Books with author Insight Guides

Insight Guides SicilyTravel made easy. Ask local experts. Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights, now with free eBook.From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Sicily is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like Mount Etna, the Riserva dello Zingaro and the Val di Noto, and cultural gems like the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento, discovering Palermo's Arab-Norman heart at the Capella Palatina and La Zisa, and visiting Sicily's great medieval castles, including those in Sperlinga, Cáccamo and Catania.Features of this travel guide to Sicily:- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery- Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Sicily's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions- Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy- Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Sicily with our pick of the region's top destinations- Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation- The ultimate travel tool: download the free app and eBook to access this and bonus content from your phone or tablet- Covers: Palermo; Palermo Province; Trápani Province; The Egadi Islands and Pantelleria; Agrigento Province; Caltanissetta Province; Enna Province; Ragusa Province; Siracusa; Siracusa Province; Catania; Mount Etna and Catania Province; Taormina; Messina Province; The Aeolian IslandsLooking for a specific guide to Italy? Check out Insight Guides Italy for a detailed and entertaining look at all the city has to offer.About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey. An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.South Africa is a land of exceptional natural beauty and cultural variety, a unique blend of of European, Asian and indigenous influences. This new edition covers everything from the modern cities of Johannesburg and Cape Town to the fascinating wildlife and scenery of its national parks and games reserves� Over 392 pages of insider knowledge from local experts� In-depth on history and culture, from the rise and fall of apartheid to the nation's art, literature, music, food and sport� Enjoy special features on Cape wine, South African flora, whale-watching and vintage train journeys� Includes innovative extras that are unique in the market - all Insight Guides to countries and regions come with a free eBook and app that's regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings� Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning � Inspirational colour photography throughout� Inventive design makes for an engaging reading experienceAbout Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

With a wealth of history and ancient ruins, diverse culture, arts and cuisine, some lively capital cities, the dramatic Andes, idyllic beaches, and enthrallingly diverse wildlife, South America is an amazingly rich continent to discover. Be inspired to visit with our new Insight Guide South America, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this captivating continent.An updated new edition by our expert authors.Stunning photography brings this delightful continent and its people to life. Highlights of the continent's top attractions, from colourful capitals like Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires to Easter Island, Iguaz� Falls, Lake Titicaca and the Amazon Rainforest. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole continent from Caracas to the Gal�pagos Islands, the Andean Desert to Tierra del Fuego. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and the A-Z section will give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip.About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Tallinn's old town, and cultural gems like Trakai Castle· Insight Guide Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Vilnius, to discovering Riga· In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on the recent history of the Baltic States, all written by local experts· Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track· Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books· Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experienceAbout Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Guides Central America is a brand new title covering the seven countries that make up this fascinating and culturally rich isthmus, from Guatemala to Panama, exploring Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica along the way. In addition, the guidebook covers the Southern Mexico states, in recognition of their cultural links to and practical inclusion on many trips to this region. Be inspired to discover these varied countries with this comprehensive, full-colour guide.Inside Insight Guide Central America:A completely new guidebook written by expert Central American writers.Stunning, specially-sourced new photography that brings this colourful region and its people to life. Highlights of Central America's top attractions, including the ancient Mayan temples of the Yucatan and Guatemalan regions and the immense biodiversity of Costa Rica's rainforests.Descriptive country-by-country accounts cover the whole isthmus from pristine beaches and islands to picturesque colonial cities.Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip.About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Take a fresh approach to Buenos Aires with this brand new Explore guide. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this book features 14 fantastic self-guided routes, written by a local expert and packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, whatever your interests, and however long your stay, this book is the perfect companion, showing you the smartest way to link the sights and taking you beyond the beaten tourist track. All the routes come with clear, easy-to-follow full-colour maps. 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 and a start and end point; all this makes it simple to find the perfect tour for the time you have to spare. Try some of the hand-picked places to eat and drink and sleep, or refer to the clearly organised A-Z of practical information to get to grips with the city.About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

With a wealth of history and ancient ruins, diverse culture, arts and cuisine, some lively capital cities, the dramatic Andes, idyllic beaches, and enthrallingly diverse wildlife, South America is an amazingly rich continent to discover. Be inspired to visit with our new Insight Guide South America, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this captivating continent.An updated new edition by our expert authors. Stunning photography brings this delightful continent and its people to life. Highlights of the continent's top attractions, from colourful capitals like Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires to Easter Island, Falls, Lake Titicaca and the Amazon Rainforest. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole continent from Caracas to the Gal�pagos Islands, the Andean Desert to Tierra del Fuego. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and the A-Z section will give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip.About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Flexi Map Athens is laminated, durable and includes 3 separate maps, each of which has its own index, which has been categorised for ease of use. Inside Flexi Map Athens:A list of 25 recommended sights, divided by theme and linked to the mapping by numbered markers.A handy information section with concise details on getting around, tourist offices, money, tipping, opening times, public holidays, telecommunications, emergency telephone numbers and climate.The main map is of Athens at a scale of 1:15 000 (1cm = 0.15km), coverage includes the Acropolis. One-way streets, car parks, pedestrian zones, and public transport routes are clearly shown. Many prominent public buildings, hotels and other places of interest are highlighted and listed in the extensive index. A separate Metro map is located on the back cover for easy reference. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guidebooks and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Take a fresh approach to Buenos Aires with this brand new Explore guide. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this book features 14 fantastic self-guided routes, written by a local expert and packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, whatever your interests, and however long your stay, this book is the perfect companion, showing you the smartest way to link the sights and taking you beyond the beaten tourist track. All the routes come with clear, easy-to-follow full-colour maps. 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 and a start and end point; all this makes it simple to find the perfect tour for the time you have to spare. Try some of the hand-picked places to eat and drink and sleep, or refer to the clearly organised A-Z of practical information to get to grips with the city.About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Insight Pocket Guides: ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Now with free eBook, and a pull-out map.Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in Tuscany and Umbria, from top attractions like Florence's Duomo and Uffizi Gallery, to hidden gems, including medieval Gubbio and the hill village of Todi. Compact, concise and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What to Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring Tuscany and UmbriaCovers Top Ten Attractions, including Pisa's iconic Leaning Tower and spiritual Assisi as well as Perfect Tour itinerary suggestionsOffers an insightful overview of landscape, history and cultureContains an invaluable pull-out map, and essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting AroundIncludes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Insight Pocket Guides come with a free eBookInspirational colour photography throughoutSharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experienceAbout Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrasebooks, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Guide Philippines is a comprehensive, full-colour travel guide that provides an essential introduction to this little-known Asian country. The Philippines is a destination of thousands of islands fringed by idyllic tropical beaches, plus stunning mountain scenery, colonial architecture and lively festivals.The Insight Guide will assist you in finding your ideal itinerary through what can be a daunting list of options, with the inspirational Best Of section setting out the principal places to visit in the Philippines. In-depth information on the country's history and culture is provided in a series of lively pages, while chapters on contemporary culture, food, festivals and architecture paint a vivid portrait of life in the Philippines today.The Places chapters cover all the sights worth seeing - from the amazing landscapes of northern Luzon to the beaches of the Visayas and the jungles of Palawan.At the back of the book, the Travel Tips section contains all the practical information you'll need to make the most of your trip.Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey. An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook. Israel is intense. Few locations offer as much per square kilometre to sustain the spirit, feed the intellect and stimulate the senses. This new edition covers Israel's top attractions, from the holy sites of Jerusalem's Old City, Bethlehem and Nazareth to the pleasures of the coast and a Dead Sea mud bath· Over 358 pages of insider knowledge from local experts· In-depth on history and culture, from chapters on the people and religions of Israel, the history of the kibbutz to its rich and varied cuisine· Enjoy special features on the country's bustling markets, Old Jerusalem's city gates, Mini Israel and Israel's four seas· Includes innovative extras that are unique in the market - all Insight Guides to countries and regions come with a free eBook and app that's regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings· Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning · Inspirational colour photography throughout· Inventive design makes for an engaging reading experienceAbout Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.