Housed in three interlinking Classical-style buildings in honey-toned Bath stone, The Gainsborough Bath Spa from YTL Hotels is an exciting addition to this UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the city within the pages of this book, learn about its history and experience its cultural attractions, then retire in style to the city's newest five-star hotel. Here, the lodgings are luxurious, the food and beverage outlets are super-styled and the service is second to none. In addition, The Gainsboroug...
The greater Canterbury region is much loved by overseas visitors and New Zealanders alike. Its urban heart is the vibrant city of Christchurch, which belies its southern presence with strongly English architecture and parks. Forming a dramatic backdrop to Christchurch, the Southern Alps offer many opportunities for skiing, walking and mountaineering, and overlook the sweep of the Canterbury Plains, where traditional livestock and cropping farms are fast being joined by vineyards and olive groves...
One of the great wonders of the natural world, the Grand Canyon has long enticed visitors to gaze down upon its expansive beauty. For others, it is best observed from the river that flows through its majestic walls. In The Hidden Canyon, renowned photographer and river guide John Blaustein and environmental hero and bestselling author Edward Abbey document their epic journey through the canyon from the vantage point of the Colorado River. Abbey's humorous and lyrical journal, accompanied by Blau...
Few countries are so fascinatingly suspended in time as Tibet, and few so rich in spiritual and human values. History and human tradition exists alongside unpolluted natural beauty, in a succession of senses: colours, smells and sights. This book looks back at the events of the past and takes a broad ranging view of the present and the future of the nation on the roof of the world in this journey through the highest peaks on Earth, where the air may be thin but the people are always able to smil...
Best-Kept Secrets of Berlin (Best Kept Secrets)
by Dr Christopher McNab
The capital of Germany is a vibrant, culturally rich destination. With a turbulent, divided history, Berlin has re-invented itself to become an eclectic mix of world-class museums and art galleries, hidden green spaces, heady nightlife, iconic landmarks and quirky neighbourhoods. Whether you need some inspiration for a forthcoming trip to Berlin, or are a dedicated armchair traveller, you will find this fabulous new book is packed with the sights and stories of this most diverse of destinations.
