2013 Per Annum City Diaries: Put a City in Your Pocket The Google before Google-Planners/City Guides for Over 30 Years Highly Recommended by the Organized Peachy Panel of Whom You Know

In order to keep an organized daily life it is necessary that I keep a planner with me at all times. All of my appointments, grocery lists, etc. are jotted down in my planner because unfortunately, I don't have the best memory. This Manhattan Diary will be absolutely perfect for 2013! It even has subway and bus maps in the back of the book! It also has a directory for many things in Manhattan such as restaurants and stores! I can't wait to start using my diary! It is going to make my life so much easier!

Long ago, in graduate school in Paris , we all had our little copies of "Plan de Paris" in our pockets. That one little item got us through subways, tourist traps, museum schedules, and rock 'n roll concerts. In NYC, we don't have one of those handy little guides. But we do have the Manhattan Diary, which is just as good, with maps, lists of museums, even rock 'n roll venues! The maps in this handy little cover the city and its surrounds, for public transport, or a walking tour. Find restaurants, their phone numbers, and establishments listed according to their specialty. Under apothecaries, you can find my favorite, Bigelow's, or a more esoteric addition, Aedes de Venustus. (Peachy likes Clydes!)  

As a must for everyone visiting NYC, get it for your friends as an advance gift, and make their Manhattan bound visit easier. It'll make things so much easier for you, too. Just point to page whichever, and send them forth!

I've been to Manhattan only twice in the past to visit. If I didn't have a "tour guide" (my cousin), I would've been completely lost. I would love to go again in the future and know my cousin would be happy to show me around, but what would happen if for some reason he couldn't? Look no further than the 2013 Manhattan Diary. It's sleek and small in size so it would fit perfectly into a small purse or a pocket. It is loaded with Manhattan specific information that any tourist would need. What I think I would need the most and what I found most helpful were the street and transit maps to help me navigate my way around Manhattan! This is a must for anyone who is traveling to Manhattan!

Keeping your life organized can now be a cinch, thanks to the Manhattan Diary from Per Annum. This sleek, handy diary not only contains a weekly calendar spread (with plenty of space to write in appointments!), but also a wealth of other information that makes living in NYC as simple as possible. The creators of the diary have included just about anything a New Yorker could need, and a whole lot more! There are listings for restaurants, hospitals, movie theaters and more, including conversion charts and lists of vintage wines. Additionally, there are full color street and transit maps, including maps for the subway, LIRR, Metro-North, and New Jersey Transit. It's simply a must-have for any New Yorker. And the best part? It's lightweight and incredibly compact, so it will fit in just about any handbag or inside pocket of a jacket. And, unlike a smartphone or other wireless device, there's no chance of it losing service or the battery running out! The diary comes in a variety of colors (mine is navy), and is also available for L.A., San Francisco, Chicago, and Boston.

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Since 1979, Per Annum, Inc. has been a leading innovator when it comes to personal organization – and to this day, their award-winning, pocket-sized, information-packed City Diaries continue to be a bestseller among individuals, businesses and bookstores alike. 

2013 City Diaries are available for Manhattan, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as a 15-City Metropolitan edition. Measuring only 3¼” x 7”, these handy, portable books contain a weekly calendar and are loaded with city-specific listings including restaurants, hotels, shopping, sporting facilities & more. In the back, you will find full-color street and transit maps everything you need to navigate the big city! 

Smartphone users: how many times have you needed to look something up an address, check a date, or figure out your commute, only to find yourself on the subway or in an elevator with no internet access? With a City Diary in your purse or pocket, you can access this information in mere seconds, whether you’re in a Wi-Fi hotspot or not. Have you ever experienced data loss? City Diaries are the perfect paper back-up for your most crucial information. (As an added bonus, their stylish but subtle design makes them a must-have for lifelong city natives as well as tourists!) 

City Diaries come with genuine or simulated leather covers, in a variety of classic and fun colors. They are extremely versatile and customizable and make amazing gifts for family & friends – personalize them with a name or initials. Despite the prevalence of electronic devices, City Diaries remain top sellers in bookstores, stationery stores and museum shops across the country. 

With retail prices starting at $19.99, City Diaries are as affordable as they are elegant. Make 2013 the year that you augment your smartphone and put a city in your pocket! 

Per Annum, Inc. is a certified woman-owned source of City Diaries, Little Blank Books, Nannini Italian Eyewear and other innovative products since 1979. Visit www.PerAnnum.com or e-mail Lisa@perannum.com for more information about these or any of our products.