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Art in Focus --Experts have selected the hundred most outstanding art and architectural treasures in each city, and each work is described, placed in its historical context and accompanied by a photograph. All the sights are keyed into a colorful map on the inside front cover of the book, and seven suggested sightseeing itineraries make it easy to maximize your time and customize your viewing. Hours of operation, entrance fees and transportation tips are included. Each $12.95

The Companion Guide Series --This series is known for its detailed historical, literary, art and architectural background, and unusually informative sightseeing information written by experts (often residents of the place they are writing about). It is now available once again, after being out of print for a number of years.

Dream Sleeps: Castle & Palace Hotels of Europe --formerly published under the title Guide to Castle & Palace Hotels, this new edition offers an up-to-the-minute look at over 100 extraordinary hotels in Austria, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Pamela Barrus stayed at hundreds of magnificent estates, medieval castles, palaces and converted monasteries, and includes only the best here. All are fully described with historical notes, contact information, driving directions, and a photograph of each. A terrific resource. $17.95

Europe By Eurail 1998-99 --If you plan on travelling by train in Europe, this book will answer all your questions. It provides complete details on planning your trip, choosing a rail system, purchasing tickets and navigating the dizzying array of rail pass options. It also gives sample itineraries, with 24 base cities in 17 countries, and tips on side-trips. Distances and rough (emphasis on rough) departure times for advance planning purposes are included. $14.95

Fielding's Guide to European Cruises --Cruise specialists Shirley Slater and Harry Basch describe and rate 80 ships and 74 ports of call in this up-to-date guide. From Norwegian fjords to Mediterranean ports, and the many rivers in between, the authors profile luxury liners, small yachts, charter sailboats and barges, and explain how to choose a cruise, budget your trip and what to expect on board. A terrific resource. $18.95

The Garden Lover's Guides --This new series fills an enormous void, as up until now there were no garden guides to either France or Italy. Written by garden experts, these guides lead you to over one hundred public and private gardens, with detailed descriptions, directions and maps that make it easy to plan a tour. Hundreds of color photographs, illustrations and garden plans, as well as tips on nearby sights, make these books indispensable for the garden enthusiast.

Britain
France
Germany
Italy Each $19.95

Great Vacations For You and Your Dog Abroad --If you are one of the increasing number of people who want your dog with you wherever you go, this new book is for you. It covers Canada, Europe, islands in the Caribbean and South Pacific, and Mexico, and provides pet-friendly hotel recommendations in all price ranges and (most importantly) government entry requirements. Don't let the homespun packaging fool you--this book contains a lot of useful information that was previously hard to find. $19.95

Take Your Kids to Europe --An invaluable resource for parents everywhere, Cynthia Harriman's updated guide provides information on how to plan a family trip to Europe, from car rentals to house rentals to how to get your child to eat "foreign" food. Numerous tips on cutting costs, creating a realistic budget, interesting your children in what they are seeing and bridging cultural differences make this book both practical and inspiring. A resource section provides addresses, phone numbers and contacts for every type of service possible to make your family trip as smooth as it should be. $16.95

Thomas Cook European Rail Timetable --The only up-to-the-minute schedule of train service throughout Europe, including Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine and the former Soviet Republics. It includes complete rail, ferry and hydrofoil timetables, fare information, recommended tours and a discussion of rail pass options.

Winter Schedule (valid from October 1st to April 30th).
Summer Schedule (valid from June 1st to September 30th) Each $30.95

Travel Guide to Jewish Europe --Covering the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland, this comprehensive book includes historical background, practical travel information, and a wide array of personal anecdotes. It leads you to all the sights relating to the Holocaust, as well as Jewish cemeteries, Jewish neighborhoods, museums, and much more. A terrific resource. $18.95

Traveller's Wine Guides --This new series provides a wonderful introduction to the wine-producing regions of four popular European countries. Each volume guides you to the vintages and vineyards that define the various regions, and recommends itineraries, local restaurants, wine bars, and wine festivals. Hotels and sightseeing stops are also included, as are maps and color photographs.
France
Germany
Italy
Spain Each $17.95

Turn Right at the Fountain --This long out-of-print classic by George W. Oakes has finally been revised and reissued. It features 53 intimate walks (most of which are short enough for an afternoon stroll) through 22 of Europe's most popular cities. All are clearly mapped. $15.95