Packed with travel information, including more listings, deals, and insider tips:CANDID LISTINGS of hundreds of places to eat, sleep, drink, and feel like a localDETAILED MAPS for getting around cities, towns, trails, and transit systemsTRENCHANT TIPS about all things beer, from brew guides to ordering and toastingFESTIVALS, including Berlin's Love Parade--the world's largest dance partyVOLUNTEER, work, and study opportunities throughout GermanyRUGGED TRAILS and daunting peaks for enjoying Germany's breathtaking vistas

Offering a comprehensive guide to economical travel in diverse regions of the world, these innovative new versions of the popular handbooks feature an all-new look, sidebars highlighting essential tips and facts, information on a wide range of itineraries, transportation options, off-the-beaten-path adventures, expanded lodging and dining options in every price range, additional nightlife options, enhanced cultural coverage, shopping tips, maps, 3-D topographical maps, regional culinary specialties, cost-cutting tips, and other essentials.

Offering a comprehensive guide to economical travel in diverse regions of the world, these innovative new versions of the popular handbooks feature an all-new look, sidebars highlighting essential tips and facts, information on a wide range of itineraries, transportation options, off-the-beaten-path adventures, expanded lodging and dining options in every price range, additional nightlife options, enhanced cultural coverage, shopping tips, maps, 3-D topographical maps, regional culinary specialties, cost-cutting tips, and other essentials.

The Resource for the Independent Traveler For over forty years Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget-savvy travelers closer to the world and its diverse cultures by providing the most up-to-date information. Includes: · Entries at all price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more · Must-have tips for planning your trip, getting around, and staying safe · The best bars, clubs, scenes, and events · In-depth cultural information that offers an insider's look at life in the city · Opportunities to make a difference through study, work, and volunteering · Detailed neighborhood maps, walking tours, and photos throughout Featuring not-to-be-missed Experiences Cultural Connections: Play chess with the locals at Dupont Circle Inside Scoops & Hidden Deals: Applaud a free performance at the Kennedy Center Off the Beaten Path: Cavort with the wild ponies of Chincoteague, Virginia Get advice, read up, and book tickets at www.letsgo.com

A guide to visiting Germany on a budget that provides information on hotels, restaurants, shops, tourist attractions, nightlife, activities, and more, with detailed maps, listings, and insider tips.

Brand-new Let's Go: Peru is the only guide you'll need to South America's cultural hotspot. From millennia-old pre-Inca sights to wild nights of salsa, Let's Go's intrepid researchers have canvassed the Andes to bring you the best of Peru. Combining new text and maps with Let's Go's forty-five years of travel savvy, this insider's guide provides extensive coverage of Lima, Lake Titicaca, and Cusco and the Sacred Valley, while paying significant attention to less-touristed destinations. Valuable tips and listings deliver the know-how to see the sights and make a difference, and completely new features provide an in-depth look at the culture. So, whether you'd rather spot condors soaring over fathomless canyons or bask on spectacular sun-kissed beaches, Let's Go can show you the way.

Brand-new Let's Go: Ecuador is your insider's guide to South America's biodiversity hotspot. Combining completely fresh text and maps with Let's Go's forty-five years of practical savvy, it's the only guide you'll need to navigate this rapidly changing country. Extensive coverage of national parks, community-based tourism, and volunteer opportunities will help you get off the tourist track. Opportunities for hiking, rafting, and bird-watching uncover Ecuador's natural wonders. Valuable hints, tips, and listings provide the practical know-how to see the sights and experience the culture, from prehistoric petroglyphs to indigenous villages. So, whether you'd rather island-hop among the iguanas and tortoises of the Galapagos or explore the awe-inspiring caverns of Cuevas de los Tayos, Let's Go can lead the way.

Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: California is your insider's guide to the Golden State. Let's Go's forty-five years of travel savvy deliver the practical facts you'll need, from navigating L.A.'s freeways to finding the hottest nightlife. Expanded coverage of national parks, beaches, hiking, and skiing get you out of the city, while listings in the alternatives to tourism chapter show you how to make a difference or become a movie star. Whether you'd rather trek Yosemite's backcountry trails or sample California cuisine in Berkeley's gourmet ghetto, Let's Go can lead the way.

Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: Austria and Switzerland is your insider's guide to the Alpine countries. Our forty-five years of travel savvy deliver must-have tips and insights--from listings for regional festivals and arts events to a guide to eating Swiss fondue. This edition features expanded coverage of skiing, hiking, biking, and extreme sports. Brand-new features, updated political and current events coverage, and more listings for study abroad and volunteer opportunities help you connect to Austrian culture and make a difference. Whether you'd rather listen to the ethereal song of the Vienna Boys' Choir or the shouts of leather-clad wrestlers at Schwingfest, Let's Go can take you there.

For over forty years, Let's Go travel guides have brought budgetsavvy travelers closer to the world. In 2003, a range of innovations made this time-honored resource even more relevant and indispensable to its millions of readers. And the Let's Go 2004 editions are even better.