AAA London Essential Guide (Aaa Essential Travel Guide Series) - Softcover

AAA

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1562514296 ISBN 13: 9781562514297

Publisher: AAA, 1955

Synopsis

The London Essential Guide is 144 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 from London. The expansion flaps make these maps bigger and more detailed 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 city of London including all the unique regions. Regional and street level maps assist travelers with planning and getting around London, the Underground and to local areas such as Bath, Greenwich, Oxford, Cambridge and Windsor. Points of interest include the British Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, the National Gallery, Westminster Abbey and many others. Specific attractions within London are covered such as museums, national parks, environmental areas, zoos, beaches, shopping centers and more. "Essence of London" suggests a ride on the top deck of a London bus, a cruise on the Thames, join a walking tour or enjoy the view from Waterloo Bridge. Travelers might also like to know that London is the largest city in Europe, a ragged oval stretching over 50km across. However, most visitors stay within Inner London, the area bounded by the Underground's Circle Line.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 -With 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 - throughout the What to See section are recommendations for Drive trips and Walk/Boat 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!

About this edition

• Publisher: AAA
• Publication date: 1955
• ISBN 10: 1562514296
• ISBN 13: 9781562514297
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152