London for Dummies
John Wiley & Sons Inc (Verlag)
978-0-471-74870-0 (ISBN)
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History, traditions, and pomp and pageantry abound in London, yet it's a very modern European city. Whether you're a history buff, art lover, architecture connoisseur, Royal watcher, dedicated shopper, or pub hopper, there's something for you in London. And this friendly guide helps you enjoy it fully with information about: getting around via Underground (and saving with Travelcards), bus, taxi, or on foot; four itineraries to maximize your sightseeing; great day trips to Bath, Stonehenge, Stratford-upon-Avon, and other attractions; the best shopping neighborhoods and their specialties, including Knightsbridge for the legendary Harrods, Chelsea for the young and the antique, and Kensington for street chic; literary landmarks, parks and gardens, and royal castles and palaces; and, activities and attractions for teens and kids. Like every "For Dummies" travel guide, "London For Dummies, 4th Edition" includes: down-to-earth trip-planning advice; what you shouldn't miss and what you can skip; the best hotels and restaurants for every budget; and handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages.
Donald Olson is a novelist, playwright, and travel writer. His newest novel, Confessions of a Pregnant Princess, was published in 2005 under the pen name Swan Adamson. An earlier Swan Adamson novel, My Three Husbands, has been translated into French and published in several European countries. Donald Olson's novel The Confessions of Aubrey Beardsley, was published in the United Kingdom by Bantam Press, and his play, Beardsley, was produced in London. His travel stories have appeared in The New York Times, Travel & Leisure, Sunset, National Geographic books, and many other publications. His guidebooks London For Dummies, Best Day Trips from London, Irreverent London, Germany For Dummies, and Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria are all published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. London is one of Donald's favorite cities, and England is one of his favorite countries. England For Dummies won a 2002 Lowell Thomas Travel Writing Award for best guidebook.
Introduction.Part I: Introducing London.Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of London.Chapter 2: Digging Deeper into London.Chapter 3: Deciding When to Go.Part II: Planning Your Trip to London.Chapter 4: Managing Your Money.Chapter 5: Getting to London.Chapter 6: Catering to Special Needs or Interests.Chapter 7: Taking Care of the Remaining Details.Part III: Settling into London.Chapter 8: Arriving and Getting Oriented.Chapter 9: Checking In at London's Best Hotels and B&Bs.Chapter 10: Dining and Snacking in London.Part IV: Exploring London.Chapter 11: Discovering London's Top Attractions.Chapter 12: Shopping the Local Stores.Chapter 13: Following an Itinerary: Four Great Options.Chapter 14: Going Beyond London: Five Great Day Trips.Part V: Living It Up after Dark: London Nightlife.Chapter 15: Applauding the Cultural Scene.Chapter 16: London's Best Pubs, Clubs, and Bars.Part VI: The Part of Tens.Chapter 17: Striking a Pose: Ten (Or So) Famous London Statues.Chapter 18: Making Amens: Ten Noteworthy London Churches.Chapter 19: Ale's Well that Ends Well: Ten Historic London Pubs.Chapter 20: Ten Important Royals - Past and Present.Appendix: Quick Concierge.Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 7.3.2006 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Dummies Travel |
| Zusatzinfo | maps |
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 180 x 215 mm |
| Gewicht | 394 g |
| Einbandart | Paperback |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Europa ► Großbritannien |
| ISBN-10 | 0-471-74870-6 / 0471748706 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-471-74870-0 / 9780471748700 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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