American Battlefields

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writers, Susan Langenhennig [and four others

New Orleans is an incredible, vibrant, bursting at the seams, melting pot of a city. Whether you are visiting for the music, the food, to get to the know people, or to just party all night long (or all of the above), Fodors New Orleans 2014 is the guidebook that makes every trip the trip of a lifetime. New hotel and restaurant recommendations have been added throughout New Orleans, as well as in select destinations in Plantation Country and Cajun country. A Mardi Gras feature, including a parade schedule, helps revelers plan their time. Neighborhood planners with colorful maps, an easy to access "Dining and Lodging" atlas, and "Best Bets" for restaurants and hotels makes planning a trip easy. Fodors New Orleans offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.

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Seth Kubersky with Kelly Monaghan

TRAVEL WITH CHILDREN / FAMILY HOLIDAYS. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter made Universal Orlando Resort the hottest family destination in central Florida. Now the Potter franchise is expanding to a second park and the only guide devoted exclusively to Universal Orlando Resort is on top of it all. It covers Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and the CityWalk entertainment district. It features in-depth reviews of every ride, attraction, restaurant, and resort hotel along with maps and color photographs.

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Matt Spruill

Not far from Chattanooga in northern Georgia, the Confederacy won one of its most decisive battles. This guide uses firsthand accounts to illustrate how this skirmish, only two days long, turned into one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War with 34,000-plus Union and Confederate soldiers killed, wounded, or captured. Explicit directions to points of interest and maps detailing troop position, roads, rivers, elevations, and tree lines as they were 130 years ago help bring the Battle of Chickamauga to life. -- Back cover.

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Laura Dixon

The northernmost capital city in the world, Reykjavik is also one of the friendliest. From deliciously warm springs and lagoons to its background of snow-topped mountains, Reykjavik is creative and unique. This Footprint Handbook provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this welcoming city and the surrounding countryside.