European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 22, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Travel if t leave Home without one by Norm Zeigler travel outdoor writer. Wiki variety of to Roux Ravel a guide scan make lode cide which to buy. All have their strengths and weaknesses but which Book Are right for you a depends on several i actors. A a a. One of these is the Region you intend us visit. Another is the size of your travel budget. Others Are the Type of transportation you want to use your physical condition Gand your major hobbies and Froc Lime interests. Ii you plan to Backpack around the youth Hostel circuit a Guidebook that concentrates on top class hotels and restaurants will be nearly useless. If your avocations Are Art and architecture you will not want a Book that devotes most of its place descriptions to discos arid the student scene. The Tocus of. So Motr it l ii n iks is us virus from their covers but it it hers Are not so easily categorized. Here is a rundown of some of a the guides for Europe. i Hose books Are available at the stars and stripes bookstores at prices listed. Man of the Europe guides also have editions that focus on cities. A a Fielding s 1991 Europe $9,95-�?-this Book is aimed mainly it the upper class traveler. It is primarily a listing of top hotels shops in the places it covers. There Are Brief rundown of the locations. But Little attempt is made to convey the. A a flavor of the various cities and regions. The descriptions Are mainly dry and factual the / information sketchy and minimal. Fielding s contains no language tips and. Practically to information on Kex Al customs its Back cover says it includes latest information on East Germany and Eastern Europe but it makes Only a. Passing. Mention of Eastern Berlin. Thesis mainly for travellers with a Largo interest in wining and dining their Way across Europe Fielding s. Also Sells a budget Europe a blueprint a Europe a a $14.95 a this Book a like the country where it is produced Switzerland a is very methodical arid precise it contains Good. General factual information about countries and regions inc luding demographic and statistical details. It also does a a. Commendable Job the local. Flavor a. A ,. There Are listings of annual events and. Festivals charts of daily for the various months and clothing tips for the. Different seasons there is also information on major cities tourist Sites and landmarks. Berlitz lists useful words and phrases in the various languages As Well As International phone codes clothing size come Sions and Ira flip signs. It also contains a Road Atlas. This Book gives a Goczi overview of Europe makes Tine Reading and Lias excellent color photos. It is not a Guidel Jook of restaurants a and accommodations. Michelin tourist guides Green guides$10 95 a these in list usable handbooks give a Little bit of information Kuit a lot of places in a country they also give an ent pc lop Dic overview for someone who really wants to got to know a nation and a people. Among the information included in the Iorg Ming of each Book is history. Geology architecture Art and National attitudes. A a. A a a a. A a guides provide information not Only about regions and Large cities but also about Many Small towns. Also highlighted Are the most Scenic routes the main landmarks and other tourist attractions. Green guides do not contain restaurant and hotel a a a a. Michelin c country red guides $9.95-$17.95 a these Are primarily exhaustively researched listings of Good to great hotels and restaurants. I hey provide a wealth of information m a very concise form. They Are not intended to he chatty visually stunning or pleasurable Reading. In addition to dining and accommodations they also contain tips on interesting sights local services tourist office listings recreational facilities and. Transportation. Much of the information is in tabular form. Hotels and restaurants Are rated according to the famous Michelin system that can bring elation or despair to owners. These Are the ultimate guides to Fine dining. But also offer much More. Baedeker s country guides $7.95$ 14.95 a t Hose a re comp r he Eusivo tourist guides geared and general knowledge. The introductions give an excellent overview of the country covered from its history literature and Art to its geography and climate. The books Are organized into regions and a cities they contain comprehensive listings. Of landmarks historic sights and natural attractions True deters guides do an excellent Jobo conveying the flavor of the areas covered. They also contain floor plans for major museums and Are among the Best for descriptions and tips about the. Countryside outside the at the Back of the Baedeker a Hooks is a Section tilled Quot practical it contains detail of listings of accommodations from campsites to top hotel picnic Sites Scenic drives Parks and nature trails. These guides make excellent additions to any traveler s Library. Alet s go Europe $ 14.95 a in 1990 this i xxi was billed As Quot the Hible of the budget traveler Quot and it lives up to the claim. What began in 1960 As a 20-Page mimeographed pamphlet is now a nearly 1,000-Page. Volume that makes its Way into the. Backpack of virtually every Young american touring Europe. A for every major destination there Are Many Many cheap hotels listed As Well As Jim Stone youth hostels and campsite s. Also listed Are the Best cheap places to eat a from university1 cafeterias to bargain. Smorgasbord restaurants a Ami the hot budget night a exits for the Young crowd. In addition there is detailed information on All types of transportation from Bike rentals to ferries trains and even hitchhiking though let s co was conceived As and remains primarily a guide for Young budget travellers it contains Marly excellent tips useful to any traveler. There is a wealth of i general tourist information that ranges from history Art culture and entertainment to the most Scenic hikes in a Region. There Are addresses and Telephone numbers for tourist offices As Well As . Consulates. If you want to travel a Long Way on a Little Money let a go is the Book for you. /. Fodor s 91 Europe $16.95 a at nearly 1,200 pages this is an extremely a comprehensive reference Book. It not incorrectly Calls itself a guide to the bed of 31 countries. Although it is geared toward the tourist who travels with a Little bit of style there is useful information in All budget ranges. In addition to being one of the most detailed travel books his is also probably the Best organized. Each country covered contains subsections on travel currency telephones lodging climate mail and shopping. There Are also helpful tips on National holidays dining shop hours and local customs. For each h City Here is a listing of hotels and restaurants in Tho expensive moderate and inexpensive categories. ,. Ass Michael Abrams Fodor s has Good City maps and very Good listings of landmarks and tourist attractions. It covers music the arts theater movies and nightlife. This is a very readable Book As Well As an invaluable information source. A would be a Handy Book for any traveler whatever his. Income level or interests. A a a a Frommer s Europe on $40 a Day t$15.95 a this Book is one of the travel classics. Under its original title european $5 a Day it became an immediate sales a a a. Sensation in 1950s. The title Price has become inflated during the intervening years but it remains a wealth of bargain tips. Frommer s will Tell you just about a everything you want to know about. Planning and carrying out your trips in Europe. The style is informal and chatty and the Book incorporates Many readers suggestions. From tips on packing to finding inexpensive Auto rentals and Why you. Should gc4 a hotel room without , this Book helps you stretch your travel dollars to the limit. It is More geared to couples than let s go but has ample tips for single travellers As Well. A Frommer s is organized by cities but has much useful information about the various countries useful phrases and menu a translations Are Given for the major languages. A a
