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Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Florence and Tuscany, including renowned Renaissance art, stunning churches, superb wineries, and charming hill towns. Our...

Ljubljana is the stylish capital of Slovenia and is a lovely city break destination. Relax on the side of the Ljubljanica River where there are many bars and restaurants from which you can admire the scenery and architecture of this compact city. The name Ljubljana means “beloved“ and many visitors...

Toulouse is a city in the southwest of France inland between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Toulouse is an important part of the French economy and is a major center for the aviation and space industry with the head offices of Airbus, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS),...

Located in eastern Germany on the banks of the River Elbe near to the Czech border is Dresden, the ‘Florence of the Elbe’. Dresden is one of the most picturesque cities in Germany and attracts ten million tourists annually. The city features fine Rococo and Baroque architecture in the city center...

The first Fire Island Lighthouse was constructed in 1826 after numerous shipwrecks along the barrier island. A replacement tower built in 1858 incorporated innovations in lighthouse design such as the Fresnel lens. Vessels anchored offshore, known as lightships, augmented the lighthouse for many years....

From southeast Washington, DC, where the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers meet, this fort has continued to protect America's capital. In 1791, Pierre L'Enfant designated it as a military reservation. The post is the third oldest in continuous operation--as an arsenal, a penitentiary, a hospital, and now,...

From its humble, pioneer beginnings to its current incarnation as the largest independent county fair in the United States, the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, New York, is a beloved western New York institution. Annually, over one million people flock to its historic fairgrounds located just south of Buffalo...

In Granada, the Nazrids sought to create a paradise on earth and in the opulent splendour and beauty of the Alhambra, the wistful memory of that lost empire endures. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984, the Alhambra draws two million visitors a year, making it one of Spain's most popular tourist attractions.

Written by locals, Fodor’s Amsterdam is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this Amsterdam travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor’s in exploring one of the most...

Top 10 lists showcase the best places to visit in the Italian Lakes, from Lake Como and Lake Maggiore to Lake Garda and Lake Iseo. Seven easy-to-follow itineraries explore the Italian lake region's most interesting sights-from historic villages and beautiful churches to wonderful gardens and hidden...

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Cyprus, packed with insider tips and ideas, color maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map--all designed to help you see the very best of Cyprus. Discover the fascinating history of this Mediterranean island with the charming cities of Famagusta...

Chapter from Blue Guide Greece the Aegean Islands: what to see, where to stay and eat, history, archaeology, art, culture, leisure. With superb, award-winning maps. Written and edited by a team of three experts: historian, art historian and archaeologist, two of whom lead cultural tours in Greece. "Blue Guides still hold the cultural high ground" Sunday Times.

Do you want to maximise your short stay in the beautiful city of St Petersburg? If so ... this could be the guide for you! This ebook travel guide: * Gives daily itinerary’s which you can follow, or tailor to suit yourself * Has a map, pictures and information on locations and attractions...

Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and is holy to the three major monotheistic religions of the world – Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Once considered the center of the world, the city of Jerusalem has always fascinated travelers and pilgrims with its rich history and culture that dates back...