Berlitz Pocket Guide Tuscany & Umbria" is a concise full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this bountiful region has to offer from its exquisite Renaissance cities to hilltop villages & peaceful verdant landscapes. Follow in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi climb the leaning tower of Pisa go hiking in the Apennines wander through the medieval alleyways of Siena & San Gimignano
- the Where To Go chapter details all the key sights. Handy maps on the cover help you get around with ease. To inspire you the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in Tuscany & Umbria followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of the region. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time from shopping for leather goods in Florence to catching one of the many music festivals the region is renowned for. Youll also be armed with background information including a brief history of the region of Tuscany & Umbria & an Eating Out chapter covering its mouth-watering rustic cuisine & famous wine Chianti. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants & an A-Z to equip you with all the practical information you will need."
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This fully revised & updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packed with all the information you need to enjoy Valencia 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 this stunning 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 city's heritage. The ' Where To Go' section details Valencia's must-see sights landmarks & museums whilst ' What To Do' covers the best of Valencia's shopping activities entertainment & sports as well as ideas for children. The ' Eating Out' chapter recommends Valencia'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 & much more. Small in size but big on content this guide will help you get to the heart of this truly exciting city & all it has to offer. ...

This fully revised & updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packed with all the information you need to enjoy Venice. Places to go 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 conveniently identified on a dedicated double-page spread to help you plan your trip & ensure that you see the very best sights & include Basilica di San Marco The Grand Canal The Accademia Bridge of Sighs & the spectacular Palazzo Ducale. The brand new 'A Perfect Day in Venice' feature is designed to link all the most exclusive experiences that won't fail to inspire you. All areas are covered in-depth including Venice's surrounding islands of Murano & The Lido alongside full-colour photographs that give a highly visual introduction to this stunning destination. Full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are & include transport maps for easy navigation. A concise history chapter & the handy cultural tips throughout the guide combine to give you a deeper understanding of Venice's past & present & there are also plenty of ideas for how to spend your leisure time whatever your interests from chic shopping & classical opera to gondola rides & outdoor activities for children. The handy calendar included ensures that you won't miss out on the city's festivals & main cultural events throughout the year. The ' Eating Out' chapter recommends local specialities & provides full listings for all the best places to eat & drink including useful Italian phrases to help you read the menu & place your orders. Further Italian 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 tips for travellers with disabilities & much more. Small in size but big on content this guide will help you truly get to the heart of this fabulous city & all it has to offer. ...

Fully-revised & updated this Berlitz Pocket Guide to Vienna provides all the information you need to enjoy this fascinating city in a handy & genuinely pocketable format. Easy-to-use colour-coded chapters allow you to locate information quickly & full-colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation making this guide ideal for on-the-spot-reference. The Top 10 attractions are highlighted on an illustrated double-page spread capturing everything you simply cant afford to miss such as the Stephansdom Hofburg Karlsplatz & much more helping you to make the most of your stay. The comprehensive Where to Go chapter covers the entire city region by region with recommended sights pinpointed along the way. From concerts to coffee houses & a visit to the Prater there are plenty of ideas for things to do including active pursuits & activities for children. A dedicated Eating Out section provides information on local specialities & useful vocabulary to help you read the menu & place orders with ease. The concise History chapter interesting features & cultural tips will help you truly get to the heart of Vienna & its unique heritage covering everything from the Vienna Boys Choir & infamous Waltz to Gustav Klimt & other influential figures. 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 suitable for all budgets. ...

Berlitz Pocket Guide Vienna" combines snappy text with full-colour photography to highlight the very best that this elegant city has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights that you will not want to miss; from the historic grandeur of the Hofburg to the vibrant Museums Quartier & the regal Schonbrunn Palace. The What to Do chapter explores Vienna's world-class music & opera scene & opportunities for shopping whilst the Eating Out chapter investigates the local cuisine & provides a list of recommended restaurants for you to try. Top 10 Attractions & A Perfect Day itinerary present inspiration for experiencing the very best of one of the most artistic & cultural cities in Europe. Background information on the turbulent history of the city & the character of its people helps you really understand the culture you have come to experience. Clear & detailed maps plot all the major sights & the Travel Tips section offers practical advice on how to get there & where to stay." ...

Berlitz Pocket Guide Vietnam" is a concise full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that Vietnam has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights from the spectacular northern mountains to the Mekong Delta in the deep south; en route are fascinating Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City the imperial capital of Hue atmospheric ruins hill stations & some fabulous beaches & coastal scenery. Handy maps on the cover help you to get around with ease. To inspire you the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in Vietnam followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of the country. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time from shopping to adventure activities. Youll also be armed with background information including a brief history of the country & an Eating Out chapter covering its mouth-watering cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants & an A-Z to give you all the practical information you will need." ...

Berlitz Pocket Guide Zakynthos & Kefalonia" is a concise full-colour travel guide that gives you reliable user-friendly detail along with vivid photography to uncover these neighbouring islands. Zakynthos is lush & green & known for its much photographed Shipwreck Bay remnants of Venetian-influenced architecture & Greeces first National Marine Park
- the most important loggerhead turtle nesting rookery in the Mediterranean. Kefalonia is more rugged & mountainous but equally surrounded by crystal clear waters its beautiful landscapes now famous as the film locations for Captain Corellis Mandolin. To inspire you the book offers a rundown of Zakynthos & Kefalonias 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. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you get around. The book provides all the essential background information including an overview of the histories of Zakynthos & Kefalonia & ideas for an excursion to the nearby island of Ithaki. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants & an A-Z of all the practical information youll need."
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Two ancient areas very different but inextricably linked by the past. Bermondsey a name established in Saxon times had its rural abbey farm & tanning pits. Rotherhithe translating as a bovine landing stage had its shipbuilding rope works & eighteenth century maritime connections. Both places have magical tales to tell some of which are briefly narrated in this book. There are beautiful churches old forgotten monuments cockney days out & tragic accounts of war. It was to Bermondsey that people flocked to find a cure for the plague believing that vapours from the tan pits would thwart the disease. It was Rotherhithe where the first underwater tunnel built by the Brunels was dug out. The Second World War re-shaped the landscape & now regeneration is forming a new one. This is a book of contrasts & surprises with around fifty pictures that have rarely seen the light of day. ...

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Over 100 routes in the Bernese Alps are described in this fully updated third edition of Kev Reynolds popular guide. It is an indispensable companion to a region that boasts famous peaks such as the Eiger Monch & Jungfrau. But there are lesser-known mountains too that are just as scenically dramatic & in their shadow peaceful villages & seemingly forgotten hamlets are lodged in spectacular locations. Add to that the romantic valleys lakes flower-filled meadows & a network of mountain huts & rustic inns for those who want to experience the Alps of the Victorian pioneers & youll understand why the Bernese Alps seduce the connoisseur back year after year. All this & more is available to the mountain walker & this indispensable guide will enable you to explore the very best of the Bernese mountain wonderl&. ...