The Unofficial Guide to Cruises '98 - Softcover

Showker, Kay

Softcover

ISBN 10: 002862033X ISBN 13: 9780028620336

Publisher: Wiley, 1997

Synopsis

The renowned Unofficial Guides are trusted by millions of readers. No other series dares to be this candidthe Unofficial Guides are the Consumer Reports of travel guides. Every hotel and attraction is rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors. Value-conscious and loaded with tips that help readers avoid wasting time and money, each guide is easy to use, with detailed descriptions of a wide range of hotels and restaurants in all price categories. Readers love the rating system used to objectively evaluate attractions, hotels, and restaurants. Handy charts demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. The Unofficial Guides contain the most honest evaluations of the Disney parks on the market (with each ride rated and given a suggested age group), and offer proven strategies for enjoying them with a minimum of hassle. Unofficial Las Vegas rates and ranks the casinos, and provides useful strategies for beating the odds. Each guide is tailored to provide convenience and insider advice on each destination, and addresses the needs of families, business travelers, and more by giving them the lowdown on whats really worth their time and money. Also included are accurate maps, plus detailed information on shopping, nightlife, sports, and more. Look for a contemporary new cover design on this falls list!

About this title

Review:

This winner of the Lowell Thomas award for Best New Guidebook is for travelers who want to step behind the scenes of the world's top cruise lines. In keeping with the Unofficial Guide philosophy, this book pulls no punches as it reports on the nitty-gritty details of more than 120 cruise lines and 350 ships, ranking each for value and quality. The authors reveal industry secrets for getting the lowest possible fares, share helpful hints for getting the cabin you want most at a price you can afford, and give strategies for booking hassle-free air connections, making the most of your time and money on board, and figuring out who your fellow passengers will be.

The Unofficial Guide to Cruises: 1999 is a great resource for tried-and-true cruise passengers, those new to cruising, and those wanting to try something fresh on their next cruise vacation. --Kathryn True

From the Back Cover:

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World®

"A Tourist’s Best Friend!"
–Chicago Sun-Times

"Indispensable"
–The New York Times

The Top 10 Ways The Unofficial Guide to Cruises Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip:

1. More than 100 cruise lines and 500 ships reviewed and ranked for value and quality
2. Information that’s candid, critical, and totally objective
3. Complete details on cruise lines, ships, and itineraries around the world
4. The inside track on how to identify the ship that’s right for you
5. Industry secrets for getting the lowest possible fare, plus extras like free vacation days
6. Everything you need to know to make planning your cruise vacation fun and easy
7. Helpful hints for getting the best cabin–without breaking your bank account
8. The inside story on who your fellow passengers will be
9. Proven strategies for making hassle-free air connections and dealing with almost any problem situation
10. Tips on making the most of your time and money once you’re on board

Get the unbiased truth on hundreds of cruise lines, ships, ports of call, and more in The Unofficial Guide to Cruises–the resource that helps you save money, save time, and make your cruise the best it can be.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 002862033X
• ISBN 13: 9780028620336
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 832