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MARCO POLO Oslo: the Travel Guide with Insider TipsFully revised and updated and now with new Discovery Tours chapter.With this up-to-date, authoritative guide you can experience all the sights and Best Of recommendations for Oslo. Discover fabulous hotels, traditional restaurants, trendy places and entertainment venues. You'll also pick up tips on shopping, what to do on a limited budget, ideas for travel with kids and an overview of exciting festivals and events in the Norwegian capital. Also contains: Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & More, Useful Phrases in Norwegian and index.Norway's only major city can hardly be considered a metropolis. There's not a trace of hustle and bustle here. The people of Oslo themselves and the idyllic location in the Fjord and Fjell region set the pulse of the city.With MARCO POLO Oslo you'll discover a major city, but not a metropolis. With this practical travel guide, small enough to slip into your pocket, you can get to know a compact city, framed by forests and fjords. When you visit Oslo, it's a question of encountering contrasts over a very small area, an awareness of tradition and European modernity, a love of nature and the visions of a major city, wooden cabins and forward-looking architecture. Get to grips with the green coldness of the north, the warmth and openness of which only become apparent at second glance. In Oslo you'll find cultural experiences instead of shopping miles, nature instead of an expanse of high-rise buildings. Think major city and feel countryside: that's Oslo!MARCO POLO Oslo's Insider Tips tell you where you can observe the sunset reflected in the facades of the houses opposite; where you can marvel at the link between animal and man; and where you can buy lots of fish with lots of nostalgia. The Discovery Tours will escort you through the city in which you'll be able get to know Oslo's various features quickly and easily: from breakfast with café latte and a view of the Royal Palace; to a visit to Vigeland Park with its monumental sculptures and a ride up the breathtaking Holmenkollen Ski Jump; and to a hearty Norwegian evening meal in the lively Grønland quarter. The Best Of pages show you what's unique to Oslo as well as great places for free and lots of ideas for rainy days. The tips on what to do on a limited budget in each chapter show how you can experience a great deal with very little money, enjoy something special and snap up some real bargains.Whether it's the history of industry, shipping or sport: in Oslo tracking something down is always connected to an experience of nature. The MARCO POLO Walking Tours take you, for example, along Oslo's lifeline, the river Akerselva, with the promise of a pleasant day on the Bygdøy museum island. The Dos and Don'ts advise you why its best not even to try to haggle, and why you should give the Norwegian railways a wide berth.MARCO POLO Oslo gives comprehensive coverage all the city's districts. To help you find your way around there's a detailed street atlas and practical map inside the back cover, with public transport map and removable pull-out map.

Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date, digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators and scale converters aid route planning. Includes 10 city maps: Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Canterbury, Cardiff, Leeds, Lincoln, Liverpool, London West, London Central, Oxford. Major sights and key points of interest are marked on the map by numbered stars and these are listed in the index booklet with a brief description to help travellers pick the best places to see en route. Comprehensive index. The map scale is 1 : 300 000.

Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date, digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators and scale converters aid route planning. The extensive coverage of the maps enables travellers to cross country boundaries with the same map. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning and 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes and places of interest are highlighted - ideal for touring holidays. The maps also contain a comprehensive index and inset street plans of major cities. Map Scale - 1: 200 000.

Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date, digitally generated mapping.The high quality cartography with distance indicators and scale converters aid route planning.The extensive coverage of the maps enables travelers to cross country boundaries with the same map.A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning and 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference.Scenic routes and places of interest are highlighted - ideal for touring holidays.Contains city maps of Paris, Strasbourg, Lyon and MarseilleComprehensive index.The map scale is 1: 800 000

Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date, digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators and scale converters aid route planning. The extensive coverage of the maps enables travellers to cross country boundaries with the same map. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning and 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes and places of interest are highlighted - ideal for touring holidays. Comprehensive index. The map scale is 1: 2 000 000.

Fully updated and now with ZOOM system for even better orientation! Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date, digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators and scale converters aid route planning. New ZOOM System - all large urban areas are marked on the main map and are cross-referenced to separate inset transit maps which zoom in on the city to aid route planning. We then zoom in further to detailed city maps which can be found easily in the separate index booklet. Includes 9 city maps of: Basel, Bern, Chur, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Lucerne, St Gallen, Zurich. Major sights and key points of interest are marked on the map by numbered stars and these are listed in the index booklet with a brief description to help travellers pick the best places to see en route. Comprehensive index. The map scale is 1 : 303 000.

Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date, digitally generated mapping.The high quality cartography with distance indicators and scale converters aid route planning.The extensive coverage of the maps enables travelers to cross country boundaries with the same map.A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning and 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes and places of interest are highlighted - ideal for touring holidays.The map also contains a comprehensive index.The map scale is 1: 2 500 000

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Norway: the Travel Guide with Insider TipsExplore Norway with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the country's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that Norway has to offer…Norway is a paradise for nature lovers, shaped by environmental and climatic extremes. The beauty of the landscape, the culture rooted in ancient traditions and the hospitable people make Norway a fascinating destination. This practical, pocket-sized guide leads you to the beaches and islands, to mighty glaciers and vast plateaus, and along the spectacular fjords that cut right in to the mountains. Norway offers a wide range of attractions: skiing and hiking can be just as much a part of your holiday as the unique stave churches or a cruise along the endless coast… This is Norway!Your Marco Polo Norway Pocket Guide includes:• Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this wonderful country. Discover Scandinavia’s smallest church or explore an ice tunnel beneath Galdhøpiggen Mountain in the world’s first climate park. • Best of – find the best things to do for free, the best ‘only in’ Norway experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself.• Sightseeing – all the top sights are organized by area so you can easily plan your trip. • Discovery Tours – specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Norway. You can experience all of Norway’s unique character with these personal tours including a trip along Norway’s longest and most beautiful road, Coastal Route 17, and a 9-day tour of Norway’s diverse countryside. • Norway in full-color – Marco Polo Pocket Guide Norway includes full-color photos throughout the guide bringing the country to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip.• Touring App – you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again! • Road Atlas and pull-out map – we’ve included a detailed road atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. A small street map of Oslo is also included. • Useful Norwegian phrases – the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Norway to show you around this wonderful country. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Norway has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Ireland: the Travel Guide with Insider TipsExplore Ireland with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the country's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that Ireland has to offer…Failte go Eireann: Welcome to Ireland! There are so many ways to experience the beauty of the Emerald Isle, from enjoying a Guinness in the pub, hiking along the cliffs of the West Coast, or simply chatting with the friendly locals. This practical pocket-sized guide takes you from thatched cottages to romantic castles, rocky coastlines and picturesque little towns to lively Dublin… This is Ireland!Your Marco Polo Ireland Pocket Guide includes:• Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this wonderful country. Stay in a castle, enjoy a Skyline tour at Croke Park with breath-taking views across Dublin or discover where to spot puffins, seals and dolphins. • Best of – find the best things to do for free, the best ‘only in' Ireland experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself.• Sightseeing – all the top sights are organized by area so you can easily plan your trip. • Discovery Tours – specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Ireland. You can experience all of Ireland's unique character with these personal tours including a trip north of the border to Belfast and the Giant's Causeway and a 10-day tour of Ireland's most splendid landmarks. • Ireland in full-color – Marco Polo Pocket Guide Ireland includes full-color photos throughout the guide bringing the country to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip.• Touring App – you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again! • Road Atlas and pull-out map – we've included a detailed road atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Three small street maps of Dublin, Limerick and Cork are also included. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Ireland to show you around this wonderful country. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Ireland has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Santorini: the Travel Guide with Insider TipsExplore Santorini with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this idyllic Greek island has to offer…From the picturesque, white-washed villages to the glorious crystal clear, turquoise waters of the Aegean to the ancient ruins of Akrotíri, a unique Bronze Age town, Santorini has everything you need for a wonderful, relaxing holiday. This practical, pocket-sized guide will help you discover where to see the most breath-taking sunsets and in which tavernas you can enjoy excellent dishes and fresh fish at fair prices. This is Santorini! Your Marco Polo Santorini Pocket Guide includes:• Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into this heavenly island.• Best of – find the best things to do for free, the best ‘only in' Santorini experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself.• Sightseeing – all of the top sights are organized by areas of the island so you can easily plan your trip. • Discovery Tours – specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Santorini. Here are inspirational itineraries that will help you enjoy authentic Santorini.• Santorini in full-color – Marco Polo Pocket Guide Santorini includes full-color photos throughout the guide bringing the island to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip.• Touring App – you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again! • Road Atlas and pull-out map – we've included a detailed road atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour.• Useful Greek phrases – the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Santorini to show you around this iconic Greek island. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Santorini has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Fully revised and updated and now with ZOOM system for even better orientation! Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date, digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators and scale converters aid route planning. New ZOOM System - all large urban areas are marked on the main map and are cross-referenced to separate inset transit maps which zoom in on the city to aid route planning. We then zoom in further to detailed city maps which can be found easily in the separate index booklet. Includes city maps of: Belfast, Cork, Derry, Dublin, Limerick. Major sights and key points of interest are marked on the map by numbered stars and these are listed in the index booklet with a brief description to help travelers pick the best places to see en route. Comprehensive index. The map scale is 1: 300 000.

For advice you can trust, look no further than Marco Polo.The Portugal Marco Polo Spiral Guide is a compact travel guide for people who have little time to prepare for a trip, don't want to miss anything, like to be inspired by great ideas for exciting days out and love all things ultra-practical and easy to use.Check out the colorful and vibrant markets, take a boat trip and discover the caves, bays and cliffs of the Algarve, relax with some friends and drink a bica (a short, black coffee) or take a hike in the country's beautiful mountainous regions! Portugal awaits!Inside the Portugal Marco Polo Spiral Guide:Top 10 sights: From the top down to make it easy to prioritize!That Portugal Feeling: provides tips to help you experience the essence of the country. Find out what makes Portugal tick and experience its unique flair - just like the locals themselves.Don't Miss: Each chapter highlights the absolute must-sees for each area and what to do at your leisure if time permits.Chapters: Lisbon & Around Lisbon, Northern Portugal, Central Portugal, The Alentejo, The Algarve. Organized by area; each chapter explores the most important and interesting sights. Restaurant recommendations, the best shopping streets and the hottest places to go for a night out are listed at the end of each chapter.Perfectly planned itineraries for each area including the best places to eat and drink along the way, each with its own map, make exploring easy and stress-free! Simply decide whether you want to travel on foot, by bike, car or public transport for Perfect days in Portugal!Tours Include: Lisbon, Port Country, Lower Alentejo, Lagos to Praia da Luz, Coverage of Belem, Sintra, Castelo de Sao Jorge, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Alfama, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Casa de Mateus, Braga & Bom Jesus, Tomar, Mosteiro da Batalha, Coimbra, Fatima, Serra da Estrela, Evora, Vila Vicosa, Marvao, Praias do Algarve, Sagres & Cabo de Sao Vicente, Tavira and much more.Street atlas & pull out map: The best of both worlds! Some people prefer an atlas while others prefer a separate map - Marco Polo Spiral Guides have both! The separate, fully indexed pull-out map is handily placed in a high-quality plastic wallet at the back of the guide, which can also be used as a storage pocket.Top 10 reasons to come back: For those undecided about a return visit...there is a list of Top 10 reasons to come back again!