An innovative combination that incorporates a compact-sized travel guide with a convenient fold-out map provides in-depth coverage of the great cities of the world, featuring capsule reviews of recommended hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightlife options, as well as handy travel tips, fun facts, the twenty-five best things to see and do, Web sites, service information, and other useful sections.

"Best bets for dining, lodging, sightseeing. Plus a full-color pullout map. Everything you need to experience London: top lodging and dining picks for every budget; the classic sights - Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Parliament; art and history in the Victoria & Albert, the Tate, the Natural History Museum, the Museum of London; venues for classical music, opera, and jazz; what kids want, including the London Zoo and the London Eye; the best local shopping in vibrant street markets, legendary department stores, and offbeat boutiques; side trips to Greenwich, Hampton Court Palace, and Windsor."--Publisher's description.

Includes folded map contained in pocket inside back cover.

25 Best Bets in London - Plus a Full Color, Pull-Out Map And the Best of the Rest Best royal places and spaces - Best museums and galleries - Best pubs for a pint - Best antiques shops Everything you need to explore London. - Top lodging and dining picks for every budget - The classic sights--Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Parliament - Art and history in the Victoria & Albert, the Tate, the Natural History Museum, the Museum of London - Venues for classical music, opera and jazz - What kids like, including the London Zoo, Toy World at Harrods, and the London Eye" - The best local shopping in vibrant street markets, legendary department stores, and offbeat boutiques - Side trips to Greenwich, Hampton Court Palace, and Windsor

With suggested itineraries, walks, and top 25 sights, this edition includes thumbnail information on NYC museum and cultural highlights, as well as excellent restaurant, shopping, and hotel recommendations.

"The practical illustrated guide"--Cover.

This handy pocket guide and map contains essential in-formation on Edinburgh's highlights, ideal for a short visit to the city.

A travel guide to Madrid provides recommendations on hotels, restaurants, shopping, local transportation, sights of interest, and nightlife.

Top25 Must-See Sights Best bets for dining, lodging, sightseeing. Plus a full-color pullout map. Everything you need to experience Venice. • Top lodging and dining picks for every budget • All the legendary sights, from the Piazza San Marco to the Grand Canal • Traditional trattorias, seafood specialists, pizzerias, wine bars, and gelaterie • Centuries of churches: Renaissance, Gothic, and the Byzantine domes of the Basilica di San Marco • Side trips to the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello • Decadent shopping for Murano glass, Carnevale masks, and jewelry Insider tips • Expert Advice The author: Tim Jepson has written and contributed to many guidebooks about Italy, where he lived for several years.

Comprehensive and up-to-date travel guide with full size map included.