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Take a trip to a city with a thriving music scene, a revolutionary atmosphere, and some of the finest examples of Spanish colonial architecture in the Americas. Capital of the largest island in the Caribbean, Havana is rich in history and culture; its revolutionary tales washed down with the infamous rum, cigars and salsa, this is a town with something for everyone. Footprintfocus Havana will show you how to make the most of this incredible city, whether it's sensing the nostalgia of rustic buildings in the Old City or admiring the Spanish-era palaces that are now public museums. Written by Latin America expert Sarah Cameron, the guide includes a Background section with fascinating insights into the city's colourful culture and history. * Includes practical advice on getting to and around the city. * Highlights map so you know what not to miss. * Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep, and have fun. * Detailed street maps for the city and other important towns and sights. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of the Havana without weighing you down. The content of Footprintfocus Havana guide has been extracted from Footprint's Cuba Handbook.
Spend the afternoon relaxing on Venezuela's Caribbean coastline, diving in crystal clear waters or taking pictures at a marine national park. When you tire of the beach, head to the bustling streets of Merida, the wildlife of the plains or the humid intensity of the Amazon rainforest. Footprintfocus Venezuela offers detailed and thoroughly researched coverage of the land once described by Columbus as `Paradise of Earth'. Features essential information on getting there and around plus fascinating insights into the history and culture of the country.
* Essentials section with useful advice on getting there and around.
* Highlights map of Venezuela so you know what not to miss.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and have fun.
* Detailed street maps for Caracas and other key destinations.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Venezuela without weighing you down.
The content of Footprintfocus Venezuela guide has been extracted from Footprint's South American Handbook.
* Essentials section with useful advice on getting there and around.
* Highlights map of Venezuela so you know what not to miss.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and have fun.
* Detailed street maps for Caracas and other key destinations.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Venezuela without weighing you down.
The content of Footprintfocus Venezuela guide has been extracted from Footprint's South American Handbook.
This up-dated and revised guide to the Caribbean islands covers the Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, the Caymans, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Leeward and Windward Islands, Netherlands and French Antilles, ABCs, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and the Venezuelan Islands. The book provides background information on the region's history, geography and culture, and includes accessible travel information on accommodation, shopping and eating out. The book's cover flaps carry information on Caribbean festivals and other practical details. A special feature is included on scuba diving throughout the Caribbean with maps listing all dive sites and anchorages. "Hidden beaches" are also featured along with the best places to watch whales and dolphins.
Written by an expert, this travel guide to the Dominican Republic features all aspects of holidaying in this destination. It contains information on exploring the coast, as well as exploring inland, with full coverage of the best beaches and associated watersports, and "adventure" tourism - river rafting, climbing Pico Duarte, horse riding, and walking. Extensive listings of hotels, restaurants and car hire are included, as well as comprehensive coverage of national parks. There is a special feature on the history and culture of the Republic.
With a comprehensive background section detailing all you need to know about the ancient culture and history of Peru, this guide also takes travellers off the beaten track to find wildlife sanctuaries, the source of the Amazon, pyramids, condors and the famous Inca Trail.
A guide to the unique and exotic Caribbean island of Cuba, this revised and updated book, in a travel-proof paperback format, contains ideas on how to plan a visit, when to go, where to stay, and how to get about. It includes: highlights of Cuba illustrated with colour photographs; background information on Cuba's history, culture, music and dance; advice on the best beaches, dive sites and scuba diving; a "Spanish for Travellers" section; and colour maps to help plan a trip.
Fully updated and offering information on just about every island in the Caribbean from the Bahamas to the Venezuelan coast, this edition provides the traveller with an A-Z trip around them all. The handbook aims to capture the individual flavours of each area with authoritative advice and accessible recommendations. Along with an island by island guide including how to get around them, where to find "hidden beaches" and out of the way places, the guide offers special coverage on scuba-diving throughout the Caribbean with maps listing all dive sites and anchorages. Information on festivals including an at-a-glance festival calendar and the best look outs for whale and dolphin watching plus extra information on eco travel is also included. The guide covers: Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Caymans, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, French Antilles, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Nevis, Puerto Rico, St Kitts, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tobago, Trinidad, Turks and Caicos, and US Virgin Islands. This edition aims to capture the individual flavours of each area with advice and accessible recommendations.
Take a trip to a tropical paradise and discover Cuba. The largest island in the Caribbean, rich in history and culture; its revolutionary tales washed down with the infamous rum, cigars and salsa, Cuba has something for everyone. From the colonial streets of Havana and Santiago to the white-sand beaches of Playa Los Cocos, Footprint's completely revised and updated 5th edition handbook will show you how to make the most of this incredible country, whether it's discovering the party city of Santiago de Cuba or getting back to nature in one of the many national parks. Full and detailed listings of how to get around and the best places to eat and drink Fantastic listings of where to sleep whether it's a simple hammock on the beach or a grand Havana hotel Includes author recommendations of how to get off the beaten path Great mapping to help you navigate your way round this beautiful island
Tourism is now blossoming in Cuba. Travellers are free to explore the length and
breadth of the country, eschewing the state sector if they wish, staying in family-run
B&Bs. Much of Cuba remains in a time warp, however. In city centres, from Havana to
Santiago, ramshackle streets are lined with decaying colonial mansions and art deco
towers. 1950s Cadillacs chug alongside horse-drawn carriages.
The largest island in the Caribbean, Cuba also offers several mountain ranges with
national parks protecting a variety of ecosystems. Offshore, cays and coral reefs
protect miles of sandy beaches on the north coast, and mangroves and sheltered
harbours along the south. Even on an island with many visitors per year, you
can still find an idyllic, isolated spot.
* Great coverage of the activities and sights on this island rich in history and culture
* Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from hiking in the Sierra Maestra to the idyllic sands of Maria la Gorda
* Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport and practicalities to politics, culture & landscape
* Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget
* Full-colour planning section to inspire you and help you find the best experiences
* Personal recommendations from the author on everything from rum, rumba and salsa to diving, hiking and architecture
From dancing at the liveliest fiestas to exploring key sites of the Revolution, Footprint's fully updated 7th edition will help you navigate this fascinating destination.
breadth of the country, eschewing the state sector if they wish, staying in family-run
B&Bs. Much of Cuba remains in a time warp, however. In city centres, from Havana to
Santiago, ramshackle streets are lined with decaying colonial mansions and art deco
towers. 1950s Cadillacs chug alongside horse-drawn carriages.
The largest island in the Caribbean, Cuba also offers several mountain ranges with
national parks protecting a variety of ecosystems. Offshore, cays and coral reefs
protect miles of sandy beaches on the north coast, and mangroves and sheltered
harbours along the south. Even on an island with many visitors per year, you
can still find an idyllic, isolated spot.
* Great coverage of the activities and sights on this island rich in history and culture
* Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from hiking in the Sierra Maestra to the idyllic sands of Maria la Gorda
* Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport and practicalities to politics, culture & landscape
* Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget
* Full-colour planning section to inspire you and help you find the best experiences
* Personal recommendations from the author on everything from rum, rumba and salsa to diving, hiking and architecture
From dancing at the liveliest fiestas to exploring key sites of the Revolution, Footprint's fully updated 7th edition will help you navigate this fascinating destination.
These brand-new or newly updated guides feature the authoritative and detailed coverage characteristic of all Footprint Handbooks. The authors are experts who have lived or worked in the countries they write about, and their prose will inspire readers to enjoy traveling as much as they do.
-- Hands down the most current and authoritative resource for maps and vital global information
-- Packed with up-to-date information, including highlights of virtually every town and site
-- Includes money-saving tips, advice on staying healthy, and anecdotes on local history, culture, customs, and etiquette.
-- Hands down the most current and authoritative resource for maps and vital global information
-- Packed with up-to-date information, including highlights of virtually every town and site
-- Includes money-saving tips, advice on staying healthy, and anecdotes on local history, culture, customs, and etiquette.
These islands offer perfect sandy beaches, rugged volcanic peaks and historical fortresses. Picturesque harbors and lively steel bands are the icing on the cake. FootprintFocus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of these beautiful islands.
* Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Antigua & Barbuda, St Kitts & Nevis and Montserrat.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play.
* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from enjoying palm-fringed beaches to hiking the volcanic peaks.
* Detailed maps for the islands and their key destinations.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, FootprintFocus Antigua & Barbuda, St Kitts & Nevis and Montserrat provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of the Caribbean's most idyllic locations.
* Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Antigua & Barbuda, St Kitts & Nevis and Montserrat.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play.
* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from enjoying palm-fringed beaches to hiking the volcanic peaks.
* Detailed maps for the islands and their key destinations.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, FootprintFocus Antigua & Barbuda, St Kitts & Nevis and Montserrat provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of the Caribbean's most idyllic locations.
Ecuador is compact by South American standards, yet it boasts extraordinary diversity. Footprint's Ecuador & Galapagos Handbook will guide you from the lush Amazon jungle canopy to the beautiful Pacific beaches, with smoking snow-capped volcanoes in between. - Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from remote towns with traditional fiestas to mountaineering and paragliding - Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport and practicalities to history, culture & landscape, as well as a full-colour Galapagos wildlife feature - Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget - Full-color planning section to inspire and help you find the best experiences - Personal recommendations from the authors on everything from hiking and birdwatching, to the best colonial sights and local crafts From exploring the colonial districts of Quito to indulging your senses at an authentic market, Footprint's fully updated 9th edition will help you navigate this inspirational destination.
Swaying palm trees, golden beaches, a hammock at siesta time, and sunset rum cocktails: this is the bare minimum of a relaxing Caribbean holiday. Throw in Calypso music, Hindu temples and Parisian cafes selling coffee and croissants and you're close to experiencing the unique melting pot of cultures in Guyana, Guyane and Suriname. Each tiny country is home to a diverse mix of cultures and yet they have all kept their own identities and traditions. Few places boast the cultural and culinary fusion of this 'Caribbean corner' of South America. * Perfect for anyone who prefers to travel without the tourists: This concise guidebook covers places that are simply not featured in any other travel guide.
* Objective recommendations of great places to stay and eat.
* Fascinating insights into the region's history and culture.
* Highlights map of the region plus detailed street maps to important towns and cities.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
With unparalleled depth and breadth of coverage of this vibrant region, the Footprintfocus guide to Guyana, Guyane and Suriname will help you get the best out of your adventure without weighing you down. The content of Footprint Focus Guyana, Guyane & Suriname guide has been taken directly from Footprint's South America Handbook.
* Objective recommendations of great places to stay and eat.
* Fascinating insights into the region's history and culture.
* Highlights map of the region plus detailed street maps to important towns and cities.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
With unparalleled depth and breadth of coverage of this vibrant region, the Footprintfocus guide to Guyana, Guyane and Suriname will help you get the best out of your adventure without weighing you down. The content of Footprint Focus Guyana, Guyane & Suriname guide has been taken directly from Footprint's South America Handbook.
South America will uplift your senses with the tropical sun rising over a palm-fringed beach, or a bracing wind blowing off the southern ice fields. Light can be blinding on the high-altitude salt flats, or dense and green in the rain forest. The gentle scent of the ripe guava fills the countryside, but the fire of chilli from that innocent-looking jar will electrify your taste buds.
Explore the cities of prehispanic civilizations and the churches of colonial times, immerse yourself in the present with its celebrations and social dilemmas. Where past and present mix, there are festivals, crafts and gastronomy, from the humble potato in its umpteen varieties to the most sophisticated of wines.
If you are looking for something more active, throw yourself off a giant sand dune into a lake, or climb the highest mountain. Walk in the tree-tops of the rainforest, at eye level with birds and monkeys, dance in an Andean village square to a solo violin, or to techno brega in a warehouse-sized club in Belem. Whatever South America inspires you to do, you will find that there is no limit to the passion that it fires within you.
In this era of countless websites which bring images and information from every barrio and pueblito, the South American Handbook gives he details on how to navigate between each place, big or small. It is a celebration of the spirit of adventure and independence that characterizes travel in this part of the world. Drawing on the expertise of correspondents in the region and the experiences of travellers, this 93rd edition of the Handbook provides the thread from Acandi to Ushuaia and everywhere you may wish to stop off in between.
The core of the guide provides comprehensive coverage of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, the Guianas, and the Falkland Islands. In addition it includes:
- Extensive coverage of the most famous and lesser-known sites, from the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu and iconic Christ the Redeemer to the wilderness of the Guianas and rolling hills of Uruguay
- Highlights section so you know what not to miss
- Practical information on how to get to each country and around, plus suggested itineraries to help you plan your trip, whether you are travelling for a week or a month
- Well-researched cultural and historical background sections available as an online resource
- Tips for travelling with your kids
- Overview map for each country and region which includes 'Don't miss' destinations, local information on how to get around and detailed street maps where relevant
- Authoritative advice and recommendations to ensure you find the best accommodation, restaurant or local tour operator
Footprint's legendary South American Handbook covers the continent in amazing detail, enabling you to explore for yourself. From spectacular carnivals to shuddering glaciers, this guide will open your way to the irresistible spirit of the world's greatest continent.
Escape the crowds with us and discover this glorious and epic continent for yourself.
Barbados offers the ideal Caribbean holiday. Whether you're seeking some serious relaxation in the sun or rugged coastal walking, this island has something to offer everyone. FootprintFocus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this sun-drenched isle. * Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around the island of Barbados. * Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. * Includes information on tour operators and activities, from sipping rum on the plantations to golfing in the sunshine. * Detailed maps for Barbados and its key destinations. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, FootprintFocus Barbados provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one the Caribbean's most sought-after destinations.
Whether you want to experience the wild nightlife of Lima or the exotic wildlife of the jungles of Manu and Tambopata, surf at one of the world's top breaks or discover lost Inca cities high in the Andes, Footprint's eighth edition of the highly acclaimed Peru Handbook will show you how. The ultimate guide to getting off the Gringo Trail, the Peru Handbook provides unparalleled coverage on the country's ruins, fiestas, hotels and restaurants and other attractions that will take the more adventurous traveller off the beaten track.
Discover the unique wildlife of the rainforest with extensive coverage of the jungles of Manu and Tambopata
Author Ben Box has travelled in Peru for over 20 years and knows the region intimately
Provides suggestions of activities for the adventurous traveller, from whitewater rafting to mountain climbing in the Cordillera Blanca
Tips and advice on how to escape the crowds and take alternative treks to Machu Picchu
In-depth background section tells you everything you ever wanted to know about the Incas
Discover the unique wildlife of the rainforest with extensive coverage of the jungles of Manu and Tambopata
Author Ben Box has travelled in Peru for over 20 years and knows the region intimately
Provides suggestions of activities for the adventurous traveller, from whitewater rafting to mountain climbing in the Cordillera Blanca
Tips and advice on how to escape the crowds and take alternative treks to Machu Picchu
In-depth background section tells you everything you ever wanted to know about the Incas
Lush, tropical landscapes define this area of the Caribbean. From the low-key and traditional Dominica to the spectacular mountains of St Lucia, there is much to explore. FootprintFocus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of these accessible and rewarding Caribbean destinations. * Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around St Lucia & Dominica. * Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and relax. * Includes information on tour operators and activities, from diving in turquoise waters to admiring the French colonial architecture. * Detailed maps for St Lucia & Dominica. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, FootprintFocus St Lucia & Dominica (Includes Fort-de-France (Martinique), Castries, Soufriere & Roseau) provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of the Caribbean's most undiscovered regions.
This guide to Rio de Janiero provides comprehensive information on the city as well as Rio state, from Paraty or fashionable Buzios, to exploring colonial cities such as Petropolis and national parks. Details are included on: how to get about in Rio state - buses, car hire, trains and taxis; Rio's carnival; where to samba and the best bars and nightlife; sights, museums and day trips out of Rio; beaches, surfing, beach "life", boating and bathing; Brazilian football; and practical topics from hotels to haggling.
Take the trail less walked with the fifth edition of Footprint's acclaimed Cuzco and the Inca Heartland. Written by experts on Latin America, this guide is packed full of great advice for making the most of your trip. Find out how to make the most of Machu Picchu, read about different ways of traveling to the ancient sites, and explore less well-known alternatives to the famous Inca Trail. Packed with information on Inca culture, this book also includes essential advice on the exciting activities on offer, including whitewater rafting, mountain biking and climbing. Available for the first time in the lightweight hardback format, this new edition is much more traveller friendly and durable.
Detailed descriptions of the alternative routes to Machu Picchu taking you away from the crowds
Detailed section on the Manu and Tambopata jungle reserves, with advice for taking a tour
In-depth background section tells you everything you ever wanted to know about the Incas
Extensive hotel, restaurant and nightlife listings and full festival and events guide
Detailed descriptions of the alternative routes to Machu Picchu taking you away from the crowds
Detailed section on the Manu and Tambopata jungle reserves, with advice for taking a tour
In-depth background section tells you everything you ever wanted to know about the Incas
Extensive hotel, restaurant and nightlife listings and full festival and events guide