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The publisher says: Frommer's Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks includes all the up-to-date practical information and candid insider advice that you need to have the perfect park vacation...in an easy-to-carry size -- and at an unbeatable price: the best strategies for seeing these spectacular parks -- and the lowdown on equally stunning (and less crowded!) natural wonders nearby; great places to stay, including cozy park lodges, family-friendly gateway motels, and the best campgrounds; the best hikes, from meandering garden paths to thrilling canyon trails -- plus cross-country ski treks, mountain bike and horseback tours, and more; where to eat and where to stock up on supplies, both in the parks and in gateway towns; detailed, accurate regional, park, and trail maps -- plus a fully illustrated nature guide!

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Title: Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks (6th edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: March 4, 2008
Authors: Don Laine, Barbara Laine
Paperback; 192 pages
List price: $12.99
ISBN-10: 0470185635
ISBN-13: 978-0470185636

The publisher says: Features 24 walking tours of New York including Museum Mile, an exploration of Harlem, Greenwich Village, and special interest tours focused on the art, architecture, history and music of New York.

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Title: 24 Great Walks in New York (11th edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: Jan. 22,2008
Paperback; 176 pages
List price: $15.99
ISBN-10: 0470228962
ISBN-13: 978-0470228968

The publisher says: Frommer's Portable Florence offers everything you need at a glance: the top hotel picks in all price ranges, the hottest restaurants and pubs, San Lorenzo street market shopping, pubs and wine bars, the David, the Duomo, the Boboli gardens, museum guides, and detailed neighborhood maps. Ideal for weekend visitors, families, or business travelers, this handy guide captures the best of Florence.

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Title: Florence (4th edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: March 24, 2008
Author: John Moretti
Paperback; 192 pages
List price: $12.99
ISBN-10: 0470227419
ISBN-13: 978-0470227411

The publisher says: Meticulously researched by our expert author, Frommer's Tuscany & Umbria is the only guide you need to discover the region's artistic treasures, Renaissance architecture, rustic villages, vineyards and fabulous shopping. This authoritative guide will reveal the best wines and hearty regional dining, tell you how to rent your own romantic villa, send you on scenic bike tours, and lead you away from the tourist crowds so you can discover the true flavor and leisurely pace of this sunny corner of Italy. We'll show you the best of Florence and its treasure trove of art and architecture, then take you through the medieval alleyways of Siena, along the Chianti Road, and to lovely towns like San Gimignano, Lucca, Assisi, Perugia, and more. Every one of our honest, in-depth hotel reviews is based on a recent personal inspection; every restaurant has been tried personally; and every sight, shop, and stroll was checked out in detail. You'll get the latest trip-planning advice, valuable cultural insights, wonderful tips for venturing off the beaten path and detailed, accurate maps. With Frommer's in hand, it's a snap to design the Italian adventure that's right for you.

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Title: Florence, Tuscany & Umbria (6th edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: Jan. 22, 2008
Author: John Moretti
Paperback; 512 pages
List price: $21.99
ISBN-10: 0470181923
ISBN-13: 978-0470181928

The publisher says: Frommer's New Orleans (2008) is a fully updated edition. Our author, a New Orleans resident, has chronicled the city's post-Katrina devastation and resurrection, with full information on what neighborhoods have rebounded and what establishments are open for business. With complete coverage of area hotels and transportation options, this book has everything you need to plan a trip to this slowly rebuilding city. Our author helps you find the best places now to hear jazz, blues and zydeco, and detailed neighborhood maps help travelers find their way across town.

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Title: Portable New Orleans (8th edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: Feb. 5, 2008
Author: Mary Herczog
Paperback; 216 pages
List price: $12.99
ISBN-10: 0470194057
ISBN-13: 978-0470194058

The publisher says: Everything you need to see the best of Spain by car! Let Frommer's take you to: Moorish palaces, medieval cities and Gothic churches; the architectural wonders of Gaudi's Barcelona and Granada's Alhambra; Pamplona's wild running of the bulls; the ski resorts of the Pyrenees and Costa Brava's cove beaches; the pueblos blancos -- dazzling white towns set among Andalucia's olive groves; fishing villages in lush Galicia -- ancient land of the Celts; and much, much more! Inside you'll find: 25 distinctive, easy-to-use itineraries -- all fully illustrated with beautiful full-color photos; recommendations on the best hotels and restaurants along each route; exact directions, distances and driving times for each route; all the sights along the way -- with highlights for history buffs, nature lovers and families traveling with kids; scenic side trips, special moments and recommended walks; detailed, accurate full-color route-planning maps -- plus a helpful atlas section.

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Title: Spain's Best-Loved Driving Tours (8th edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: March 24, 2008
Author: British Automobile Association
Paperback; 208 pages
List price: $18.99
ISBN-10: 0470226900
ISBN-13: 978-0470226902

The publisher says: Frommer's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island is the premier guide to the Atlantic Provinces, with complete coverage of the title destinations as well as Newfoundland and Labrador. You'll get the inside scoop on the best hotels, restaurants, shopping and nightlife, as well as the author's picks for the best travel experiences, including: sea kayaking Nova Scotia; biking the Cabot Trail; hiking Gros Morne National Park; driving along the Viking Trail in Newfoundland; walking through Annapolis Royal in Nova Scotia; feasting on fresh lobster and Digby scallops; and more.

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Title: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island (7th edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: April 21, 2008
Author: Paul Karr
Paperback; 320 pages
List price: $16.99
ISBN-10: 0470257091
ISBN-13: 978-0470257098

The publisher says: Frommer's British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies will show you the best of Vancouver, the hottest destination in North America, where you can enjoy cutting-edge Asian-fusion cuisine and experience firsthand its vibrant arts and nightlife scene. Then we'll take you into some of the most spectacular, unspoiled countryside on the continent, where you can enjoy whale watching, sea kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, downhill skiing, wine tasting, hiking, biking and more. In the Rockies, you'll get full coverage of gorgeous Banff and Jasper National Parks, and we'll also take you to the glowing glacial waters of Lake Louise. Our author has traveled every inch of this vast region, and he's chosen the best places to stay: wilderness lodges, guest ranches, elegant B&Bs, mom-and-pop motels, secluded campgrounds and luxury resorts. With Frommer's in hand, it's a snap to design the Canadian adventure that's right for you.

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Title: British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies (5th edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: May 19, 2008
Author: Bill McRae
Paperback; 448 pages
List price: $19.99
ISBN-10: 0470257059
ISBN-13: 978-0470257050

The publisher says: Everything you need to see the best of Britain by car! Let Frommer's ake you to: the ancient colleges and dreamy spires of East Anglia; the forest that Robin Hood made famous -- and the legendary castle of King Arthur; Land's End, Stonehenge and other wonders of the West Country; the villages of the Cotswolds; Scotland's Highlands and mysterious Loch Ness; Snowdonia's peaks, Yorkshire's windswept moors and the Lake District; and much, much more! Inside you'll find: 30 distinctive, easy-to-use itineraries -- all fully illustrated with beautiful full-color photos; recommendations on the best hotels and restaurants along each route; exact directions, distances and driving times for each route; all the sights along the way -- with highlights for history buffs, nature lovers and families traveling with kids; scenic side trips, special moments and recommended walks; detailed, accurate full-color route-planning maps -- plus a helpful atlas section.

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Title: Britain's Best-Loved Driving Tours (8th edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: March 24, 2008
Author: British Automobile Association
Paperback; 208 pages
List price: $18.99
ISBN-10: 047022696X
ISBN-13: 978-0470226964

The publisher says: Frommer's Yosemite and Kings Canyon/Sequoia is packed with all the facts, tips and descriptions you need to have perfect park vacation, in a pocket size guide: the most memorable natural wonders, from majestic Yosemite Falls to Kings Canyon's towering sequoias. Great places to stay in and near the parks, ranging from historic lodges to family-friendly motels plus a complete campground guide for each park. A fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot and identify condors, bobcats, wildflowers and more. The best hikes, from ranger-led interpretive walks to challenging backcountry overnights. Detailed, accurate park and trail maps.

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Title: Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (6th edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: March 4, 2008
Author: Eric Peterson
Paperback; 192 pages
List price: $12.99
ISBN-10: 0470184078
ISBN-13: 978-0470184073