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Frommer's ® Madrid

Name: Frommer's ® Madrid
Author: Peter Stone
ISBN: 9780764577949

by Peter Stone

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Overview

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go – they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

This first edition of Frommer's Madrid is the definitive guide to the capital city of Spain. We journey to the nation's capital for a taste of Madrid's tapas bars, incredible nightlife, and the artistic treasures of the Prado, and suggest several day-trips. It's all done with the trademark Frommer's attention to style, accuracy, and detail.

About the Author, Peter Stone

Born in London, England, Peter Stone started his working life in the Foreign Office in Downing Street before moving on to translation and journalism. Over the last 25 years, he has resided in Greece, North Africa, and in regions throughout Spain, including Málaga, Barcelona, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. A lifelong lover of Hispanic culture, history, and language, Peter made Madrid his home in 1998, and he recently published Madrid Escapes, a book about Madrid province. He has also contributed to several travel brochures and to a wide variety of European magazines and guidebooks, including Time Out and Insight.