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I always research the destinations to which I intend to travel with books and maps. I normally use Fodor's as I find their guidebooks very informative and easy to read and understand. Click on the Amazon logo to search for travel books and maps. If you don't find what you are looking for, click on the Getting Away Travel Bookshelf Getting Away Travel Bookshelf to find some of my favorites! Still can't find what you need? Contact me.mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com |
Fodor's
London 2001 I personally enjoy Fodor's guidebooks better than
any other. With these guides it seems to not make a difference what your budget
might be or whether it's your first trip or you have been there lots of times.
Special color planning sections help you decide where to go and what to do with
citywide tours that include cross-referencing to the main text along with a
full-size, foldout map keeps you on course.
The information always seems to be up to date and it is written by local experts
give you the inside track on everything from "must-see sights" to
"off-the-beaten-path" locations. Add to this the hundreds of hotel and
restaurant choices in all price ranges, from budget-friendly B&Bs to luxury
hotels and casual restaurants to the hottest new eateries. There is also an
excellent section on "Smart Travel Tips A to Z" helps you with all of
those unforeseen items that can make vacation planning a real terror.
Here are several good Fodor's guidebooks that complement Fodor's
London 2001: Fodor's
Citypack London: A full-color pocket-size guidebook and a full-size
color map, all in one sturdy plastic sleeve; Fodor's
upCLOSE London: Designed for travelers who want to travel well and
spend less; Fodor's
Exploring London: An information-rich cultural guide in full color;
and Fodor's
To Go: 48 Hours in London: A magnetic micro book containing two
smart itineraries lead you to experience the best of London in 48 hours.
London
A wonderful story that spans the entire scope of the history of London from
prehistoric through current times. If you have ever visited London or have the
urge to travel there some day, get this book! It is a great
introductory book that will really help you to understand this complex
international city.
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
Lonely Planet London This full-color guide reveals the city's top spots, and features: 25 detailed maps and plans of key sights; the city's best eating options, from fish and chips to tea at the Ritz; hundreds of places to stay, from budget hostels in Bayswater to boutique hotels in the West End; special sections on London's vibrant markets and cutting-edge contemporary architecture; day trips out of the capital, including Windsor, Cambridge and Brighton. A good compliment to this book would be
Access London This book will help you to 'access' all of London. Well worth the price as you will get much more out of reading this book before beginning your visit to London than you could ever imagine. In this completely revised and updated edition, visitors to historic London will find restaurants, shops, and museums, plus trips to Greenwich, Cambridge, Oxford, Bath, and much more. One of the best features of the book is the inclusion of 25 detailed neighborhood maps that will help you immediately locate the hotels, restaurants, shops, and sights of London.
Cheap
Sleeps in London I highly recommend this book. It is
excellent! A good companion book would be Cheap
Eats in London. Another good book dedicated to helping you wave
money during your visit to this somewhat expensive city.
City Guide for
London provides you with all of the information you need to tour London on your
own.
