Malta in the Smart Guide series from Insight is a streamlined version of travel information, in a concise format arranged in three sections
- Areas, A-Z & Atlas. Areas & districts in & around town are described before the guide moves on to an A-Z detailing of attractions & services, from accommodation to transportation via history & nightlife. The guide has some language tips, a climate chart & an overview of top attractions shown on its fly-leaf. A selective, indexed mini atlas of a few maps at the back of each guide helps place sites & attractions for the tourist & each guide is illustrated with colour photographs throughout.
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Malta in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

From the historic capital of Valletta, to the crystal clear waters of Comino, to the ancient temple complex at Mnajdra, Malta has much to tempt the visitor. Berlitz Pocket Guide Malta is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that this island has to offer. Inside Berlitz Pocket Guide Malta:· Where To Go details all the key sights on the isl&, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, & are cross-referenced to the text.· Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip.· Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of the isl&.· What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time on the isl&, from exploring the island`s many beaches & the Blue Lagoon, to marvelling at the Grandmaster`s Palace, & enjoying some traditional fresh seafood dishes.· Essential information on Malta`s culture, including a brief history of the isl&.· Eating Out covers the island`s best cuisine.· Curated listings of the best hotels & restaurants.· A-Z of all the practical information you`ll need. About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel & language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel & language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries & kids` language products. ...

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- Malta in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive
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Malta in the Shortlist Guide series from Time Out; exploring a range of international destinations in a handy, pocket-sized format designed to introduce visitors to the best nightlife, entertainment & local attractions in the city. Expert local writers provide an encyclopaedic knowledge of each city, ensuring that the guides have won a reputation for their accuracy & reliability. Each guide opens with a ...

Explores the fortress capital of Valletta, buit on a promontory into the sea
- walks the narrow streets of Vittoriosa & uncovers
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Malta, Gozo & Comino is the Sunflower Landscapes guide to exploring the best walking & touring possibilities on each isl&. The guide covers a range of routes including walks on each of the islands. A double-sided, fold-out touring map of Malta gives an overview of the isl&, basic street outlines of Victoria & Comino & the locations of each walk. Detailed information about touring by hired car or public transport, as well as on foot, is provided, helping walkers to navigate & plan day-trips. Shorter strolls are also included as an alternative for each main route for those seeking more leisurely days out. The guide is structured in two main parts ...

Malta, Gozo & Comino in the Cadogan guide series; covering a range of destinations – primarily in Europe
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Malta, Gozo & Comino in the Marco Polo Spiral Guides series is a practical guide presenting the most important things to see & do in the islands in a nutshell, & aimed at travellers who don’t have a lot of time to prepare & research for a trip. The guide highlights the top 10 sights, suggests tours & great ideas for exciting days out, & features colour photographs & a pull-out regional map & atlas pages. The guide opens with introductory chapters offering general information about the region, its history, art, geography & the people & things that make it worth visiting. Then, the guide divides the area into sections, & for each offers more specific information organised by Getting Your Bearings, Perfect Days giving examples of planned itineraries, the Top 10, Don’t Miss & At Your Leisure. There are planned day itineraries for each area including the best places to eat & drink along the way, accompanied by local map extracts & dotted with useful tips. An additional chapter offers inspirations for walks & tours. The guide concludes with general & practical information, regional atlas pages & a removable pull-out map, conveniently stored in a plastic pocket on the back cover. The format is designed with practicality in mind; the spiral binding & the colour coding makes it easy to keep the book open where is needed & render orientation fast & easy, ideal for travellers on the go. ...

Malta, Gozo & Comino is the Sunflower Landscapes guide to exploring the best walking & touring possibilities on each isl&. The guide covers a range of routes including walks on each of the islands. A double-sided, fold-out touring map of Malta gives an overview of the isl&, basic street outlines of Victoria & Comino & the locations of each walk. Detailed information about touring by hired car or public transport, as well as on foot, is provided, helping walkers to navigate & plan day-trips. Shorter strolls are also included as an alternative for each main route for those seeking more leisurely days out. The guide is structured in two main parts – Touring & Walking – that explore each route with detailed references to public transport & car directions to make each walk more accessible. 3 Car-touring routes are included, covering Malta’s resorts, beaches & historic towns, its antiquities, fishing villages & gardens & also a tour of Gozo. Each describes a route by car with suggestions for stop-off places & things to see on the way, including any picnicking sites. 33 suggestions for the best picnic stops are included at the start of the book & these are cross-referenced with the fold-out map & walk descriptions. The ‘ Walking’ section

Includes:: 27 recommended walks, many of which are circular tours. 22 of the walks cover Malta, there are 4 on Gozo & also one on Comino. A detailed introduction provides information on waymarking & maps, a walkers’ checklist, what to take, weather, photography, where to stay, Maltese pronunciation & place names, nuisances & hazards & a country code for walkers & motorists. Each walk begins with information about distance, difficulty grading, waymarking, how to get there, suggested clothing & equipment, language hints & shorter & alternative routes to the main walk. Appendices provide information on Bus, Helicopter & Ferry Timetables in addition to useful emergency telephone numbers. Colour photographs & individually adapted map extracts accompany each route.

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