Thriving economic and cultural development is drawing gay people to the Pacific Northwest in droves. Nirvana, Microsoft, and Starbucks are only the tip of the iceberg. For years, travelers have been coming to the area for the dramatic scenery. Now they come for the exciting contemporary culture, too. Collins covers it all.

Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a two-color interior design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.

Personable and chatty, informative and candid, this guide with an attitude gives the complete lowdown on gay and lesbian New York, with day and overnight trips to Fire Island, New Hope, the Hamptons, and Atlantic City. With tips on the hippest guest houses, the hottest bars, the most romantic restaurants, the gayest neighborhoods, and all the major Attractions, Fodor's Gay Guide to New York City is a one-stop introduction to the best of the region. Praise for Fodor's Gay Guide to the USA, winner of the Lowell Thomas Travel Bronze Medal: "Savvy and stylish." -- Travel & Leisure "A watershed in guidebook publishing." -- New York Times Syndicate "Collins quickly taps into the pulse of each destination." -- Chicago Tribune "Quite simply, if it's out there, it's in here." -- Harry Taylor, Publisher, Out magazine About the Author As a former Fodor's editor, inveterate traveler Andrew Collins knows what's worth recommending -- and what's not. He has visited more places popular with gay men and lesbians than most people see in a lifetime. Other books in Fodor's Gay Guide series (all by Andrew Collins): Fodor's Gay Guide to the USA (2nd ed.) Fodor's Gay Guide to Amsterdam Fodor's Gay Guide to Los Angeles Fodor's Gay Guide to the Pacific Northwest Fodor's Gay Guide to San Francisco Fodor's Gay Guide to South Florida

Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a two-color interior design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.