Books in Rourke Guide series

The Rough Guide to New ZealandMake the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook.Discover New Zealand with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to go whale watching off the Kaikoura Peninsula, bathing in boiling mud at Rotorua, or experience Maori culture at the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, The Rough Guide to New Zealandwill help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.Features of this travel guide to New Zealand:- Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas- Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to New Zealand- Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Auckland, Wellington and many more locations without needing to get online- Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the heroic and awe-inspiring landscape of Fiordland National Park and the boiling mud pools and spouting geysers of Rotorua- Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences- Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington and Christchurch's best sights and top experiences- Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more- Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into New Zealand, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary- The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet- Covers: Auckland and around; Northland; Waikato and the Coromandel; Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty; Central North Island; Eastern North Island; Wellington and the south; Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura; The west coast; Christchurch and Canterbury; Otago; Fiordland and SouthlandYou may also be interested in: The Rough Guide to Australia, The Rough Guide to Vietnam and The Rough Guide to BangkokAbout Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

Discover this beguiling destinationwith the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to watch turtles lay their eggs at Ras Al Jinz,shop for bargains at the labyrinthine Muttrah Souk or hike the Hajar mountains, The Rough Guide to Oman will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the historic quarter of Old Muscat or plot your route along the Rustaq Loop without needing to get online.· Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.· Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Oman's best sights and experiences.Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areascovered include: Muscat; the Hajar mountains; Nizwa;Al Hamra; Al Batinah; Seeb; Barka; the Rustaq Loop; the Musandam peninsula;Khasab; Sharqiya; Sur; Saiq Plateau; Dhofar.Attractionsinclude: Sultan Qaboos Mosque; Jebel Shams; JabrinFort; Khor ash Sham; Jebel Harim; Ras al Jinz; Wahiba Sands; souks; wadis.Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, and more. Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, wildlife and recommended books, with a useful language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to OmanAbout Rough Guides: Escapethe everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our"tell it like it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe,with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirationalreference titles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on ouraccurate, honest and informed travel guides.

The Rough Guide to PortugalMake the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook.Discover Portugal with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to explore the colourful Porto riverfront, visit some of the many medieval houses in the fortified hilltop village of Monsaraz or witness one of the greatest achievements of Portuguese architecture: the Mosteiro da Batalha, The Rough Guide to Portugal will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.Features of this travel guide to Portugal:- Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas- Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to Portugal- Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Lisbon, Porto and many more locations without needing to get online- Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the breathtaking Sao Jorge Castle and the intricate Mosteiro dos Jeronimos- Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences- Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of the Algarve, Obidos, and Alfama's best sights and top experiences- Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more- Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Portugal, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary- The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet- Covers: Lisbon and around; Estremadura and Ribatejo; Coimbra and the Beira Litoral; Beria Alta and Beira Baixa; Porto and the Rio Douro; The Minho; Tras-os-Montes; Alentejo; The AlgarveYou may also be interested in: Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon, The Rough Guide to Spain, The Rough Guide to MoroccoAbout Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

Perfect for armchair dreamers and adventurous travelers, Make the Most of Your Time on Earth showcases 1,000 travel adventures across all 7 continents, using gorgeous full-bleed images throughout and short summaries of each. Travelers will be inspired to count dolphins in the Mediterranean (adventure #119), walk the Siq to Petra (adventure #466), four-wheel through "croc" country in Australia (adventure #967), and more. Compact, gift edition from Rough Guides.