Frommer's Florence and Tuscany Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket)

Frommer's Florence and Tuscany Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket) Review

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Map your own adventure.  Florence & Tuscany Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the city.

Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of Florence & Tuscany in a short time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info,  Florence & Tuscany Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you'll find:

• Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps
• Sample one- to three-day itineraries that include The Best of the Uffizi, Tuscany for Families, Tuscany for Food & Wine Lovers, Tuscany for Art & Architecture Lovers, and more
• Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions clue readers in on great finds and values
• Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet
• Foldout front cover, with at-a-glance maps and quick-reference info

Wine Pocket Bible (Pocket Bibles)

Wine Pocket Bible (Pocket Bibles) Review

Love wine, but only know so much? Looking for some guidance on the perfect red? Want to break away from choosing the same old favourites? Are you keen to learn about wine varieties and which will suit the right cuisine? The Wine Pocket Bible is filed with answers to everything that matters in the world of wine, including: * Which wines are best for meat and fish dishes? * How do I interpret labels when buying wine? * Which is the correct way to taste & describe wine? * How do I make a classic champagne cocktail? * How do I go about investing in and storing wine? This indispensible little guide will tell you what you need to know when you need to know it. The Wine Pocket Bible is a classic edition full of essential wine tips and fascinating facts. This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift for any wine lover at Christmas.

Frommer's Napa and Sonoma Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket)

Frommer's Napa and Sonoma Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket) Review

• Sonoma Day by Day features 30 smart itinerary ideas for your trip, all with gorgeous color photos and maps.
• We've included an itinerary to meet almost every need, from "Wine Country for Romance" to "Wine Country on a Budget" to even "Wine Country for Nondrinkers," plus Napa & Sonoma itineraries in 1, 2, or 3 days. You'll find lists of the best dining, accommodations, and wineries, details on the area's "most charming towns," outdoor hiking itineraries -- plus a chapter devoted to San Francisco itineraries.
• Our author is a California native to the core; she was educated at Stanford and UCLA, and was associate editor at the Los AngelesTimes. She's done all the nitty-gritty updates needed for this second edition, as well as the not-as-difficult frequent tastings of these wines on site.
• Frommer's Napa & Sonoma Day by Day also includes a color fold-out map.

Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine 2001 (Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book)

Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine 2001 (Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book) Review

An indispensable tool of the wine enthusiast, "Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclo- pedia of Wine 2001" is thoroughly revised to provide the most up-to-date information. This 24th edition of the world's bestselling wine book gives expert help in choosing a wine for every occasion and every budget.

With current information on more than 6,000 wines, growers, and regions worldwide, the "Pocket Encyclopedia" is packed with advice to assist your selection of wine, whether in stores or restaurants, for cellaring, or for special events. Extensive coverage -- from re-emerging Eastern European regions to the newest additions in the United States -- will introduce even the experienced oenophile to little-known finds, while detailed entries clarify information for the novice.

Johnson names the top-valued wines from every country and highlights those to drink in 2001, with predictions for wines to watch for in the future. Also included are regional maps, label guides, and vintage charts, along with fascinating entries on the history, production, and appreciation of wine. "Hugh Johnson's Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine 2001" is the peerless standard of wine guides, a crucial addition to the library of every wine lover, enthusiast, and connoisseur.

Frommer's Provence and the Riviera Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket)

Frommer's Provence and the Riviera Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket) Review

At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everything—in the smartest, most time-efficient way.

• The best of Provence & the Riviera in three days, one week, or two weeks

• Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste

• Walking tours of the region's best-loved towns

• Hundreds of evocative color photos

• Bulleted maps that show you how to get from place to place

• Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets

• A tear-resistant foldout map—enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs