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 Malaysia" is a comprehensive full-colour guide to the culture history & people of this varied & fascinating country. It is illustrated throughout with hundreds of new specially commissioned colour photographs. Our inspirational Best of Malaysia section illustrates the country's highlights from the dazzling architecture of dynamic Kuala Lumpur & the World Heritage Sites of Georgetown & Melaka to the natural splendours of Mount Kinabalu & the largest orangutan sanctuary in the world in Malaysian Borneo
- making sure you don't miss anything. Our unrivalled coverage of history landscape & culture provides an essential introduction to Malaysia's colonial past & recent developments as well as its astoundingly diverse geography & melting pot of people. The informative text written by regional experts is a pleasure to read & accompanied by stunning photography. Lavish magazine-style features offer a unique insight into the country's famed street food & traditional bangau
- ornate sailing boats
- as well as the longhouses of Sarawak Borneo where an ancient way of life continues. All major sights are cross-referenced with the maps & the travel tips section provides a wealth of practical information on how to plan your trip as well as carefully selected hotel & restaurant listings."


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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. ...

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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This brand new edition Insight Guide to Namibia features illuminating text written by expert local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography with this edition containing over 250 br&-new photographs vividly bringing Namibia & its people to life at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities including taking in the dramatic & breathtaking view over Fish River Canyon & visiting the colony of Cape fur seals at Cape Cross. Our ' Best of' section features recommendations on many exclusively Namibian experiences such as the best views best drives best geographical points of interest & even some useful money-saving tips. An in-depth ' Places' section covers the entire country region by region & all the principal sites are cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps found throughout the guide whilst additional maps inside the front & back covers enable instant orientation & easy navigation at a glance. This edition contains a brand new ' Editor's Choice' section containing illustrated spreads featuring the author's choice on the most interesting & diverse things to see & do during your trip from hiking & adventure history & culture to visiting pre-historic sites. Colour-coded sections explore Namibia's intriguing history & a comprehensive ' Travel Tips' section details transport accommodation for all budgets eating out essential telephone numbers & much more practical information 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. ...

This brand new edition Insight Guide to New Zealand 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. 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. ...

This brand new edition of the Insight Guide to the Nile has been fully revised & updated. This guide

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Insight Guide: Oman & the UAE" is an essential guide to two jewels of the Middle East brought to life with hundreds of evocative photographs. Our inspirational Best of Oman & the UAE section highlights the countries 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. Lavish magazine-style features offer a unique insight into contemporary life in Oman & the UAE from religion to sports to expatriate communities. A detailed Places section with full-colour maps cross-referenced to the lively narrative written by our local author guides you around the two countries from the skyscrapers of Dubai to the remote wilderness of Omans Empty Quarter." ...