Time Out`s Shortlist pocket guide selects the very best that Barcelona has to offer. Our expert local authors introduce Barcelona`s past & present with their trademark appreciation of contemporary culture & in-depth coverage of the city`s architectural & artistic treasures. The guide provides insight into the most compelling attractions & listings that are bang up to date with cafes, restaurants, shops & the pick of venues to visit after dark. The book`s easy to use format, suggested itineraries, selected listings, coverage of main sights & detailed mapping make it the perfect pocket-sized companion for a visit to the city. ...

The Time Out Berlin City Guide is a must-have travel companion for anyone heading to the German capital that remains one of Europe`s most compelling destinations. In full colour & illustrated throughout, the city guide is written by expert authors &

Includes:: a handy pull-out map. It covers all the iconic sights, including the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag & the Museuminsel, but also reviews of lesser-known attractions, such as parks, flea markets & bathing lakes. Berlin is a living memorial to some of the twentieth century`s most powerful flashpoints, & a magnet for all-night revellers. The city`s rugged character has weathered a turbulent history of wars & walls &, since reunification, its restoration as a centre of government. Berlin city guide highlights:* Reviews & features on eating, drinking & shopping * Detailed street maps for each area of the city* Walking routes through the Tiergarten & along the remains of the Berlin Wall.* Details of the city`s cultural life: classical music, theatre, dance, cabaret & electronica.* Extensive coverage of Berlin`s nightlife scene from techno clubs to drag acts.* In-depth analysis of the city`s fascinating history, architecture & current affairs.

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This Time Out`s Shortlist pocket guide selects the very best that Berlin has to offer. Written & researched by local experts, it guides readers to the German capital`s most essential sights & experiences, from compelling historical landmarks to world-class museums, & from hipster cafes & bars to clubs where you can dance until dawn. The book`s easy-to-use format, suggested itineraries, carefully curated listings, comprehensive coverage of the main sights & detailed mapping make it the perfect pocket-sized companion for a visit to the city. Berlin shortlist highlights:* Organised into convenient colour-coded area chapters, each with a detailed street map & reviews of sights, restaurants, bars & shops. * Researched & written by a network of local experts to give visitors the insider`s view of the city. * Every h&-picked restaurant, cafe & bar has been visited & reviewed anonymously by critics who pay their own way. * A month-by-month events calendar shows what`s on when. * Tailored itineraries outline the perfect weekend in the city & provide guidance for families & for those travelling on a budget. ...

The City & Regions series from Time Out are comprehensive guides to a range of cities & their surrounding regions & include some of the most detailed listings & directories of places to eat & drink & things to do & see. Time Out guides are strongly focussed on local entertainment & nightlife, in addition to principal sights & attractions, with expert local writers providing an encyclopaedic knowledge of each city. This unique quality has ensured that the guides have won a reputation for their accuracy & reliability. The surrounding region is also incorporated in some guides, with information on the principal attractions, sites, landscapes & the best way of exploring them. Each of the Time Out city & region guides has a similar layout, allowing visitors to explore their destination easily. An ‘ In Context’ introductory chapter profiles the destination with several local writers providing individual insights into different aspects of their city & the wider region. An extensive sights section is arranged by area &

Includes:: information about principal attractions in addition to dedicated walking tours & information boxes on particular places of interest. An escapes & excursions chapter also covers some of the highlights found just beyond the city limits or the must-see attractions in the specific region. The ‘ Consume’ chapter is organised into hotels, restaurants & cafes, bars & shops & services & provides an enormous array of ways to explore the destination. Individual establishments are accompanied by detailed descriptions & include useful information on opening times, prices, location, address & the type of food & drink available. An Arts & Entertainment section provides extensive listings & details of art galleries, books & poetry, cabaret & comedy, children’s activities, clubs, film & television, gay & lesbian, music, sports & fitness & theatre & dance. There is also a Directory with information on getting around the city & region as well as practical guidance on subjects such as attitude & etiquette, customs, disabled visitors, drugs, embassies & consulates, health, help-lines, insurance, internet facilities, media, money, opening hours, religion, smoking, universities, telephones, times & dates, tourist information points, visas & immigration & working in the city.

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The Countries series from Time Out are comprehensive guides to a range of destinations, exploring the best places to stay, eat & explore. Based on their successful ‘ City Guides’ series, Time Out country guides have a similar format & cover an extensive range of activities, entertainment & sightseeing opportunities. Each guide is written by a team of experts who specialize in their locality, giving readers a detailed & thorough understanding of each region. An ‘ Editor’s Pick’ opening chapter summarizes some of the country’s ‘star destinations’ in categories including art & architecture, eating & drinking, historic sites, hotels, nightlife, outdoor activities, scenery, shopping, art & famous buildings. Each guide has a similar layout, allowing readers to plan their trip accordingly. Sections are thematically grouped & include categories such as rural idylls, cities, coast, small gems, mountains, rivers & wetlands & dramatic landscapes. Using Time Out’s extensive knowledge & experience of cities, this section is usually the most in-depth, including comprehensive listings for the best places to eat & drink, accommodation & local entertainment & nightlife. Individual features exploring specific facets of a local region or city are interlaced with the text & are compiled by knowledgeable local experts.A ‘ Need to Know’ chapter gives useful practical guidance on a range of matters including accommodation, age restrictions, airlines, customs, disabled travelers, driving, drugs, electricity, embassies & consulates, emergencies, health, language, money, opening hours, smoking, tax, telephones, time & seasons, tipping, trains, visas & weights & measures. There is also a calendar of local & national festivals & events that are held throughout the year, with website details where relevant. ...

Weighing in at a hefty 256 pages this bang up-to-date new issue of our annual Croatian Magazine Visitors' Guide is your perfect holiday planner & companion. By combining hundreds of independent reviews of where to eat, drink & sleep in all major Croatian cities & islands with more than 100 pages of beautifully photographed features covering Eating & Drinking, Arts & Culture & Sea & Land this annual magazine highlights all the things that merit your attention. From hiking under waterfalls to dancing on the beach, from sleepy wine trails to the finest fish, from contemporary art openings to Roman history
- it's all inside. Add in city, regional & national maps & an essential vocab guide & Time Out Visitors' Guide to Croatia 2010 is your essential guide to get the very best out of Europe's most celebrated summer destination.
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Time Out Cycle London combines 25 great bike rides for all abilities in & around the capital with features & useful information. It's a contemporary & attractive entry-level book that understands that you don't have to be able to strip your bike to its ball bearings to enjoy all the pleasures of road cycling. Organised according to types of bike riding, from commuting to family afternoons out to weekend excursions; each

Includes:: rides, bike & kit advice & introduces, through features & the cycle routes chosen, London's vibrant cycle scene. It also takes you to the best of London itself.

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Time Out 2013 Eating & Drinking is the capital’s 100% independent annual restaurant review. The guide is arranged into restaurants by national cuisine & gastronomy type; from The Americas & Brasseries to Vegetarian & Vietnamese. A section on Cheap Eats looks at budget options & the options for simpler fare such as Fish & Chips, whilst a Drinking in London chapter not only reviews bars & pubs but also tells you venues where you can combine eating & entertainment under one roof. The guide is fully indexed by place, street, area & subject, & contains street plans familiar to users of Time Out travel guides which locate recommended places to eat & drink. Details of the winners in Time Out’s 23rd annual Eating & Drinking Awards are featured, plus there is a personal, unashamedly subjective pick of the editor’s Hot 50 places to eat & drink in London. ...

The cradle of the Italian Renaissance is unrivalled in the breadth of its artistic treasures. Florence has the greatest collection of Renaissance art in the world, & a character list that reads like a Who`s Who of the period`s greatest artists & thinkers
- Dante, Leonardo, Michaelangelo
- not to mention the powerful families who financed their work
- the Medici & the Strozzi. Evidence of their lasting influence abounds today, including the discovery of a Leonardo fresco beneath a painting by Vasari, & the unearthing of Michaelangelo`s plans for a church facade. Time Out`s expert local authors cover Florence`s past & present with authoritative art history & their trademark appreciation of contemporary culture.


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Time Out`s Shortlist pocket guide selects the very best that Florence has to offer. Our expert local authors introduce Florence`s past & present with their trademark appreciation of contemporary culture & in-depth coverage of the city`s architectural & artistic treasures. The guide provides insight into the most compelling attractions & listings that are bang up to date with cafes, restaurants, shops & the pick of venues to visit after dark. The book`s easy to use format, suggested itineraries, selected listings, coverage of main sights & detailed mapping make it the perfect pocket-sized companion for a visit to the city. ...