Frommer's Israel

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 544 pages
• Published by: Frommers
• Edition: 4th Edition November 6, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0471786306
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471786306
• Book Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 1.4 inches
• Weighs: 1.1 pounds

Product Description
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert author has done the legwork for you, and is 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 Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Israel is an endlessly fascinating destination, a crossroads for different cultures and religions, and Frommer's Israel is an invaluable guide to this intriguing and complex land. It's written by an expert author, who provides you with sensitive and authoritative coverage of the region's historic and religious sites, and offers valuable insights into its culture. With Frommer's in hand, you'll explore the ancient and holy sites of Jerusalem, the silent majesty of the desert, the beach resorts of Tel-Aviv, and much more. We'll also show you how to have a world-class adventure, from diving in the Red Sea to exploring the stunning caves at Petra, in nearby Jordan. With detailed practical tips on dining, etiquette, bargaining, communicating, and getting around, Frommer's Israel is the only guide you'll need to explore this amazing land.

Publisher Description
Israel welcomed more than a million visitors in 1998, almost half of whom were from the U.S.a substantial 10% increase over the previous year thats been followed by a further 12% increase in the first Half of 1999.

Travelers rely on Frommers for its detailed, authoritative, and sensitive coverage of the sights and cultures of this dramatic and diverse land. Frommers Israel shows readers the most evocative holy places and ancient sites, the most fascinating bazaars and markets, the best beach resorts, and the most thrilling outdoor adventures. Also included are easy side trips into Jordan, including the spectacular cliff town of Petra. With Frommers up-to-date practical information, detailed maps, and smart advice, its never been easier to make your own discovery of this fascinating crossroads of world religion and culture. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Reader Reviews
Unfortunately, the only guidebooks that have been published for Israel in the past three years are Frommer's and Fodor's. I went with Frommer's, and soon after my arrival in Israel, traded it for the three-year-old Let's Go. The first problem is the lack of quality maps -- outside of the most major sights, this book's maps are amazingly not at all useful. Next is the priorities chosen by the author: with so many pages devoted to where to dine, it is no wonder that there are no maps. Get a falafel on the street and really experience Israel. If you want a nice restaurant, one or two per town will suffice. Finally, although Frommer's advertises this as a guide for all budgets, the book contains almost no real budget accommodations. The Let's Go, on the other hand, despite being three years old, has broad coverage, very useful and relevant maps, good suggestions for dining where Israelis go, and (of course) budget accomodations. I have been here two weeks and have yet to find information that is out of date. It's a tough call because obviously Frommer's is more current, and if you are not a budget traveler, has more useful accomodation information for you. But I would check out Fodor's and if that doesn't look good, go with Let's Go and write them an email encouraging them to update their edition. By the way, it is totally safe and comfortable to travel in Israel right now. Everyone should experience this amazing country. Comment | | (Report this)