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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Step-by-Step Sydney reveals this exciting city through a selection of clearly laid-out walks & tours complemented by beautiful full-colour pictures an authoritative narrative voice & a wealth of practical information all in a compact package. The guide starts with Recommended Tours suggesting the book's best tours for swimmers art-lovers & shoppers among others. In the Overview an engaging introduction reveals essential background information on Sydneyside culture geography & lifestyle plus the lowdown on food drink shopping entertainment history & Sydney's outdoors attractions. This provides all the background information needed to set the walks & tours in context. The Walks & Tours section features 14 irresistible self-guided routes from the harbour & Central Business District to the trendy inner suburbs of Surry Hills & Paddington on to the beaches at Bondi & Manly & finishing in the outdoor splendors of the Blue Mountains & Royal National Park. All show step by step how to get the most out of the destination with something for every budget taste & trip length. Each of the tours has an clear easy-to-follow map h&-picked places to eat & drink en route great insider tips & informative feature boxes. All this makes it simple for the reader to find the perfect tour for the time they have to spare. The final section of the book is the Directory incorporating a user-friendly fact-packed A to Z of practical information plus select hotel restaurant & nightlife listings which will lead the reader to the best that Sydney has to offer. ...

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. ...

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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A brand new itinerary-based guide from Insight detailing 14 of Vietnam's best walks & tours written by a local expert for that personal touch & insider information. All itineraries are arranged by theme for a truly tailor-made travel experience so there is a tour to suit all. From entertainment architecture shopping parks & gardens & more this guide covers the best of Vietnam to make your trip truly unforgettable. For those wanting to enjoy the full travel experience this is an ideal way to link the top attractions with places to eat drink & rest along the way along with opening times & admission prices. All itineraries are marked on full-colour detailed maps alongside the text & also on a separate fully indexed pull-out map that can be used in conjunction with the guide or independently to ensure easy navigation at all times. Coloured text boxes provide a summary of the tour duration & overall distance so you can choose the appropriate tour for the amount of time you have to spare. This is the only guide to contain ' Only in
- ' information; highlighting unique experiences exclusive to Vietnam. The ' Directory' section contains a clearly organised A -Z list of practical information including hotel & restaurant listings for all budgets. This new edition also contains a br&-new nightlife listings section helping you to make the most of your time. The stylish design full colour photography & durable flexibound cover makes this guide not only a pleasure to read but also the ultimate companion when exploring your destination.
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This brand new edition Insight Pocket Guide is the ideal companion for your trip to Helsinki. Expertly written by a local author it features tailor-made itineraries designed to link the essential sights & attractions of Helsinki & its surroundings including its ancient roots art & architecture & its outstanding natural beauty. You can pick the tour to suit the time & budget you have available so no matter how long your stay you can be sure you will see the very best of this fascinating destination. The routes are clearly marked on a detailed & fully-indexed pull-out map that can be used in conjunction with the guide or independently. These routes have been designed to cover the citys highlights linking all the essential sites not to be missed. There are plenty of ideas for how to spend your leisure time along the way including information on shopping eating out & the local nightlife. The History & Culture section provides fascinating background reading for your trip & traces key events that have shaped Helsinki into the vibrant city it is today. You will also find a section dedicated to the most indispensable & practical travel advice including a selection of h&-picked hotels transport tips money matters climate visas & passports & much more
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This brand new edition Insight Pocket Guide is the ideal companion for your trip to Penang & Langkawi. Expertly written by a local author it brings you the very best of the islands in a series of 14 carefully planned itineraries covering everything from key historical & religious sites to the islands' beautiful beaches. You can pick the tour to suit the time you have to spare; either half-day full-day or overnight excursion so whether you are staying for a few days or a few weeks you will see the very best of Penang & Langkawi. Each route is clearly marked on a detailed & fully-indexed pull-out map that can be used in conjunction with the guide or independently. The guide also features a ' Leisure Activities' section covering shopping eating out & nightlife & a calendar of events ensures you won't miss out on any of the cultural festivals. The invaluable ' Practical Information' section covers accommodation transport currency health local vocabulary & much more. ...