This fully revised & updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packed with all the information you need to enjoy Bruges & Ghent 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 city'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 & 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 heritage. The ' Where To Go' section details Bruges & Ghent's must-see sights landmarks & museums whilst ' What To Do' covers the best of shopping activities entertainment sports nightlife & ideas for children. The ' Eating Out' chapter recommends local specialities &

Includes:: a useful menu reader to help you place your orders. 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 these cities & all they have to offer.

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This Berlitz Pocket Guide to Brussels provides all the information you need to enjoy this 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 most popular attractions are highlighted & include Ghent Antwerp's Grote Markt Bruges the Old England Department Store Parc du Cinquantenaire Atomium & the Gr&-Place. Shopping sports children's activities & excursions are also detailed including contact details & opening times for attractions along the way. An ' Eating Out' section provides information on local specialities such as mussels & authentic praline chocolates along with useful French & Dutch vocabulary for ordering food & drinks. 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. ...

This guide to Budapest 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 Budapest & interesting facts along with many different things to do including shopping sports children's 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 including the soothing Szechenyi Baths & the quaint & fairy-tale like Castle District allowing you to set priorities for your stay & ensure you don't miss out on the best Budapest 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 Berlitz Pocket Guide to Bulgaria provides all the information you need to enjoy this fascinating country. 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 on a double-page spread a new feature of this edition & include the impressive sandstone pyramids the attractive city of Veliko Tarnovo the long & spectacular course of Iskar gorge & Nessebur Bulgaria's beach & medieval town set on the Black Sea coast. As a country steeped in myth & legend Bulgaria has an intriguing history & culture all of which is explored within this guide including interesting facts & a timeline of historical landmarks. The guide features information on local festivals including a calendar of when & where these take place to ensure you don't miss out on some of the most fascinating aspects of Bulgaria's culture. Entertainment & nightlife shopping & children's activities are also explored. An ' Eating Out' section provides information on local specialities & useful updated Bulgarian vocabulary. Accommodation for all budgets is recommended along with other practical travel tips. A transport map has been included in this edition to help you make your way around Bulgaria with ease. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout making this guide a pleasure to read before during & after your visit. ...

Berlitz Pocket Guide Canada" combines narrative text with full-colour photography to highlight the very best that this vast & diverse country has to offer. Top 10 Attractions & A Perfect Tour itinerary present inspiration for experiencing the very best of Canada & essential background information about the history of the country & the character of its people is also provided. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights that a visitor must see; from the vibrant & modern cities of Toronto & Montreal to the breathtaking scenery of Banff National Park & Niagara Falls. The What to Do chapter explores the diverse range of shopping opportunities & entertainment available whilst the Eating Out chapter investigates the local cuisine & provides a list of recommended restaurants. Clear & detailed maps plot all major sights & the Travel Tips section offers practical advice on how to get there & where to stay." ...

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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