Frommer's Greek Islands (Frommer's S.) - Softcover

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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764524577 ISBN 13: 9780764524578

Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S., 2003

Synopsis

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! This guide is specifically geared to travelers who want to go to Greece for beaches, beautiful weather, and island–hopping. Its centerpiece is a feature no other guide offers: a full chapter on cruises, written by one of the cruise industry′s leading specialists and featuring candid reviews of each line and tips on how to get the best deals. We′ll start you off with a quick overview of Athens, your gateway, before setting off to explore the most beautiful and appealing of Greece′s many islands. If you′re exploring on your own, you′ll rely on us for dozens of detailed island and town maps, complete details on ferries and flights, and a wealth of information on accommodations, sightseeing, dining, and nightlife. This is the only guide you need to discover the best of the legendary Greek Isles!

About this title

About the Author:

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, okay, 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.

From the Back Cover:

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: Advice on choosing the best island(s) for your needs. 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0764524577
• ISBN 13: 9780764524578
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 448