It's simple. The premier travel series from the leading guidebook publisher offers what no other travel books do: complete, easy-to-use, up-to-date travel information. Covering the globe, Frommer's Complete Guides stand out from the crowd and help travelers discover the world in a whole new way. Millions of readers have come to rely on Frommer's Complete Guides for: -- Detailed, candid reviews of a wide selection of hotels and restaurants -- from budget to luxury -- Opinionated, up-to-date coverage of sightseeing, outdoor activities, shopping, and nightlife -- both on and off the beaten path -- Unique Best of the Destination chapters offering top travel choices -- Dozens of accurate maps keyed to the text, plus information on how to get there and get around -- Giant full-color fold-out maps, plus a full-color map on the inside front cover of every guide; full indexes for easy navigation -- Expert trip-planning advice, including a detailed Online Travel Directory in every annual guide Whether travelers want an affordable package on a major cruise line, a deluxe vacation aboard a luxury liner, or an adventure cruise on a small ship, this up-to-the-minute guide is packed with smart advice on Alaskan cruises, which boast 10% of the worldwide cruise market. -- Some 2.14 million people visited Alaska in 1999, up 7.4% from 1998 -- Major cruise lines are building new lodges (Princess) or outfitting custom rail cars (Royal Caribbean) for wilderness excursions -- Luxury operator Radisson Seven Seas returned to the Alaska market in 2000

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews. The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence. Great trips begin at frommers.com Book flights, hotels, and rental cars. Get free updates on attractions and prices.

A completely updated and expanded edition with nearly 100 more pages than other guides, with appendix of activities, menus, and user-friendly ratings. Photos.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews. The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence. Great trips begin at www.frommers.travelocity.com Book flights, hotels, and rental cars. Get free updates on attractions and prices.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews. The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence. Great trips begin at www.frommers.travelocity.com Book flights, hotels, and rental cars. Get free updates on attractions and prices.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews. The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence. Great trips begin at frommers.com Book flights, hotels, and rental cars. Get free updates on attractions and prices.

Cruising is the perfect way to see America’s last frontier—wildlife and wilderness abound along the state’s breathtaking coastline, and are easily seen from the comfort of a deck chair or observation lounge. Thoroughly updated every year (unlike the rest of the competition), Frommer’s Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call is a compact guide that’s on top of all the latest developments and offerings in the rapidly changing cruise industry. Our author, a leading cruise journalists with years of experience, has compiled candid, first-hand reviews of each cruise line and each ship. The easy-to-use ratings, detailed drawings of each ship, and honest evaluations make it easy for you to find the cruise that suits your budget and your personal style, whether you want a luxury liner with fine dining or a small-ship cruise led by serious naturalists. You’ll also find a nature guide that helps you understand what you’re seeing, complete with illustrations of glaciers and the various types of whales. We’ll show you how to get the best deals and how to maximize your time in the ports of call—all in one concise, pocket-sized volume.