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Discover ancient history and blissful beaches with the most clued-up and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to join in the Easter celebrations, kick-back on the idyllic island of Santorini or explore the awe-inspiring ruins at Delphi, The Rough Guide to Greece 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 Athens' bazaar area or plan your island-hopping route without needing to get online.
- Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography
- Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Greece's best sights and experiences.
- Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.
- Areas covered include: Athens, the Peloponnese, the Pelion peninsula, the Pindhos Mountains, Thessaloniki, Mount Olympus, Macedonia, the Argo-Saronic Islands, the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese, the East and North Aegean islands, the Sporades and Evvia, the Ionian Islands.
- Attractions include: the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Tower of the Winds, Temple of Poseidon, Stavros Niarchos Cultural Centre, National Archeological Museum, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, the Meteora, Vikos Gorge, Mount Olympus, Prespa lakes, Mount Athos, Temple of Aphaea, Delos, Caldera of Santorini, Knossos, Samaria Gorge, Lindos Acropolis, National Marine Park of Alonissos-Northern Sporades, and more.
- 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, archeology, wildlife, music and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
This sixth edition of The Rough Guide to Iceland includes stunning full-colour photos to inspire your travels through this vivid country of lavafields and bubbling mudpools, detailed maps to help you on your way and expert background on everything from smoked salmon to sagas. With the budget-conscious Rough Guide in your hand, you'll soon realise that Iceland - from its transport to accommodation and food - isn't as expensive as you might have thought.
Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Iceland.
Discover this exciting destination with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to trek in the spectacular Himalaya region, take a boat ride on Phewa Lake in Pokhara or get up close and personal with rhinos at Chitwan National Park, The Rough Guide to Nepal will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way.
Inside The Rough Guide to Nepal
- 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 Kathmandu's backstreets or Nepal's trekking regions without needing to get online.
- Stunning, inspirational images
- Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organise 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, including recent information on Nepal's recovery since the 2015 earthquake. Areas covered include: Kathmandu; Patan; Bhaktapur; Nagarkot; Pokhara; Ghorka; Manakamana; Bandipur; Janakpur; Mustang; the Terai; Annapurna and Everest regions. Attractions include: Chitwan National Park; Bardia National Park; Boudha; Lumbini; Phewa Tal; whitewater rafting; trekking; cycling; meditation and yoga retreats.
- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, festivals, health, culture and etiquette, spiritual pursuits and alternative therapies, and more.
- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, the people of Nepal, religion, development dilemmas, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to Nepal
The Rough Guide to Walks in London & the Southeast (Travel Guide)
by Helena Smith
Whether you fancy strolling the Saxon Shore, wandering in the Weald or enjoying a day of dawdling in the capital, the fully updated third edition of The Rough Guide to Walks in London and the Southeast is the ultimate guide to walks in this richly varied region. Suitable for all abilities and easily accessible on public transport from London, the walks range from short rambles to more challenging weekend hikes, and take you through beautiful open countryside, rural villages, seaside resorts and urban woodland.
You'll be helped on your way with clear directions, stunning photographs and handy maps. Our expert Rough Guides author also tells you where to stop for great views, includes lively history on everything from smugglers' tales to druids, and recommends the best places for a filling pub lunch (or a well-deserved pint).
There are twelve green walks within the capital, covering London's canals and woods and the Thames Towpath, and 33 routes throughout the Southeast. New accounts focus on finding greenery in the heart of the capital.
Lace up your walking shoes, grab The Rough Guide to Walks in London and the Southeast, and make the most of your time in this picturesque corner of the country.
The Rough Guide to New Zealand
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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 Zealand will 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 Southland
You may also be interested in: The Rough Guide to Australia, The Rough Guide to Vietnam and The Rough Guide to Bangkok
About 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 South America On a Budget (Travel Guide)
by Rough Guides
Discover this dazzling continent with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to sample the street food at Paraguay's Mercado 4, spot a giant turtle in Ecuador's Galapagos, or strut your stuff in Brazil's Carnaval parades, The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way -without blowing your budget.
* 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 Brasilia's airplane-shaped network or Cusco's ancient streets without needing to get online.
* Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.
* Ideas - Rough Guides' rundown of South America'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 : Argentina; Bolivia; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Ecuador; The Guianas; Paraguay; Peru; Uruguay; Venezuela.
Attractions include : Canon de Colca, Peru; Easter Island, Chile;Iguazu Falls, Argentina; Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia; The Amazon, Brazil; ThePantanal, Brazil; Kaieteur Falls, Guyana.
* 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 language section to help you get by in Spanish and Portuguese
Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget
About 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 South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland (Travel Guide)
by Rough Guides
Discover South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to safari in Kruger National Park, savour the fine wines of the Western Cape or explore the village where Nelson Mandela grew up, The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland will show you ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way.
Inside The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland
- 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 Johannesburg's downtown shopping streets or the beachfront of Port Elizabeth without needing to get online.
- 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: Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula; The Western Cape; The Northern Cape; The Eastern Cape; the Garden Route; KwaZulu-Natal; Durban; Free State; Gauteng; Johannesburg; North West Province; Mpumalanga; Limpopo; Lesotho; Swaziland. Attractions include: Table Mountain; Robben Island; Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden; Stellenbosch; the Wild Coast; Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park; the Drakensberg mountains; Joburg's Apartheid Museum; Blyde River Canyon; Kruger National Park.
- Stunning, inspirational images Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.
- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, crime and personal safety, and more.
- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, music and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland
The Rough Guide to Southwest USA is the ultimate travel guide to the fabled American West. Explore ancient Native American cliff dwellings and pueblos in Canyon de Chelly and Mesa Verde, delve into the region's Hispanic past in the adobe-lined streets of Santa Fe and mission churches around Tucson, and follow in the footsteps of Wyatt Earp in Tombstone, the Wild West town "Too Tough to Die."
Spectacular national parks like Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon - as well as Monument Valley and its iconic red rock buttes - are illustrated in their full colour glory, and the guide is packed with easy-to-read maps, along with suggested itineraries and authoritative, up-to-the-minute restaurant, bar, hotel and nightlife reviews. Whether you want to drive Route 66, hit the Strip in Las Vegas or visit modern day trading posts to buy Navajo rugs or Hopi kachinas, make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Southwest USA.
Discover this fascinating country with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to wander through Krakow's magnificent medieval Old Town, hike in the Tatra Mountains or relax on the Baltic coast, The Rough Guide to Poland 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 cobbled alleys of Lublin or Warsaw's New Town without needing to get online.
- Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.
- Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Poland'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: Warsaw, Mazovia and Lodz, the Bay of Gdansk and the Wisla Delta, Torun, Mazuria and Podlasie, Lublin, Zamosc, the Polish Carpathians, Krakow and Malopolska, the Tatras and the Pieniny, Upper Silesia, Wroclaw and Lower Silesia, Wielkopolska, Pomerania.
- Attractions include: the Mazurian Lakes; wooden churches near Zakopane; Auschwitz-Birkenau; Malbork Castle; Kazimierz Dolny; Slowinski national park; Wieliczka Salt Mine; Bialowieza national park; Bieszczady national park; Rynek Glowny, Krakow, and much more.
- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities and more.
- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books, music and film, plus a handy language section and glossary.
Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Poland
Discover Myanmar with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to see Yangon's colonial architecture and absorbing markets, explore Bagan's astonishing profusion of ancient temples or trek to the Golden Rock at Kyaiktiyo, The Rough Guide to Myanmar will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way.
Inside The Rough Guide to Myanmar (Burma)
- 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 - find your way amid Mandalay's bustling streets or between Mrauk U's fortress-like temples 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: Bagan, Yangon, Mandalay, Hpa-an, Kalaw, Mrauk U, Maylamyine, Naypyitaw, Myeik Archipelago, Dawei.Attractions include: Kyaiktiyo (Golden Rock), Taung Kalat (Mount Popa), Shwe OO Min Cave, Gokteik Viaduct, Ngapali Beach, Inle Lake, Shwedagon Pagoda, Ngwe Saung, Shwezigon Pagoda, Shwesandaw Pagoda.
- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink,health, the media, festivals and events, outdoor activities and sports, responsible travel, culture and etiquette, shopping, travelling with children, travel essentials and more.
- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books, Myanmar's ethnic groups, Burmese Buddhism and traditional beliefs, Burmese architecture plus a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to Myanmar
About 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.
Discover the eternal city with the most in-the-know and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to brave the crowds visiting the Sistine Chapel, pick up picnic supplies at a mouthwatering market or shop till you drop on Via dei Condotti, The Rough Guide to Rome will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and relax along the way.
Inside The Rough Guide to Rome
- 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 backstreets of Trastevere or the ruins of the Palatine Hill without needing to get online.
- Itineraries - carefully planned routes, both by day and by theme, to help you organize your trip.
- Detailed coverage - whether in the city centre or away from the hordes in the more residential neighbourhoods, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: the Centro Storico; the Vatican; Campo de'Fiori and the Ghetto; Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill; the Tridenti and Trevi; the Quirinale and Via Veneto; Monti, Termini and the Esquiline Hill; Trastevere and the Janiculum Hill; Villa Borghese; the Aventine Hill, Testaccio and Ostiense; plus day-trips to Ostia Antica, Tivoli, Viterbo and more. Attractions include: the Colosseum; the Forum; Circus Maximus; the Pantheon; St Peter's; Galleria Borghese; Capitoline Museums; Vatican Museums; Trevi Fountain; Domus Aurea; Piazza Navona; Camp de'Fiori; and Ara Pacis.
- Listings chapters - from accommodation to eating and drinking, clubs and live music, culture and entertainment, plus festivals, shops and markets, LGBT Rome, sports and Kids' Rome.
- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport including a rundown of useful bus and tram routes, city tours, the media, public holidays, tourist passes and more.
- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, architecture, books and films, plus a handy language section and glossary.
Discover a new side of the Caribbean's most popular island destination with the definitive travel guide to the Dominican Republic, researched by Rough Guides' expert authors.
Escape the all-inclusive resorts and find the real Dominican Republic - surfboarding resorts and ecolodges in remote pueblos, the Caribbean's highest mountain and the sites of the Americas' first European settlements. You'll find detailed practical advice on how to get the best from your trip, too, with colour-coded maps, listings and information personally checked out by our intrepid writers.
The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic covers everything from museums, shopping and art galleries in the cities to tranquil beaches and remote waterfalls, plus up-to-date descriptions of the Dominican Republic's best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets.
Whether you have time to browse detailed chapters, or need fast-fix itineraries and 'Top 5 boxes' that pick out the highlights you won't want to miss, The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic won't let you down!
Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic.
Discover the length and breadth of Germany with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to check out Berlin's art galleries, cruise down the Rhine Valley or go wine-tasting along the Mosel Weinstrasse, The Rough Guide to Germany 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 Rugen's meandering coastline or Munich's Altstadt without needing to get online.
- Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.
- Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Germany'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: Berlin and Brandenburg; Saxony, including Leipzig and Dresden; Saxony-Anhalt and the Harz; Thuringia, including Weimar; Franconia (Northern Bavaria), including Nuremberg and Bamberg; Munich and central Bavaria; the Alps and eastern Bavaria; Baden-Wurttemberg, including Stuttgart and Heidelberg; the Black Forest; Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland; Frankfurt and Hesse; North-Rhine Westphalia, including Cologne; Lower Saxony and Bremen, including Hannover; Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein; Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.
- Attractions include: Berlin Wall Memorial, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Bode Valley, Amalienburg, Ulm Munster, Baden-Baden spas, Europa-Park, Schauinsland cable car, the Romantic Rhine, Schloss Neuschwanstein, the Altmuhltal nature reserve, the Romantic Road, Berchtesgadener Land, Aachen cathedral, Folkwang collection, Essen, North Sea island-hopping, Schwerin Schloss, to name but a few.
- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, travelling with children, shopping and more.
- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books, film and music, plus a handy language section and glossary.
Discover this exciting destination with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to take a boat trip through stunning Ha Long Bay, trek in the mountains around Sa Pa or browse Ho Chi Minh's markets, this new edition of The Rough Guide to Vietnam will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.
Inside The Rough Guide to Vietnam
- 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 tangle of streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter or Ho Chi Minh's Cho Lon district without needing to get online.
- Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.
- 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: Mekong Delta; Hanoi; Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An; Da Lat; Nha Trang; My Son; Mui Ne; Da Nang; Hue; Cat Ba Island; Sa Pa. Attractions include: Ha Long Bay; Cu Chi Tunnels; Lak Lake; Tam Coc; Po Klong Garai; Cao Dai Great Temple; Bahnar villages; Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark; The Citadel, Hue and Tet.
- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, crime and personal safety, festivals and religious events, sports and outdoor activities, shopping, travelling with children and more.
- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, religion and beliefs, Vietnam's ethnic minorities, environmental issues, music and theatre, books, movies and film, plus a handy language section and glossary.
About 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.
Written in Rough Guides' trademark opinionated style, this travel guide offers insightful, first-hand accounts of Panama's top sights and local secrets, from the Panama Canal's new multi-billion-dollar expansion to partying in the Azuero Peninsula.
With full colour pictures throughout, and up-to-date listings on hotels, restaurants, nightlife and shops across every price range, all of which are marked on our user-friendly maps, The Rough Guide to Panama is the ultimate guide to this dazzling Central American country.
You may dream of lazing on a hammock on a white-sand beach, or itch to explore every corner of Panama City's casco viejo. You might want to scour every chapter in detail, or perhaps you're simply looking for fast-fix itineraries and cherry-picked highlights. Whether you're an armchair explorer or an adrenaline junkie, The Rough Guide to Panama won't let you down.
Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Panama.
The brand new The Rough Guide to Slovenia is the ultimate travel guide to one of Europe's smallest but most enchanting countries.
Discover Slovenia's myriad charms with the help of stunning photography, colour-coded maps and smart recommendations of the best places to eat, drink and stay. Get the lowdown on Ljubljana, one of Europe's greenest and most beguiling capitals. Find detailed practical advice on making the most of Slovenia's extraordinary natural heritage, whether that's kayaking on the Soca river, swimming in Lake Bohinj, hiking through lush pine forests or even skiing. There's expert guidance, too, on exploring Slovenia's magnificent caves, its world-class wine regions and its wonderful spas.
With handy itineraries, author favourites and Top 5 boxes picking out the unmissable highlights, The Rough Guide to Slovenia won't let you down.
Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Slovenia.
The Rough Guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast (Travel Guide)
by Rough Guides
Discover these exciting destinations with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to soak up the atmosphere in Naples' Centro Storico, gaze out at the views from Ravello or kick back in seaside Sorrento, The Rough Guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast 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 backstreets of Naples' Quartieri Spagnoli or grasp the layout of historic Herculaneum without needing to get online.
- Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.
- Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of the Napoli, Pompeii and Amalfi Coast region'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: Naples; the Campi Flegrei; Herculaneum; Mount Vesuvius; Oplontis; Pompeii; Sorrento; Capri; Ischia; Procida; Caserta; the Capuas; Benevento; the Amalfi Coast. Attractions include: Paestum; Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte; Cumae; Ravello; Pompeii; Cappella Sansevero; Sorrento; Herculaneum;Museo Archeologico Nazionale; Villa San Michele; the Solfatara; Amalfi; Vesuvius; La Mortella.
- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals, culture and etiquette, health and more.
- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books, film and a handy language section and glossary.
Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.
Discover Spain with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan on exploring Andalucia's White Towns, sampling the legendary nightlife of Madrid or hiking in the Picos de Euuropa, this new edition of The Rough Guide to Spain 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.
- Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the backstreets of Barcelona or Granada's Albaicin without needing to get online.
- Stunning, inspirational images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.
- Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Spain's best sights and experiences.
- Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.
- Detailed city coverage - whether visiting the big sights or venturing off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Andalucia, Castilla y Leon, La Rioja, the Pais Vasco, Navarra, Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia, Aragon, Barcelona, Catalunya, Valencia, Murcia, and the Balearics. Attractions include: Museo del Prado, Reina Sofia, El Escorial, Merida, the Alhambra, La Mezquita, Parque Nacional Coto de Donana, Univeridad de Salamanca, Burgos Cathedral, Museo Guggenheim, Santiago de Compostela's cathedral,Sagrada Familia, Fundacio Joan Miro, Teatre-Museu Dali, La Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias, and the Palma Cathedral.
- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, festivals, culture and etiquette; sports and outdoor activities, tourist information and more
- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, wildlife flamenco and books and with a handy language section covering Castilian (Spanish), Catalan, Basque and Galician.
About 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.