Europe for Dummies

by Richards, Steven; for Dummies Travel

• ISBN13: 9780764561900
• ISBN10: 0764561901
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Lively and engaging, this invaluable handbook puts the continent's great cities and regions at your fingertips, and includes all the highlights plus the very best off-the-beaten-path experiences that make any visit to Europe memorable. Packed with experienced insider tips, Europe For Dummies offers: Essential information on London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich & the Bavarian Alps, Vienna, Prague, Rome, Florence & Tuscany, Venice, Barcelona, and Athens A select choice of favorite hotels and eateries in every destination and price category Indispensable foreign language glossaries Advice on everything from planning a sensible itinerary and getting the best deals to using public transit and catching must-see sights Helpful tips on converting currencies, overcoming language barrier, avoiding crowd, and sampling local cuisine

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(6)
Part I: Getting Started	7	(50)
Discovering the Best of Europe	9	(10)
Planning When and Where to Travel	19	(12)
Five Great European Itineraries	31	(12)
Planning Your Budget	43	(8)
Tips for Travelers with Special Interests or Needs	51	(6)
Part II: Ironing Out the Details	57	(70)
Getting to Europe	59	(10)
Getting Around Europe after You Arrive	69	(20)
A Room with or without a View: Finding Lodging	89	(14)
Money Matters and Safety Issues	103	(12)
Last-Minute Details and Other Things to Keep in Mind	115	(12)
Part III: The British Isles	127	(88)
London and the Best of England	129	(36)
Edinburgh and the Best of Scotland	165	(26)
Dublin and the Best of Ireland	191	(24)
Part IV: Central Europe	215	(164)
Paris and Environs	217	(36)
Amsterdam and Environs	253	(26)
Munich and Bavaria	279	(22)
Vienna and the Best of Austria	301	(22)
Bern and the Swiss Alps	323	(28)
Prague and Environs	351	(28)
Part V: Mediterranean Europe	379	(168)
Rome and Southern Italy	381	(32)
Florence and the Tuscany Region	413	(32)
Venice and Environs	445	(28)
Madrid and the Best of Castile	473	(26)
The Best of Barcelona	499	(20)
Athens and the Greek Islands	519	(28)
Part VI: The Part of Tens	547	(18)
The Ten Most Overrated Sights and Attractions in Europe	549	(4)
Ten Places in Europe You'll Be Sorry You Didn't See	553	(4)
The Top Ten Gifts for $10 or Less	557	(4)
Ten Ways to Break Out of the Tourist Mold	561	(4)
Appendix A: Toll-Free Numbers and Web Sites	565	(8)
Appendix B: Art and Architecture Glossary	573	(4)
Worksheets	577	(8)
Index	585