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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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 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. ...

This brand new edition Insight Pocket Guide is the ideal companion for your trip to Peru. Written by a local it brings you the very best of Peru in a series of 20 carefully planned itineraries & excursions covering the city's must-see attractions including Lima & the South Coast Arequipa Puno & Lake Titicaca the Cusco region the Southern rainforest areas & the North Coast. This guide gives you the option to pick the tour to suit the time you have to spare so whether you are staying for a few days or a few weeks you can get the most from your trip. This book not only steers you around Peru but also gives you fascinating insights into local life whilst the Leisure Activities section covers shopping eating out nightlife & all the main cultural events throughout the year. An invaluable practical information section is also included covering accommodation for all budgets transport & much more so you have all the information you need at your fingertips including essential contact details. An accompanying detailed pullout map gives an overview of the tours & can be used with the guide or independently. With full-colour photography throughout this guide is supported with detailed maps providing instant orientation. Small in size but big on detail; this guide is both durable & ultra portable so it can go wherever you go & serves well as a superb souvenir after your visit. ...

This brand new edition Insight Pocket Guide is the ideal companion for your trip to Slovenia. Expertly written by a local author it features 12 tailor-made itineraries designed to cover all the recommended sights & attractions including the historic capital city of Ljubljana & the Krka Valley Monasteries to Ptuj & the Jeruzalem wine road. You can pick the tour to suit the time you have to spare either half-day full-day or overnight excursion so no matter how long your stay you can be sure you will see the very best of this fascinating area. Each route is clearly marked on a detailed & fully-indexed pull-out map that can be used in conjunction with the guide or independently. There are plenty of ideas for how to spend your leisure time including information on shopping eating out & entertainment as well as essential travel information covering accommodation transport health & more. ...

This brand new edition Insight Pocket Guide is the ideal companion for your trip to Valencia. Written by a local it brings you the very best of Valencia in a series of 14 carefully planned itineraries & excursions covering the city's must-see attractions including the historic centre modern attractions docklands & beach as well as day trips to nearby destinations offering a mix of history nature food & wine. This guide gives you the option to 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 can get the most from your trip. This book not only steers you around Valencia but also gives you fascinating insights into local life whilst the Leisure Activities section covers shopping eating out entertainment & all the main cultural events throughout the year. An invaluable practical information section is also included covering accommodation for all budgets transport & much more so you have all the information you need at your fingertips including essential contact details. An accompanying detailed pullout map gives an overview of the tours & can be used with the guide or independently. With full-colour photography throughout this guide is supported with detailed maps providing instant orientation. Small in size but big on detail; this guide is both durable & ultra portable so it can go wherever you go & serves well as a superb souvenir after your visit. With this guide you also receive a FREE Hotel Club loyalty card offering GBP10 off your first hotel booking plus great savings of up to 60% on over 30 000 hotels across 120 countries. ...

Travel Map Andalucia Costa del Sol" is a double-sided indexed road map at 1:300 000. Detailed city plans of Seville Granada Cordoba Malaga Marbella Cadiz & Ronda are included each with its own index listing. Places of interest including museums monuments & religious sites are listed & accompanied by a wide range of pictorial symbols for instant recognition these symbols have been colour coded by category. Website addresses are also given for most entries. In addition to the road & rail networks airports & ferry ports this map provides a detailed picture of the topography through the use of relief shading. National parks valleys mountain ranges with peak heights nature reserves trekking areas & sailing areas are clearly indicated. This map has handy distance indicators in the margin giving distances to nearest town major locations & nearest motorway junction if applicable. Intermediate driving distances are shown on main roads. The extensive legend is shown in 8 languages." ...