Frommer's Greece: With the Best Beaches and Ancient Sites (2nd ed) [Paperback]

John S. Bowman (Author), Fran Wenograd Golden (Author), Sherry Marker (Author), Mark Meagher (Author), Robert Emmet Meagher (Author)

Book Description

Series: 2nd ed | Publication Date: May 20, 1999

Life is short. Vacations are shorter. Relax! Trust your trip to Frommer's. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• The latest, most reliable information —all completely up-to-date!
• Dozens of easy-to-read color maps.
• The widest and best selection of hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid, in-depth reviews.
• All the practical details you need to make the most of your time and money.
• One-of-a-kind experiences and undiscovered gems, plus a new take on all the top attractions.
• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• A fresh, personal approach that puts the fun and excitement back into travel!

It's a Whole New World with Frommer's. Find us online at www.frommers.com

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Old Corinth, with its 6th-century B.C. Temple of Apollo, was the ancient gateway to the Peloponnese. See chapter 9.

• Detailed maps throughout

• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

• Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

• Insider tips from local expert authors

About the Author

About the Authors John S. Bowman has been a freelance writer and editor for more than 35 years. He specializes in nonfiction ranging from archaeology to zoology, baseball to biography. He first visited Greece in 1956 and has traveled and lived there over the years. He is the author of numerous guides to regions of Greece and is best known for his Traveller's Guide to Greece. He currently resides and works in Northampton, Massachusetts. Fran Wenograd Golden is cruise editor at Travel Weekly, the travel trade newspaper, and is also author of The Complete Idiot's Travel Guide to Cruise Vacations, Frommer's Alaska Cruises (coauthored with Jerry Brown), and TVacations (Simon & Schuster, 1996). She lives north of Boston with her husband, Ed, and their two kids. Sherry Marker majored in classical Greek at Harvard, studied archaeology at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, and did graduate work in ancient history at the University of California at Berkeley. The author of a number of guides to Greece, she has also written for the New York Times, Travel & Leisure, and Hampshire Life. When not in Greece she lives in Massachusetts, where she teaches a writing seminar at Smith College. Mark Meagher has passed many fine days exploring the Greek Islands in search of the perfect beach, the most venerable ruin, and the ideal supper. A resident of Boston, he is currently pursuing graduate studies in architecture. Mark also contributes to Frommer's Ireland, Frommer's Ireland from $50 a Day, Frommer's Portable Dublin, and Frommer's Europe from $50 a Day. Robert E. Meagher is Professor of Humanities at Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts, where he teaches ancient East Mediterranean history, literature, and religion. He is the author of more than a dozen books, plays, and translations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 688 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 2 edition (May 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028626087
• ISBN-13: 978-0028626086
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,518,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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73 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars most useful., February 9, 1999

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This review is from: Frommer's Greece (1st ed) (Paperback)

I found this book very useful. I used it mostly as a guide on a walking tour of Athens. I only had three days in Athens and wanted to see as much as possible. I spent a few hours browsing through the pertinent section and made my plan of action. Everything was as described. I also referred to it when making my hotel reservation and when looking for good restaurants. I stayed at the Hotel Philippos near the Acropolis - a great little place. Eating I went through great troubles one night to find the Taverna Sigalas in the Monasteraki area (because of subway construction,) but it was well worth the effort. I still drool at the thought of the wonderful Greek salad I had and the very best moussaka I've ever eaten. Going to Rome this year and I plan to buy a Frommer's for Rome because I only have three days there and I know I can depend on this book.

51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My companion for the past 30 years!, July 28, 2005

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David Lundberg "author of OLYMPIC WANDERING" (Greensboro, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Greece (Paperback)

I have numerous copies of 'Frommer's Greece' for the past 30 years, and I consider it the bible of Greek travel. There are other good guides, and they have their particular niches, but Frommer's stands out for clear writing, logical indexing, and especially for running the gamut from budget tourism to the more affluent. His starred system with comments for value or attractiveness to family is understandable with good common sense. In the end, if I have to choose one guidebook for Greece, its Frommer's. Studying it helps me make the decisions I personally want to make. It will save you many times the price of the book and make your stay much more enjoyable.

Reviewed by David Lundberg, author of Olympic Wandering: Time Travel Through Greece

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good, targeted recommendations, August 16, 2002

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John S. Fanguy (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Greece (Paperback)

My group of friends, who had all travelled Greece in our backpacking days, benefited greatly from this book. As our trip in July 2002 progressed, we relied more and more heavily on the book. The recommendations from sites to food to hotels proved to be excellent every time. I particularly liked that the lodging and restaurant recommendations had inexpensive through expensive listings, which we used as our budget-mindedness changed during the trip. For anyone beyond backpacking and Lonely Planet, this book is a must.