Australia For Dummies

Want to relax and bask on sun-drenched beaches or dive in and enjoy great water sports? Drink in Mexico’s rich history and heritage or drink up margaritas? Shop for Huichol art, Oaxacan textiles, Taxco silver, or precious gemstones or explore an eco-park? Explore the pyramids and ancient ruins or tee up for world-class golf? Stay in an incredible luxury resort or a handcrafted casa in a remote village? With information on the top beach resorts in Cancun, Cozumel and the Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, Los Cabos and Southern Baja, and more, this friendly guide gives you all kinds of ideas and options, plus information on:
The best beaches, most romantic getaways, best bets for families, and hottest night life
The desert caves of Los Cabos, the Caribbean reefs off Cancún and Cozumel, and more
Sea kayaking, sportfishing, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and more
Ixtapa with its high-class hotels and Zihuatanejo with its small-town charm
Where to enjoy authentic Mexican foods such as beef filet tacos, pozole, mango éclairs, poc chuc, and more

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Mexico’s Beach Resorts For Dummies, 3rd Edition includes:

Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
The best accommodations and restaurants for every budget
Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages

Walt Disney World includes four theme parks and a dozen lesser attractions, two entertainment districts, tens of thousands of hotel rooms, and scores of restaurants. Universal Orlando and SeaWorld add another four theme parks, three resorts, and an entertainment district to the mix. So how do you know where to go? This friendly guide puts you in a Mouse mood and in the know. From Terminator 2 to Shrek or Shamu, wild life to nightlife, Finding Nemo to finding souvenirs, it gives you great info on accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and more, covering:
Disney’s ticket system and the best options in each major park
Highlights of Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and Discovery Cove, plus two great day-trip options
The top 11 stomach turners and G-force generators in Orlando, including Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Summit Plummet, the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, and more
Tamer rides and shows, including The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Shark Encounter, and more
Orlando night life, with the scoop on dinner shows, Pleasure Island, CityWalk, and other hot spots

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2008 includes:

Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
What you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skip
The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
Lots of detailed maps

Whether you’re traveling with kids or want to recapture your own childhood or whether your style is adventurous and action-packed or laid-back and relaxed, this friendly guide helps you plan a magical vacation.

Lively and engaging, this invaluable handbook puts the continent’s great cities and regions at your fingertips, and includes all the highlights plus the very best off-the-beaten-path experiences that make any visit to Europe memorable. Packed with experienced insider tips, Europe For Dummies offers: * Essential information on London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich & the Bavarian Alps, Vienna, Prague, Rome, Florence & Tuscany, Venice, Barcelona, and Athens * A select choice of favorite hotels and eateries in every destination and price category * Indispensable foreign language glossaries * Advice on everything from planning a sensible itinerary and getting the best deals to using public transit and catching must-see sights * Helpful tips on converting currencies, overcoming language barrier, avoiding crowds, and sampling local cuisine

If you want to escape to a world full of fun and fantasy, head for Walt Disney World & Orlando. The area is the No. 1 family vacation destination in the U.S., and this guide will show you hundreds of reasons why. Whether you’re taking your kids or grandkids or treating your “inner child”, you’ll find tons to see and do. You can count a shark’s teeth up close or swim with a dolphin. Tour some of the world’s most unique countries at Epcot or the Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom. Strap in for stomach-churning rides or take in great shows. You can check out incredible marine life, exotic wild life, or Orlando’s exciting night life. This friendly guide clues you in to must-see attractions, the best deals, great shopping options, and more. It gives you the scoop on:

Walt Disney World, including The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, and more
Other terrific theme parks, including Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld and Discovery Cove, and more
The best daring thrill rides, including The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Dueling Dragons twin roller coasters, Jurassic Park River Adventure, and the Tower of Terror
Tamer rides and attractions, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Shrek 4-D, and Kilimanjaro Safari
Great shows, parades, fireworks displays, and more

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2006 includes:

Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
Handy Post-it® Flags to mark your favorite pages

“I’m going to Disney World.”
So are more than 15 million other people. Disney World is the number-one tourist destination in the country, and Orlando typically has almost 50 million visitors a year.

Disney World includes four theme parks, a dozen other attractions, and two entertainment districts. Universal Orlando and SeaWorld add another four theme parks, three resorts, and a lively entertainment area to the Orlando mix. So how do you make the most of your time and your money? Whether you’re more interested in braving the rides or seeing the shows and the sites, this guide helps you decide where to stay, what to see, and what to do. It covers:

The favorite rides and attractions (wild or mild) at all the major theme parks
Great resorts, themed hotels, and all kinds of kid-friendly accommodations
Orlando’s exciting nightlife at Pleasure Island, City Walk, and other hot spots
Vacation package options and ways to save money
Transportation around Orlando and Disney’s special transport system
Orlando’s best special events

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2007 includes:

Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages

With this guide, you plan your trip to fit your style. Test your nerve on stomach-churning rides or rest and relax poolside. Mingle with the mouse or marvel at Shamu. Enjoy gourmet dining or a character meal with Goofy, Cinderella, or Simba. Head out on the Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or go on a shopping safari at Disney World or in Orlando. Take in Revenge of the Mummy, Fear Factor Live and Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios Florida or dance with a German oompah band at Epcot. Test your physical limits at Islands of Adventure or get up close and personal with marine life at SeaWorld and Discovery Cove. With this guide, you’ll have a world of fun!