The best guide to Europe, updated every yearCity walks and country drives to the essential sights, from castles to museums--plus complete vacation itinerariesTerrific spots to bike, hike, sail, and ride the railsGreat nightlife, from theater and opera to bars and clubsSavvy shopping tips for the top stores and outdoor marketsWhere to stay and eat, no matter what your budgetDistinctive lodgings, from family-run inns to grand hotels, including island retreats and hilltop guest houses and B&BsRustic taverns and neighborhood pubs, chic restaurants and cafés, sleek brasseries, beer halls, and trattoriasFresh, thorough, practical--from writers you can trustCosts, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousandsAll reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents186 pages of maps, 15 in color--and more!Important Contacts A to Z; Smart Travel Tips; What's New in '97; festivals and special activities; new side trip to Morocco; stops off the beaten path; complete index