Frommer′s® Brazil (Frommer′s Complete Guides) - Softcover

Blore, Shawn; De Vries, Alexandra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076455686X ISBN 13: 9780764556869

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2004

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!

Frommer′s Brazil is the premier guide to the country, with complete coverage of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Salvador, Bahia, Natal, Brasilia, and more. You′ll get details on Carnaval, Ponta Negra, the Amazon, the hang gliding in Rio, the prawns of Ilhabela, and the moquecas of Salvador. Whether you′re an archaeology buff, an outdoor adventurer, or a partier in search of a good time, Brazil presents so many diverse travel options that it′ll make your head spin. Frommer′s B razil will help you plan a memorable trip, starting with our highly opinionated lists of the best experiences the country has to offer.

About this title

About the Author

A native of California, Shawn Blore has lived and worked in a half–dozen countries and traveled in 40 more (but who s counting). Now a resident in Vancouver, Shawn is an award–winning magazine writer and the author of Vancouver: Secrets of the City and co–author of Frommer s Vancouver & Victoria, Frommer s South America, and Frommer s Portable Rio de Janeiro.

Alexandra de Vries made her first journey to Brazil at the ripe old age of 1 month (alas, few of her food reviews from that trip survive). In the years since Alexandra has returned many times to travel, explore, and live in this amazing country. Alexandra co–writes Frommer s Vancouver & Victoria, about her favorite place to live, and Frommer s South America and Frommer s Rio de Janeiro, about her favorite places to visit.

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:

• With new coverage of Florianapolis and Fortaleza.
• 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076455686X
• ISBN 13: 9780764556869
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 480