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  American Southwest by Fodor's

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  A reliable American guide for the traveller on a budget akin to the Rough Guide series. Contains chapters on Nevada, Utah, Southwest Colorado, New Mexico and Texas, but the maps aren't great.

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  Maine, Vermont & New Hampshire by Fodor's

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  Being an American publication this ensures good local knowledge for this Rough Guide style practical guide. Split fairly evenly between Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire, it also includes pull-out road maps of Northern New England and the National Parks.

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  New Orleans by Fodor's

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  A practical, American guide similar to the Rough Guide series which in updated annually. Includes 20 pages on Mardi Gras and the Jazz Festival and a section on excursions to Plantation Country and Cajun Country.

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  Florence, Tuscany & Umbria by Fodor's

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  Colourful general guide more concerned with comfort than budget travel, this dense compendium of practical information is laced with thoughtful appraisals of sights, restaurants, hotels and so on. Despite its position in the title, Florence gets scarecly more coverage than other local cities such as Siena.

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  Grand Canyon National Park by Fodor's

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  An American, pocket-sized guide with reliable practical information and good local knowledge. Similar in look and feel to the Rough Guide series, although less colourful even than those.

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  Colorado by Fodor's

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  An American practical guide much like the Rough Guide series which is updated annually. Contains good local knowledge and practical advice for the traveller on a budget and approximately 100 pages on the skiing resorts in Vail and Aspen. The lack of photographs does make it less of a joy to read.

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  Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket by Pocket Fodor's

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  A pocket American guide with good local knowledge. Similar to the Rough Guide series in look and feel it is a practical guide for the traveller on any budget.

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  Seville, Granada & Andalusia by Fodor's Guides

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  An excellent guide with comprehensive accommodation listings to suit most budgets. Also covers the usual sights and attractions, with useful sections on going out, history and culture.

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  Pocket Puerto Rico by Fodor's Guides

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  A decent pocket guide aimed at those looking to explore beyond their pre-booked accommodation, this slender volume offers a brief introduction to the country and breaks down its most popular sights and activities.

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  Seattle by Fodor's

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  The American equivalent to the Rough Guide, this practical guide for the independent traveller contains excellent maps and detailed local knowledge.

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  Prague & the Best of the Czech Republic by Fodor's

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  A more intelligent, upmarket version of the Lonely Planet, Fodor's cover similar ground with a little more imagination. Helpfully this volume offers advice on forays out of the city and beyond.

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  Spain by Fodor's

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  An up to date guide featuring a pull-out map, a good range of accommodation and a selection of black and white photographs. Also has some rather basic city maps throughout.

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  Austria by Fodor's

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  A dense compendium of practical information laced with thoughtful appraisals of sights, restaurants, hotels and so on.

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  Bahamas by Fodor's Guides

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  Exhaustive and upbeat, US-produced Fodor's here cover all aspects of Bahamian travel, with more emphasis on activities than local culture and context.

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  US & British Virgin Islands by Fodor's

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  Highly knowledgeable and informal in tone, US-produced Fodor's here cover all practical aspects of Virgin Islands travel, with greater focus on activities than local culture and context.

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  Alaska by Fodor's

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  A practical guide with the reassuring characteristic of being updated annually. Focus is on itineraries, routes and cruises and it includes 50 pages on Anchorage.

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  Alaska's Inside Passage by Fodor's

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  A beautifully-presented guide with breath-taking photographs, where practical information sits alongside literary extracts and detailed cultural and historical information. As much a delightful read as a guidebook.

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  Boston by Fodor's

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  A practical, American-published guide with a pull-out map. Great for exploring the city with plenty of local cultural and historical information.

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  Florida 2012 by Fodor's

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  The most detailed of the practical guides this is also strong on local knowledge being an American publication. Similar in style to the Rough Guide series, it includes approximately 100 pages on Orlando and Walt Disney World and a pullout map of Florida, Miami and Orlando.

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  Pacific Northwest by Fodor's

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  A wonderful guide for the mid to upper-range traveller with beautifully-presented colour photographs, well-written text by a resident and literary extracts.

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  France 2013 by Fodor's

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  An up-to-date guide featuring a pull-out map, a good range of accommodation and a selection of black and white photographs. The writing is thoughtful and engaging. Basic city maps throughout.

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  Yellowstone & Grand Teton by Fodor's

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  An American guide to the two national parks with all the practical information you will need, plus notes on bringing your pet, wolf reintroduction and art in the park.

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  California by Fodor's

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  An American publication, updated annually and a good choice for the budget traveller. Similar to the Rough Guide in look and feel, it includes a pullout map, listings for hotels and restaurants and plenty of local knowledge.

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  Los Angeles by Fodor's

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  A practical, American guide, similar in look and feel to the Rough Guide series, but updated annually. Includes a useful pullout map.

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  California Wine Country by Fodor's

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  A pocket-sized guide to Napa Valley, Cameros and Sonama which includes sections such as 'Wine Speak.' An American publication similar in look and feel to the Rough Guide series.