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  • Insight Guides Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

    APA Publications Limited

    Paperback (Insight Guides, July 1, 2019)
    Insight Guides Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania Travel 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 Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like Tallinn Old Town, Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation and Palmse Manor, and cultural gems like the imposing Gothic castle of Trakai, set on Lake Galve, the medieval fortress of Kuressaare on Saaremaa and the extraordinary Amber Musem in Palanga.Features of this travel guide to Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania:- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery- Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania'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 Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania 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: (Estonia) Tallinn; Tartu and the South; The West Coast; The Islands; East of Tallinn; (Latvia) Riga; Around Riga; Kurzeme: The West Coast; Latgale; Zemgale; Vidzeme; (Lithuania)Vilnius; Kaunas; Aukstaitija; The South; Zemaitija and the CoastLooking for a specific guide to Riga? Check out Insight Guides Pocket Riga 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 Ecuador & Galapagos

    APA Publications Limited

    Paperback (Insight Guides, July 1, 2019)
    Insight Guides Ecuador & Galapagos Travel 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 Ecuador and the Galapagos islands is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Avenue of Volcanoes, Otavalo and Banos, and cultural gems like Cuenca, one of Latin America's best-preserved colonial Spanish cities, the historic old town of Quito and the 15th century Incan temple, Ingapirca.Features of this travel guide to Ecuador & Galapagos:- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery- Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands' 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 Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands 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: Quito; Day Trips from Quito; Northern Sierra; The Avenue of the Volcanoes; The Southern Sierra; The Oriente; Oriente Wildlife; The Western Lowlands; The Pacific Coast; Guayaquil and the South Coast; The Galapagos IslandsLooking for a comprehensive guide to South America? Check out Insight Guides South America for a detailed and entertaining overview of all the region 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 Sicily

    Insight Guides

    Paperback (Insight Guides, March 1, 2019)
    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, C谩ccamo 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; Tr谩pani 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 Central America

    Insight Guides

    Paperback (Insight Guides, Jan. 1, 2018)
    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
  • Insight Guides South America

    Insight Guides

    Paperback (Insight Guides, Feb. 1, 2018)
    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锟絧agos 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 Israel

    Insight Guides

    Paperback (Insight Guides, April 1, 2018)
    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路 Over 358 pages of insider knowledge from local experts路 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路 Enjoy special features on the country's bustling markets, Old Jerusalem's city gates, Mini Israel and Israel's four seas路 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路 Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning 路 Inspirational colour photography throughout路 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.
  • Insight Guides Brazil

    Insight Guides

    Paperback (Insight Guides, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Insight Guides Brazil Travel 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 Brazil is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Corcovado, Brasilia and the Pantanal, and cultural gems like the glorious Igua莽u Falls, the magnificent Amazon rainforest, and the fascinating historic towns of Minas Gerais.Features of this travel guide to Brazil:- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery- Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Brazil'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 Brazil 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: (The Southeast) Rio de Janeiro; Rio de Janeiro State; Sao Paulo: City and State; Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo; Igua莽u Falls; The Southern States; (The Center-West) Brasilia and Goias; The Pantanal; (The Northeast) Bahia; Salvador; Sergipe and Alagoas; Recife and Pernambuco; Fernando de Noronha; The Far Northeast; The AmazonLooking for a comprehensive guide to South America? Check out Insight Guides South America 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 Philippines

    Insight Guides

    Paperback (Insight Guides, March 1, 2018)
    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 Silk Road

    Insight Guides

    Paperback (Insight Guides, June 1, 2017)
    Insight Guide The Silk Road is the complete illustrated guide to one of the world's ultimate travel adventures. Passing right through the heart of Asia, this ancient trade route traverses a quarter of the globe from the heart of China to the Mediterranean via a vast, inhospitable expanse of mountains and desert. The guide covers all the sights along the way across 13 countries and 6 time zones, with authoritative chapters on the Silk Road's history and culture to put it all into context. Inside Insight Guide The Silk Road:A fully-overhauled major new edition by our expert Silk Road author.Stunning, specially-commissioned photography that brings the countries along this evocative route to life. Highlights of the Silk Road's top attractions, including the great city of Isfahan, the ancient splendor of Persepolis and China's Terracotta Army in our Best of the Silk Road.Descriptive country-by-country accounts cover the whole route from China to Turkey by way of the 'Stans of Central Asia and the geopolitical nerve centres of the Middle East.Features detail silk production, the ancient treasures that have been discovered along the route, and the colourful bazaars - a reminder of the Silk Road caravanserais of the distant past.Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning the trip of a lifetime.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 Laos & Cambodia

    Insight Guides

    Paperback (Insight Guides, July 1, 2017)
    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:路 A fully-overhauled edition by our expert South East Asia author.路 Stunning, specially-commissioned new photography that brings this breath-taking area and its people to life. 路 Highlights of both country's top attractions, including Cambodia's Angkor Wat temples and the French colonial city of Luang Prabang in Laos.路 Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover both countries in detail.路 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 Kenya

    APA Publications Limited

    Paperback (Insight Guides, June 1, 2019)
    Insight Guides Kenya Travel 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 Kenya is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like Samburu-Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and Mount Kenya, and cultural gems like the Gede Ruins in Watamu, witnessing the legendary wildebeest migration at the Maasai Mara National Reserve and experiencing the mind-boggling diversity of the tiny coral island of Kisite.Features of this travel guide to Kenya:- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery- Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Kenya'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 Kenya 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: Nairobi; The Rift Valley Lakes; The Maasai Mara; Western Kenya: A Scenic Circuit; Mount Kenya, The Aberdares and Laikipia; Northern Game Circuit; North to Lake Turkana; Tsavo East and West; Mombasa; The South Coast; North to Malindi; To Lamu and BeyondLooking for a specific guide to Madagascar? Check out Insight Guides Madagascar for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country 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 Western Europe

    Insight Guides

    Paperback (Insight Guides, July 1, 2018)
    Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.Europe is the heart of Western civilization, nourishing a rich mix of cultures and home to a wealth of historical sights. This new edition covers Western Europe's top attractions, from Modernist architecture of Barcelona to the hill towns of Tuscany.路 Over 478 pages of insider knowledge from local experts路 In-depth on history and culture, including a detailed history of the continent to an A-Z of its defining characteristics路 Enjoy special features on classic railway journeys, design icons, festivals and wildlife路 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路 Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning 路 Inspirational colour photography throughout路 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.