Books with author Insight Guides

Laos and Cambodia maintain a formidable allure for travellers - thoughts of paradise beaches and ancient temples are enough to set feet itching. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide Laos and Cambodia, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this fascinating and dramatically beautiful country, home to eight of the world's ten highest mountains.Inside Insight Guide Laos and Cambodia:� A fully-overhauled edition by our expert South East Asia author.� Stunning, specially-commissioned new photography that brings this breath-taking area and its people to life. � Highlights of both country's top attractions, including Cambodia's Angkor Wat temples and the French colonial city of Luang Prabang in Laos.� Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover both countries in detail.� Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including our independent selection of the best hotels and restaurants.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

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 Sicily, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like buzzing Palermo, Mount Etna and Agrigento's Valley of the Temples.- Insight Guide Sicily is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Palermo's Arab-Norman heart, to discovering the exquisite and hiking-friendly Zíngaro nature reserve- In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on festivals, architecture and Sicily in the movies, 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: Inspiring your next adventureWith a staggering 84.7 million foreign visitors in 2013, France is the world's most visited country - in fact the only in the world to receive more than 80 million. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide France, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this beautiful and varied country, home to "joie de vivre" and the first country whose cuisine has been declared a "world intangible heritage" by Unesco.Inside Insight Guide France:A fully-overhauled edition by our expert France authors. Stunning, specially-commissioned photography that brings this breathtaking country and its people to life.Highlights of the country's top attractions, including Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower, the exquisite Mont-St-Michel and the string of elegant Loire Châteaux in our Best of France. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from the vineyards of Champagne to the dramatic hilltop villages of sunny Provence. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including our independent selection of the best restaurants. Free app for every customerAbout Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-color print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travelers' 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

Newly updated edition of Insight Guides City Guide Rome is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on Roman fashion and Mussolini's Legacy, all written by local experts.Innovative extras = incredible value, and unique in the market. All City Guides come with a free eBook and regularly updated app, unlike comparable competitors' products. High-production values - compact cut-down format and full-colour throughout. Exciting opportunities for bespoke promotions - please contact your Account Manager for detailsContent overview: -in-depth on history and culture -invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning -inspirational colour photography throughout -inventive design makes for an engaging reading experience.

Blessed with glorious beaches, spectacular mountain ranges and lush, green rainforest, Puerto Rico offers fantastic outdoor activities, cultural sights, plus great food and music. Insight Guide Puerto Rico provides detailed coverage of this fascinating country, while full-colour photography and maps help you navigate with ease. Our detailed Travel Tips give you all the practical information you need to plan your trip, including our selection of the best and most authentic hotels and restaurants.About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-color print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travelers' 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

Inside Insight Pocket Guide Vienna:· Where To Go takes you from the Innere Stadt, along the Danube and to the Medieval Towns further afield. Take in the beauty of Karlsplatz and its numerous attractions before heading over to the MuseumsQuartier for some modern art. For longer stays, daytrips explore the Heuriger vineyards, quaint medieval towns and tranquil spots along the Danube Valley.· Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip, including the Stephansdom cathedral, the Hofburg and Schönbrunn.· Perfect Day provides an itinerary for one day in the city.· What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from the many museums to tours of the Royal Palace, shopping, concerts, plus nightlife.· Essential information on Vienna's culture, including a brief history of the city.· Eating Out covers the city's best cuisine.· Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants.· A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.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 the American Southwest, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon, and hidden cultural gems like Taos's art trail and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.� Insight Guide American Southwest is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring ancient Pueblos to discovering Native American culture.� In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on the landscape, the impact of Spanish and Anglo settlers and films set in the region, all written by local experts� Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings� 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.

Inside Insight Pocket Guide Vienna: � Where To Go takes you from the Innere Stadt, along the Danube and to the Medieval Towns further afield. Take in the beauty of Karlsplatz and its numerous attractions before heading over to the MuseumsQuartier for some modern art. For longer stays, daytrips explore the Heuriger vineyards, quaint medieval towns and tranquil spots along the Danube Valley. � Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip, including the Stephansdom cathedral, the Hofburg and Sch�nbrunn. � Perfect Day provides an itinerary for one day in the city. � What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from the many museums to tours of the Royal Palace, shopping, concerts, plus nightlife. � Essential information on Vienna's culture, including a brief history of the city. � Eating Out covers the city's best cuisine. � Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. � A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. 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 TOC Top 10 Attractions A Perfect Day in Vienna Introduction A Brief History Where to Go What to Do Eating Out A-Z Travel Tips Recommended Hotels Index

South Africa is a land of exceptional natural beauty and cultural variety, a “rainbow nation” packed with important historical landmarks, myriad activities, and unsurpassable wildlife. The new edition of Insight Guide South Africa provides both inspiration and practical guidance for a visit, with its combination of lavish full-color photos that show off the country’s incredible scenery and detailed information on what makes this powerhouse country what it is.The Best of South Africa section guides you to all the must-see sights and quintessential experiences, while Fascinating Features explore topics from the importance of sport to the country’s superlative wildlife. Coverage of key subjects including Nelson Mandela and life in townships adds cultural understanding. Our expert author takes you through all the sights, from the fabulous city of Cape Town and nearby Cape Winelands to spotting the Big Five at Kruger Park and Pilanesberg Game Reserve, as well as more sober sites such as Robben Island, taking in wild beaches, vineyards, high-octane thrill-seeking, and scenic train journeys. Maps throughout will help you get around and a comprehensive Travel Tips section provides the travel advice you need to plan your trip.

Insight Pocket Guides: ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. 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 Umbria-Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Pisa's iconic Leaning Tower and spiritual Assisi as well as Perfect Tour itinerary suggestions -Offers an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture-Contains an invaluable pull-out map, and essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around-Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Insight Pocket Guides come with a free eBook-Inspirational colour photography throughout-Sharp 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 Pocket Guides: ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package.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 Malaysia, from top attractions like the Petronas Twin Towers, to hidden gems, including Kinabalu Park. · 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 Malaysia· Covers Top Ten Attractions, including George Town and Pulau Sipadan and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions· Offers an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture· Contains an invaluable pull-out map, and essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around· Inspirational colour photography throughout· Sharp 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 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.

Whether you’re looking for lively café culture, golden beaches, or sporting action, you’ll find it all in Melbourne. Insight Guide Explore Melbourne is part of the latest batch of this brand-new series and is the ideal pocket companion for your trip: a full-color guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes in and around the city. Discover Collins and Swanston Streets’ fabulous architecture, the cultivated green space of the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the fashionable seaside at St Kilda, or head off on an excursion to the Yarra Valley’s wineries or the stunning scenery of the Great Ocean Road. Insight’s trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to Melbourne’s exciting cuisine, great shopping, sporting heritage, and key historical dates. Our recommended places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route, with even more suggestions in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information, including a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography captures the essence of this most European of Australian cities.