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byFodor's Travel GuidesINSPIRATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL: A comprehensive list and guide to EVERYTHING you have been dreaming about doing plus carefully researched under-the-radar gems that you should not miss Focused, well-written listings answer the What, Why, When, Where, and How, while also offering insider tips on what not to miss “Best of” Lists visually engage the reader and help a traveler plan their bucket list by theme, from best hikes, best historic sites, and best festivals to best picturesque towns and most impressive natural wonders Recommendations for what to eat and drink in each region as well as best regional touring suggestions Regional Snapsots share local insights on what you need to know before you go in every part of Europe, seasonal concerns to keep in mind, as well as local events and useful regional contacts USER FRIENDLY DESIGN! Photo filled features illustrate the top things to do across the country Visually focused with more color and images including more full and half-page images throughout New front cover has eye-catching full-bleed images with key selling points on the front New back cover is fully-redesigned Themed experiences fill a full chapter in the front of book Regional chapters are filled with iconic and unique picks all organized by country as well as in all major European capitals---making it easy to plan longer trips built around individual Bucket List items CURATED AND CURRENT: Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time. Carefully vetted recommendations by our local writers in the area. CONCISE: Short reviews hit the sweet spot of informational and inspirational. Please see additional key selling points in the book main description
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