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The publisher says: Oktoberfest and beer halls, fairytale castles atop green mountains, and lost-in-time medieval towns are just a few reasons why Munich and Bavaria remain Germany's most popular areas. The 2006 World Cup Championship brought the region even more attention. Whether travelers want great shopping or classical music in Munich, or the best hiking, boating, and skiing in the mountains and lakes of the Bavarian Alps, this easy-to-use guide has it all. Written by local experts, Fodor's Munich & Bavaria is an insider's key to both the sophisticated urban pleasures and the gorgeous countryside of Germany's heart. CloseUp boxes focus on German beer and attending Oktoberfest, plus the best beer gardens in Munich. The Romantic Road chapter is a complete itinerary for touring the villages, churches, and castles along this famous scenic and historic route. Side trip to nearby Salzburg, Austria, covers the highlights of this beloved city. "What's Where," "Quintessential Bavaria," and "If You Like" sections at the front of the guide identify the main attractions and experiences. "Top Reasons to Go" boxes at the start of each chapter make planning a snap. Discerning dining and lodging reviews cover cozy local favorites, fine-dining picks, good-value city hotels, and idyllic mountain inns.

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Title: Munich & Bavaria (1st edition)
Publisher: Fodor's
Pub. date: Feb. 5, 2008
Paperback; 288 pages
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 1400019230
ISBN-13: 978-1400019236

The publisher says: The Michelin Guides series are well-known as the definitive hotel and restaurant guides for the most popular European destinations. Though in the native language, easy-to-read icons make the Michelin rating system universal. Selections are made by Michelin's anonymous professional inspectors and only recommended restaurants are included so you can trust all of the selections -- you don't have to wade through bad or mediocre listings in order to make your choice. The guides are organized by neighborhood for easy look-up and include restaurants for a variety of cuisines and budgets. Stars are awarded for exceptional cuisine and establishments are easy to locate on clearly marked maps.

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Title: Michelin Red Guide 2008 Deutschland (35th edition)
Publisher: Michelin Travel Publications
Pub. date: Jan. 15, 2008
Hardcover; over 1600 pages
List price: $26.00
ISBN-10: 2067129910
ISBN-13: 978-2067129917
Product dimensions: 7.6 x 4.6 x 1.5 inches
Shipping weight: 1.5 pounds

The publisher says: Take the work out of planning any trip with DK's Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides. Branded with DK's trusted and familiar "Eyewitness" style, these compact guides make finding the best every destination has to offer easier than ever before! Perfect for business travel and vacation, searching for the finest cuisine or the least expensive places to eat, the most luxurious hotels or the best deals on places to stay, the best family destination or the hottest nightspot, Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides provide current, useful information based on the insight of local experts to find the best of everything that each destination has to offer.

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Title: Top 10 Berlin
Publisher: DK Publishing
Pub. date: Jan. 21, 2008
Paperback; 192 pages
List price: $12.00
ISBN-10: 0756623952
ISBN-13: 978-0756623951