Life is short. Vacations are shorter. Relax! Trust your trip to Frommer's. The Best of New York City in a Nutshell: The best places to stay and eat—with exact prices and candid, in-depth reviews so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your needs or budget. The latest, most reliable information and all the practical details you need to enjoy a worry-free visit to the Big Apple. All the top sights, shopping, and nightlife—with outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Lots of easy-to-read maps. A fresh, personal approach that puts the fun and excitement back into travel! Frommer's Puts the World in Your Pocket. Excerpted from Frommer's New York City. Find us online at www.frommers.com

"Written by travel veterans with a nose for comfort.… Accuracy: high." —Details magazine Everything You Need for an Unforgettable—and Affordable—Trip! Great places to stay that you can really afford, from rooms in quaint Village inns to spacious Upper West Side suites Cheap eats galore, from romantic bistros to ethnic enclaves—plus tips on how to dine in the city's top restaurants without breaking the bank What to see and do for free (or almost), from masterpieces at the Met to TV talk-show tapings—with insider tips on how to get around A shopper's guide to affordable duds, used books, cheap CDs, and more Low-cost nightlife: free Lincoln Center concerts, great neighborhood bars, hip downtown dance clubs, Shakespeare in the Park—plus discount tickets for Broadway shows Frommer's. The Name You Can Trust. Find us online at www.frommers.com

For the short-term traveller who insists on value and doesn't want to pack a full-size guidebook, here's a series that selects the very best in each destination. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife - all in a nutshell in these lightweight inexpensive guides.

In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, New York let the world know it was still open for business, and the city instituted many new programs to entice travelers with bargain rates on everything from hotels, to restaurants to attractions. What long-term effects of the attack will tourists find in New York? This pocket-sized guide summarizes the best of the deals and latest on what's open, what's moved, and how to find it. There's updated information on public transportation, access to the city, the reopening of hotels, attractions and restaurants. Museums are opening, renovating, and moving: for example, The Museum of Modern Art is undergoing a major renovation, but the art is still on display: just head across the East River to the old Swingline Staple Factory in Queens, the hub of an expanding art scene easily accessible by shuttle buses from Manhattan.

Life is short. Vacations are shorter. Relax! Trust your trip to Frommer's. The Best of Paris in a Nutshell: The best places to stay and eat—with exact prices and candid, in-depth reviews so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your needs or budget. The latest, most reliable information and all the practical details you need to enjoy a worry-free visit to the City of Light. All the top sights, shopping, and nightlife—with outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Lots of easy-to-read maps. A fresh, personal approach that puts the fun and excitement back into travel! Frommer's Puts the World in Your Pocket. Excerpted from Frommer's Paris. Find us online at www.frommers.com