This highly detailed guide includes some smaller islands barely mentioned in competing books. Covers Mustique, Bequia, Palm Island, Tobago Cays, Carriacou, Mayreau, Petit St. Vincent, St. Vincent and Grenada, at the southern end of the Caribbean arc, just below St. Lucia. St. Vincent has the oldest botanical gardens in the Americas; on Bequia, some islanders still harpoon whales as their ancestors did; Grenada has pristine reefs and abundant natural beauty; and tiny Mustique, home to countless celebrities, has verdant mountains.

The one-dimensional Amsterdam of tulips, wooden shoes, and 17th-century architecture is the stuff of many a standard guidebook, but with its booming economy, legalized prostitution, and tolerant attitude toward recreational drug use, the city is much more than that. For savvy travelers who want to fully experience the place as the locals live it, Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Amsterdam, 6th Edition is the way to go, offering the lowdown on this hip, cultivated city, where old and new sunnily coexist.

A complete guide to the city's sights, from the Colosseum to the Vatican. With listing that help you build your own itinerary, plus a whole chapter full of detailed walking tours, this in-depth guide is simply much more detailed and comprehensive than its major competition. You'll find authoritative but fun-to-use coverage of all the ancient ruins, amazing artworks, and fascinating churches, with valuable insights that will enrich your trip. We've provided all the background information you need to enjoy and understand what you're seeing.

Now in its third edition, the best-selling text, Marketing in Travel and Tourism, explains the principles and practice of marketing as they are increasingly being applied in the global travel and tourism industry. Building on the success of previous editions, the authors have completely revised the text to reflect the changes in the travel and tourism industry in the 21st century.
International examples and case studies drawn from recent practice in several countries are used throughout the text. Case studies emphasising the role of ICT include: Microburners, Travel Inn (budget hotels), RCI Europe, the Balearic Islands, and ICT and the role of the Internet in international NTO strategies. With its comprehensive content and user friendly style, Marketing in Travel and Tourism third edition takes the reader from an initial definition of the subject matter through to the application of marketing in the travel and tourism industry, discussing crucial components such as planning strategy and the marketing mix, making it an indispensable text for both students and practitioners alike.

'Advertising in Tourism and Leisure' brings together the current thinking in this area, illustrated with extensive international case studies, to provide a critical appraisal of the potential of advertising in leisure and tourism.

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. Every Frommer's $-a-Day Guide is up-to-date, with dozens of color maps and exact prices for every single expense, so you can accurately plan each day's budget. Frommer's knows that affordable travel doesn't have to mean making sacrifices. It's about having fun and getting a great deal!

Frommer's Scotland features gorgeous color photos of the quaint villages, misty moors, and offshore islands that await you. It's a highly personal guide that's fun to read and even more fun to use on the road — and it's much more complete and in-depth than its major competitor.

Much more detailed and complete than its major competitor, Frommer's Switzerland has everything you'll need to experience the best of this gorgeous corner of the Alps. You'll find great places to stay for every taste and budget, including grand hotels, luxury ski resorts, intimate inns, and affordable chalets, plus the latest on dining, from fresh lake trout and hearty farmer's plates to fondue bourguignonne. You'll rely on our complete sightseeing guide, from cosmopolitan cities to charming alpine villages - with all the best outdoor adventures, shopping, and nightlife. Don't leave home without it!

Come along with Frommer's as we explore the highlights and hidden pleasures of Portugal, one of Europe's best bargain destinations. We'll show you the best of Lisbon, including the winding alleyways of the Alfama, before heading off into the countryside, where you'll stay in historic pousadas and enjoy pristine beaches, golf by the sea, castles, ceramics, port wine, fado clubs, medieval villages, and more. Frommer's makes it easy to explore Portugal as an independent traveler, always knowing that you have good advice, complete information, and helpful maps at your fingertips.

— 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

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Ireland features gorgeous color photos of the fishing villages, seaside cliffs, and quaint country pubs that await you. It's a highly personal guide that's fun to read and even more fun to use on the road. Our expert author offers insights into how to discover the real Ireland. You'll find complete details on lovely small towns, natural wonders, castles, literary landmarks, world-class golf courses, mysterious ancient ruins, and Dublin's cutting-edge nightlife. You'll even get a free color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

Frommer's Portable Berlin is a handy guide that captures the very best of Germany's most exciting city. You'll find concise coverage of the hippest neighborhoods, world-class museums, parks and gardens, the best shopping areas, and of course, Berlin's legendary nightlife, from classical concerts and opera to cabaret and dance clubs. Complete with detailed neighborhood maps, this easy-to-use, easy-to-carry guide makes it a snap to make the most of your limited time and helps you find the best accommodations and dining at a glance.

Looking for a travel guide that goes where other guides fear to tread? One that rides roughshod over ad-copy puffery to smartly deliver the real scoop on a destination's sites and attractions? One that dares to be honest, hip, and fun? Look no more. Frommer's Irreverent Travel Guides are wickedly irreverent, unabashedly honest, and downright hilarious, and provide an insider's perspective on which attractions are overrated tourist traps and which are the secret gems that locals love. You'll get the lowdown on restaurants, lodging, and shopping, and even find out what the locals think of you. "Like being taken around by a savvy local," said the New York Times. "Hipper and savvier than other guides," concurred Diversion magazine. Never shy about confronting the issues, the Irreverents are guides to real travel in the real world.

Frommer's Portable Acapulco, Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo captures the highlights of three of the most popular beach destinations on Mexico's Pacific coast, with concise reviews of the best resorts, rentals, villas, and paradors. You'll discover the best beaches, romantic restaurants, golf courses, deep-sea fishing, sunset cruises, local markets, sizzling nightlife, death-defying cliff divers, and much more including side trips to the fascinating colonical silver city of Taxco. With detailed maps and a handy list of Spanish phrases, Frommer's makes it a snap to plan your south-of-the-border fun!