The Unofficial Guide To Washington, D.C. [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Surkiewicz, Joe

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ISBN 10: 0764575570 ISBN 13: 9780764575570

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2005

Riassunto

* Guides travelers to Washington's best cultural and historic sights-and offers helpful hints on how to beat the crowds and avoid long waits
* More than 75 in-depth restaurant reviews explain where to find a good meal
* Incisive hotel ratings show how to find the best lodgings at the best prices
* Shows how to get around, how to see the government work, and where to find parks and outdoor activities

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L'autore

Joe Surkiewicz has co-authored five titles in the Unofficial Guides series and written two guides to the best places to ride a mountain bike in the Mid-Atlantic states. Joe is communications director at the Legal Aid Bureau of Maryland. He lives in Baltimore with his best friend and counselor, Ann Lembo. When not traveling or bicycling, they enjoy evenings curled up on the sofa with their black-and-white feline companions, Molly and Trixie, to watch black-and-white movies starring 1930s film divas Kay Francis, Norma Shearer, and Miriam Hopkins.

Eve Zibart, author of several books including The Unofficial Guide to New Orleans, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World for Grown-ups, and The Ethnic Food Lover’s Companion, is a feature writer and restaurant critic for the “Weekend” section of the Washington Post; she drew on her intimate knowledge of D.C.’s diverse after-hours scene and the area’s vast array of dining spots when writing our entertainment and restaurant sections. Eve also scoped out where to find the best deals for our chapter on shopping.

A native of the Baltimore suburbs, Alisa Bralove is a legal affairs writer for Maryland’s business and legal daily newspaper, The Daily Record. She and her husband, Rich Scherr, live in Owings Mills, Maryland. Alisa personally inspected more than 140 hotels and inns for our accommodations chapter.

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From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World®

"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
?Chicago Sun-Times

"Indispensable"
?The New York Times

The Top 10 Ways The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip:

1. Information that's candid, critical, and totally objective
2. Hotels reviewed and ranked for value and quality?plus secrets for getting the lowest possible rate
3. More than 90 restaurants and 20 nightclubs reviewed in detail and ranked
4. A complete guide to Washington's cultural and historic sights?with helpful hints for making the most of your time
5. The inside story on where you can watch your government at work
6. Everything you need to know to get around quickly and easily?including complete details on the Metro
7. Tips on exploring Washington's parks and gardens, plus the best places to play golf and tennis, go boating, and work out
8. The best places to shop for souvenirs, bargains, eclectic imports, and haute couture
9. Proven strategies for enjoying Washington with your kids
10. Advice on how to plan and make the most of your business trip

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0764575570
• ISBN 13: 9780764575570
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 418