom in Disney's history. Our writers have been there since its opening to uncover all the highlights of this exciting new project. In addition we seek out all the newest rides and attractions, as well as area restaurants and hotels, for Universal, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and the surrounding Orlando neighborhoods.
ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Magazine-style features help travelers customize trips to meet their needs. They can schedule a dinner date with Mickey or discover Universal's hottest nightspots. They can see the stars at the Kennedy Space Center, or watch their favorite baseball stars at a spring-training camp.
INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: An entire chapter devoted to "Planning an Orlando Vacation" includes comprehensive ticket price charts, advice for those traveling in groups both large and small, tips on skipping lines in the parks, budget schedules, and much more. The major theme parks and all the "lands" and "worlds" feature their own sections with ride recommendations by age, information on height restrictions, and maps that make it easy to explore.
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Walt Disney World 2015 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.
INCLUDES: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, Wet N' Wild, Tampa, The Space Coast, St. Petersburg, and more.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
Puerto Rico is one of the Caribbean's most exciting destinations, and with many nonstop flights from major East Coast cities, it's one of the easiest islands to reach. From vibrant San Juan to laid-back Vieques, all the energy and color of Puerto Rico comes to life in this guide.
Expanded Coverage: New restaurants and hotels in and around San Juan and exclusive mountain paradores are just a few of the dining and lodging highlights added to this edition. Also look for an updated, full-color pull out map.
Illustrated Features: Full-color features provide in-depth information on the wondrous Bioluminescent Bay in Vieques, tips for the best places to Salsa dance, and the best beaches for both novice and expert surfers. Discover the best of El Yunque National Forest and learn about the traditional art of mask-making.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: We offer itineraries that make it easy for travelers to stroll the highlights of Old San Juan, beach-hop from coast to coast, and drive straight through the island's beautiful remote interior. Finding sights is easy thanks to practical advice on getting around and lists of top attractions and experiences.
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Puerto Rico 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.
INCLUDES: San Juan, El Yunque National Forest, Vieques and Culebra, Ponce, Rincon, and more.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
In amazing full-color, Fodor's Caribbean 2015 covers almost 50 destinations in the Caribbean, from the Dominican Republic and Trinidad & Tobago, to Turks & Caicos and even Montserrat. The guide reviews the best each island has to offer, including activities, resorts, restaurants, nightspots, shops, and more. It's a complete planning tool that will help travelers put together the perfect trip to an island paradise.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: Fodor's Caribbean 2015 is the only comprehensive, full-color guide to the region that is published and updated annually.
EXPANDED COVERAGE: The Caribbean is ever-changing, and this edition includes new resorts, restaurants, sports and activity outfitters, and attractions.
ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Special "Fodor's Features" throughout the guide illuminate the most distinctive aspects of Caribbean culture and history, including the age of pirates and buccaneers; the many different cuisines of the region; dance and music; and activities such as sportfishing, diving and snorkeling, and chartering a yacht.
INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: An island finder helps travelers choose the perfect Caribbean destination. Each chapter opens with four pages that include an island map, the top reasons to go, and other essential information to help visitors plan their time effectively.
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Caribbean 2015 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.
INCLUDES: Aruba, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Barth, St. Lucia, St. Martin, Turks & Caicos, US Virgin Islands, and more.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
New Orleans is an incredible, vibrant, bursting at the seams, melting pot of a city. Whether travelers are visiting for the music or food, to get to the know people or party all night long, or all of the above, Fodor's New Orleans 2015 is the guidebook that makes every trip the trip of a lifetime.
EXPANDED COVERAGE: New hotel and restaurant recommendations have been added throughout New Orleans, as well as in select destinations in Plantation Country and Cajun country.
ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: A Mardi Gras feature, including a parade schedule, helps revelers plan their time. A feature on New Orleans music provides basics about making the most of your Jazz Fest experience and how to best enjoy local music year-round. Features on New Orleans cuisine and cocktail culture identify the best eats and drinks, while an essential feature about Hurricane Katrina and its lingering effects on the city will keep travelers in the know.
INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Neighborhood planners with colorful maps, an easy to access "Dining and Lodging" atlas, and "Best Bets" for restaurants and hotels makes planning a trip easy.
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's New Orleans 2015 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.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
In many respects, Los Angeles is America's showcase, almost synonymous with the country's pop culture yet also with high-brow and family appeal as well. This new Fodor's Los Angeles guide keeps pace with this fast-changing city, targeting travelers with all budgets and all kinds of interests, from clubbing to family activities, and our team of Los Angeles--based writers delivers the inside scoop on the revitalized downtown, booming Hollywood, the area's theme parks, the hot dining scene, and the best beaches.
NEW THIS EDITION: This updated guide has expanded restaurant and hotel listings for all the neighborhoods that travelers want to be in, the most important new boutiques and nightlife hot spots, and full coverage of all the classic destinations as well.
ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full-color magazine-style features on essential Los Angeles sights and cultural experiences include spotlights on the best of TV and film studios, an in-depth look at the the Sunset Strip, and a colorful exploration of what to see and o at the beach, make it easy for any traveler to plan exactly the trip they want.
ESSENTIAL TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Features on Los Angeles's top attractions, top experiences, free things to do, best ways to make like a local, and what to do with kids make it easy to plan a vacation. Best Bets charts for restaurants and hotels; easy-to-read color neighborhood maps; and overviews of LA's top museums and architectural gems make it easy to see all that Los Angeles has to offer.
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Los Angeles offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
VALUE ADD PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along Los Angeles map gives travelers additional tools to drive around LA with confidence.
ABOUT FODOR’S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
