The Berlitz Pocket Guide to Oman is fully revised & better than ever! This guide features clear colour-coded sections enabling you to locate the information you need quickly & easily. Sections cover all the places to go & indicate highly recommend sights the history of Oman & interesting facts along with many different things to do including shopping sports childrens activities entertainment nightlife & more. An Eating Out section provides information on where to go & what the local specialities are. The Top 10 attractions are highlighted allowing you to set priorities for your stay & ensure you dont miss out on the best Oman has to offer. Accommodation for all budgets is recommended along with other practical travel tips covering transport currency medical care & more. Beautiful full-colour photographs accompany the text throughout making this guide truly a pleasure to read before during & after your visit. ...

This brand new Berlitz Pocket Guide provides all the information you need to enjoy the up-&-coming tourist hotspot that is the Cape Verde Islands in a handy & genuinely pocketable format. Whether you want to find fantastic hiking trails & world class windsurfing spots or simply immerse yourself in the most spectacular mountain scenery & deserted beach landscapes on offer this guide captures everything there is to see & do. Colour-coded sections allow you to locate the information you need quickly & full-colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are making this guide ideal for on-the-spot-reference. The Top 10 attractions are highlighted on a dedicated double-page spread capturing everything you simply cant afford to miss & ensuring you make the most of your stay. Explore the waters surrounding Maio for shipwrecks dating back to the 16th century & spot the endangered loggerhead turtles from the island of Boa Vista. Other recommendations include Santiago the largest island & seat of government Sao Vicente for the Mindelo carnival in February & Sao Filipe one of Cape Verdes loveliest towns with cobbled streets & leafy squares on the island of Fogo. A dedicated Eating Out section provides information on local Creole cuisine & the concise History section will help you truly get to the heart of these beautiful islands & their unique heritage from colonisation to the present day. An invaluable Travel Tips section provides an A-Z summary of practical information covering accommodation for all budgets transport climate health & much more. It also

Includes:: travel information that the brochures fail to mention for example on enchanting Brava the smallest inhabited island visitors are warned that although well worth a visit the lack of an aerodrome presents something of an obstacle with the ferry service a choppy one hour crossing in a small boat with an exposed deck & you can expect to be drenched by the end of it". You will find full-colour photographs accompanying the text throughout making this guide truly a pleasure to read before during & after your visit."

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Berlitz Pocket Guide Caribbean Ports of Call is the ultimate handy guide to cruising the Caribbean with 192 pages combining authoritative narrative detail & stunning colour photography. The book begins with two inspirational

Features: a rundown of the Caribbeans Top 10 Attractions followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Cruise in the region. A foreword on cruising the Caribbean
- written by cruising expert Douglas Ward the worlds leading authority on cruise ships
- sets the scene followed by an introduction to the Caribbeans history the pleasures of visiting the islands by ship & the impact of the cruise industry on the region. Throughout the guide colour Fact Sheets brief you on points of historical & cultural interest as well as tips on how to get the most out of your cruising experience. The main section of the book is the Where to Go chapter which tells you everything you need to know about the sights & attractions of not only the popular Caribbean ports of call but also the US homeports & those stopping points often found on Caribbean cruise itineraries
- such as the Bahamas Mexico & Central America. From Sailing Out of America which covers Miami Key West & more the book heads for the ancient Maya ruins magnificent waterfalls & stunning beaches of Mexico & Central America. We pass through the Bahamas before travelling in turn through the Western Caribbean which

Includes:: Cuba & Jamaica; the Eastern Caribbean for those classic tropical island paradises; & the Southern Caribbean whose islands off the Venezuelan coast offer a fascinating mix of cultures & landscapes
- from South American jungle in Trinidad to desert in Dutch Aruba. At the start of each geographical section a full-page Fact Sheet summarises the practical essentials for the region from Calendar Highlights to Money Matters; while maps on the cover flaps help you navigate around some of the main spots. Handy Travel Tips comprise the final section of the guide
- a summary of practical cruise information which guides you through Choosing A Cruise; Preparing for the Trip; Life on Board; Life on Shore; & Cruise Line Information.








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The Berlitz Pocket Guide to the Channel Islands has been fully revised & updated & provides all the information you need to enjoy these islands of natural beauty. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily & full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are. The most popular attractions are highlighted & include the charming towns of St. Helier & St. Peter Port & the idyllic beaches of St. Ouens Bay Moulin Huet Cove & Shell Beach. Dedicated chapters cover each island of Jersey Guernsey Alderney Sark & Herm providing great ideas for day trips. The Channel Islands have a long & fascinating history all of which is explored within the History section along with a timeline of historical landmarks for quick reference. Tax-free shopping sports & childrens activities are also covered as well as a calendar of events detailing festivals concerts & commemorative dates ensuring you dont miss out on some of the Channel Islands most exciting cultural & sporting events. An Eating Out section provides information on local specialities such as seafood & dairy products as well as traditional British cooking & influences from Europe. Accommodation for all budgets is recommended along with other practical travel tips. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout making this guide a pleasure to read before during & after your visit. ...

Berlitz Pocket Guide China is the ultimate handy guide to this fascinating destination with 256 pages combining authoritative narrative detail & stunning colour photography. The book begins with two inspirational

Features: a rundown of China's Top 10 Attractions followed by a suggested 14-day itinerary around the country. An introduction to China giving you background information on its complex culture rapidly changing society geography & climate is followed by a concise history including a quick-reference Historical Landmarks timeline. Throughout the guide colour feature boxes brief you on points of historical & cultural interest. The main section of the book is the Where to Go chapter which tells you everything you need to know about China's sights & attractions. Organised geographically it begins in Beijing & covers each area of the vast country in turn from the frigid northeast through the northern heartlands to the Yellow & Yangzi rivers the amazing city of Shanghai the subtropical south exotic southwest & the wide open spaces of Tibet & Xinjiang along the old Silk Road in the northwest. Throughout the section numbered dots link the sights to the maps. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time in China from shopping for bargains & unique items to exploring the country's amazing culture. There is also a Festival Calendar enabling you check what's on when. The Eating Out chapter describes China's rich cuisine describing what to eat where to try it & what drinks are on offer. The chapter details the major regional cooking styles & explains the role of cuisine in Chinese culture & the etiquette involved in a Chinese meal. The final section of the guide is the A-Z Travel Tips covering all the practical information you'll need
- from budgeting to health to transport.


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If you are one of the 20 million people thinking of taking a cruise this year this best-selling book the cruise industry bible will tell you everything you need to know to pick the right cruise for you. Updated annually the 700-page book is divided into two main parts: the first helps you define what you are looking for in a cruise holiday & advises you on how to find it. It provides a wealth of factual information as well as a real insight into life aboard ship & how to get the best from it. Specialist cruises are discussed too culminating with that ultimate travel experience: the around-the-world cruise. This unrivalled detail is complemented by a vast number of tables & checklists colour photographs & maps. The second section contains detailed information on almost 300 ocean-going cruise vessels & evaluates them using an internationally recognised ratings system. With more than 40 years of experience & spending some 200 days a year aboard cruise ships the author Douglas Ward evaluates their facilities inspecting each ship in exhaustive detail. Facilities count of course but just as important are the standards of food service staff & hospitality. In his quest to bring you the truth about cruising no stone is left unturned from the fluffiness of the towels to the quality of the china & from the welcome aboard to the disembarkation process. ...

The Berlitz Pocket Guide to Copenhagen has been fully revised & updated & provides all the information you need to enjoy this exciting & historic city. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily & full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are. The Top 10 attractions are highlighted on an illustrated double-page spread capturing everything you simply cannot afford to miss such as Christiansborg Palace Tivoli Pleasure Gardens Nyhavn harbour & Edvard Eriksen's famous statue of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid helping you to make the most of your stay. The comprehensive ' Where to Go' chapter covers the entire city with recommended excursions for those wanting to travel a little further afield such as the nearby Viking town of Roskilde. From tips on sampling the local produce at Carlsberg Brewery to exploring Christiania's 'alternative' community there are plenty of ideas for things to do including activities for children. A dedicated ' Eating Out' section provides information on local specialities & useful Danish vocabulary to help you read the menu & place orders with ease. Copenhagen has a long & interesting history all of which is explored within the ' History' section along with a timeline of historical landmarks from Viking times to the modern day for quick reference. An invaluable ' Travel Tips' section provides an A-Z summary of practical information & expert travel advice on transport climate religion money health & much more. You will also find a detailed listings section with recommended hotels & restaurants to suit all budgets. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout making this guide a pleasure to read before during & after your visit. ...

Berlitz: Pocket Guide Corfu" gives you reliable user-friendly detail with colour photography to uncover Greeces pretty Emerald Isle: from elegant Corfu Town with its lovely Venetian architecture & its relics of British rule cricket included to sunny beaches the Achilleion Palace Lawrence Durrells beloved White House & a springtime abundance of wild flowers. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you get around. To inspire you the book offers a rundown of Corfus Top 10 Attractions followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time from nightlife & shopping to sports. The book provides all the essential background information including an overview of the islands history local wines & liqueurs & Corfu Towns Easter celebration the most colourful in Greece. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants & an A-Z of all the practical information youll need." ...

The Berlitz Pocket Guide to Costa del Sol & Andalucia has been fully revised & updated providing all the information you need to enjoy the stunning scenery lively resorts & historic cities of this region. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily & full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are. The Top 10 attractions are highlighted on an illustrated double-page spread capturing everything you simply cannot afford to miss such as the Moorish palace of Alhambra in Granada the bullrings of Ronda & the countless beautiful beaches helping you to make the most of your stay. The comprehensive Where to Go chapter covers the entire region resort-by-resort from the city of Malaga to the British colony of Gibraltar. From trying your hand at windsurfing to tips on where best to buy traditional Spanish products there are plenty of ideas for things to do including activities for children. A dedicated Eating Out section provides information on local specialities & useful Spanish phrases to help you read the menu & place orders with ease. Southern Spain the geographical crossroads has an interesting past all of which is explored within the History section along with a timeline of historical landmarks for quick reference. An invaluable Travel Tips section provides an A-Z summary of practical information & expert travel advice on transport climate religion money health & much more. You will also find a detailed listings section with recommended hotels & restaurants to suit all budgets. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout making this guide a pleasure to read before during & after your visit. ...

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