Chicago in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

Chicago in the Frommer's Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination ...

Map your own adventure. Chicago Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit & the best way to see the city. Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of Chicago in a short time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic & neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, & practical visitor info, Chicago Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you'll find: Full color throughout with hundreds of photos & dozens of maps Sample one- to three-day itineraries that include The Loop: An Architectural Tour, the Art Institute of Chicago, Bucktown & Wicker Park, Hyde Park, The Navy Pier & Environs for Kids, side trips to Oak Park & Evanston, & more Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, & attractions clue readers in on great finds & values Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet Foldout front cover, with at-a-glance maps & quick-reference info ...

Chicago in the Encounter Guide Series from Lonely Planet, exploring a range of cities & regions worldwide in a handy, pocket-sized format designed to introduce visitors to the distinctive neighbourhoods of the destination. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is organised into 5 distinct sections
- Highlights, Diary, Itineraries, Neighbourhoods & Snapshots
- recommending a series of essential encounters for visitors to the region. Each guide opens with a

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Chicago Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

The DK Eyewitness Chicago Travel Guide will lead you straight to the best attractions Chicago has to offer. The guide



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Chicago in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around town & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day. ...

Chicago in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around town & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day. ...

Chicago in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around town & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day. ...

The Chicago residents among the team of writers at Frommer’s have collaborated to capture the unique spirit of this dynamic city that every American must visit at some point of their lives. The Easy Guide to Chicago by Frommer’s covers establishments & attractions in all price ranges, but limit the actual selections to the best in each category. Thus, in the Easy Guide tradition, it gets to the point revealing expert advice & preferences of experienced authors. The Easy Guides introduce the city with ‘ Best of’, ‘ In Context’ & ‘ Suggested Itineraries’ chapters offering information on the history & geography as well as selecting recommended road trips in & around the location. This section is followed by individual chapters on where to stay, where to eat, exploring, shopping, strolls, entertainment & planning your trip. The Easy Guides conclude with a Planning Your Trip chapter with useful information on when to go, getting there & around, money & costs, health, safety, sustainable tourism & tips on accommodation, & a detachable folded map of the city. ...