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
- ornate sailing boats
- 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
- the smart way to navigate.
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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
- the smart way to navigate.
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This brand new edition Insight Guide to Namibia features illuminating text written by expert local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography with this edition containing over 250 br&-new photographs vividly bringing Namibia & its people to life at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities including taking in the dramatic & breathtaking view over Fish River Canyon & visiting the colony of Cape fur seals at Cape Cross. Our ' Best of' section features recommendations on many exclusively Namibian experiences such as the best views best drives best geographical points of interest & even some useful money-saving tips. An in-depth ' Places' section covers the entire country region by region & 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 edition contains a brand new ' Editor's Choice' section containing illustrated spreads featuring the author's choice on the most interesting & diverse things to see & do during your trip from hiking & adventure history & culture to visiting pre-historic sites. Colour-coded sections explore Namibia's intriguing history & a comprehensive ' Travel Tips' section details transport accommodation for all budgets eating out 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. ...

This brand new edition Insight Guide to New Zealand 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 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. ...

This brand new edition of the Insight Guide to the Nile has been fully revised & updated. This guide

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Insight Guide: Oman & the UAE" is an essential guide to two jewels of the Middle East brought to life with hundreds of evocative photographs. Our inspirational Best of Oman & the UAE section highlights the countries 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. Lavish magazine-style features offer a unique insight into contemporary life in Oman & the UAE from religion to sports to expatriate communities. A detailed Places section with full-colour maps cross-referenced to the lively narrative written by our local author guides you around the two countries from the skyscrapers of Dubai to the remote wilderness of Omans Empty Quarter." ...

The Insight Guide to Pakistan provides the complete picture through expert & informative text & remarkable photography. It is an inspiring background read serving as an invaluable on-the-spot companion
- but can also be kept as a superb visual souvenir of a visit. Expert local writers bring to life each destinations history culture arts & people. It contains detailed cross-reference maps which means that areas & sites mentioned can be quickly pin pointed. A new section highlights the best of Pakistan & section of Travel Tips incorporates all the travel details & contact numbers visitors will need.
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