An information-packed guide that helps families plan trips to niche and popular destinations. Written by local experts Exact prices, color photos, and maps Insider tips for family-friendly travel.
500 Places to Take Your Kids allows parents, grandparents, and kids to create a lifetime of shared memories while visiting destinations the whole family can enjoy. Here are cities, zoos, sports shrines, museums, castles, beaches, outdoor activities, and more--500 thoughtfully-chosen places that will enchant and beguile both the young and the young at heart.
Let Frommer take you off the beaten track in the Emerald Isle to discover hundreds of charming and affordable guesthouses, B&Bs, and pubs. This cost-conscious guide is packed with tips on how to have inexpensive outdoor adventures and how to see the sights in style without breaking the bank. Maps. Index.
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! 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!
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here. Ireland is one of the most ancient and most modern countries in Europe. Our author guides you to the best of the old and new on the Emerald Isle. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com
Frommer's knows that low-cost travel should be fun, rewarding, and authentic, so they take readers to places where the tour buses don't go and show them the real heart of every destination. This guide is filled with listings for low-cost, quality hotels, B&Bs of character, pensioners, and comfortable hostels, plus information on inexpensive--but great--dining establishments, and the best things to do for free. Maps.
Frommer covers the best of the Emerald Isle--its pubs and guesthouses, its castles and historic homes, its picturesque seaside towns and lush green countryside. Shows budget travelers how to enjoy comfort and style for the least cost.
Inspired by the eye-opening events of 9/11, the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina, more and more people are waking up to the value of service – and realizing that their vacation may be the best place to incorporate it into their hectic lives. Even more profoundly, many travelers are deciding that the best way to recharge may not be lying on a beach, but stepping outside of their normal routine to make a difference in the lives of others. The result is an experience that allows travelers to explore a culture in great depth, make new friends, and come home feeling that they have learned and benefited even more than those they have helped. The book will provide a diverse range of volunteer vacations, with most trips easily accomplished within a one or two-week vacation. Following the highly successful format of Frommer’s 500 Places To Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up, chapters will be organized by subject, providing dozens of unique vacation ideas for any traveler: Introduction: How you know if a volunteer vacation is right for you, and what to ask Sharing your knowledge: teaching vacations Animal welfare: surveying wildlife, animal rescue Working with children: orphanages, at-risk youth, street kids Scientific research: archaeology, marine life Healing the environment: conservation work, trail building, tree planting Building better communities: construction projects and manual labor Share the health: AIDS education, working with the disabled, feeding the hungry Teaching through sport: coaching and training Bridging cultures: working with indigenous peoples, historical preservation, music Special events: becoming a festival volunteer Crossing generations: helping seniors Getting political: elections, human rights, refugee relief, community organizing Peace-building: conflict resolution and security Religious service: retreats and faith-based assistance Bringing expertise: opportunities for those with specialized skills Serving your kids: children-friendly trips that will open their eyes to the world
"Written by travel veterans with a nose for comfort…. Accuracy: high." —Details magazine Everything You Need for an Unforgettable—and Affordable—Trip! Inviting places to stay, from country castles to Victorian townhouses—for as little as $26 per person a night! Great dining at unbelievably low prices, from a $6 Dublin pub lunch to a three-course gourmet supper at a cozy inn for $25 A complete budget sightseeing guide to the Emerald Isle: Celtic sites, Norman castles, literary landmarks, city strolls, museums, and more The best of the beautiful countryside: scenic drives, nature walks, golf, fishing, horseback riding, and more Low-cost nightlife—from medieval banquets to live Irish music Detailed, accurate two-color city and regional maps Frommer's. The Name You Can Trust. Find us online at www.frommers.com