Description
In 1998, over 2 million Americans visited Germany, an 11% increase from 1997. Almost 20% hail from California, with the next largest percentage coming from the Midwest. 2000 will be a big year for Germany. Berlin is billed as a major Millennium celebration city, with events beginning in mid-1999 and lasting through 2000. Hanover hosts Expo 2000 from July-Oct 2000. Lively new thematic boxes showcase Germany's diverse culture, exploring topics like music, spas, castle building, and fairy tales. Dining and lodging choices are greatly expanded, with affordable alternatives like farmhouses added to the mix. The guide also covers several smaller towns, such Gorlitz, on the Czech border. This beautiful and practical introductory section takes readers on a virtual tour of Germany, showcasing what's where and the must sees and dos, while highlighting the incredible diversity of the destination. Cross-referenced to the main text, it's both inspirational and useful for planning. Two of the Gold Guide's top features, Great Itineraries and Fodor's Choice, now stand out in full color. This edition features a distinctive new gold cover with a hard-hitting subtitle that effectively sells the guide's unique features, plus a bold new spine that highlights the Rand McNally map inside, and lively backcover copy that creates excitement about the destination and establishes Fodor's as the brand leader.
