Frommer`s Australia

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Everything you need for a successful Australian vacation--in one intelligent guide. The Australian dollar has recently plunged in value against the U.S. dollar making Australia far more accessible than it has been in years. To keep up with the changes the new currency situation has brought about, we`ve turned once again to Lee Mylne. Based in Brisbane (the third most populous city in Australia), Mylne has been an Australian travel journalist for nearly all her working life. She has crisscrossed every state & territory of Australia by every means of transport, & she is a life member & past president of the Australian Society of Travel Writers. This guide is updated each year, concisely written (so it`s easy to carry) & printed in large, easy-to-read type 16 pages of vibrant photographs, plus dozens of photographs throughout the book Opinionated reviews of Australia`s best attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife venues & shops--everything you need to know, nothing you don`t Detailed local maps marked with hotels, restaurants, & attractions, plus a map of Sydney`s ferry system Expert tips & recommendations for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef, Tasmania, & the Red Centre including Uluru Reviews with exact pricing, so there`s never any guessing, using the Frommer`s star rating system Suggested itineraries, including for families & for one-week visits Smart advice on how to scuba dive, avoiding dangerous animals, dodging crowds, renting a car, money-saving packages, & more A rich section on the history of Australia, including detailed context on Aboriginal issues & tips on cultural sensitivity A handy pull-out, indexed map of Australia ideal for in-depth trip planning There`s a reason that Frommer`s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, & since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer`s.