This series is essential reading for students, backpackers, and budget-conscious travelers. Updated annually, Independent Traveler's Guides contain freshly researched and entertainingly written descriptions of destinations, sights, accommodations, dining, and entertainment -- with a focus upon transportation routes, scheduling, and maps.Each guide features: -- Color photographs-- City and region maps-- Train, ferry, airline, and bus schedules-- Distances and travel times-- Information on national parks and outdoor facilities-- Handy, portable format