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  Texas by Frommer's

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  An American equivalent to the Rough Guide with practical tips for the independent traveller on a budget; useful for planning your trip as the first 70 pages are dedicated to the best of Texas and suggested itineraries.

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  Munich & The Bavarian Alps by Frommer's Guides

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  Known for their informal tone, US-produced Frommer's guides are often seen as an acquired taste. Yet they are virtually encyclopaedic in content, great fun and easy to use.

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  USA by Frommer's

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  A practical guide for the traveller on a budget similar in look to the Rough Guide series. Is easy to use with a good range of hotel listings, it is also an American publication so this is their area of expertise.

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  Central America by Frommer's

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  An American guide for the traveller on slightly more of a budget than the backpacker. Includes Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Savador, Panama and Costa Rica.

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  Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the San Juan Islands by Frommer's

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  An American publication similar to the Rough Guide with plenty of practical information for the independent traveller on a budget. Particularly good for suggested itineraries and planning your trip.

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  Turks & Caicos by Frommer's Portable Guides

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  Frommer's pride themselves on being 'outspoken', telling you what to avoid as well as what not to miss. This pocket volume highlights the best beaches, dives, family activities and so on, and offers candid reviews of hotels and restaurants for all budgets.

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  Montana & Wyoming by Frommer's

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  An American practical guide, similar to Fodor's but with more of a focus on planning your trip and suggested itineraries. Also includes sections on the National Parks.

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  British Colombia & the Canadian Rockies by Frommer's

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  An American publication similar to the Rough Guide series, this is a guide for the independent traveller on a budget; includes a chapter on the ski resort in Whistler and the Sunshine Coast and approximately 40 pages on Vancouver.

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  Newfoundland & Labrador by Frommer's

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  An American equivalent to the UK's Rough Guide series, this is a practical guide to the intrepid backpacker on a budget. Includes approximately 130 pages on Newfoundland and 20 pages on Labrador, as well as plenty of information on itineraries and suggested routes. One complaint is that there aren't any photographs.

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  Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island by Frommer's

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  An American equivalent to the Rough Guide series, this is a practical guide for the traveller on a budget; includes a 70 page chapter on Newfoundland and Labrador. Overall it does lack photographs making it a bit of a dreary read but it is probably the most detailed guide available.

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  Nashville & Memphis by Frommer's

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  A practical, American guide with suggested routes and itineraries and the best of both Nashville and Memphis.

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  Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks by Frommer's

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  A pocket-sized guide from the American publisher Wiley, with a section on planning your trip and suggested itineraries. Includes a useful chapter on the flora and fauna of the parks with illustrations, although these are in black and white.

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  Niagara Region by Frommer's

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  An American guide to the Niagara Falls and surrounding area. Includes sections on planning, itineraries, the Falls, museums, galleries, shopping and the wine of the region.

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  Napa & Sonoma by Frommer's

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  Another American pocket-sized guide with information on planning and suggested itineraries, a 'best of' section and chapters on both Napa Valley and Sonoma.

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  Oregon by Frommer's

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  The most comprehensive, practical guide available for the independent traveller on a budget. Includes a detailed section on planning with suggested itineraries, approximately 60 pages on Portland and 20 pages on The Cascades.

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  Virginia by Frommer's

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  An American, practical guide similar in look and feel to the Rough Guide series. Includes detailed sections on the best of Virginia, how to plan your trip and suggested itineraries.

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  Florence, Tuscany & Umbria by Frommer's

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  Known for their informal American tone, Frommer's guides are often seen as an acquired taste. Yet they are virtually encyclopaedic in content and often great fun to use. This volume approaches Florence as the base of any trip but nonetheless covers the rest of the region in impressive detail.

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  Seville, Granada & the Best of Andalusia by Frommer's Guides

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  A useful guide to the area in general, with a good range of listings for places to stay and eat. The maps are a little lacking in detail, but overall this is a helpful and easy to use guide.

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  France by Frommer's

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  Up-to-date and comprehensive, this is a very useful all-round guide, with highlights, maps, and restaurant and hotel recommendations for the whole country.

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  Spain by Frommer's Guides

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  This guide has a great introductory section and features an extensive chapter on suggested itineraries. Has lots of background information on areas and sights. Good range of accommodation and also includes a pull map of Madrid and Barcelona.

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  Sweden by Frommer's

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  Known for their informal American tone, Frommer's guides are often seen as an acquired taste. Yet they are virtually encyclopaedic in content and often great fun to use.

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  Germany by Frommer's Guides

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  The American equivalent of a Rough Guide, seeking increasingly to appeal to a global readership, Frommer's provide copious amounts of practical information presented in a readable style with a steady level of context to keep you entertained and informed. Photographs are scarce, maps are serviceable.

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  Bahamas 2012 by Frommer's Guides

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  The American equivalent of a Rough Guide, Frommer's provide copious amounts of practical information presented in an outspoken, readable style with a steady level of context to keep you entertained and informed. Photographs are scarce, maps are serviceable.

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  Bermuda 2012 by Frommer's Guides

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  Avowedly outspoken, Frommer's bring together information from dozens of experienced travels to create a reliable and unbiased practical guide that does not mince its words when criticism is required. This volume has plenty of maps and is particularly good on dive sites.

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  Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao by Frommer's Portable Guides

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  Typically frank Frommer's fayre, this pocket-sized guide cuts straight to the chase, directing you to the best dives, beaches, restaurants, bars and hotels.