Down-to-earth and easy to use, each guide is loaded with tips that help travelers avoid wasting time and money. The ideal references for honeymooners, business travelers, families, and more, the guides feature:
-- A renowned rating system that objectively evaluates hotels, attractions, and restaurants in all price categories
-- Tips on festivals and special events
-- Handy charts that show how each place stacks up against the competition
-- Honest, candid advice on what's worth the time and money
-- Detailed maps
-- Extensive information on shopping, nightlife, sports, and more

For travelers who want to maximize their time and get their money's worth, The Unofficial Guides provide more than the official line.

Hosting more than five million travelers, cruises have become one of the fastest growing segments of the tourist industry. To accommodate these tourists now and in the near future, cruise lines are building new ships -- nine in 1999 alone. This hands-on guide provides all the facts travelers need to evaluate the destination and ship that's right for them before they hop on board.
-- Evaluates cruises in the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, and Asia
-- Offers candid advice on which cruises are great -- and which aren't
-- Provides in-depth, no-holds-barred evaluations of the new cruise ships launched in 1999
-- Shows how tomake the most of time spent off the ship