This edition of Great Railway Journeys of Europe from Insight Guides features inspiring full-colour photography & detailed maps alongside a country-by-country review of the most fascinating railway routes in Europe including the most worthwhile places to visit en route. These exciting journeys include Cross-Continental Routes such as The Venice Simplon-Orient Express as well as routes within Great Britain & Ireland France Switzerland Italy Scandinavia & more beautiful countries. Europes best railway journeys are highlighted to help you choose the best type of experience to suit you whether it be a classic journey a luxury train journey or a scenic byway trip. All the principal routes 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. An introduction to European rail travel is insightfully explored as is a section covering the intriguing history & interesting features on everything from The Growth of Rail Travel to Engineering Feats. Information Panels throughout the colour-coded sections give extra detail for anyone with a thirst for knowledge covering The Royal Scotsman to The Train of Kings & other interesting information. A comprehensive Travel Tips section covers booking agents tickets & reservations European rail passes visas & passports travel for the disabled & many more invaluable tips. A further quick-reference A-Z section summarises the main points of information arranged conveniently by country focusing on money health & emergencies public holidays & more 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 trip. ...

This brand new edition Insight Guide to Iceland 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 including viewing the spectacular Northern Lights & the must-see two natural wonders of Geysir & Gullfoss. 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. ...

Insight Guide: Indonesia" is an essential guide to one of the worlds last tourism frontiers a far-flung archipelago of rainforests volcanoes vivid festivals & teeming cities all brought to life through evocative photography. Our inspirational Best of Indonesia 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. Colourful magazine-style features offer a unique insight into the incomparable Balinese festivals unique Sulawesi wildlife & colourful batik fabrics. A detailed Places section with full-colour maps cross-referenced to the text guides you from the jungles of darkest Borneo to the beaches of Bali the ancient trading ports of Java & the Spice Islands to the primeval Papuan highlands." ...

This brand new edition Insight Guide to Italy features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography including outstanding double page spreads. The top ten sights are identified to show you the very best of Italy & to help you plan your trip priorities. An Editors Choice section highlights the most unique experiences Italy has to offer along with personal recommendations on what to see & do. An in-depth fully revised & updated 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. At the end of each regional section you can find useful restaurant listings along with an indication of prices suitable for all budgets. Other colour-coded sections cover history & interesting features. A comprehensive Travel Tips section details transport accommodation for all budgets eating out activities language & 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. ...

Visit the Petronas Twin Towers Domes & Minarets the Forest Research Institute sample the street food & Kuala Lumpur's extreme sports; take a fresh approach to Kuala Lumpur 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 18 irresistible self-guided walks & tours written by a local expert & packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor this guide has something to suit all budgets tastes & trip lengths showing you the smartest way to link Kuala Lumpur's sights & taking you beyond the beaten tourist track. As well as covering Kuala Lumpur's many classic attractions the routes track lesser-known sights & up-&-coming areas; there are also excursions for those who want to extend their visit outside the city. 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 rail map & 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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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
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- 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
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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. ...

Melbourne is the exciting brand new title with the A-Z Smart Guide format that means that you can find your way around the book with ease & plan your trip according to your very own personal taste. Special chapters & themed headings cover over 400 things to see & do from architecture cafes museums & hotels to fashion nightlife restaurants markets shopping wildlife & 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 including Eureka Tower & the Royal Botanic Gardens & pinpoints exactly where to find these within the guide for quick & easy reference at a glance. This handy-sized guide helps you explore the best of the city from the arts hub of the river district to trendy Fitzroy & alternative Prahran. Our area overviews conveniently highlight the very best each district has to offer including lesser known sights & up-&-coming areas to look out for. The excursions section covers Yarra Valley & Mornington Peninsula. The guide also contains a transport map & 10-page 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 & useful phrases not to mention making a handy bookmark. Smart Guides
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