Great Britain - Expert Advice and Smart Choices (Paperback)

In 1998, a record 3.8 million Americans visited Great Britain, a 5% increase over 1997's record-breaking 3.46 million visitors.

Great Britain is riding a wave of media attention, thanks, in large part, to London's headline-making style, dining, and arts scenes. And with Shakespeare hot again, so too, is the rest of the country.

This comprehensive guide does a splendid job of encompassing Britain's old world and the new. With 16 new pages, it now expands to include updated coverage of the charming Costwolds, plus Shakespeare country, Scotland's "Braveheart" region, Blackpool (England's largest resort), and more.

This beautiful and practical introductory section takes readers on a virtual tour of Great Britain, showcasing what's where and the must sees and must dos, while highlighting the incredible diversity of the destination. Cross-referenced to the main text, it's both inspirational and useful for planning. Two of the Gold Guide's top features, Great Itineraries and Fodor's Choice, stand out in full color.

The edition features a distinctive new gold cover with a hard-hitting subtitle that effectively sells the guide's unique features, plus a bold new spine that highlights the Rand McNally map inside, and lively backcover copy that creates excitement about the destination and establishes Fodor's as the brand leader.