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" Pauline Frommer's London : "
by Jason Cochran ; series editor, Pauline Frommer.
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BL
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1015274
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b769644
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| Main Entry
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Cochran, Jason.
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Pauline Frommer's London : : spend less, see more /\ by Jason Cochran ; series editor, Pauline Frommer.
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2nd ed.
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Hoboken, N.J. :: Wiley Pub.,, 2009.
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1 online resource (vi, 376 pages) :: illustrations, maps
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0470465115
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: 9780470465110
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9780470127391
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9780470308691
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Includes index.
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| Contents
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Pauline Frommer's London: Spend Less, See More, 2nd Edition -- Contents -- List of Maps -- Chapter 1: London the Lionhearted -- THE SIGHTS YOU SIMPLY CAN'T MISS -- THE FINEST HISTORICAL SIGHTS -- BEST AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATIONS -- DINING FOR EVERY TASTE -- THE BEST SPORTS & "OTHER" EXPERIENCES -- Chapter 2: The Lay of the Land -- GETTING AROUND -- LONDON'S NEIGHBORHOODS -- Chapter 3: Accommodations, Both Standard & Not -- STAYING IN A PRIVATE APARTMENT -- HOSTED FLATS -- SERVICED APARTMENTS -- BUILDINGS OF SELF-CATERING FLATS -- ACADEMIC ROOMS -- LONDON'S HOTELS & FAMILY-RUN INNS -- MILITARY HOTELS -- HOSTELS & LOW-COST SPECIALTY HOTELS -- Chapter 4: Dining Choices -- THE AFFORDABLE RESTAURANTS OF LONDON -- BLOOMSBURY & FITZROVIA -- KING'S CROSS & ISLINGTON -- MARYLEBONE & MAYFAIR -- SOHO, COVENT GARDEN & THE CENTRAL WEST END -- COVENT GARDEN & LEICESTER SQUARE -- WESTMINSTER & ST. JAMES'S -- THE CITY, SPITALFIELDS & WHITECHAPEL -- SOUTHWARK & BOROUGH, INCLUDING AROUND WATERLOO STATION -- VICTORIA & CHELSEA -- KENSINGTON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE & EARL'S COURT -- BAYSWATER, PADDINGTON & NOTTING HILL -- BRIXTON -- FIFTEEN PUBS YOU'LL LOVE -- HOW TO BEST USE YOUR TIME -- Chapter 5: Why You're Here: The Sights of London -- THE TEN BEST: LONDON'S ICONIC SIGHTS -- ATTRACTIONS THAT OUGHT TO BE MORE FAMOUS -- TEN TREMENDOUS HOUSES -- ATTRACTIONS WHERE LONDONERS TAKE THEIR FAMILIES -- ATTRACTIONS WITH NICHE APPEAL -- OVERRATED ATTRACTIONS YOU CAN SKIP -- WALKING TOURS -- HOP-ON, HOP-OFF COACH TOURS -- THE THAMES BY FERRY -- HOW LONDONERS WORK -- Chapter 6: The "Other" London -- HOW LONDONERS LEARN -- HOW LONDONERS HELP -- HOW LONDONERS PRAY OR MEDITATE -- HOW LONDONERS AMUSE THEMSELVES -- Chapter 7: Outdoor London -- PARKS -- STROLLING THE THAMES -- URBAN FARMS -- SPORTING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES -- Chapter 8: Walkabouts.
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Walking Tour 1: Westminster, Whitehall & Trafalgar Square -- Walking Tour 2: St. Paul's & Southwark -- Walking Tour 3: Shopping, Soho & Gimme Shelter -- Chapter 9: London's Best Shopping -- TEN GREAT SHOPPING STREETS -- OUTLETS & SALE SHOPS -- THE SHOPPING PALACES -- SPECIALTY SHOPS -- LONDON'S GREATEST MARKETS -- Chapter 10: London After Dark -- GOING TO THE THEATER -- OTHER AUDIENCE OPTIONS: DIVAS, CONDUCTORS & TV -- FREE MUSEUMS THAT PARTY -- COMEDY CLUBS -- CINEMA -- DANCE CLUBS, MUSIC CLUBS & THE BAR SCENE -- Chapter 11: Seven Great Day Trips -- WINDSOR & ETON -- BATH -- OXFORD -- CAMBRIDGE -- CANTERBURY -- STONEHENGE & SALISBURY -- STRATFORD-UPON-AVON -- Chapter 12: The Essentials of Planning -- WHERE TO FIND TOURIST INFORMATION -- WHEN TO VISIT -- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-BRITISH CITIZENS -- FINDING THE BEST AIRFARE TO LONDON -- BOOKING A PLACE TO STAY -- TRAVEL INSURANCE-DO YOU NEED IT? -- TRAVELING FROM LONDON TO OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM -- TRAVELING FROM LONDON TO OTHER PARTS OF EUROPE -- GETTING TO THE AIRPORTS: RAIL IT -- AIRPORT CAR SERVICES & SHUTTLE BUSES -- PACKING -- MONEY -- HEALTH & SAFETY -- SPECIAL TYPES OF TRAVELERS -- STAYING CONNECTED -- RECOMMENDED BOOKS & FILMS -- Index.
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| Abstract
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Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer's guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way. Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms. Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds. Packed with personality and opinions.
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TRAVEL-- General.
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London (England), Guidebooks.
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England, London.
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| Dewey Classification
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914.210486
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DA679.C63 2009eb
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Frommer, Pauline.
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London
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