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Eastern Europe is the most exciting destination to open up for
independent travel in years. The food is tasty, the people are
friendly, and the variety is breathtaking. Poland and the Czech
Republic may seem like extensions of their Western neighbors, but
they are extensions that were frozen in time for fifty years before
the Iron Curtain finally fell some twenty years ago. Communism did
nothing if not stop the clock; and what you find now are perfect
specimens of old Europe, the one with the stunning architecture and
the exotic city centers. Places like Russia and Romania are
something else entirely, of course, and Turkey is one of the most
popular destinations in the world. Best of all, prices are cheaper
than in the West. The coming out and rapid maturity of Eastern
Europe as a travel destination may be one of the most exciting
developments in many years for all travelers, but hostels are the
biggest thing that has occurred in decades for budget travel.
Typically viewed as a luxury, international travel is now possible
for almost anybody and everybody with the desire and the
disposition, thanks to the explosion of hostels in the last few
years. Hostels have long been around, of course, at least in
Europe, but those were youth hostels. These are hostels for
backpackers, and flashpackers, too, their more upscale urban
cousins. Best of all, they aren't just for youth anymore. C U in
Tallinn, or Istanbul, or Krakow, or Sarajevo, or...?
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North Europe may be the birthplace and historic heartland of
hostelling, but South Europe has greater numbers nowadays, and the
quality is as good, if not better. South Europe may just have the
greatest number of hostels in the world, in fact, but the
distribution of them might surprise you. For, while France may be
the Number One tourist destination in the world, it's not at the
top of the hostel list. No, the greatest number of hostels in the
world is in the Iberian Peninsula, in modern-day Spain and
Portugal. The quality in Spain and Portugal is very good, too, in
fact, exactly the paradigm of what a modern 'flashpacker' hostel
should be. There are almost 500 of them here in this book, complete
with specs and details. But that's not all. Italy and the expensive
Alpine countries of Austria and Switzerland are here, too, now
affordable with the sudden wide spread of hostels. And Greece is
here, of course, with its fabulous sun-soaked islands, timeless
culture, and... self-contained party compounds. The smart money is
on East Europe, though, with (almost) everything you can find in
the West, and all at half the price. The Cold War is but a memory,
too, with borders little more than formalities, if even that. In
none of the countries listed in this book is a visa required of a
Westerner. You can simply hop on the plane, or train, or bus, and
go. C U in Barcelona, Lisbon, Rome, or... Belgrade?
The British Isles and Germany are the historic heartland of the
hostel movement, and they're the heart of this book, too, with over
600 hostels-lodgings with shared rooms-between them. They have
private rooms, too, of course. And the Benelux countries and
Scandinavia are no slouches, either. Then there's East
Europe-Poland, Ukraine, Russia, and the Baltic countries-a new
frontier just waiting to be explored further. Do you already know
how to travel? Do you just want to know where the hostels are, so
that you can plan a hostel-based trip along the highways and byways
of North Europe, in the major cities, smaller towns and remote
villages, too? Then this is the book for you. This is the most
comprehensive hostel guide ever written, encompassing the old youth
hostel movement and the modern phenomenal spread of backpackers'
hostels around the globe as well. That ranges from the dozens of
the most modern 'flash-packers' hostels in the urban centers of
London and Berlin to remote wilderness hostels in Ireland and
surfers' camps in Sweden. Sound good? Are you afraid that maybe
you're too old for a hostel? Don't worry; most hostels have no age
restrictions. And they all have English-speaking staff and internet
capabilities. Most even have kitchens. Some even have bars. All
have cool people as guests. The 1000 hostels listed here are to be
found in over 250 cities and places in north Europe from Dublin to
Moscow, and Oslo to Munich. C U there.
A touring guide to the historic beach town of Lewes, Delaware, 'the
first city in the first state'. The National Historic Trust has
designated Lewes one of its 'Dozen Distinctive Destinations' in the
United States. Contents include walking and bicycle tours, shopping
guide, restaurant guide, and accommodations. Also included are
sections about local history, gardens, architecture and the ocean.
IS IT POSSIBLE FOR SOPHISTICATED TRAVELERS TO TRULY ENJOY
THEMSELVES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD(r) RESORT? ABSOLUTELY Whether
you're planning a family trip or a romantic getaway for two, The
Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World(r) Resort tells you exactly how,
without sacrificing luxury and style. With this detailed and
thoughtful guide anyone can plan a visit in which each day comes
with the best Disney has to offer. Written by Disney authority,
Cara Goldsbury, the pages are overflowing with information on
everything from the most deluxe accommodations, the very best
dining, luxurious spas, VIP activities, and more. You'll also find
dozens of insider tips, such as the best places to steal a quiet
moment away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, which
suite offers the very best views, how to add that very special
touch to your vacation, and detailed tips and techniques to
guarantee a splendid time. Cara Goldsbury is Chief Executive
Concierge at Glass Slipper Concierge, a travel agency offering
meticulously planned Disney vacations. With over 30 years of
experience in the travel industry, Cara is considered an authority
on Disney luxury travel. She has appeared as a leading Disney
expert on two Travel Channel specials and has been cited as such in
numerous national news articles. She lives in San Antonio and Port
Aransas, Texas, and spends numerous weeks throughout the year
researching Walt Disney World Resort
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