Frommer's^® Greek Islands, 3rd Edition

by John S. Bowman; Sherry Marker; Heidi Sarna

• ISBN13: 9780764524578
• ISBN10: 0764524577
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go- they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! This guide is specifically geared to travelers who want to go to Greece for beaches, beautiful weather, and island-hopping. Its centerpiece is a feature no other guide offers: a full chapter on cruises, written by one of the cruise industry2s leading specialists and featuring candid reviews of each line and tips on how to get the best deals. We2ll start you off with a quick overview of Athens, your gateway, before setting off to explore the most beautiful and appealing of Greece2s many islands. If you2re exploring on your own, you2ll rely on us for dozens of detailed island and town maps, complete details on ferries and flights, and a wealth of information on accommodations, sightseeing, dining, and nightlife. This is the only guide you need to discover the best of the legendary Greek Isles!

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

What's New in the Greek Islands.

1. The Best of the Greek Islands.

2. Planning a Trip to the Greek Islands (John S. Bowman).

3. Olympics 2003: The Summer Games in Athens (John S. Bowman & Sherry Marker).

4. Cruising the Greek Islands (Heidi Sarna).

5. Athens (Sherry Marker).

6. The Saronic Gulf Islands (Sherry Marker).

7. Crete (John S. Bowman).

8. The Cyclades (Sherry Marker).

9. The Dodecanese (John S. Bowman).

10. The Northeastern Aegean Islands (John S. Bowman).

11. The Sporades (John S. Bowman).

12. The Ionian Islands (John S. Bowman).

Appendix A: The Greek Islands in Depth.

Appendix B: The Greek Language.

Index.