Introducing LUXE Amsterdam and LUXE Stockholm

June 9, 2011 - PRLog -- LUXE City Guides the consummately stylish pocket guides famous for their original content and uniquely beautiful covers, have expanded their range of international titles to include the cities of Amsterdam and Stockholm. Packed with our signature distinctive, hyper-opinionated short and sharp reviews distilled from resident editors and checked by staff editors flown specially to the city – when we say well researched, we really mean it.
   
LUXE Amsterdam
Step away from the neon lights and behold a stunningly beautiful city with the head of a metropolis and a heart of a village. Thriving in independent and artisanal retail, with a rich design and art scene, Amsterdam is an awesome crucible of historical flavours, modern aesthetics and legendary nightlife. Crammed with original content, our signature ‘by-the-hand’ shopping itineraries lead you to the all city’s finest designers, craftspeople and retail experiences, from by appointment salons to bespoke ateliers. Want to stay in exclusive canal side designer hotels or charming and affordable B&Bs? Want to dine alfresco on Michelin-starred cuisine or in cosy, hidden foodie haunts? Want gorgeous jewellery, fabrics, suits, shoes and stationary made to order?  Wave goodbye to the tourist clogs and step into the fab lane.   US$ 9.99 / £ 4.99 / €6.99 / HK$ 80 / AUD$14.99

LUXE Stockholm  
Clean, green and on the scene, Stockholm encompasses 14 islands of the beautiful Swedish archipelago and spangles them with treasures, from her medieval old town to her wealth of museums, art and nature in all directions. LUXE Stockholm unveils world-class restaurants, a vibrant cultural scene, fabulously rich seams of antiques and vintage, as well of course as our comprehensive, handpicked selection of the pinnacle of Scandinavian design, from furniture to fabrics and décor to bespoke, plus shopping itineraries and all our fave things to do summer, winter, rain and shine. Want to find the loveliest places to stay from palaces to boutiques, B&Bs or a private boat? Want the finest food from artisanal kitchens and local hidden cafes? Want to find stashes of vintage fashion and the best local designers and accessories? Want to hire your own yacht, museum guide, artisanal food specialist or shopping guru? LUXE gives the best and leaves out the rest.  US$ 9.99 / £ 4.99 / €6.99 / HK$ 80 / AUD$14.99

LUXE Amsterdam and LUXE Stockholm are available online at http://www.luxecityguides.com and at selected retail stores around the world.

LUXE City Guides come with FREE online updates, so not only do you get the very best each city has to offer, you can also check online at http://www.luxecityguides.com for all the latest hot info on all 33 cities. And while you’re there, check out our hotel booking engine LUXE City Guides Hotel & Villa Collection complete with photos, in-depth reviews, and LUXE special offers.  For smart and savvy travellers LUXE City Guides has gone mobile.  More than 20 cities are now available in mobile editions for iPhone, HTC and Nokia handsets. Each app comes with a year of free updates sent directly to your mobile.

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LUXE City Guides are stylish pocket travel guides with over 1 million copies sold to date. They were founded 9 years ago, and offer 33 cities in their range, spanning Asia, Europe and the USA. LUXE City Guides are famed for eschewing the usual padding of pointless photographs and verbose descriptions. Their unique concertina format is easy to use, and is so lightweight. They are small and discreet enough to fit in your shirt pocket or clutch and are packed with only the latest and greatest that each destination has to offer. With LUXE you’re not a tourist, you’re a visitor. It’s a big difference. For more information check out http://www.luxecityguides.com