Frommer's Irreverent Guides are city guides geared to the young and hip. The book also comes equipped with political and social commentaries pertaining to the particular city being covered. Printed on hemp paper, this book allows you to explore and help the environment simultaneously. The Hidden series aims to give attention to places off the beaten path. In Focus Guides These guides are a thought-provoking introduction to the culture, politics, history and people of a country.
Countries surveyed include Nicaragua, Cuba and Dominican Republic.
Insider's Guides These guides are not for the rucksack crowd. Concentrating on history, sights and culture rather than basic necessities, these guides are generally filled with numerous photographs and magazine type essays. Budget travelers may find these guides less concerned with how far a dollar will go than they are. Excellent reference points for those travelers interested in making a visit into a permanent stay. Insight Guides Flipping through an Insight Guide is similar to watching a friend show you slides from his or her last trip.