This brand new edition Insight Guide to Iceland features outstanding full-colour photography with this edition containing over 250 brand new photographs alongside illuminating explorations of all the places to go in a region-by-region format. Top attractions are highlighted to help you plan priorities for your trip including viewing the spectacular Northern Lights & the must-see two natural wonders of Geysir & Gullfoss. All places of special interest are cross-referenced on full-colour maps throughout the guide so they can be quickly pin-pointed as they are mentioned in the text. A brand new Editors Choice section in this edition features illustrated spreads revealing the authors take on quirky & interesting things to see & do. Clear colour-coded sections include in-depth features on history culture sport art & the local people along with practical advice covering accommodation for all budgets transport eating out & much more. Useful contact information & many other travel tips are also included. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before during & after your visit. ...

Insight Guide: Indonesia" is an essential guide to one of the worlds last tourism frontiers a far-flung archipelago of rainforests volcanoes vivid festivals & teeming cities all brought to life through evocative photography. Our inspirational Best of Indonesia section highlights the unmissable sights & experiences while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the practical information you need to plan your trip & our selective listings bring you the best hotels & restaurants. Colourful magazine-style features offer a unique insight into the incomparable Balinese festivals unique Sulawesi wildlife & colourful batik fabrics. A detailed Places section with full-colour maps cross-referenced to the text guides you from the jungles of darkest Borneo to the beaches of Bali the ancient trading ports of Java & the Spice Islands to the primeval Papuan highlands." ...

This brand new edition Insight Guide to Italy features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography including outstanding double page spreads. The top ten sights are identified to show you the very best of Italy & to help you plan your trip priorities. An Editors Choice section highlights the most unique experiences Italy has to offer along with personal recommendations on what to see & do. An in-depth fully revised & updated Places section covers the entire country region by region with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps. Additional maps inside the front & back covers enable instant orientation & easy navigation. At the end of each regional section you can find useful restaurant listings along with an indication of prices suitable for all budgets. Other colour-coded sections cover history & interesting features. A comprehensive Travel Tips section details transport accommodation for all budgets eating out activities language & an A-Z of other practical information including useful contact numbers to ensure your trip goes smoothly. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before during & after your visit. ...

Visit the Petronas Twin Towers Domes & Minarets the Forest Research Institute sample the street food & Kuala Lumpur's extreme sports; take a fresh approach to Kuala Lumpur with this Step by Step" guide part of a brand new stylishly designed series from Insight Guides. Lavishly illustrated in full colour this book features 18 irresistible self-guided walks & tours written by a local expert & packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor this guide has something to suit all budgets tastes & trip lengths showing you the smartest way to link Kuala Lumpur's sights & taking you beyond the beaten tourist track. As well as covering Kuala Lumpur's many classic attractions the routes track lesser-known sights & up-&-coming areas; there are also excursions for those who want to extend their visit outside the city. All the walks & tours come with clear easy-to-follow full-colour maps & h&-picked places to eat & drink en route. A ' Key Facts' box at the start of each tour highlights the recommended time needed to enjoy it to the full plus the distance covered & a start & end point; all this makes it simple to find the perfect tour for the time you have to spare. The book also recommends top tours by theme &

Includes:: a special ' Only in' feature highlighting a number of experiences or attractions that are unique to the destination. In addition it has background information on food drink & shopping plus a Directory section with a clearly organised A-Z list of practical information & hotel & restaurant listings to suit all budgets. The guide also comes with a rail map & a free pull-out map complete with street index & with the walks & tours clearly marked. This map is great for use both with & without the main book."

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A brand new edition featuring illuminating text written by expert local writers alongside over 250 inspiring full-colour photographs that will bring Laos & Cambodia's people & places to life at the turn of a page. From the haunting Plain of Jars to the splendour of Angkor all of Laos & Cambodia's attractions are included to ensure you experience the very best of both countries whatever your interests. A special ' Best of' feature highlights the top attractions not to be missed & provides the editor's choice of exclusive & unique recommendations including the best temples & palaces national parks & outdoor activities. An in-depth ' Places' section covers both countries from forested hills & the Mekong Valley to Phnom Penh & the Cambodian Coast. All the principal sites along the way are conveniently cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide to enable instant orientation & easy navigation at a glance. You will also find a fascinating chapter on history looking back to the Kingdom of Lan Xang & the rise & fall of the Khmer. Intriguing features explore Laos & Cambodia's people religion cuisine art architecture & more. A comprehensive ' Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information covering transport accommodation for all budgets eating out nightlife shopping money health & much more along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book activities in advance. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before during & after your visit. ...

Insight Guide Malta" offers a unique approach to getting the most out of one of Europe's most fascinating destinations. Engaging History & Culture chapters explain the island's intriguing past as a gateway between Europe & the Arab world & the factors influencing its future
- from ancient temples to the impact of joining the Eurozone. The burgeoning arts scene architectural treasures local cuisine & folklore are fully explored as contributors to the island's culture & character. Colourful magazine-style features focus on what makes Malta unique
- the impressive archaeology the legacy of the Knights of St John & British rule & the exuberant festivals that take place every summer. Malta is also now one of the world's foremost diving destinations & this guide investigates the fantastic range of diving opportunities available on the islands. The Places chapters cover Malta & Gozo in detail & suggest excursions to the surrounding islands. Full-colour photographs throughout give a true flavour of contemporary life on the islands. Detailed maps plot all major sights & the Travel Tips offer selective listings for the best places to stay & eat & where to take part in outdoor activities."

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A brand new Insight Smart Guide featuring a practical A-Z format that means that you can find your way around the book with ease & plan your trip according to your very own personal taste. Themed headings cover over 400 things to see & do from recommended hotels architecture beaches history bars & cafes churches museums & temples to diving nightlife festas restaurants shopping language & much more allowing you to set your own priorities for a truly tailor-made & individual travel experience. The front-cover flap highlights all the top attractions as assessed by local writers such as Mdina the Blue Lagoon & St John's Co-Cathedral pinpointing exactly where to find these within the guide for quick & easy reference at a glance. From Valleta to the Three Cities area overviews conveniently highlight the very best that Malta & Gozo & Comino has to offer including the lesser known sights. The guide also contains a street atlas with full index & detailed mapping cross-referenced to the main text. A DART & Luas map are also included to help you find your way around easily. The back-cover flap provides on-the-spot practical information including important telephone numbers & money tips. It also features interesting facts & figures & a climate chart not to mention making a handy bookmark. Smart Guides
- the smart way to navigate.
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This fully updated new edition features illuminating text written by expert local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography including over 250 brand new photographs that will bring the islands people & places to life at the turn of a page. The top beach resorts natural attractions & areas of interest are all highlighted & a brand new Best of... section reveals exclusive recommendations for quirky & interesting things to see & do such as the best dive sites the best spots for wildlife watching the most breathtaking landscapes to visit & even some money-saving tips for along the way. An in-depth Places section covers all three islands with the principal sites cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide. Additional maps inside the front & back covers enable instant orientation & easy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sections contain fascinating features that explore history & culture from the discovery of the Mascarenes to the impact of tourism today. A comprehensive Travel Tips section provides essential practical information covering transport accommodation for all budgets eating out climate shopping health & much more along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book in advance. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before during & after your visit. ...

Melbourne is the exciting brand new title with the A-Z Smart Guide format that means that you can find your way around the book with ease & plan your trip according to your very own personal taste. Special chapters & themed headings cover over 400 things to see & do from architecture cafes museums & hotels to fashion nightlife restaurants markets shopping wildlife & much more allowing you to set your own priorities for a truly tailor-made & individual travel experience. The front-cover flap highlights all the top attractions including Eureka Tower & the Royal Botanic Gardens & pinpoints exactly where to find these within the guide for quick & easy reference at a glance. This handy-sized guide helps you explore the best of the city from the arts hub of the river district to trendy Fitzroy & alternative Prahran. Our area overviews conveniently highlight the very best each district has to offer including lesser known sights & up-&-coming areas to look out for. The excursions section covers Yarra Valley & Mornington Peninsula. The guide also contains a transport map & 10-page street atlas with full index & detailed mapping cross-referenced to the main text for easy navigation. The back-cover flap provides on-the-spot practical information such as important telephone numbers & useful phrases not to mention making a handy bookmark. Smart Guides
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Insight Guide Myanmar (Burma)" is a comprehensive full-colour travel guide to this enchanting country. This new edition of the " Insight Guide Myanmar" has been comprehensively overhauled to inspire & inform & guide you to the best that this little-known country has to offer. With its glittering pagodas timeless countryside & gracious people Myanmar (Burma) is an extraordinarily beautiful destination which has been isolated from the rest of the world for decades. Finally things are changing & tourism is set to explode in the coming years. Following on from the inspirational Best Of Myanmar section the country's rich past & cultural heritage are described in a series of authoritative essays. Contemporary aspects of Burmese life
- the changing political situation the economy food architecture wildlife
- are also covered in depth. The destination chapters have been completely rewritten for this new edition describing all places to visit in Myanmar
- from the incomparable temples of Bagan serene Inle Lake the lost world of Mrauk U & the beaches along the Bay of Bengal to the contrasting irrepressible cities of Yangon & Mandalay. At the back of the book the Travel Tips section contains all the practical information you'll need to make the most of your trip including carefully selected restaurants."


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