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Frommer's Irreverent Guide to London, 4th Edition

AUTHOR: Balliett & Fitzgerald
ISBN: 0764565672

SHORT DESCRIPTION: "Like being taken around by a savvy local." — "The New York Times" "Little fluff and lots of fun." — "Boston Globe" "Hipper and savvier than other guides." — "Diversion" magazine Are you tired of clichi-ridden guidebooks packed...

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Frommer's Irreverent Guide to London, 4th Edition
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by Balliett & Fitzgerald


Book Description
Looking for a travel guide that goes where other guides fear to tread? One that rides roughshod over ad-copy puffery to smartly deliver the real scoop on a destination's sites and attractions? One that dares to be honest, hip, and fun? Look no more. Frommer's Irreverent Travel Guides are wickedly irreverent, unabashedly honest, and downright hilarious, and provide an insider's perspective on which attractions are overrated tourist traps and which are the secret gems that locals love. You'll get the lowdown on restaurants, lodging, and shopping, and even find out what the locals think of you. "Like being taken around by a savvy local," said the New York Times. "Hipper and savvier than other guides," concurred Diversion magazine. Never shy about confronting the issues, the Irreverents are guides to real travel in the real world. London swings once again in the smart, savvy Frommer's Irreverent Guide to London, a deliciously honest insider's look at Great Britain's Gotham. Want to know where the royals kick back? What the locals really think of Tony Blair's Millennium Dome? The biggest shocker about tony London hotels? The neighborhood that's the capital of cool? You'll discover the best spots to savor curry, England's new national cuisine, how to find designer clothes at rock-bottom prices, and how to get theater tickets when the shows are sold out.


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"Like being taken around by a savvy local." —The New York Times "Little fluff and lots of fun." —Boston Globe "Hipper and savvier than other guides." —Diversion magazine Are you tired of cliché-ridden guidebooks packed with promotional fluff? Then move over to the IRREVERENT GUIDES–the travel series that no tourist board would dare to recommend. Look inside for the lowdown on:Great hotels for misbehavingWhere to dine like John Cleese and meet rollicking royalsWhats worth seeing - and what you shouldn't waster your time onShopping for your own crown jewelsThe top night spots for cruising and schmoozingAnd much more!Your Guide to a World of Travel Experience


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         Book Review

Frommer's Irreverent Guide to London, 4th Edition
- Book Reviews,
by Balliett & Fitzgerald

Frommer's Irreverent Guide to London, 4th Edition

FROM OUR EDITORS

Frommer's Irreverent guides are for travelers who want a unique perspective on their destination. If you're looking for unusual hotels, restaurants, and entertainment, or if you simply want to avoid the tourist traps, this is the series for you. Written in a smart, funny tone, these guides will steer you to the wildest and weirdest spots in each destination. For travelers who hate to follow the crowd, Frommer's Irreverent Guides are the ultimate resources for unforgettable vacations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Looking for a travel guide that goes where other guides fear to tread? One that rides roughshod over ad-copy puffery to smartly deliver the real scoop on a destination's sites and attractions? One that dares to be honest, hip, and fun? Look no more. Frommer's Irreverent Travel Guides are wickedly irreverent, unabashedly honest, and downright hilarious, and provide an insider's perspective on which attractions are overrated tourist traps and which are the secret gems that locals love. You'll get the lowdown on restaurants, lodging, and shopping, and even find out what the locals think of you. "Like being taken around by a savvy local," said the New York Times. "Hipper and savvier than other guides," concurred Diversion magazine. Never shy about confronting the issues, the Irreverents are guides to real travel in the real world.

London swings once again in the smart, savvy Frommer's Irreverent Guide to London, a deliciously honest insider's look at Great Britain's Gotham. Want to know where the royals kick back? What the locals really think of Tony Blair's Millennium Dome? The biggest shocker about tony London hotels? The neighborhood that's the capital of cool? You'll discover the best spots to savor curry, England's new national cuisine, how to find designer clothes at rock-bottom prices, and how to get theater tickets when the shows are sold out.


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