The Rough Guide to Sicily, now in full colour throughout, is the ultimate travel guide to the Mediterranean`s most captivating isl&. You can discover the highlights of Sicily through stunning photography, colour coded street maps, & detailed listings of hotels, B& Bs, campsites, restaurants, cafes & bars. You can climb the active volcanoes of Etna, Stromboli & Vulcano; laze on unspoilt beaches; dive the waters of Ustica & the Aeolian islands; see the ancient Greek temples of Agrigento, Segesta & Selinunte, & the world`s first bikinis at the Roman Villa of Piazza Armerina. Sample the streetfood of Palermo, the markets of Catania & the island city of Siracusa, & follow in the footsteps of TV detective Montalbano, to the glorious Baroque towns of the Val di Noto. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Sicily. ...

The full colour Rough Guide to Singapore is the ultimate travel guide to this multicultural island state. You can discover Singapore`s highlights with stunning photography, colour-coded maps & more listings & information than ever before. You`ll find detailed practical advice on what to see & do
- from atmospheric temples, mouthwatering food stalls & heritage districts to Marina Bay & Universal Studios
- as well as insider descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops & restaurants for all budgets. With loads of practical advice, suggested itineraries & top 5 boxes, the Rough Guide to Singapore will help you make the most of your time.

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The brand new The Rough Guide to Slovenia is the ultimate travel guide to one of Europe`s smallest but most enchanting countries. Discover Slovenia`s myriad charms with the help of stunning photography, colour-coded maps & smart recommendations of the best places to eat, drink & stay. Get the lowdown on Ljubljana, one of Europe`s greenest & most beguiling capitals. Find detailed practical advice on making the most of Slovenia`s extraordinary natural heritage, whether that`s kayaking on the Soca river, swimming in Lake Bohinj, hiking through lush pine forests or even skiing. There`s expert guidance, too, on exploring Slovenia`s magnificent caves, its world-class wine regions & its wonderful spas. With handy itineraries, author favourites & Top 5 boxes picking out the unmissable highlights, The Rough Guide to Slovenia won`t let you down. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Slovenia. ...

Discover South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland with the most incisive & entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to safari in Kruger National Park, savour the fine wines of the Western Cape or explore the village where Nelson Mandela grew up, The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland will show you ideal places to sleep, eat, drink & shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swazil&- Independent, trusted reviews written in Rough Guides` trademark blend of humour, honesty & insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.
- Full-colour maps throughout
- navigate Johannesburg`s downtown shopping streets or the beachfront of Port Elizabeth without needing to get online.
- Detailed regional coverage
- whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Cape Town & the Cape Peninsula; The Western Cape; The Northern Cape; The Eastern Cape; the Garden Route; Kwa Zulu-Natal; Durban; Free State; Gauteng; Johannesburg; North West Province; Mpumalanga; Limpopo; Lesotho; Swazil&. Attractions include: Table Mountain; Robben Island; Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden; Stellenbosch; the Wild Coast; Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park; the Drakensberg mountains; Joburg`s Apartheid Museum; Blyde River Canyon; Kruger National Park.- stunning, inspirational images Itineraries
- carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.
- Basics
- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food & drink, health, the media, festivals, sports & outdoor activities, crime & personal safety, & more.- Background information
- a Contexts chapter devoted to history, music & books, plus a handy language section & glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland







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The full-colour Rough Guide to South America on a Budget is the ultimate guidebook for travelling the continent, from Colombia`s Caribbean beaches to the ice-fields of Patagonia. It

Includes:: detailed colour maps & in-depth coverage of what to see, where to stay & how to get around will help you discover the best this dazzling continent has to offer. The guide features reviews of affordable accommodation, cheap places to eat & laidback bars, & all the information you need for hiking the Inca Trail, whale-watching in Argentina celebrating Carnival in Rio & much more besides. You can make the most of your trip of a lifetime with The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget.

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Tuk tuks, temples, sizzling street food & remote tropical islands: discover the best of Southeast Asia with Rough Guides. Our intrepid authors have trekked, cycled & snorkelled from Bali to Myanmar, seeking out the best-value guesthouses, activities & restaurants. In-depth reviews of budget accommodation & eating are combined with some choice ”treat yourself” options allowing you to rough it in a beach hut one minute or kick back in a hip bar the next. Easy to follow transport advice & budget tips are combined with unrivalled background on all the things you simply can`t miss, whether you`re beach-hopping in Bali, exploring the ruins of Angkor Wat or venturing to the stilt-villages of Myanmar`s Inle Lake. Make the most of your Asian adventure with The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget. Covers: Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong & Macau, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam. ...

The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget is the ultimate guide for budget-conscious independent travellers visiting this fascinating region. Updated by a team of expert writers, this edition is packed with information to help you make the most of your time & money, including comprehensive transport information, suggested itineraries, full-colour maps & advice on local culture, food & language. Detailed listings give the low-down on the best hotels, hostels, bars & restaurants, while ”treat yourself” suggestions provide inspiration for the odd splurge. Whether you want to take a slow boat down the Mekong, feast on dim sum in Hong Kong, kick-back on a white-sand beach in Thailand or explore the temples of Bagan in Myanmar, this guide is the ultimate companion to travel in Southeast Asia. ...

The Rough Guide to Southwest USA is the ultimate travel guide to the fabled American West. Explore ancient Native American cliff dwellings & pueblos in Canyon de Chelly & Mesa Verde, delve into the region`s Hispanic past in the adobe-lined streets of Santa Fe & mission churches around Tucson, & follow in the footsteps of Wyatt Earp in Tombstone, the Wild West town ” Too Tough to Die.” Spectacular national parks like Zion, Bryce & the Grand Canyon
- as well as Monument Valley & its iconic red rock buttes
- are illustrated in their full colour glory, & the guide is packed with easy-to-read maps, along with suggested itineraries & authoritative, up-to-the-minute restaurant, bar, hotel & nightlife reviews. Whether you want to drive Route 66, hit the Strip in Las Vegas or visit modern day trading posts to buy Navajo rugs or Hopi kachinas, make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Southwest USA.

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Discover Spain with the most incisive & entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan on exploring Andalucia`s White Towns, sampling the legendary nightlife of Madrid or hiking in the Picos de Euuropa, this new edition of The Rough Guide to Spain will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop & visit along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Spain- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides` trademark blend of humour, honesty & insight, to help you get the most out of your visit.- Full-colour maps throughout
- navigate the backstreets of Barcelona or Granada`s Albaicin without needing to get online.- stunning, inspirational images
- a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.- Things not to miss
- Rough Guides` rundown of Spain`s best sights & experiences.- Itineraries
- carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.- Detailed city coverage
- whether visiting the big sights or venturing off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Andalucia, Castilla y Leon, La Rioja, the Pais Vasco, Navarra, Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia, Aragon, Barcelona, Catalunya, Valencia, Murcia, & the Balearics. Attractions include: Museo del Prado, Reina Sofia, El Escorial, Merida, the Alhambra, La Mezquita, Parque Nacional Coto de Donana, Univeridad de Salamanca, Burgos Cathedral, Museo Guggenheim, Santiago de Compostela`s cathedral, Sagrada Familia, Fundacio Joan Miro, Teatre-Museu Dali, La Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias, & the Palma Cathedral.- Basics
- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, festivals, culture & etiquette; sports & outdoor activities, tourist information & more- Background information
- a Contexts chapter devoted to history, wildlife flamenco & books & with a handy language section covering Castilian (Spanish), Catalan, Basque & Galician. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Spain About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our ”tell it like it is” attitude, up-to-date content & great writing. Since 1982, we`ve published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, & an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest & informed travel guides.






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The full-colour The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka is quite simply the best guide available to this beguiling
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