europe
THE ONLY GUIDES THAT CONCENTRATE SOLELY ON THE
PRACTICALITIES OF INDEPENDENT TRAVEL...ONE COUNTRY AT A TIME.
The compact, color-coded, illustrated handbook packed with the most current, pertinent, easy-to-locate info available. Because it concentrates solely on the practical aspects, the Instructions contains a host of specifics the other guides simply don't have the expertise or space to include. It's like traveling with an expert in your pocket.
No art. No history. No hotels. No restaurants. An indispensable companion to any destination guide, this well-organized, in-depth, color-coded compendium keeps invaluable cultural and practical information at hand:
★ Train systems, ticketing and traveling
★ International and cell phoning in, from, and to European countries
★ Eateries, wine, and food cultures
★ Tipping, shipping, and shopping
★ Driving, parking, filling up, and road signs
★ Markets and bargaining
★ Traveling by air within Europe
★ Lodging whys and wherefores . . . and more.
Italy: Instructions for Use, the first book in the Instructions for Use Travel Europe series, paved the way, receiving accolades from professional reviewers such as Publisher's Weekly, and was selected About.com Italy for Visitors' #1 pick for Top Ten Guidebooks of the Year. Now comes France: Instructions for Use, an illustrated, pocket-sized guide packed with the most current, pertinent, easy-to-locate advice available. Because it's the only guide that focuses solely on practical information, France: Instructions for Use contains many extra, specific details the other guides simply don't have the room to include.
Guides for Spain and Venice are also in the works.
Unique guides that fill the gap.
The Instructions for Use Travel Series features the only guides that focus solely on the practical aspects of independent travel. Written by in-country experts and passionate travelers, these compact, color-coded, illustrated handbooks are packed with the most current, pertinent, easy-to-locate info available. Because they concentrates solely on the practical aspects, the Instructions guides contain a host of specifics the others simply don't have the expertise or space to include. It's like having a private travel consultant right in your pocket. Just remember...
When all else fails...
read the Instructions!
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"Incredibly informative, with first-hand, spot-on knowledge from experienced travelers who know their readers. A must-read before coming to France and the City of Light, and a must-have-on-hand during your travels."
--Nichole Buscher, Ciao Bella Custom Tours
"As a French-born woman, I am really impressed by the way you describe the attitude and spirit of French people, so precise, and so true! I read nothing that I could contradict--unless with a big mauvaise foi."
--Pauline Descamps, ContextParis.com
"France, Instructions for Use is the perfect pocket-sized `how-to' guide, with everything you need to have an authentic travel experience."
--Pauline Kenny, Slow Travel, Slowtrav.com
"It’s practical, it's fun, it's immensely useful. Another home run in this expanding series that no traveler should leave home without!"
--Sally Watkins, Top 125 Travel Super Agents, 2004-2007
"Wow, I am impressed with what you have accomplished in a thin volume."
--David Carpita, Seasons of Provence Cooking School and Mas de Cornud Country Inn
Read praise from travelers and travel-pros alike.
Welcome to the
INTRODUCING...
Hours, holidays, strikes, dressing, cultural morays, and more.
GETTING AROUND: By Car
Driving habits, road types, car rental, parking, gas, etc.
GETTING AROUND: By Train
Leave the Driving to Them
Types, class, fares, ticketing, the station, schedules, luggage drop, on the train.
GETTING AROUND: Other Options
Regional Buses, ferries, intraEurope
air travel.
GETTING AROUND: In Town
Public transit, taxis, bikes, and on foot.
Take a look at what’s inside.
KEEPING IN TOUCH
...by phone and online.
MONEY
Euro, currency, ATMs, credit cards,
avoiding trouble.
EATING and DRINKING
Types of eateries, cocktails and meals, ordering, tipping, and more.
Le SHOPPING
Shops and stores, markets, the tax refund, cultural considerations.
SHIPPING and the POST
Postal and Shipping Services
TOURIST INFORMATION
Tourist Office, Local Tour Guides and Private Tours
Sample Appendix A - Z
Airline Companies: Intra-Europe, Airport websites, Assistance & Emergency Phone Numbers, Bus and Metro Companies: Regional, Bus and Metro Companies: Urban, Canal Boat Hire, Car Sharing, Car Rental, Cell Phone Rental, Conversions/Comparisons, Currency Exchange Rate, Customs Information, Embassies and Consulates (US), Ferry Companies, Guides & Online Travel Resources, Holidays and Annual Events, Internet Points & Service Providers (French), Language Instruction, Maps & Driving, Money, Numbers, Passport Information, Shipping Services, Tax (VAT) Refunds, Time, Date and Number Formats, Train Schedules & Ticketing, Train to Rail Pass Fare Comparisons, Travel Insurance, Travel Time and Cost Estimates
Vocabulary
Index
Now you can take it with you.
These indispensable compendiums are as elegant as they are useful, containing all the information the other guides simply don’t have the space or expertise to include.
From preparation to the return flight home, the Instructions provides just the information you need, at the moment you need it. Just remember....
Instructions for Use*
"For first-time travelers, it’s a boon..."
--Publishers Weekly
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From the Instructions for Use Travel Series • Published by Illustrata Press, an imprint of Illustrata, Inc. • SAN 298-2722 • Atlanta, GA 30030 • 404 622 6786
Distribution: Beagle Bay, Inc. • Reno, NV • 775 827 8654 • sales@beaglebay.com
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