Frommer's Israel

Description

Frommer's has amassed a loyal following of millions who have successfully used its guides for more than 60 years. Arthur and Pauline Frommer are a publicity-making machine. Between writing syndicated newspaper columns, blogs, weekly radio shows and constant public appearances, Arthur writes introductions to many of the guides, while Pauline oversees the line as Editorial Director and author of the two best-selling guides to New York City. Frommer's authors are noted journalists, known for providing high-quality research and reliable, yet opinionated colorful reviews. Most of the authors live in the area they cover to ensure that the books lead travelers on the most authentic journeys possible. Because they are "embedded" in these locations, they also are able to turn up money-saving advice, for travel in all price ranges that many other guidebook series miss. Reviews include websites,closest public transportation, hours and exact pricing Most books feature a detachable map All new Frommer guidebooks are set in 10 pt. type, larger than most other guides Frommers.com is consistently named one of the top 10 travel sites and has over 14 million page views monthly. The guides are featured and link to key retailers and IndieBound for fulfillment.

Karen Chernick is a Tel Aviv-based writer who prides herself on knowing obscure historic facts about the cityscape, plus the best place to get lunch. She can often be found at recently opened art exhibitions, the market, or walking along the Mediterranean (a view that never gets old). Her stories about hidden gems and worth-splurging eats have been featured on Smithsonian, Atlas Obscura, Artsy, Haaretz, and The Times of Israel , among other publications. Shira Rubin is an award-winning journalist who's lived in Israel for the past decade. She regularly writes about travel, food, tech, politics and culture for The Atlantic, Foreign Policy, Bloomberg, the BBC and several other outlets. Shira has been living in the Middle East since 2010, when she studied Arabic as part of a US State Department scholarship in Cairo in the months leading up to the Arab Spring. Shira speaks English, Hebrew, Arabic and French. She is based out of Tel Aviv.