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Fodor's newest travel series is designed for travelers who want to travel well and spend less. With candid reviews and a fresh outlook, Fodor's upCLOSE points the way to authentic experiences that will take travelers away from the crowds and close to the culture -- without having to spend a fortune.
Fodor's upCLOSE Great Britain is smart, fun, and informative. It gives you quirky, never-obvious facts about major sights, as well as the lowdown on the minor ones. It's in-the-know about what's going on. It reveals the essence of the Sceptered Isle and helps you get the most Britain for your travel dollar. In short, it's the best of all possible travel companions.
All the places to go, from London to the Lake District
Once-in-a-lifetime London--Big Ben to Buckingham Palace
Picture-perfect Cotswold valleys, stately homes and gardens, and tiny one-pub villages
Take a literary pilgrimage--from the drama of Brontë Country to the elegance of Jane Austen's Bath
Hiking in Wales, castle-hopping in Scotland, and more
Tell-all reviews of small hotels, tidy hostels, and cozy B&Bs
Where to stay that's charming (for a lot less than an arm and a leg)
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Restful respites--candlelit cottages to Regency row houses
Hundreds of dollar-stretching hostels
The buzz on restaurants, pubs, and entertainment
London's cutting-edge cuisine scene--the latest spots, perfect pubs, tea shops, and cybercafés
Best bets for fish-and-chippers
Sensational Shakespeare at the new Globe Theatre and Stratford
What's happening where, from rock and reggae to Rachmaninoff
Practical info, great maps
Airfare deals and how to get around
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Fodor's upCLOSE Great Britain is smart, fun, and informative. It gives you quirky, never-obvious facts about major sights, as well as the lowdown on the minor ones. It's in-the-know about what's going on. It reveals the essence of the Sceptered Isle and helps you get the most Britain for your travel dollar. In short, it's the best of all possible travel companions.
All the places to go, from London to the Lake District
Once-in-a-lifetime London--Big Ben to Buckingham Palace
Picture-perfect Cotswold valleys, stately homes and gardens, and tiny one-pub villages
Take a literary pilgrimage--from the drama of Brontë Country to the elegance of Jane Austen's Bath
Hiking in Wales, castle-hopping in Scotland, and more
Tell-all reviews of small hotels, tidy hostels, and cozy B&Bs
Where to stay that's charming (for a lot less than an arm and a leg)
Vintage Victorian villas and inns
Restful respites--candlelit cottages to Regency row houses
Hundreds of dollar-stretching hostels
The buzz on restaurants, pubs, and entertainment
London's cutting-edge cuisine scene--the latest spots, perfect pubs, tea shops, and cybercafés
Best bets for fish-and-chippers
Sensational Shakespeare at the new Globe Theatre and Stratford
What's happening where, from rock and reggae to Rachmaninoff
Practical info, great maps
Airfare deals and how to get around
Tips on traveling smart and losing the crowds
Clear, easy-to-read maps
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From the Inside Flap:
OSE Great Britain"Good writing and a sassy attitude." -- Chicago Sun-Times
"Takes you places locals love and tourists don't know about." -- American Way magazine
"Perfect for finding bargains." -- Shape magazine
Designed for people who want to travel well and spend less: With candid reviews and a fresh outlook, Fodor's upCLOSE points the way to authentic experiences that will take you away from the crowds and close to the culture -- without having to spend a fortune.
Great places to stay that don't cost a fortune -- From Victorian inns and Regency town houses to cottage B&Bs and tidy hostels.
The best places to eat, drink, and play with the locals -- From ye olde pubs and tea shops to Shakespeare stages and art festivals.
On-the-money insights into local culture, history, and sights.
Great side trips and
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"Takes you places locals love and tourists don't know about." -- American Way magazine
"Perfect for finding bargains." -- Shape magazine
Designed for people who want to travel well and spend less: With candid reviews and a fresh outlook, Fodor's upCLOSE points the way to authentic experiences that will take you away from the crowds and close to the culture -- without having to spend a fortune.
Great places to stay that don't cost a fortune -- From Victorian inns and Regency town houses to cottage B&Bs and tidy hostels.
The best places to eat, drink, and play with the locals -- From ye olde pubs and tea shops to Shakespeare stages and art festivals.
On-the-money insights into local culture, history, and sights.
Great side trips and
Take a train through Wales. Stay in a bargain B&B (and get mothered with a full English breakfast). Shop for a picnic at the Queen's grocers. Prowl London's flea markets. Have lunch in Dickens's favorite pub. Go to a festival. Commune with Stonehenge. Memorize the symphony of Edinburgh's streets. In other words, if you want to experience the heart and soul of Great Britain, whatever you do, don't spend too much money.
The deep and rich experience of Great Britain that every true traveler yearns for is one of the things in life that money can't buy. In fact, if you have it, don't use it. Traveling lavishly is the surest way to turn yourself into a sideline traveler. Restaurants with white-glove service are great -- sometimes -- but they're usually not the best place to find the perfect ploughman's pie. Doormen at plush hotels have their place, but not when your look-alike room could be anywhere from Düsseldorf to Detroit. Better to stay in a more intimate place that truly gives you the atmosphere you traveled so far to experience. Don't just stand and watch -- jump into the spirit of what's around you.
If you want to see Great Britain up close and savor the essence of the country and its people in all their charming glory, this book is for you. We'll show you the local culture, the offbeat sights, the bars and cafés where tourists rarely tread, and the B&Bs and other hostelries where you'll meet fellow travelers -- places where the locals would send their friends. And because you'll probably want to see the famous places if you haven't already been there, we give you tips on losing the crowds, plus the quirky and obscure facts you want as well as the basics everyone needs.
Our Gang
Who are we? We're artists and poets, slackers and straight arrows, and travel writers and journalists who in our less hedonistic moments report on local news and spin out an occasional opinion piece. What we share is a certain footloose spirit and a passion for England, Wales, and Scotland, which we celebrate in this guidebook. Shamelessly, we've revealed all of our favorite places and our deepest, darkest travel secrets, all so that you can learn from our past mistakes and experience the best part of Great Britain to the fullest. If you can't take your best friend on the road, or if your best friend is hopeless with directions, stick with us.
The deep and rich experience of Great Britain that every true traveler yearns for is one of the things in life that money can't buy. In fact, if you have it, don't use it. Traveling lavishly is the surest way to turn yourself into a sideline traveler. Restaurants with white-glove service are great -- sometimes -- but they're usually not the best place to find the perfect ploughman's pie. Doormen at plush hotels have their place, but not when your look-alike room could be anywhere from Düsseldorf to Detroit. Better to stay in a more intimate place that truly gives you the atmosphere you traveled so far to experience. Don't just stand and watch -- jump into the spirit of what's around you.
If you want to see Great Britain up close and savor the essence of the country and its people in all their charming glory, this book is for you. We'll show you the local culture, the offbeat sights, the bars and cafés where tourists rarely tread, and the B&Bs and other hostelries where you'll meet fellow travelers -- places where the locals would send their friends. And because you'll probably want to see the famous places if you haven't already been there, we give you tips on losing the crowds, plus the quirky and obscure facts you want as well as the basics everyone needs.
Our Gang
Who are we? We're artists and poets, slackers and straight arrows, and travel writers and journalists who in our less hedonistic moments report on local news and spin out an occasional opinion piece. What we share is a certain footloose spirit and a passion for England, Wales, and Scotland, which we celebrate in this guidebook. Shamelessly, we've revealed all of our favorite places and our deepest, darkest travel secrets, all so that you can learn from our past mistakes and experience the best part of Great Britain to the fullest. If you can't take your best friend on the road, or if your best friend is hopeless with directions, stick with us.
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- PublisherFodor's
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 067903398X
- ISBN 13 9780679033981
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages416
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