The Eyewitness Travel Guide to Bali & Lombok captures the variety and essence of both islands, directing you to the best sights and attractions that each of them has to offer.

Art and architecture lovers, ecotourists, history buffs, gourmands, wine aficionados, culture scholars, outdoor sports fanatics—Spain truly has something for everyone. Its good weather and many varied attractions make it ideal for year-round vacationing. Spain is the home of diverse cultures and traditions.

From soaring skyscrapers to rumbling subways, power shopping to bargain-hunting, world-renowned restaurants to neighborhood delis and pizzerias, majestic cathedrals to Times Square—New York has it all. Chances are you can't do it all, but this friendly guide helps you take a big bite out of the Big Apple with:

    * Maps and tips for getting around by public transit, plus sights best seen on foot
    * A calendar of events for every season
    * A shopper's guide, including trendy areas like SoHo, NoHo, and NoLita
    * Information about great free attractions, including the Staten Island Ferry
    * Sample itineraries to help you make the most of your trip

With information on "must see" attractions like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Central Park, places to take the kids, an insider's look at the nightlife, tips on getting discount tickets to popular shows, and a Quick Concierge with all kinds of info, this guide will have you saying, "I love New York."

Years ago, when Frank Sinatra sang the praises of "my kind of town," he was saluting Chicago. Chicago is still a truly vibrant and eclectic city that constantly reinvents itself. Cosmopolitan yet not elitist, sophisticated in some ways yet refreshingly brash in others, Chicago is wonderfully entertaining and welcoming. There’s plenty to do and this guide clues you in with the latest info on:

    * Four options for exploring the city
    * Five day trips to nearby attractions
    * Accommodations, ranging from three of the world’s best luxury hotels to wonderful historic getaways with modern amenities
    * A shopping guide that covers power shopping along the Magnificent Mile and bargain hunting in unique shops
    * The action and attractions, ranging from Soldier Field or Wrigley Field to the Hancock Observatory to Navy Pier
    * Restaurants, including everything from elegant to family-style, and from Chicago’s famous deep-dish pizza to all kinds of ethnic cuisine
    * Intriguing architecture and incredible museums, including the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Art Institute of Chicago
    * Fantastic outdoor attractions, including Millenium Park, Grant Park, North Avenue Beach, two great zoos, and more
    * What to do when the sun goes down, whether you like the blues, ska, or hip-hop… the hot night spots or great theater
    * Culture, ranging from Lyric Opera and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to The Second City and Improv Olympics
    * Sports—baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and more—in a city of notoriously passionate fans

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