Part 1 combines authoritative text & evocative color photography to define the cruising experience helping readers decide on which type of cruise which cruise line & which size of ship is best for them. There is lively background information on the burgeoning cruise industry & what makes it so enjoyable & popular with travelers along with things the cruise lines wont always tell you & plenty of snippets of fascinating information gleaned from Douglas Wards many years of cruising. Part 2 consists of comprehensive reviews of every major cruise vessel from large to small from unabashed luxury & exclusivity to ships for the budget-minded & youth-oriented. Details include precise specifications on size & facilities number of cabins etc as well as an overview of what to expect on board & useful information for families. Part 3 provides practical information on booking budgeting cruise etiquette & safety at sea plus website contacts for every major cruise line. ...

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. ...

This fully revised & updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packed with all the information you need to enjoy Croatia in a genuinely pocketable format. Places to go & unmissable attractions are explored within easy-to-use colour-coded sections so you can locate the information you need at a glance. The country's top 10 attractions are identified on a dedicated double-page spread to help you plan your trip & ensure that you see the very best sights natural beauty & more which

Includes:: the stunning Basilica of Euphrasius in Pore & the magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park where a chain of 16 lakes are linked by cascading waterfalls. The brand new feature 'A Perfect Tour' offers top recommendations for a truly heavenly day out. Not only does the guide provide in-depth information but there are full-colour photographs throughout providing a highly visual introduction to the destination. Full colour fold-out maps are also included to provide instant orientation wherever you are. A concise history chapter & the handy cultural tips throughout combine to give you a deeper understanding of the country's heritage. The ' Where To Go' section details Croatia's must-see sights landmarks & museums whilst ' What To Do' covers the best of Croatia's shopping activities entertainment & sports as well as ideas for children. The ' Eating Out' chapter recommends Croatia's local specialities & the comprehensive ' Travel Tips' section provides an A-Z summary of all the expert practical advice you will need including reliable recommendations of hotels & restaurants to suit all budgets as well as information on climate health transport currency language & much more. Small in size but big on content this guide will help you get to the heart of this truly exciting country & all it has to offer.

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These new design phrase books feature over 8000 phrases & full-colour photographs throughout. They are packed with even more everyday phrases needed to speak confidently & practical advice & cultural tips sections help travellers to understand the country they are visiting. Full-colour photographs help visually explain the currency cash machines ticket machines motoring signs & much more. Bright colour-coded sections enable access the phrase they need instantly & a new chapter focuses on business travel travel with children & travel for the disabled. Sections cover the most popular situations
- basic expressions & greetings eating out travel sightseeing shopping health & more. Additional features include: grammar section bilingual dictionary full pronunciation guide extensive menu reader mini-dialogues for travellers to practice cultural tips & cautions to help in social situations & valuable safety tips.
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This lightweight portable pack features a phrase book from the bestselling Berlitz range plus a CD providing you with the key phrases to get the most out of your trip. The phrase book features over 8 000 everyday phrases that every traveller needs to speak confidently plus a menu reader & culture tips to help you understand the country you are visiting. Full-colour photographs throughout help explain visually the currency cash machines ticket machines motoring signs & much more. The CD features more than 3 000 key travel survival words & phrases so you can hear & practise the language. It is compatible with PC iPod & MP3 devices. ...

Berlitz Pocket Guide Cuba" combines snappy text with full-colour photography to highlight the very best that this colourful country has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights that you will not want to miss; from vibrant & intoxicating capital city Havana to the prized tobacco lands further west & the fine colonial towns of central Cuba. The What to Do chapter explores Cuba's musical repertoire & opportunities to sample its famed cigars & rum whilst the Eating Out chapter investigates the local Caribbean cuisine & provides a list of recommended restaurants for you to try. Top 10 Attractions & A Perfect Day itinerary for Havana present inspiration for experiencing the very best of Cuba & its capital. Background information about the turbulent history of the country & the character of its people is also provided to help you really understand the culture you have come to experience. Clear & detailed maps- including fold-out maps on cover flaps
- plot all the major sights & the Travel Tips section offers practical advice on how to get there & where to stay."
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This Berlitz Pocket Guide to Cyprus provides all the information you need to enjoy this intriguing isl&. 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 island's top 10 attractions are conveniently identified on a dedicated double-page spread to help you plan your trip & ensure that you see the very best sights; these include the picturesque harbour of Keryneia the historic landmark of Stavrovouni Monastery the old town of Famagusta & Aphrodite's Birthplace at Petra tou Romiou. The feature 'A Perfect Day in Cyprus' links all the most exclusive experiences that won't fail to inspire you. There are also plenty more ideas for how to spend your leisure time whatever your interests including shopping nightlife shows watersports & fun outdoor activities for children. The handy calendar included ensures that you won't miss out on the island's festivals & main cultural events throughout the year. Cyprus has an intriguing & often turbulent history all of which is explored within the ' History' section along with a timeline of historical landmarks for quick reference. An ' Eating Out' section provides information on local specialities such as taramasalata & moussaka along with useful Greek vocabulary. Further Greek phrases can be found on the front cover flap ideal for quick reference. The comprehensive ' Travel Tips' section provides an A-Z summary of all the expert practical advice you will need including reliable recommendations of hotels to suit all budgets information on health transport climate currency language & much more. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout making this guide a pleasure to read before during & after your visit. ...