Series: Complete Guide

The ultimate guide to woodworking: a complete guide to essential tools and key techniques plus 5 inspiring projects. Want to get into woodworking but don’t know where to start? Then this is the book for you. Designer-maker-teacher Chris Tribe walks you through the processes step-by-step, answering all your questions along the way. What tools do you need? How do you...

Comprehensive and completely up-to-date, Frommer's Iceland takes you from world-famous waterfalls to hopping nightclubs and everywhere in between. Frommer's expert Katie Featherstone, an Iceland specialist, knows every inch of the country and is not afraid to tell the truth. With her reliable, straight-shooting advice, you'll be hiking across lava fields, catching the Northern Lights from a hot tub, spotting one...

With helpful advice and honest recommendations from Frommer's, you'll climb the stones of the Giant's Causeway; kiss the Blarney Stone; marvel at the ancient ruins of the Burren, Newgrange, and the Hill of Tara; learn about the sobering history of The Troubles from former combatants in Belfast and Derry; taste the isle's best whiskeys on distillery tours; and enjoy authentic...

Frommer's New England provides a comprehensive guide to this quintessentially American region, helping readers explore quaint villages, historic sites dating to the country's earliest days, and bustling cities. This region is adorned by nature in four stunning seasons, from ravishing autumn leaves and wintry ski slopes to glittering lakes and seashores in summer. With Frommer's, you can rely on honest...

You don't fall into tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. Doing so is like having a trusted friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. That's because our guidebooks, unlike much of the competition, are written by resident experts (not outsiders)—like Janis Turk, the author of Frommer's Texas, and the managing editor of San Antonio...

Washington, D.C. can be an overwhelming destination for visitors. With so many museums, historic sights, and working government buildings to see—not to mention its scintillating foodie and nightlife scenes—just coming up with a plan can be stressful. That's where Frommer's Washington D.C. comes in. We've hired an expert local journalist to supply the advice and details you need to create...

Frommer's Spain isn't written by committee, by A.I., or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned, locally-based journalists like Peter Barron and Jennifer Ceaser, along with writers who live part-time in Spain, like Patricia Harris, David Lyon, and Murray Stewart. The five of them spent months checking...

Frommer's Paris 2026 isn't written by committee, by AI, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We employ the best local experts to author our guides, like longtime Paris resident Anna E. Brooke. In this innovative, easy-to-carry, itinerary-based guide, she shows readers how to see the best of the...

Frommer's New York City 2026 by Pauline Frommer is a highly personal guide to her own home city. In previous editions, it has twice been honoured as 'Best Guidebook of the Year' by the North American Travel Journalists Association. This book has been New York City's top-selling guide for the last decade. Published in full colour, it features dozens of...

There is no better introduction to Italy than the classic itinerary of Rome, Florence and Venice. But it is not dummy-proof, which is why we enlisted three of Italy's most knowledgeable experts—Elizabeth Heath, Donald Strachan and Stephen Keeling—to pen this guide. Their helpful advice and honest, opinionated recommendations will allow you to find the hidden gems that other visitors miss,...

Frommer's books aren't written by committee, by A.I., or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned, locally-based journalists like David McElhinney, who lives in Japan and has been published widely, covering the country's extraordinary culinary and arts scenes, including manga and anime; Japanese history and religious traditions;...

Comprehensive and fully updated, Frommer's Hawaii 2026 covers all the major Hawaiian Islands and takes you from world-famous beaches to secluded rainforests to blazing hot restaurants and everywhere in between. Frommer's authors are expert, seasoned journalists like Natalie Schack and Catherine Toth Fox, the Editor of HAWAI'I Magazine. With their reliable, straight-shooting advice, you'll be snorkelling in palm-fringed lagoons, catching...

Comprehensive and fully updated, Frommer's Hawaii 2024 covers all the major Hawaiian Islands, taking you from world-famous beaches to secluded rainforests, authentic luaus, and everywhere in between. Frommer's only works with expert, seasoned journalists. The authors of this title know every inch of the islands and are not afraid to tell the truth. With their reliable, straight-shooting advice, you'll be...

Frommer’s Italy 2025 isn't crafted by committee, artificial intelligence, or travel writers who merely make brief stops at destinations and then consider their job done. Our guides are penned by seasoned, locally-based journalists like Elizabeth Heath, Donald Strachan, and Michelle Schoenung, alongside long-time Italy experts Stephen Brewer and Stephen Keeling. They personally explore all of Italy's top hotels, attractions, shops,...

Pauline Frommer's highly personal guide to her own home city has, in previous editions, twice been named "Best Guidebook of the Year" by the North American Travel Journalists Association. Her book has been New York City's top-selling guide for the last decade. It is published in full colour, with dozens of engaging, helpful photos, and colour maps. This guide, printed...

There is no better introduction to Italy than the classic itinerary of Rome, Florence, and Venice. However, it is not dummy-proof, which is why we enlisted three of Italy's most knowledgeable experts to pen this guide. Their helpful advice and honest, opinionated recommendations will allow you to find the hidden gems that other visitors miss, avoid crowds and lines, and,...

Frommer’s Italy is part of a guidebook series that has amassed a loyal following of millions who have successfully used its guides for more than 60 years. Arthur and Pauline Frommer are a publicity-making machine. Between writing syndicated newspaper columns, blogs, weekly radio shows, and constant public appearances, Arthur writes introductions to many of the guides, while Pauline oversees the...

This is Costa Rica advice the way a friend would give it to you: fiercely opinionated, funny, and brimming not only with advice about what to see and do, but also what's not worth your time. Whether you plan to hike through rainforests (and cloud forests), windsurf on Lake Arenal, bathe in geothermal pools, or head to sun-soaked beaches where...

You'll never fall into a tourist trap 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 authors have already gone everywhere you might go—they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other...