Frommer's Greece [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Bowman, John S.; Marker, Sherry; Sarna, Heidi

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ISBN 10: 0764524569 ISBN 13: 9780764524561

Casa editrice: Frommer, 2003

Riassunto

The premier travel guide to the site of the 2004 Summer Games

• Includes a special section devoted to the 2004 Olympics in Athens
• Greece is the fifteenth-most popular tourist destination in the world
• New construction in anticipation of the 2004 Olympics will mean better transportation and other improved tourist infrastructure
• Expert authors, who have lived in Greece and studied its culture and history, offer a real insider’s look at one of the world’s most beautiful countries

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!

Meticulously researched by an experienced team of experts, this in-depth guide is much more detailed and comprehensive than its major competition. You'll find authoritative but fun-to-use coverage of all the classical sites, with valuable insights that will enrich your trip. We've provided all the background information you need to enjoy and appreciate what you're seeing.

Our authors have personally inspected and chosen wonderful hotels in every price cateogory; whether you want to stay in a rustic guesthouse or an exquisite beach resort, you can trust their opinions. They'll take you to the most beautiful islands, where verdant hillsides tumble down to the blue waters of the Mediterranean. And since Greece can be a tricky place to travel, our guide is loaded with detailed city, regional, island, and town maps; it also features a handy language appendix, complete transportation information, and detailed directions for anything that's hard to find.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

John S. Bowman has been a freelance writer and editor for more than 35 years. He specializes in nonfiction ranging from archaeology to zoology, baseball to biography. He first visited Greece in 1956 and has traveled and lived there over the years. He is the author of numerous guides to various regions of Greece. He currently resides in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Sherry Marker majored in classical Greek at Harvard, studied archaeology at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, and did graduate work in ancient history at the University of California at Berkeley. The author of a number of guides to Greece, she has also written for the New York Times, Travel & Leisure, and Hampshire Life. When not in Greece she lives in Massachusetts.

Heidi Sarna has cruised on more than 75 ships of all shapes and sizes, and she loves them all (well, OK, some more than others). Heidi’s a contributing editor to Travel Holiday magazine, and her work has appeared in numerous magazines, major guidebooks, websites, and newspapers including the New York Times, Star Ledger, and Boston Herald. When she’s not off cruising somewhere, she lives in the Big Apple with her husband, Arun, and their baby boys.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer?s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer?s. Your guide to a world of travel experience.

Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

• From Athens to the Greek Islands?we have Greece covered.
• Outspoken opinions on what?s worth your time and what?s not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
• The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Frommer
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0764524569
• ISBN 13: 9780764524561
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 672