Take a fresh approach to Slovakia 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 14 irresistible self-guided walks & tours written by a local expert & packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the [CITY REGION OR COUNTRY
- delete as appropriate depending on where the book is to] or a repeat visitor whatever your interests & however long your stay this book is the perfect companion showing you the smartest way to link the sights & taking you beyond the beaten tourist track. 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 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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This brand new edition Insight Guide to South Africa 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 ' Editor's Choice' section in this edition features illustrated spreads revealing the author's 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. ...

A brand new edition featuring illuminating text written by expert local writers alongside over 250 inspiring full-colour photographs that will bring South Americas people & places at the turn of a page. From the magnificent peaks of the Andes to the alluring beaches of Brazil all attractions are included to ensure you experience the very best of this vibrant & diverse destination whatever your interests. A special Best of feature highlights the top attractions not to be missed & provides the editors choice of exclusive & unique recommendations including the best museums ruins churches nightlife neighbourhoods wildlife-watching spots outdoor adventures tips for families & much more. An in-depth Places section comprises fifteen chapters covering the entire region from Caracas to the Galapagos & Rio de Janeiro to Tierra del Fuego. All 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 comprehensive History chapter looking back to lost worlds & discovered treasure European conquest & into the 21st century. Intriguing features explore South Americas music art architecture & more to give you an in-depth insight into the local culture. A comprehensive Travel Tips section provides essential practical information covering transport accommodation for all budgets nightlife eating out shopping money health visas language & 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: Southwest France" is a comprehensive travel guide to this beautiful corner of France with evocative photography bringing to life its people & landscape. Our inspirational Best of Southwest France section highlights the region's unmissable sights & experiences while essays by local writers immerse you in the history culture & way of life of this largely rural region taking in its lush countryside dramatic gorges medieval villages prehistoric cave art & food & wine with a range of special features homing in on topics such as truffles the Basques & bullrunning. Fourteen Places chapters then take you on an inspirational trip from Bordeaux & the Southwest Coast through the Basque Country & the Pyrenees & on to French Catalonia on the shores of the Mediterranean. Plentiful full-colour maps show you the way around with major sights & areas of interest plotted & cross-referenced to the text. Finally the Travel Tips cover all your practical needs with a wealth of information to help you plan your trip & our selection of the best hotels restaurants cafes & bars." ...

This brand new edition Insight Guide to Spain features illuminating text written by expert local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography. This new edition contains over 250 br&-new photographs vividly bringing Spain & its people to life at the turn of a page. The top attractions such as the galleries of Madrid & the Santiago de Compestela are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities & a brand new ' Best of' section features recommendations on many exclusively Spanish experiences. These include the Teatre-Museu Dali Parc Nacional de Ordesa & traditional fiestas that occur throughout the year. An in-depth ' Places' section covers the entire country from the windmill-dotted plains of Castilla-la Mancha to the perched pueblos blancos of Andalusia this guide features all of Spain's cities & diverse regions. 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 new edition also has a brand new Editor's Choice section with illustrated spreads featuring the author's take on the most quirky & interesting things to do during your trip. Colour-coded sections explore Spain's intriguing history & also provide fascinating features giving a rare insight into the culture & heritage of Spain & its people. A comprehensive ' Travel Tips' section covers transport accommodation for all budgets eating out nightlife shopping museums & much more. A quick-reference A-Z section of further practical information

Includes:: useful contact telephone numbers invaluable travel information for people with disabilities & for those travelling with children 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.

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This brand new edition Insight Guide features outstanding full-colour photography alongside well-researched explorations of places & major attractions such as the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. All places of special interest are cross-referenced on full-colour maps throughout the guide whilst additional maps can be found within the front & back covers providing instant orientation & easy navigation. Clear colour-coded sections include in-depth features on history culture & 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. With this guide you also receive a FREE Hotel Club loyalty card offering GBP15 off your first hotel booking plus great savings of up to 60% on over 30 000 hotels across 120 countries. ...

To mark the 40th anniversary of Insight Guides the leading publisher of visual travel guides we are publishing our very own Insight Guide to Travel Photography. This practical & informative guide will appeal to keen amateurs as well as complete beginners & covers everything from the history of travel photography to digital processing & the sharing & selling of your own images. The guide features expert advice on how to capture stunning photographs whatever the time of day or year helped by our destination calendar which conveniently highlights when places are at their most photogenic. Illustrated sections explore all aspects of technique from lighting & composition to camera settings exposure & lenses. The Journey section explores every kind of travel photography including Setting Out Landscapes Elements & Skyscapes The Built Environment People Wildlife Details & Close-ups Transport & Active Pursuits. A section offering tips on how to establish a rapport with people & photograph them successfully & respectfully in their environment in order to gain a greater insight into their world is entirely unique to this guide. Authoritative feature essays focus on areas such as Capturing the Soul The Family of Man & Flash Photography. The handy At Home section provides invaluable advice for preparing for your trip including what to take & planning the journey local customs insurance & protecting your camera. There are also plenty of tips for processing including how to download safely & getting the most from your images. A full & extensive glossary also details technical jargon for anything you may need to know. This inspirational & practical guide is of a portable size making it a useful on-the-spot handbook yet comprehensive enough to be a wonderful reference guide at home. ...

This brand new edition Insight Guide to Turkey features illuminating text written by expert local writers alongside a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography with this edition containing over 250 brand new-photographs vividly bringing Turkey & its people to life at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities including the unmissable solidified waterfalls A of Pamukkale & the ancient city of Ephesus. in addition a brand new Editors Choice section features illustrated spreads revealing the authors take on quirky & interesting things to see & do during your trip. An in-depth Places section covers the entire country region by region from the hustle & bustle of Istanbul to the idyllic beaches of the Mediterranean coast. 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. Colour-coded sections explore Turkeys intriguing history & also provide interesting features on everything from Anatolias ancient arts to modern Turks & their quest for identity. A comprehensive Travel Tips section details transport accommodation for all budgets eating out useful Turkish phrases 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." ...

A brand new edition featuring illuminating text written by expert local writers alongside over 250 inspiring full-colour photographs that capture the fun & freedom of discovering life on Americas highways & byways. It features in-depth itineraries for five cross-country road trips taking in everywhere from what was once the infamous Route 66 now the Pasadena Freeway the glittering beach towns between San Diego & Los Angeles the historic sites & colonial heritage from New York to Virginia & much much more including plenty of suggestions for where to stop & what to see along the way. A brand new Best of feature highlights the USAs top attractions not to be missed & provides the editors choice of exclusive & unique recommendations to make your road trip extra special. All the principal sites along each route are conveniently cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour driving maps that plot each route in detail. You will also find fascinating features exploring transportation history & on-the-road culture. A comprehensive Travel Tips section provides essential practical information on how to get started how much to budget for your trip where to stay along the way the best places to eat & drink the best festivals & other cultural events where to shop where to watch sports & more along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book activities in advance. The back cover also

Includes:: a handy guide to American road signs. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means this guide is truly indispensible on your American road trip but also makes the perfect souvenir when its time to come home.

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Plan the perfect road trip with Insight Guide USA On The Road" an inspiring full-colour travel guide to the ultimate American travel experience
- taking to the open road across the USA: an inspirational Best of the United States section illustrates on-the-road highlights making sure you don't miss anything these spectacular trips have to offer from historical sites to best diners; with a longer & more in-depth history & culture section than its competitors this guide is essential background reading for anyone who's ever dreamt of driving across the USA. The informative text written by regional experts is a pleasure to read & accompanied by stunning photography; & five routes covered in detail: the Atlantic Route (New York City to Florida Keys) The Northern Route (Boston to the Olympic Peninsula) the Central Route (Washington DC to Los Angeles) the Southern Route (Atlanta to San Diego) & the Pacific Route (San Diego to Washington State). It also
Includes:: special features on American Artists & the Road & the legendary Route 66; lavish photo features illustrate how to make the most of your time in America's main cities; & selective listings h&-picked by our local writers for where to stay & eat; comprehensive advice to help you plan your trip: when to go driving tips & festivals & activities along the route."

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