This guide steers readers to clean, comfortable accommodations, from restored colonial mansions to secluded beach cabanas, for as little as $20 a night. Travelers will find information on authentic dining and shops and markets where they can bargain for folk art. With information on museums, ancient ruins, and free delights such as mariachi serenades, this guide is the bible of budget travel to Mexico.

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Chicago is no longer just a convention city. With a terrific dining scene and legendary nightlife, Chicago is making its mark as a major tourist destination. This brand-new edition of Frommer's Chicago offers candid, thorough reviews of every major hotel and a complete insider's guide to the best shopping in town. We'll take you to an astounding collection of important American architectural landmarks, let you in on our favorite sports bars and blues clubs, and make sure you know how to navigate the El. With its free full-color fold-out map, Frommer's Chicago makes it a snap to get to know the Windy City.