For nearly 150 years, Switzerland has been a destination for immense numbers of tourists, who flock here to enjoy a nation of vacation riches. Though others may prefer to lie on a Spanish or French beach or tour a cultural capital like London or Paris, a steady multitude of other tourists go each year and in every season to experience the awesome views of the Swiss Alps, to ascend the mountains in funiculars or swoop down from them in skis, or to luxuriate in the superb amenities of Swiss ...

The 800-plus pages of this four-color book mark a milestone in European travel writing. It was Arthur Frommer who first set off an avalanche of travel to Europe, and whose subsequent writings and commentary have constantly expanded that market. And now Arthur Frommer has himself edited (and written personal introductions to) this definitive guidebook to every major nation of the continent. It contains his own insightful (and often controversial) advice and his views are supplemented by the...

This is Switzerland's second largest city (behind Zürich), with 178,900 residents, and is heavily influenced by its French neighbors to the west and south. Here you'll find the quintessence or haute école of everything Switzerland stands for in the new century: beauty, wealth, education, international relations and culture, not to mention romantic scenery at its finest. One aspect of Geneva that is hard to miss is the Genevois' love of food. In fact, Geneva is home to more restaurants per cap...

This is based on our comprehensive Adventure Guide to Switzerland, which is close to 600 pages in the print version. Here, we focus on Zurich and the surrounding area in Switzerland's northeast. Also included is a detailed introduction with full information about what you need to know when visiting Switzerland. Nestled in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is a feast for the eyes, with azure-blue lakes that shine brilliantly against the greenest slopes of the surrounding Alps. Its picturesque v...

The Rough Guides Snapshot Sweden: Stockholm is the ultimate travel guide to this utterly unique city. You'll find reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the cobbled streets of Gamla Stan to the beaches of Långholmen. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend o...

This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide also features an itiner...

The Rough Guides Snapshot France: Corsica is the ultimate travel guide to this beautiful island off the southeastern tip of France. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from tackling the arduous GR20 footpath and sunbathing at exquisite Plage de Saleccia, to examining the mysterious menhir sites at Filitosa and enjoying tasty local dishes such as fritelli a gaju frescu (che...

How to Travel in Europe? – is unique, straight to the point and easy to read guide which will give you all possible information on how to plan your trip or vacations in Europe. How to Travel in Europe? – has dozens on information on how and why to rent-a-car, use rail, take a bus, find guided tours for free, passes for museums with great discounts and how to fly as low as for only 30 US dollars within most popular European cities. Every country in Europe is like a different island in the m...

The Rough Guides Snapshot Canada: Montréal and Southwest Québec is the ultimate travel guide to this area of Canada. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from strolling Vieux-Montréal and enjoying the city's summer festivals to cycling the P'tit Train du Nord trail and wine tasting on La Route des Vins. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hote...

The Rough Guide Snapshot to The Rhône Valley is the ultimate travel guide to this captivating part of France. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Lyon and its unmissable bouchons and museums to the tastiest nougat from Montélimar. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you have the best trip possi...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Mykonos the popular tourist destination in the Greek islands. Situated in the middle of the Aegean Sea, Mykonos is located south of Tinos, east of Syros and north of Paros and Naxos. Mykonos is famed as a cosmopolitan destination amongst the Greek islands and widely recognised as one of the great travel meccas. It is one of the most touristed islands in the Aegean. Mykonos, along with Santorini, is more expensive than other Greek ...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet's Europe on a Shoestring is your passport to having big experiences on a small budget, offering the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, what hidden discoveries await you, and how to optimise your budget for an extended continental trip. Hit the streets and free museums of one of the world's greatest capital cities, London; soak up history and art by day an...