Author : Matthew Carrington
Publisher : *Frommers
ISBN 13 : 9780470259290
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (592 download)
Book Synopsis Frommer's Egypt by : Matthew Carrington
Download or read book Frommer's Egypt written by Matthew Carrington and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2008-09-09 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America’s #1 bestselling travel series Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. • More annually updated guides than any other series • 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides • Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries • Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design * In 2006, the number of visitors reached an all-time high of 9.1 million, a 5.5% increase from 2005, and the Egyptian Tourism Authority aims to increase visitors to 16 million by 2014 * More than 228,000 Americans visited Egypt in 2006, a 16% increase over prior year * The U.S. ranks fourth in visitors to Egypt, while the U.K. is #1 with more than 1 million visitors in 2006 * Travel + Leisure featured Alexandria in their January 2007 "Where to Go Next" section * Guide features an English-Arabic language glossary, plus an "Active Vacation Planner" that details the best places to go for sailing, diving, climbing, biking, and more