Insight City Guide Boston" is a full-colour comprehensive travel guide to one of America's most historically rich & lively destinations. Full-colour photography & maps throughout combine with authoritative text to give you both inspiration & information to help explore Boston. Be inspired by the " Best Of Boston" section which highlights the city's unmissable sights & experiences while a comprehensive Travel Tips section provides all the practical information & travel advice you need as well as a guide to things to do in Boston plus our selective listings for hotel & restaurants. Lavish Photo Features offer a unique insight into topics such as the Freedom Trail Faneuil Hall & whale-watching. Insight's trademark history & culture coverage provides a fascinating introduction to Boston's colonial & revolutionary heritage as well as its modern life while features by local writers delve into everything from the local education industry & Salem's witch-hunts to the charming suburbs reached by streetcar. Nine Places chapters cover the entire city in detail from lofty Beacon Hill to the handsomely renovated Waterfront & the academic hub of Cambridge while three further excursions chapters suggest worthwhile trips to historic Plymouth the inviting beaches & dunelands of Cape Cod & Lexington & Concord crucibles of the American Revolution. Colour maps throughout help you get around so you can find the top attractions in Boston as well as venture off the beaten track to make sure you have the quintessential Boston experience." ...

This brand new edition Insight Guide to Brazil has been fully revised & updated & features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography including double page spreads of some of the most outstanding views. The top ten sights are identified to show you the very best of this diverse country & to help you plan your trip priorities including visiting the phenomenal Corcovado & the Historic Towns of Minas Gerais. A ' Best of' section highlights the most unique experiences Brazil has to offer along with personal recommendations on what to see & do. An in-depth ' 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. Colour-coded sections cover history & interesting features on everything from ' Baroque Architecture' to ' Riches of the Amazon'. A comprehensive ' Travel Tips' section details transport accommodation for all budgets eating out activities & 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. ...

A brand new series from Insight brings you the Smart Guide to Brussels. The unique & innovative A-Z format of Smart Guides means that you can plan your trip according to your own personal taste. Themed headings cover over 400 amazing things to see & do including hotels cafes churches fashion history nightlife restaurants shopping theatre & much more for a truly tailor-made individual travel experience. Special chapters highlight the best of the city's Art Nouveau buildings & its many museums & art galleries including the Royal Museums of Fine Arts & the Musee Horta. There are also details of where to find designer clothes stores chocolatiers & street markets plus where to go for the best Belgian beers & moules-frites. Area overviews conveniently highlight the best each district has to offer from the guildhouses of the Grand Place & the gentrified streets of Sablon to the bureaucratic architecture of the European Quarter. Sights outside the city are also covered including Waterloo & the medieval town of Leuven. The front-cover flap highlights the destination's top sights allowing you to set your trip priorities whilst the back-cover flap provides useful French & Dutch phrases to help you get by along with other useful contact information. The guide also contains a street atlas with full index & detailed mapping which is cross-referenced to the main text for ease of use & transport maps are provided to help you get around & explore. Smart Guides
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Insight Guide Canada" is a comprehensive full-colour guide to getting the most out of one of the world's most beautiful countries. Engaging History & Culture chapters explain the tumultuous history of Canada & the factors influencing Canadian culture & identity; from ancient Inuit settlements through to the arrival of the British to the influx of immigrants from all over the world. The burgeoning arts scene local cuisine & the wild landscape all contributors to the country's unique character are fully explored. To help with planning your trip the Places chapters encompass all of Canada's provinces cover the vibrant cities of Toronto Vancouver & Montreal in detail & suggest where to visit & what to do in Canada's great outdoors including taking the train across the majestic Rocky Mountains. Full-colour photographs throughout illustrate the beauty of the Canadian landscape & give a true flavour of life in the country today. Detailed maps plot all major sights & the Travel Tips offer practical advice plus selective independent reviews of the best & most authentic places to stay & eat." ...

Insight Guide China" is a comprehensive full-colour guide to this enigmatic destination. The country's vast expanse is covered in detail from the bright lights of Shanghai & Hong Kong to the awe-inspiring Great Wall from the subtropical southwest to the Siberian north the manicured gardens of Suzhou to the barren landscapes of Tibet. Our coverage ventures off the beaten track to ancient riverside villages & little-known backwaters. Thirty-five detailed maps linked to the sights by numbered dots help you to find your way around. China's fascinating history & culture are brought to life through evocative photography & absorbing text that is a real pleasure to read. Lavish photo features offer a unique insight into various aspects of the country including Chinese opera & Chinese festivals how the Great Wall was built sacred Daoist & Buddhist mountains & the colourful minority groups of the southwestern provinces. Our inspirational Best of The China 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 across the country." ...

Cork & Southwest Ireland is a brand new title for the Insight Step by Step series. This itinerary-based guide details 12 of the best walks & tours of Cork & Southwest Ireland written by a local expert for that personal touch & insider information. All itineraries are arranged by theme for a truly tailor-made travel experience with itineraries focused on exploring everywhere from Cork City & pretty Bantry Bay to the spectacular beauty of the Ring of Kerry & further afield to Bunratty Limerick & Adare. From beaches to castles great views to fine foods this guide covers the best of Cork & Southwest Ireland 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 Cork & Southwest Irel&. You will also find an ' Overview' section detailing many different aspects of Cork & Southwest Ireland's culture & history relevant to visitors including shopping entertainment sports & key dates in history. The ' Directory' section contains a clearly organised A -Z list of practical information including hotel & restaurant listings for all budgets information on religion money transport health & much. The stylish design full colour photography throughout & durable flexibound cover makes this guide not only a pleasure to read but also the ultimate companion when exploring this wonderful destination.
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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 Croatia's people & places to life at the turn of a page. A brand new ' Best of' feature highlights the top attractions not to be missed such as a visit to the charming fishing port of Rovinj & the beautiful Golden Horn Beach. This section also features the editor's choice of exclusive & unique recommendations including the best islands castles markets & more. An in-depth ' Places' section comprises ten chapters covering the entire country from Risjnak National Park in the north to the Dalmatian walled city of Dubrovnik in the south. All the principal sites along the way are conveniently cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps to enable instant orientation & easy navigation at a glance. The information on each area is also accompanied by restaurant listings including contact details & an indication of price range & local specialities. You will also find a fascinating history chapter & intriguing features that explore Croatia's religion & society food & drink great outdoors & much more to give you deeper understanding of the country's unique culture. A comprehensive ' Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information covering transport accommodation for all budgets shopping nightlife sports activities for children money health 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. ...

A brand new Smart Guide from Insight featuring an 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 architecture history cafes & hotels to fashion nightlife restaurants bars shopping & 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 & pinpoints exactly where to find these within the guide for quick & easy reference at a glance. Area overviews conveniently highlight the very best each district has to offer from Deira & the Marina in Dubai to the Corniche in Abu Dhabi exploring all the mosques souks & oases along the way. The guide also contains a transport map & 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 & websites useful phrases & a climate chart not to mention also making a handy bookmark. Smart Guides
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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 the people & places of the Ecuadorian mainland & Galapagos Islands to life at the turn of a page. From the snow-capped peaks of the Avenue of the Volcanoes to the historic Old Town of Quito all attractions are included to ensure you experience the very best of this 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 churches markets wildlife-watching spots ideas for adventures & tips for families with children. An in-depth Places section features thirteen chapters covering the entire country including the Unesco Word Heritage City of Cuenca & the fascinating wildlife of the Oriente. 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 comprehensive History chapter looking back to lost worlds & ancient civilisations legendary dynasties & battles for independence. Intriguing features explore Ecuadors people culture cuisine environment & more. 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. ...