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AAA England Essential Guide (AAA Essential Guide)
AAA England Essential Guide - AAA Essential Guide Author:AAA The England Essential Guide is 160 pages of full color travel information, tips, maps and more. The new cover format includes an expansion flap on both front and back covers. Cover 2 and its facing page and cover 3 with its facing page will depict frequently used maps throughout England. The expansion flaps make these maps bigger and more det... more »ailed than the competition. The cover appearance has been created with a distinctive new design while still allowing the new formats to integrate with existing titles on the shelf. Each title now has an atlas integrated into the body of the book, up to 32 more pages of detailed, full color atlas maps - no need to carry those extra maps! A street level index also makes using all those maps quick and easy. This guide covers the entire country of England including London and the regional areas known as Northern, Central, Southwest and Southeast England. Regional and street level maps assist travelers with planning and getting around all the areas. This guide includes history and travel information about England's popular cities and lesser known small towns. Points of interest include the Roman Baths Museum, Exmoor National Park, Hadrian's Wall, Oxford, Stonehange and many others. Specific attractions within England's cities and regions are covered such as museums, London's royal parks, national parks, environmental areas, zoos, shopping centers, amusement parks and more. "Essence of England" suggests, "It is almost folly to try to cram everything into one visit ...The secret is not to be too hasty. Linger, perhaps longer than you intended, whenever a particular place captures your imagination. Be flexible, change your plans as you go along." Travelers might also like to know that England is a world leader in art, music and fashion and its major exports are oil, gas, technology and financial services.Sections in the Essential Guide series titles include:Viewing - covering historical timelines and happenings, local features and weather, the essence of the locale, famous people and other data such as transportation, monies, etc. (~12 pgs)The 10 Essentials - If you have limited time in the city/country, these are the 10 things you shouldn't miss (1 pg)The Top Ten - The Top Ten points-of-interest not to miss with detailed descriptions and photos (~10 pgs)What to See - Broken down by city or region, gives detailed information and maps on What to See (~ 60 pgs)Drive / Walk - scattered throughout the What to See section are recommendations for Drive trips or Walk toursWhere to: Eat and Drink, Stay, Shop, Take Children and Be Entertained - Five great sections providing descriptions, photos and lots of details on restaurants, lodgings and shopping. And for those traveling with kids there are Take Children activities specially targeted to their interests. Entertainment for you or the family can be found in Be Entertained. Practical Matters - Tips, lists, guidelines for planning, packing and preparation. Also on currency, weather, travel documents, airports, customs, time zones, driving signs, electricity, telephones, hospitals and health cautions, clothing sizes and more!« less