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The CityPack Guide to New York by AA Publishing combines practical information with inspiring photographs and a separate pull-out map in a handy pocket format, appealing to both business and leisure visitors. Save time, discover the world’s greatest cities with the AA’s Top 25 sights and experiences from Greenwich Village to the Statue of Liberty. The guide is organised in four main sections. The first one includes an introduction to the city and an overview of what to see, presenting the `Top 25` sights and experiences, hand picked to show you the best of the city in a short space of time. The second section shows the best ways to explore the city with a series of ‘City Tours`, self guided-tours organised by areas, designed to help you make the most of your time in the city.
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The City Pack Guide to New York by AA Publishing combines practical information with inspiring photographs & a separate pull-out map in a handy pocket format, appealing to both business & leisure visitors. Save time, discover the world’s greatest cities with the AA’s Top 25 sights & experiences from Greenwich Village to the Statue of Liberty. The guide is organised in four main sections. The first one

Includes:: an introduction to the city & an overview of what to see, presenting the ` Top 25` sights & experiences, hand picked to show you the best of the city in a short space of time. The second section shows the best ways to explore the city with a series of ‘ City Tours`, self guided-tours organised by areas, designed to help you make the most of your time in the city. This section also feature a ` More to See` chapter containing great places to visit if you have extra time, &

Includes:: locations in the city as well as further afield & excursions. The third section features more in depth information about the city, top tips & advice, & separate chapters for great places to shop, eat, drink & sleep for every budget. The guide concludes with a section featuring practical advice on planning ahead, getting there & around & essential facts. The pocket guide is accompanied by a weather-resistant, pull-out map of New York with symbols locating all the sights mentioned in the text, to help you navigate the city with ease. The map can be conveniently stored in its own wallet in the back of the guide. AA City Pack New York, your handy travel companion for a perfect city break.

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.

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