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  • Insight Guides Malaysia

    APA Publications Limited

    Paperback (Insight Guides, June 1, 2019)
    Insight Guides MalaysiaTravel 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 Malaysia is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like Kuala Lumpur, Mount Kinabalu and Kinabatangan river, and cultural gems like a walk along the gravity-defying SkyBridge in Langkawi, a trip to the vast cave system in Sarawak and an unforgettable trip to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.Features of this travel guide to Malaysia:- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery- Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Malaysia'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 Malaysia 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: Kuala Lumpur and Environs; The Northwestern Penninsula; The Southern Penninsula; The Penninsula's East Coast; Sarawak; SabahLooking for a specific guide to Kuala Lumpur? Check out Insight Guides Pocket Kuala Lumpur 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 France

    Insight Guides

    Paperback (Insight Guides, Jan. 1, 2016)
    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
  • Insight Guides City Guide Rome

    Insight Guides

    eBook (Insight Guides, Aug. 1, 2018)
    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.
  • Insight Guides South America

    Stephan Kuffner

    Paperback (Insight Guides, June 1, 2013)
    Insight Guide South America is the most illustrated, full color travel guide to the continent on the market, and its lively narrative and stunning images provide both inspiration and information to plan a memorable trip to South America. The Best Of section highlights the unmissable sights and experiences – from Peru’s breathtaking citadel of Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, the number one South American trek on most travelers’ wishlists, to vibrant Rio with its famous Carnival and beaches, sophisticated Buenos Aires, and the jungles of the Amazon, home to the greatest biodiversity on the planet. Lively features focus on South America’s history and culture, while the Places chapters show you where to go in South America, with beautiful photography, insightful descriptions of all the main attractions, and detailed, full color maps for easy orientation. The Travel Tips section provides practical information for planning a trip and getting around once you’re there, along with our independent reviews of selected hotels and restaurants throughout South America.
  • Insight Guides Pocket Vienna

    Insight Guides

    Paperback (Insight Guides, Oct. 3, 2016)
    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
  • Israel

    Simon Griver

    Paperback (Insight Guides, July 1, 2012)
    Insight Guide Israel features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside over 250 inspiring full-color photographs that will bring Israel's people and places to life, at the turn of a page. A special 'Best of' feature highlights the top attractions not to be missed, including Jerusalem's Old City, Bethlehem, Nazareth, and diving in Eilat. The 'Editor's Choice' section has more recommendations, including the best beaches, markets, walks, and even some handy money-saving tips. From the key sites rich in history and religious significance, to the simple pleasures of a Dead Sea mud bath and a walk along a beautiful beach, all of Israel's attractions are included to ensure you experience the very best of this diverse destination, whatever your interests. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, from the pastoral landscapes of the bible to the modern buzz of Tel Aviv, and we devote four chapters to the West Bank. All the principal sites are cross-referenced by number to full-color maps to enable easy navigation at a glance. You will also find fascinating chapters on the country's long and intriguing history from the 'Dawn of Civilization' to the 'Coming of Age', alongside attractive, color-coded features exploring Israel's people, religion, cuisine, art and much more. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential information for planning your trip, covering transportation, accommodations for all budgets, eating out, nightlife, shopping, activities for children, and much more. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice and beautiful photography means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
  • Insight Guides USA Southwest

    Insight Guides

    eBook (Insight Guides, April 1, 2018)
    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.ďż˝ Insight Guide American Southwest is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring ancient Pueblos to discovering Native American culture.ďż˝ 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 expertsďż˝ 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 listingsďż˝ Invaluable maps,travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten trackďż˝ Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide booksďż˝ 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 South Africa

    Insight Guides

    Paperback (Insight Guides, June 1, 2015)
    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 Guides Pocket Tuscany and Umbria

    Insight Guides

    eBook (Insight Guides, Nov. 1, 2018)
    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 Guides Pocket Malaysia

    Insight Guides

    eBook (Insight Guides, May 1, 2019)
    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.
  • Insight Guides: Explore Melbourne

    Insight Guides

    Paperback (Insight Guides, Aug. 1, 2015)
    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.
  • Insight Guides Brazil

    Insight Guides

    eBook (Insight Guides, June 1, 2019)
    Let us guide you on every step of your travels.From deciding when to go to choosing what to see when you arrive, Insight Guide Brazil is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Brazil, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Sugar Loaf and Corcovado in Rio, the colonial architecture of Paraty and Pelourinho, the Pantanal and Iguaçu Falls and hidden cultural gems like Ouro Preto.This book is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring colonial monuments, Amazonian lodges or Brazil's beautiful coastline, to discovering the thrill of its world-famous Carnaval.- In-depth on history and culture: explore the region's vibrant history and culture, and understand its modern-day life, people and politics - Excellent Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Brazil, which highlights the most special places to visit around the region - Invaluable and practical maps: get around with ease thanks to detailed maps that pinpoint the key attractions featured in every chapter- Informative tips: plan your travels easily with an A to Z of useful advice on everything from climate to tipping- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights, and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Inventivedesign makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience- Covers: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro State, São Paulo: City and State, Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo, Iguaçu Falls, Brasília and Goiás, The Pantanal, Bahia, Salvador, Sergipe and Alagoas, Recife and Pernambuco, Fernando de Noronha, The Far Northeast and the Amazon. 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.