All you need to inspire every step of your journey.
An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this Insight Guides book is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Taiwan, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Taipei 101, and hidden cultural gems like Kending National Park.

* Insight Guide Taiwan is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Longshan Temple, to discovering Taroko Gorge
* In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on temples and architecture, all written by local experts
* Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings
* Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track
* Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books
* Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience


About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.
An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of New England, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Cape Cod National Seashore and the Freedom Trail, as well as hidden cultural gems.

* Insight Guide New England is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the region's national parks, to discovering its finest museums
* In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on The Puritan Tradition, Literature and Sports and Outdoor activities, all written by local experts
* Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings
* Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track
* Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books
* Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience


About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrasebooks, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.
An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Japan, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Mount Fuji and the temples and gardens of Kyoto, and cultural gems like Beppu's hot springs and Tokyo's botanical gardens.

* Insight Guide Japan is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the range of Japanese cuisine to discovering manga comics and sumo wrestling
* In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on the Edo period and life in modern Japan, all written by local experts
* Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings
* Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track
* Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books
* Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


All you need to inspire every step of your journey.
An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this Insight Guides book is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Tanzania and Zanzibar, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Stone Town, and hidden cultural gems like Ngorongoro Crater.

* Insight Guide Tanzania and Zanzibar is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Mount Kilimanjaro, to discovering the Ruaha National Park
* In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on climbing Kilimanjaro and the Great Migration, all written by local experts
* Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings
* Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track
* Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books
* Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience


About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.
An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.

Europe is the heart of Western civilization, nourishing a rich mix of cultures and home to a wealth of historical sights. This new edition covers Western Europe's top attractions, from Modernist architecture of Barcelona to the hill towns of Tuscany.

* Over 478 pages of insider knowledge from local experts
* In-depth on history and culture, including a detailed history of the continent to an A-Z of its defining characteristics
* Enjoy special features on classic railway journeys, design icons, festivals and wildlife
* Includes innovative extras that are unique in the market - all Insight Guides to countries and regions come with a free eBook and app that's regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings
* Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning
* Inspirational colour photography throughout
* Inventive design makes for an engaging reading experience


About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Sardinia, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the hedonistic Costa Verde, the otherworldly Neptune's Grotto and hidden cultural gems like the Catalan atmosphere of Alghero and the wild coastline of the Golfo di Orosei.

* Insight Guide Sardinia is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the mysterious nuraghic relics, to discovering the wild mountains by trekking in the Sopramonte and Ogliastra.
* In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on wildlife, festivals and folklore, all written by local experts
* Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings
* Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track
* Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books
* Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience


About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


Insight Guides USA: The South

Travel made easy. Ask local experts.
Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights, now with free eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to the South of the USA is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like New Orlean's French Quarter, The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Beale Street, and cultural gems like the wondrous Shenandoah Caverns, whose rock formations naturally resemble bacon, right down to the trim of fat, the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, the bombing of which was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, and the largest collection of space rockets on planet earth at the US Space and Rocket Center Museum.

Features of this travel guide to the South of the USA:
- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery
- Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in the USA's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions
- Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy
- Editor's Choice: uncover the best of the South of the USA with our pick of the region's top destinations
- Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation
- The ultimate travel tool: download the free app and eBook to access this and bonus content from your phone or tablet
- Covers: Georgia; Alabama; Mississippi; The Gulf Coast; Louisiana; Arkansas; Tennessee; South Carolina; North Carolina; Virginia

Looking for a comprehensive guide to USA? Check out Insight Guides USA for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country has to offer.

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.
An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Namibia, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like The Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon and the haunting Skeleton Coast, and hidden cultural gems like the petrified forests of Northwest Namibia.

* Insight Guide Namibia is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the haunting Skeleton Coast to discovering the fascinating wildlife of the Etosha National Park
* In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on Namibia's fascinating people, safaris and the Arts, all written by local experts
* Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings
* Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track
* Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books
* Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience


About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


All you need to inspire every step of your journey.
An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this Insight Guides book is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Italian Lakes, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Bellagio, and hidden cultural gems like Orta San Giulio.

· Insight Guide Italian Lakes is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Verona, to discovering Riva del Garda
· In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on Medieval builders and wines of the region, all written by local experts
· Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings
· Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track
· Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books
· Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


Finland

by Insight Guides

Published 1 January 1998
Kayak in the serene Lakeland, enjoy a cruise on the Baltic, or take in the splendour of the Northern Lights in Lapland - Insight Guide Finland helps you get the best out of this outdoor paradise. The guide has been fully updated by our expert Scandinavia author for this new edition, which also features Insight's trademark stunning photography and more information on culture and history than any other guide. Whether you're heading for the cool capital, Helsinki, or Lapland in the far north, this book tells you everything you need to know, and also helps you enjoy all the unmissable Finnish experiences, such as relaxing in a traditional sauna and cycling around the gorgeous Aland archipelago. Full-colour, highly detailed maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the information you need to plan a memorable trip, including our selection of the best and most authentic hotels and restaurants.

All you need to inspire every step of your journey.
An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this Insight Guides book is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Finland, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Kiasma, and hidden cultural gems like the Jugend architecture.

* Insight Guide Finland is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Aland archipelago, to discovering Lakeland
* In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on glass and wood and hunting, all written by local experts
* Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings
* Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track
* Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books
* Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.
An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Guatemala, Belize and the Yucatan, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Mayan sites of Chichen Itza and Tikal, as well as the best of the Riviera Maya.

* Insight Guide Guatemala, Belize and the Yucatan is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the variety of Maya sites, to discovering Mexico's charming colonial city of Merida.
* In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on the Maya civilisation, the colourful Guatemalan costume and the stunning birdlife in all three countries, all written by local experts
* Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're onthe move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings
* Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track
* Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books
* Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrasebooks, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


All you need to inspire every step of your journey.
An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this Insight Guides book is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Italy, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Florence and hidden cultural gems like Le Cinque Terre.

* Insight Guide Italy is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the Amalfi Coast, to discovering Ancient Rome
* In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on the Mafia and fashion, all written by local experts
* Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings
* Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track
* Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books
* Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Madagascar, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the much-photographed Allee des Baobabs, the biodiverse Parc National de Ranamofana and the azure waters of Nosy Be.

* Insight Guide Madagascar is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the 'stone forest' of the Parc National de Tsingy de Bemaraha, to encountering lemurs in the tangled rainforest of the Parc National de la Montagne d'Ambre
* In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on the Malagasy people and the island's unique flora and fauna with special emphasis and lemurs and chameleons, all written by local experts
* Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track
* Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience


About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer offull-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


All you need to inspire every step of your journey.
An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this Insight Guides book is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Laos and Cambodia, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Angkor and hidden cultural gems like Si Phan Don.

* Insight Guide Laos and Cambodia is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Phnom Penh, to discovering the Mekong River
* In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on Tonle Sap and the Secret War, all written by local experts
* Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings
* Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track
* Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books
* Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


Spain

by Insight Guides

Published 1 January 1998
Features unrivaled coverage of history and culture that provides an essential introduction to what makes Spain unique, including its exciting fiestas, flamenco dance and dazzling art and architecture.

Jordan

by Insight Guides

Published 1 June 1994
Insight Guide Jordan is a comprehensive full-colour travel guide to the culture, history, people and sights in this peaceful and prosperous Middle Eastern country. Our inspirational Best Of section selects Jordan's top attractions, from the iconic rose-red city of Petra and the desert landscape of Wadi Rum, associated with Lawrence of Arabia, to the Dead Sea, Roman ruins, desert castles, Biblical sites and first-class diving in the Red Sea. Our unrivalled coverage of history, landscape and culture provides an essential introduction to Jordan's heritage and contemporary life, to complement the in-depth look at crafts, outdoor activities and Jordanians' love affair with the Arabian horse. The informative text, written by regional experts, is a pleasure to read and accompanied by stunning photography. Lavish, magazine-style features offer an insight into Jordanian architecture, the Bedouin, cafe society in the capital, Amman, and the Red Sea. All major sights are cross-referenced with the maps, and the travel tips section provides a wealth of practical information on how to plan your trip, as well as carefully selected hotel and restaurant listings.

Cuba

by Insight Guides

Published 1 March 1995
With its varied natural beauty and turbulent history, Cuba is a land of startling contrasts which will beguile any visitor. This new edition of Insight Guide Cuba is a comprehensive, full-color travel guide packed with inspiration and information for you to plan an unforgettable trip. Whether you wish to tour the island's historic monuments, experience its lively music scene or explore its hiking trails, birding spots and dive sites, the Best of Cuba has it covered. Lively features on Cuba's history and culture provide an in-depth introduction to what makes the country unique, while stunning photography captures its people, landscape and wildlife. Detailed full-color maps help you get around, while the travel tips section is packed with useful information on transportation, climate, festivals, and outdoor activities, providing answers to such questions as when to go, where to stay and what to budget for your trip.

Insight Guides: China

by Insight Guides

Published 1 January 1998
"Insight Guide China" is a comprehensive, full-colour guide to this enigmatic destination. The country's vast expanse is covered in detail, from the bright lights of Shanghai and Hong Kong to the awe-inspiring Great Wall, from the subtropical southwest to the Siberian north, the manicured gardens of Suzhou to the barren landscapes of Tibet. Our coverage ventures off the beaten track to ancient riverside villages and little-known backwaters. Thirty-five detailed maps, linked to the sights by numbered dots, help you to find your way around. China's fascinating history and culture are brought to life through evocative photography and absorbing text that is a real pleasure to read. Lavish photo features offer a unique insight into various aspects of the country, including Chinese opera and Chinese festivals, how the Great Wall was built, sacred Daoist and Buddhist mountains, and the colourful minority groups of the southwestern provinces. Our inspirational Best of The China section highlights the unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the practical information you need to plan your trip. Our selective listings bring you the best hotels and restaurants across the country.

Laos & Cambodia

by Insight Guides

Published 1 February 2013
"Insight Guide Laos and Cambodia" is the most comprehensive full colour travel guide to these two beguiling countries, and provides both inspiration and information to plan a memorable trip to Indochina. The Best Of section shows you the unmissable experiences - Angkor, the region's most spectacular sight, as well as the two contrasting capitals: laid-back, French-influenced Vientiane in Laos and Phnom Penh, Cambodia's animated capital on the banks of the Mekong River, plus relaxing beaches and islands. Lively features immerse you in the two countries' fascinating history and rich culture, from the architectural styles of Angkor, the French influence, and the Khmer Rouge years, to the Royal Ballet of Cambodia and the lowdown on cycle touring in Laos. Meanwhile fourteen Places chapters show you where to go in Laos and Cambodia, from Vientiane and Northern Laos down to Southern Laos; and from Phnom Penh and Siem Reap to the Cambodian Coast. There are insightful descriptions of all the main attractions, and detailed, full-colour maps for easy orientation. The Travel Tips section provides comprehensive practical information for before and during your trip, plus our independent reviews of selected hotels and restaurants lead you to the most authentic establishments, full of local character.