P>Fodor's Exploring Guides are the most up-to-date, full-color guidebooks available. Covering destinations around the world, these guides are loaded with photos, essays on culture and history, descriptions of sights, and practical information. Full-color photos make this a great guide to buy if you're still planning your itinerary (let the photos help you choose!) and it's a perfect companion to a general guidebook, like a Fodor's Gold Guide.All the great sights plus the history and anecdotes that bring them to life* Extraordinary coverage of history and culture* Itineraries, walks and excursions, on and off the beaten path* Architecture and artPractical tips and full-color maps and photos* Getting there and getting around* When to go and what to pack* Quick tips on where to sleep in every price range* Savvy restaurant picks for all budgetsPraise for Fodor's Exploring Guides"Most travel guides are either beautiful or practical. This one is both." -- New York Daily News"Beautiful...and the depth of text is impressive." -- San Diego Union Tribune"Authoritatively written and superbly presented...worthy reading before, during, or after a trip." -- Philadelphia Inquirer"Concise, comprehensive, and colorful." -- Washington Post"Absolutely gorgeous. Fun, colorful, and sophisticated." -- Chicago Tribune