Publisher's Synopsis
"Fodor's guides are always a pleasure." -- The Chicago Tribune "Teeming with maps and loaded with addresses, phone numbers, and directions." -- Newsday Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over. Updated each year and containing a full-color foldout Rand McNally map, a Fodor's Gold Guide is an essential tool for any kind of traveler. If you only have room for one guide, this is the guide for you. New for 2000! Full-color sections let you experience Great Britain before you get there. With region-by-region virtual tours and cross-referencing to the main text, Fodor's color sections are a great way to begin planning your trip. Let the world's smartest guide enrich your trip Full-color images evoke what makes Great Britain unique - Local experts show you the special places - Thorough updating keeps you on track - Practical information gives you the tools to explore - Easy-to-use format puts it all at your fingertips Choose among many hotels and restaurants in all price categories Stay in elegant city hotels, country manors, Elizabethan inns, and other small charmers - Dine in London landmarks, waterside finds, clubby grills, and culinary trendsetters - Raise a pint in the coziest pubs - Check out hundreds of detailed reviews and learn what's distinctive about each place Mix and match our itineraries and discover the unexpected Savvy descriptions help you decide where to go and when - Great driving and walking tours guide you to the don't-miss sights from London to Loch Ness - Find the best sources for bowlers and biscuits, tweeds and tartans - Take in a West End hit or catch the Bard in Statford-upon-Avon Go straight to the facts you need and find all that's new Useful maps and background information - How to get there and get around - When to go - What to pack - Costs, hours, and tips by the thousands
