num_pages: 416
description: Fodor's newest travel series is designed for travelers who want to travel well and spend less. With candid reviews and a fresh outlook, Fodor's upCLOSE points the way to authentic experiences that will take travelers away from the crowds and close to the culture -- without having to spend a fortune.Fodor's upCLOSE Great Britain is smart, fun, and informative. It gives you quirky, never-obvious facts about major sights, as well as the lowdown on the minor ones. It's in-the-know about what's going on. It reveals the essence of the Sceptered Isle and helps you get the most Britain for your travel dollar. In short, it's the best of all possible travel companions.All the places to go, from London to the Lake DistrictOnce-in-a-lifetime London--Big Ben to Buckingham PalacePicture-perfect Cotswold valleys, stately homes and gardens, and tiny one-pub villagesTake a literary pilgrimage--from the drama of Brontë Country to the elegance of Jane Austen's BathHiking in Wales, castle-hopping in Scotland, and moreTell-all reviews of small hotels, tidy hostels, and cozy B&amp;BsWhere to stay that's charming (for a lot less than an arm and a leg)Vintage Victorian villas and innsRestful respites--candlelit cottages to Regency row housesHundreds of dollar-stretching hostelsThe buzz on restaurants, pubs, and entertainmentLondon's cutting-edge cuisine scene--the latest spots, perfect pubs, tea shops, and cybercafésBest bets for fish-and-chippersSensational Shakespeare at the new Globe Theatre and StratfordWhat's happening where, from rock and reggae to RachmaninoffPractical info, great mapsAirfare deals and how to get aroundTips on traveling smart and losing the crowdsClear, easy-to-read maps
language: English
title: Fodor's upCLOSE Great Britain
titlecomplete: Fodor's upCLOSE Great Britain
genres: Travel
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Fodor's