Frommer's Israel | 
 enlarge | Author: Robert Ullian
Publisher: Frommers
Category: Book
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Edition: 5
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Pages: 544
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.1 x 1.4
ISBN: 0470289694
Dewey Decimal Number: 915
EAN: 9780470289693
ASIN: 0470289694
Publication Date: November 24, 2008 (New: This Week)
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America’s #1 bestselling travel series Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. - More annually updated guides than any other series
- 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
- Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
- Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert author has done the legwork for you, and is not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Israel is an endlessly fascinating destination, a crossroads for different cultures and religions, and Frommer's Israel is an invaluable guide to this intriguing and complex land. It's written by an expert author, who provides you with sensitive and authoritative coverage of the region's historic and religious sites, and offers valuable insights into its culture. With Frommer's in hand, you'll explore the ancient and holy sites of Jerusalem, the silent majesty of the desert, the beach resorts of Tel-Aviv, and much more. We'll also show you how to have a world-class adventure, from diving in the Red Sea to exploring the stunning caves at Petra, in nearby Jordan. With detailed practical tips on dining, etiquette, bargaining, communicating, and getting around, Frommer's Israel is the only guide you'll need to explore this amazing land.
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 Don't bother if you have 2006 edition November 30, 2008
I was surprised that Frommer's came out with a new edition so soon and debated about whether I should buy this new edition or not - wish I'd have saved the money and stuck with my well-used 2006 edition. I've been living in Israel for 2 years and have found the Frommer's guide to be very useful, especially for hotel and restaurant recommendations. But be warned, much of this book has not been updated. For instance, the guide notes that the beaches in Herzliya are expensive, charging 20 NIS for entry. There hasn't been a charge since I've been here and I understand it's been at least 3 years since there has been a charge. However, it is one of the few guides that includes Herzliya and I'd second the recommendations to dine at Terassa and Erez. Also, I just tried to visit the Tomb of the Kings in Jerusalem - according to the guide, it's open, but upon finding the site, it doesn't look like it's been open for years. Also tried to find the Nekker Glass Company - no shop at the address given. Info about the Israel Museum is current - most of the museum is under renovation and therefore is closed. You can still visit the Shrine of the Book to see some of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Otherwise, I'd advise calling ahead to make sure that hotels/restaurants/shops still exist.
good item November 16, 2008
expeditiously received. did not find it incredibly easy to use to make an itinerary as my trip was very loosely constructed around needing to be in certain places at certain times. However, was great once in Israel to help narrow down decisions on where to go, and how to get there. The maps are surprisingly thorough. Was disappointed that Frommer's ignored some of Israels most important sites linked to Jewish heritage, most likely for political reasons (i.e. Yad Vashem, Israels national Holocaust Memorial)
fast delivery July 6, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Book came quickly. I don't like the format that much. Lots of helpful info, just like Lonely Planet more.
 Frommers Israel February 8, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Most helpful in finding best sights, best walking tours and best restaurants and the cost of meals
 A Helpful Book September 19, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Frommer's Israel was useful to have in hand. Background history and
archeological sites were well-explained, and there are lots of human
interest boxes that added to our understanding of ancient sites as
wells as major cities. In practical terms, we liked a handy 2 page
spread filled with excellent street food and cheap meal suggestions
for Jerusalem's busy downtown district, where wall to wall eateries
can be a confusing maze ( In some cases choices were no-name holes in
the wall). The book also clued us in to terrific "business lunch"
deals (til 5 or 6pm) at wonderful restaurants. The Frommer's people
clearly love the place and packed the book with a wide range of
suggestions for all kinds of travelers and their interests, including
young kids.
Another Amazon reviewer thought Israel's great Aroma coffee
shops weren't mentioned. But actually, we found Aroma among the tons
of cafes and eateries in the center of Jerusalem because Frommer's
praised it in a special box on Best Coffee Places (two downtown
branches for Aroma in Jerusalem, as well as a number of other great
local coffee cafes are on page 139). Initially, we wondered why
Frommer's listed no Starbucks -- it's almost un-American to omit
them, but apparently, they don't exist in Israel. One minus: Map
bullets showing some restaurant locations were not clear for the tiny
maze of downtown Jerusalem streets, but in the end, we found what we
were looking for.
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