The first, 206-km long Alpine section of the GR5 from Lake Geneva, past Mont Blanc & across the Col de la Croix-du-Bonhomme, to Landry north of the Vanoise Massif, FFRP topo-guide ref. no. 504, with colour maps from the IGN TOP25 series at 1:25, 000. Also included is a tour of the Dents du Midi. Current edition of this title was published in May 2013ABOUT THE FFRP (Fédération française de la randonnée pédestre) TOPOGUIDES: published in a handy A5 paperback format, the guides are the best companions for hiking along the GR routes, France’s extensive network of long-distance footpaths. Each topo-guide covers either a whole route or a part of a longer path (e.g. four titles for the GR 10 along the Pyrenees). The guides have COLOUR extracts from IGN`s 1:50, 000 or 1:25, 000 topographic survey mapping overprinted with the route, with important points cross-referenced to the accompanying text placed on the adjoining page. The text is in French, but a large amount of information is conveyed by symbols (different types of accommodation, food shops, public transport links, etc). An important feature of each guide is a summary table showing what facilities can be found at each stage of the route, supported by an extensive “info practiques” section with more specific information & contact details for recommended accommodation, tourist offices, etc. The guides are published on high quality paper & include descriptions of the most interesting aspects of the surrounding region: historical & cultural sites, local specialties, fauna & flora, etc, all illustrated with colour photos. To see other titles published by the FFRP for long-distance hiking routes, including the other sections of the GR5, please click on the series link. ...

The Mountain Whistle by Lifesystems is a pocket-sized whistle & can be attached anywhere with a key-ring. It is ideal to attract attention in an emergency & it is recommended by the Mountain Leader Training Board as an essential item to be carried in the hills. This is a tough lightweight aluminium alloy whistle capable of producing 100 decibels sounds. The international distress signal is 6 blasts of a whistle, one minute pause & repeated. ...

The Dual Mosquito Killer Unit by Lifesystem helps reduce the danger & annoyance of mosquito bites at night. A 2-pin (round pins) unit that plugs into the mains & slowly heats either a liquid or a tablet (not included). It emits an odourless scent that is harmless to humans, but extremely effective against biting insects. This Mosquito Killer is supplied with a 35ml bottle of liquid that gives up to 40 nights protection (replacement bottles of killer fluid are available separately). It repels Mosquitoes, midges & other biting insects. This unit works also with mosquito killer tablets (not included). ...

Street map of Dubai at 1:15, 000 covering the city from Al Safa Park to the International Airport & from the Al Jaddaf Development to Port Rashid (without the Maritime City). Four insets show the Dubai Coastal Projects at 1:200, 000, the Al Sufouh / Dubai Marina at 1:40, 000, an overview of the Dubai / Abu Dhabi region at 1:970, 000, & a map of the Dubai Light Metro system. Detail

Includes:: souks & markets, notable buildings, public buildings, shopping malls, car parks, one-way streets, bus & Light Metro stations, mosques, monuments, museums, theatres, sites of interest, hotels, consulates, post offices, police stations, hospitals. Railways & pedestrian areas & staircases are also indicated alongside land use, e.g. parks, cemeteries, industrial areas, attractions, etc. The map is indexed for communities, the main streets, & the Dubai Addressing System.

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Dubai at 1:81, 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. Motorways, main & standard roads are extremely clearly marked. The map should make navigation around Dubai very easy indeed. In keeping with the publisher ...

Dubai 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 ...

Dubai in the Pocket Guide series from Footprint; comprising a selection of handy, pocket-sized guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability each Footprint Pocket guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination, with an overview of the main regions, a trip-planner & information on contemporary life. A Travel Essentials Chapter provides guidance on getting there & around, tours & general tourist information. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. A Background section explores the history, art & architecture, books & language of the destination. ...

Dubai in the Luxe city guides series, which are slim & small enough to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. Information is distilled from elite suggestions by city residents, specially selected for their style, knowledge & expertise. Luxe guides aim at the upper end of the market & subjectively edit to choose the very best recommendations for shopping, restaurants, leisure options & nightlife. Half day shopping & activity itineraries are suggested for you to mix & match your visit to suit your timetable. When folded close the cardboard guide slots into its own protective plastic frame. Vanity Fair magazine calls them ...

Today, Dubai is a city of shimmering skyscrapers attracting thousands of tourists every year. Yet just sixty years ago Dubai`s population scraped a living by picking dates, diving for pearls, or sailing in wooden dhows to trade with Iran & India. Dubai is everything the rest of the Arab world is not. Until recently it was the fastest-growing city in the world, with an economy whose growth outpaced China`s while luring more tourists than all of India. The city has become a metaphor for the lush life, where the wealthy mingle in gilded splendour & luxury cars fill the streets, yet it is also beset by a backwash of bad design, environmental degradation & controversial labour practices. Dubai tells its unique story. ...

Dubai & Abu Dhabi in the Frommer's Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination ...