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  • The Rough Guide to Cuba

    Rough Guides

    Paperback (Rough Guides, Dec. 3, 2019)
    The Rough Guide to CubaMake 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 Cuba with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to explore Baracoas's lush countryside, tour the isolated prison where Fidel Castro and his cohorts were incarcerated or sip cooling cocktails on one of Hotel Nacional's elegant terraces, The Rough Guide to Cuba will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.Features of this travel guide to Cuba:- 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 Cuba- Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Havana, Varadero and many more locations without needing to get online- Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the beautiful chaos of the Havana skyline from the Plaza Vieja and the verdant banks of the Banos de San Juan- Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences- Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Trinidad Old Town, Habana Vieja and Havana'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 Cuba, 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: Havana; Artemisa and Pinar del Rio; Varadero, Matanzas and Mayabeque; Cienfuegos and Villa Clara; Trinidad and Sancti Spiritus; Ciego de Avila and Camaguey; Northern Oriente; Santiago de Cuba and Granma; Isla de la Juventud and Cayo LargoYou may also be interested in: The Rough Guide to Jamaica, The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago, The Rough Guide to MexicoAbout 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.
  • The Rough Guide to Norway

    Rough Guides

    Paperback (Rough Guides, April 18, 2017)
    The Rough Guide to Norway is the ultimate travel guide to Scandinavia's most inspiring country. There's stunning photography to inspire you, crystal clear maps to guide you and in-depth coverage on everything from Norway's charmingly laidback cities to the mighty ice-plateaus of Svalbard's artic wilderness. The Rough Guide to Norway will ensure you make the most of your time in Norway, whether you are planning a city-break in style-conscious Oslo, a retreat in a stunningly sited, fjordside hamlet, or an adventurous trip hiking past mountain waterfalls, cross-country skiing or chasing the elusive northern lights. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, drink and sleep with something for every budget, whether you want to stay in a remote lighthouse or fisherman's hut, enjoy Bergen's top-notch culinary scene, or have a night out bar-hopping in Norway's buzzing capital city.Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Norway.
  • The Rough Guide to Morocco

    Rough Guides

    Paperback (Rough Guides, Aug. 1, 2019)
    The Rough Guide to Mallorca & MenorcaMake 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 Mallorca and Menorca with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to hike in the Serra de Tramuntana, explore the lush, oasis-like Jardins d'Alfabia or visit the magnificent Palma Cathedral, The Rough Guide to Mallorca & Menorca will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.Features of this travel guide to Mallorca and Menorca:- 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 Mallorca & Menorca- Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Palma, Southern Mallorca and many more locations without needing to get online- Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the stark beauty of Torrent de Pareis and the intricate perfection of Palma Cathedral- Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences- Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Valldemossa, Soller and Ciutadella'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 Mallorca and Menorca, 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: Palma and around; Western Mallorca; Northern Mallorca; Southern Mallorca; MenorcaYou may also be interested in: The Rough Guide to Spain, Pocket Rough Guide Ibiza & FormenteraAbout 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.
  • The Rough Guide to Fiji

    Rough Guides

    Paperback (Rough Guides, Nov. 21, 2017)
    Discover Fiji with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to trek through the forests and highlands of Viti Levu, kick-back on the idyllic Mamanucas and Yasawa Islands or snorkel and dive some of the world's best reefs, The Rough Guide to Fiji will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Fiji- Independent, trusted reviews written in 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 backstreets of Fiji's lively capital, Suva or the popular tourist hangout of Nadi without needing to get online.- Stunning, inspirational images- 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. Areas covered: Nadi; Suva; Labasa; Vita Levu; the Mamanucas and Yasawa islands; Kaduva; Vanua Levu; Taveuni; Lomaiviti and the Lau islands. Attractions include: the colonial town of Levuka; snorkelling and diving on the Astrolabe Reef; bird-watching in Bouma National Heritage Park; whitewater rafting in the Namosi Highlands; tribal artefacts at the the Fiji Museum; village homestays in the Yasawas islands; small-ship cruising round the remote Southern Lau islands; shark diving off Beqa island.- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more.- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, religion, peoples, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to FijiAbout Rough Guides: Escape the 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. Since 1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.
  • The Rough Guide to Norway

    Rough Guides

    eBook (Rough Guides, March 30, 2017)
    The Rough Guide to Norway is the ultimate travel guide to Scandinavia's most inspiring country. There's stunning photography to inspire you, crystal clear maps to guide you and in-depth coverage on everything from Norway's charmingly laidback cities to the mighty ice-plateaus of Svalbard's artic wilderness. The Rough Guide to Norway will ensure you make the most of your time in Norway, whether you are planning a city-break in style-conscious Oslo, a retreat in a stunningly sited, fjordside hamlet, or an adventurous trip hiking past mountain waterfalls, cross-country skiing or chasing the elusive northern lights. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, drink and sleep with something for every budget, whether you want to stay in a remote lighthouse or fisherman's hut, enjoy Bergen's top-notch culinary scene, or have a night out bar-hopping in Norway's buzzing capital city.Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Norway.
  • The Rough Guide to Cuba

    Rough Guides

    eBook (Rough Guides, Oct. 1, 2019)
    World-renowned 'tell it like it is' guidebook availableDiscover Cuba with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with comprehensive practical information and our experts' honest and independent recommendations.Whether you plan to visit Havana, drive in an old American car along the Malécon, visit a tobacco plantation or loll on a white-sand beach,The Rough Guide to Cuba will help you discover the best places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way.Features of The Rough Guide to Cuba:- Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for each step of all kinds of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Havana; Cienguegos and Villa Clara; Trinidad; and Sancti Spíritus and Santiago de Cuba and Granma. - Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to Cuba.- Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Havana, Trinidad and Santiago de Cuba, and many more locations without needing to get online.- Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography- Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Artemisa and Pinar del Río, Northern Oriente and Isla de la Juventud's best sights and top experiences.- Itineraries:carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences.- Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, 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 Cuba, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.- Covers: Havana; Artemisa and Pinar del Río; Varadero, Matanzas and Mayabeque; Cienfuegos and Villa Clara; Trinidad and Sancti Spíritus; Ciego de Ávila and Camagüey; Northern Oriente; Santiago de Cuba and Granma; Islae de la Juventud and Cayo LargoAbout 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.
  • The Rough Guide to Oman

    Rough Guides

    eBook (Rough Guides, Oct. 1, 2018)
    Discover this beguiling destination with 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. Areas covered include: Muscat; the Hajar mountains; Nizwa; Al Hamra; Al Batinah; Seeb; Barka; the Rustaq Loop; the Musandam peninsula; Khasab; Sharqiya; Sur; Saiq Plateau; Dhofar. Attractions include: Sultan Qaboos Mosque; Jebel Shams; Jabrin Fort; 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 : Escape the 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. Since 1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.
  • The Rough Guide to Wales

    Rough Guides

    Paperback (Rough Guides, March 1, 2018)
    Discover this beautiful country with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to hike through the wilds of Snowdonia, follow in Wordsworth's footsteps at Tintern Abbey or explore Welsh music and theatre in Swansea, The Rough Guide to Wales will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Wales- 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 arcades of central Cardiff or the peaks of Brecon Beacons National Park without needing to get online.- Stunning, inspirational images- 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. Areas covered include: Cardiff, Swansea and the southeast; the southwest; the Brecon Beacons and Powys; the Cambrian coast; the Dee Valley; Snowdonia and the Llyn; the north coast and Anglesey. Attractions include: Cardiff Bay; St David's Cathedral; Pembrokeshire National Park; Conwy Castle; Cadair Idris; Ffestiniog Railway; Hay Festival; the beaches of the Llyn and Gower peninsulas.- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, health, festivals and events, maps, sports and outdoor activities and LGBT Wales.- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to Welsh history, politics, natural history, music, film and books, plus a handy language section. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to Wales.
  • The Rough Guide to Oman

    Rough Guides

    Paperback (Rough Guides, Dec. 1, 2018)
    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 London

    Rough Guides

    eBook (Rough Guides, Feb. 1, 2018)
    Experience London like a local with the most opinionated, entertaining guidebook on themarket. Rough Guides' expert authors have trampled through royal parks,navigated cobbled alleyways and propped up many-a-bar while researching thisguide, writing it all up with our trademark blend of humour and practicaladvice. Whetheryou plan to browse the best of London's independent shops, roam the risingquarters of Peckham and Hackney or witness relics of London's grisly history, The Rough Guide to London has itcovered. What's more, the sleeping, eating, shopping, drinking, and nightlifelistings have been tailored to suit every budget, from luxury to shoestring.With stunning photography, easy-to-use maps and chapter highlights, plus somefast-fix itineraries, The Rough Guide toLondon will help you navigate your way around this this sprawling andwonderfully diverse metropolis.
  • The Rough Guide to Colombia

    Daniel Jacobs, Rough Guides, Stephen Keeling

    Paperback (Rough Guides, Dec. 1, 2018)
    The Rough Guide to ColombiaDiscover this exciting countrywith the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether youplan to experience the buzz of reborn Medell�n, learn salsa in Cali or go diving in gorgeous Providencia, The Rough Guide to Colombia 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 barrios of Bogot� or Cartagena's atmospheric Centro Hist�rico without needing to get online.Stunning images - arich collection of inspiring colour photography.Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Colombia's bestsights 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.Areas covered include: Bogot� and around; the Caribbean coast; San Andr�s and Providencia; Medell�n and the ZonaCafetera; Cali and the southwest; the Pacific coast' Los Llanos and Amazonas.Attractions include: the colonial churches of Popay�n; Parque Nacional Natural LosNevados; Bogot�'s museums; adventure sports in San Gil; the tombs of Tierrandentro; Johnny Cay;Villa de Levya; the statues of San Agust�n; Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona; Cartagena's Old Town; Zipaqu�ra Salt Cathedral; salsa in Cali; and Mompox.Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, health, culture and etiquette, shopping, travelling with children and more.Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, nature, music, religion and recommended books, plus a Spanish language section and glossary.Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to ColombiaAbout RoughGuides: Escape theeveryday 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 theglobe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We prideourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.
  • The Rough Guide to Korea

    Rough Guides

    Paperback (Rough Guides, Nov. 1, 2018)
    The Rough Guide to KoreaDiscover Korea with the most incisive andentertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to wander between bustlingmarkets and malls in Seoul, island-hop the West Sea archipelago or set foot in infamousPyongyang, The Rough Guide to Korea will show you the ideal places tosleep, 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 ofyour visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour chaptermaps throughout - to find your way amid Seoul's maze of skyscrapers or discover Busan'sbustling fish markets without needing to get online. - Stunning images - a rich collectionof inspiring colour photography.- Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of the bestsights and experiences in Korea.- Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.- Detailedcoverage - this travel guide has in-depth practical advicefor every step of the way. Areas covered include:Seoul, Pyongyang, Sokcho, Gyeongju, Busan,Incheon, Suwon, Mokpo, Jeju Island, Danyang, Jeonju, Samcheok, Jeongdongjin.Attractions include: theDMZ, Gwangjang Market, Jirisan National Park, West Sea islands, Changdeokgung, SeoraksanNational Park, Guinsa, Kumsusan Memorial Palace of the Sun, Pyongyang WaterPark.- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there,local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals, sports,culture, etiquette and more.- Backgroundinformation - a Contexts chapter devoted to history,religion, film, books and contemporary Korea, as well as a helpful languagesection and glossary.Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with TheRough Guide toKorea.About Rough Guides: Escape the everydaywith Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our "tell itlike it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since 1982, we'vepublished books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with anever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational referencetitles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate,honest and informed travel guides.