Frommer's Egypt

the long version

America's #1 bestselling travel series Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer's Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. - More annually updated guides than any other series - 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides - Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries - Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design In 2006, the number of visitors reached an all-time high of 9.1 million, a 5.5% increase from 2005, and the Egyptian Tourism Authority aims to increase visitors to 16 million by 2014 More than 228,000 Americans visited Egypt in 2006, a 16% increase over prior year The U.S. ranks fourth in visitors to Egypt, while the U.K. is #1 with more than 1 million visitors in 2006 Travel + Leisure featured Alexandria in their January 2007 "Where to Go Next" section Guide features an English-Arabic language glossary, plus an "Active Vacation Planner" that details the best places to go for sailing, diving, climbing, biking, and more