Iceland in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Iceland in the Landmark Visitor Guides series, exploring a range of places in Britain, Europe & the Caribbean, with a particular expertise in UK destinations. Each guide presents the reader with detailed, wide-ranging & accessible overview of the region or area, with a particular focus on history & culture, notable local attractions, the landscape, local events & family activities. A series of recommended walks & guided car tours exploring the region are also included in each title. The guides are arranged geographically by region & are ideal both for short & longer breaks, with practical guidance on recommended routes & tourist attractions, in addition to insightful inset boxes into local history, culture & traditions. Information on accommodation, restaurants & day-to-day information are more limited, though a compact Directory at the end of each guide provides basic listings of recommended accommodation & restaurants, as well as tourist information contacts & regional event calendars. International destinations also carry climate & country facts, basic phrases & other general travel practical guidance for travelling to the region. The British titles in the Landmark Visitor Guides series are highly recommended, covering titles that are rarely available from other publishers. ...

Iceland in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

The Rother Walking Guide to Iceland leads the reader along 49 selected, safe & reliably-described trails to the natural splendours of Iceland which are only accessible to hikers. In the introductory chapters, as well as in the presentation of the regions, the authors prepare the hiker in a safe & knowledgeable manner for the distinctive features of Europe's northernmost country. Each of the 49 hike recommendations is accompanied by an original map excerpt from the Iceland Geodetic Institute (at 1:50, 000 or 1:100, 000 scale), in which the course of the routes is marked in colour. Included are descriptions of short, impressive walks, as well as recommendations for trips lasting several days & tips for ski activities. The selection of hiking destinations is primarily concentrated on the national parks, which, on the one h&, comprise the most impressive natural landscapes, & on the other, due to their sufficient infrastructure & favourable accessibility along coastal roads, provide the major prerequisites for independent excursions. About this series: Rother Walking Guides were first published in 1920- since then Bergverlag Rother have continued to produce these comprehensive guides to ...

Iceland Baedeker is divided into four main categories
- background, practicalities, tours & A-Z of sites. The guide is introduced
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A land of fire & ice, Iceland never ceases to astonish. This unique country, active volcanically, with hot springs & floes of lava side by side with glaciers in its deserted, rocky landscapes, is home to some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. The vast Vatnajokull Glacier
- the largest in Europe
- & the volcanic island of Surtsey, which was created by eruptions of basalt from the sea off Iceland's coast from 1963 to 1967, are only two of the country's breathtaking sights. Photographer Patrick Desgraupes has captured Icelands's drama & mystery as no other photographer before him has.

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CHECK DESCRIPTION BELOW BEFORE SETTING LIVE FOR WEB EXPORT: Iceland at 1:600, 000 is an indexed map with additional street plans & enlargements of popular regions on the reverse. The publisher has chosen to concentrate on creating a map which will primarily be of use for a tourist navigating between main points of interest as opposed to stressing more detailed cartography. Highways, main & minor roads (tarred & untarred) are clearly marked. Airports, ferry routes & useful petrol stations are shown. In keeping with the publisher ...

Indexed general road map of Iceland with rather old-fashioned cartography. The road network is prominently marked & the map also shows places of interest, recreational facilities, selected hotels, campsites, tourist huts, fishing lodges, etc. Map legend

Includes:: English.

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All you need to inspire every step of your journey. An in-depth book, now with free app & e Book. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this Insight Guides book is all you need to plan your trip & experience the best of Icel&, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Reykjavik, & hidden cultural gems like Heimaey.· Insight Guide Iceland is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Geysir & Gullfoss, to discovering the Blue Lagoon· In-depth on history & culture: enjoy special features on the politics of fishing & Icelandic horses, all written by local experts·

Includes:: innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you`re on the move
- this guide comes with a free e Book, & an app that highlights top attractions & regional information & is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop & local event listings· Invaluable maps, travel tips & practical information ensure effortless planning, & encourage venturing off the beaten track· Inspirational colour photography throughout
- Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books· Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience



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This Way Iceland by JPM Guides is a truly pocket-sized guide to this intriguing destination. A land of ice & fire, with a wild & rugged beauty: high cliffs plunging precipitously into narrow fjords, deep ravines, vast glaciers streaked with grey ridges of moraine, deserts of black s&, smoking volcanoes & steaming geysers. From its crisp & sparkling capital, Reykjavik, to the hot springs & thundering waterfalls of the interior or the chattering bird colonies of the cliffs & remote islets, This Way Iceland shows you the highlights of this extraordinary country & gives vital insight into its history, culture & geology. You’ll be astounded by the amount of information contained in these small, lightweight guides. This Way Iceland

Includes:: sections on Reykjavik & surrounds, northern Icel&, eastern & southern Iceland & the interior. There are chapters on culture, shopping, dining out, sport & essential information for travellers.

Includes:: full-colour photographs throughout & a fold out map of Icel&, which incorporates street plans of Reykjavik & Akreyri.



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