The leading title in the Independent Traveler's Guides series, Independent Travellers Europe is a real favorite with both regular and first-time backpackers, wanting to tour Europe by rail. Updated annually by commissioned researchers and with the help of our readers, this guide offers budget options for accommodations, transportations, eating out, and sightseeing, as well as suggested rail routes for exploring one country or to cross over borders. The guide now includes a FREE weblinks CD ROM offering additional information for use when planning a trip and finding out more about the destination.

European authors bring travelers the hidden highlights others miss, including the best values across the continent and insights into Europe's cultural, political, and contemporary life. of color photos. 103 maps.

A comprehensive guide to touring Europe by train, with suggested rail trips to outlying areas and points of interest from 24 base cities in 17 countries; updated information on fares, schedules, and pass options; tips on keeping costs down; and details about each country's special attractions. Extras include: practical tips on keeping costs down, traveling light, conquering jet lag, exchanging currency and dealing with language differences; current photographs and detailed station and city maps; anecdotal and historical sidebars; the latest information on the Chunnel and other Channel crossings; and optional pre-planned itineraries for the easiest travel imaginable.

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 authors have already gone everywhere you might go—they've done the legwork for you, and they're 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! Whether you're a first-time visitor doing the grand tour or a seasoned traveler planning a multi-country itinerary, Frommer's Europe is a must. Inside this concise, user-friendly volume are all the highlights of the continent. We've included a wide array of options, from grand hotels to charming and affordable guesthouses, from five-star dining rooms to simple cafes—the very best in every price range. There's something here for every taste, interest, and budget. Just because we're covering such a wide territory doesn't mean that we've skimped on the details. You'll find an astounding depth of accurate, up-to-date information, including exact prices, open hours, metro stops, credit cards, and more. We'll take you to the legendary cultural capitals of Europe, where we offer complete sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife coverage and review the best accommodations and dining in all price ranges, from the Ritz on down. But we don't stop there. We've designed easy-to-follow itineraries that explore the most unforgettable parts of the European countryside. Frommer's Europe takes you to the vineyards and chateaux of the Loire Valley, the lovely villages of Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon, the hill towns of Tuscany, and the spectacular scenery of the Alps. It's all accompanied by detailed maps. You'll also find the latest trip-planning advice on everything from bargain airfares to rail passes, money-saving tips, and a color fold-out rail map that makes trip-planning a snap!

How to tour England, Scotland, and Wales by train, with up-to-date information on fares, schedules, and pass options; practical tips on keeping costs down; and in-depth descriptions of 50 excursions out of London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.