New York City For Dummies， 5th Edition纽约城市指南，第5版

出版时间：2008-11  作者：Myka Carroll  页数：316  

内容概要

For Dummies Travel guides are the ultimate user-friendly trip planners, combining the broad appeal and time-tested features of the For Dummies series with up-to-the-minute advice and information from the experts at Frommer’s.     Small trim size for use on-the-go     Focused coverage of only the best hotels and restaurants in all price ranges     Tear-out “cheat sheet” with full-color maps or easy reference pointers     From soaring skyscrapers to rumbling subways, power shopping to bargain-hunting, world-renowned restaurants to neighborhood delis and pizzerias, majestic cathedrals to Times Square—New York has it all. Chances are you can't do it all, but this friendly guide helps you take a big bite out of the Big Apple with:     Maps and tips for getting around by public transit, plus sights best seen on foot    A calendar of events for every season     A shopper's guide, including trendy areas like SoHo, NoHo, and NoLita     Information about great free attractions, including the Staten Island Ferry     Sample itineraries to help you make the most of your trip     Like every For Dummies travel guide, New York City For Dummies, Fifth Edition includes:     Down-to-earth trip-planning advice     What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip     The best hotels and restaurants for every budget     With information on "must see" attractions like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Central Park, places to take the kids, an insider's look at the nightlife, tips on getting discount tickets to popular shows, and a Quick Concierge with all kinds of info, this guide will have you saying, "I love New York." 作者简介：    New York-based Myka Carroll edited 70+ travel guides before jumping to the other side of the desk as a freelance writer. Her favorite New York movie is Smoke, her favorite New York band is Sonic Youth, and her favorite New York hero is Shirley Chisholm. She would like to thank her family and dearest friends for their unwavering support, and to give props to Tommy and the gang at Academy Restaurant, the best diner in the city. She dedicates a knife, a fork, a bottle, and a cork to Benjamin Mias Carroll Del Barrio, the reason why. Bronx cheers can be addressed to her at nycdummy@gmx, com.

书籍目录

Introduction  About This Book  Conventions Used in This Book  Foolish Assumptions  How This Book Is Organized    Part 1: Introducing New York City    Part 2: Planning Your Trip to New York City    Part 3: Settling Into New York City    Part 4: Exploring New York City    Part 5: Living It Up After Dark: New York City Nightlife    Part 6: The Part of Tens    Quick Concierge  Icons Used in This Book  Where to Go from HerePart 1: Introducing New york City  Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of New York City    Best Events    Best Hotels    Best Restaurants    Best Attractions    Best Shopping    Best Culture and Nightlife  Chapter 2: Digging Deeper into New York City    Hunting Down a Little History    Looking at Local Architecture    Lauding the Local Cuisine    Recommending Books and Movies      New York City on paper      New York City on film  Chapter 3: Deciding When to Go    Revealing the Secrets of the Seasons    Marking Your Calendar: Year-Round New York     January     February    March/April    May    June    July    August    September    October    November     DecemberPart 2: Planning your Trip to New york City  Chapter 4: Managing Your Money    Planning Your Budget      Hotel      Transportation      Food      Sights      Shopping      Nightlife      Typical day-to-day purchases      Taxes      Tips    Cutting Costs, but Not the Fun    Handling Money      Using ATMs and carrying cash      Charging ahead with credit cards      Toting traveler's checks      Dealing with a lost or stolen wallet  Chapter 5: Getting to New York City    Choosing the Airport    Flying to New York      Finding out which airlines fly there      Getting the best deal on your airfare      Booking your flight online    Driving to New York City    Arriving by Other Means      By train      By bus    Joining an Escorted Tour    Choosing a Package Tour  Chapter 6: Catering to Special Travel Needs or Interests  Chapter 7: Taking Care of the Remaining DetailsPart 3: Settling Into New york City  Chapter 8: Arriving and Getting Oriented  Chapter 9: Checking In at New York City's Best Hotels  Chapter 10: Dining and Snacking in New York CityPart 4: Exploring New york City  Chapter 11: New York City's Top Sights  Chapter 12: Shopping in New York City  Chapter 13: Following an Itinerary: Five Great OptionsPart 5: Living It Up After Dark: New york City Nightlife  Chapter 14: Applauding the Cultural Scene  Chapter 15: Hitting the Clubs and BarsPart 6: The Part of Tens  Chapter 16: The Top Ten Cheap New York City Experiences  Chapter 17: The Top Ten Essential New York City Eating Experiences  Chapter 18: Ten New York City Experiences to AvoidAppendix: Quick ConciergeIndex