Cadogan Guides
56 total works
This book explores renowned biblical sites, from the Harran of Abraham to the Ephesus of St Paul. It examines exquisitely refined tilework in the Imperial mosques of Istanbul. It covers skis in Alpine-style winter resorts and bathes in the Mediterranean in November. It goes on a gourmet tour, sampling ingenious dishes first prepared for the Ottoman sultans. It uncovers the rich and fascinating history of this most ancient of lands.It features: a dynamic new two-colour layout for easy navigation; new magazine style, combining stunning photography, tailored itineraries and a personal take on the country; and, clear, newly designed two-colour maps throughout for increased ease of use. These are the only guides with full-colour touring maps of the whole region. It provides extensive listings of hotels and restaurants - all personally recommended for a really local flavour. It offers Top Don't Miss sights for each regional chapter, plus Author Choices of personal favourite places to stay and eat.
This work delves into Tuscany's lavish natural beauty: the dense concentration of Renaissance art that spills out of Florence into Pisa, Lucca and Arezzo. It helps the reader cheer on Siena's frenzied Palio; wander through the sumptuous vineyards of Chianti; explore the medieval hill towns of green Umbria; and visit historic Perugia over the Tiber Valley, the newly restored monuments and architecture of Assisi and the famous cathedral of Orvieto. '[Umbrians'] devotion to Umbrian food can reach astonishing proportions: Umbrian teenagers on their summer language courses in England who had to be flown home after two days because they were starving to death; adventurous Umbrian diners who dared to enter a Chinese restaurant, but could only eat the rice; our Umbrian landlord who went to Dalmatia on his honeymoon, found the pasta overcooked and returned to Terni, swearing he would never leave again as long as he lived.'
This work weaves through the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh, Cezanne, Matisse and Renoir, with lavender fields and rolling hills. It explores the glamour of the Riviera, from the Alps to the Pyrenees: Monaco, Cannes, Nice and St Tropez; and visits the medieval villages of inland Provence. 'From the Alps to the Pyrenees, there's something for every taste: relics and monuments of a past that goes back a million years; medieval villages, some all but abandoned Brigadoons and others immaculately restored; world-class collections of art; mountain wildernesses and national parks; lively music and theatre festivals; ski resorts and wine roads; casinos and nightclubs; superb markets and restaurants that rival Paris' finest.'
This work presents a lowdown on all the widest beaches, prettiest harbours and most raucous tavernas; packs in section on mythology, festivals, good and faith; explores all the islands, from the party hotspots to the hidden retrests; joins the jetset for cocktails in Mykonos; goes beyond the resorts in package tour favourites Corfu, Rhodes and Kos; soaks up the history of Crete; and lazily watches the world go by in Sifnos.
Features of this title include: dynamic new two-colour layout for easy navigation; new magazine style, combining stunning photography, tailored itineraries and a personal take on the country; clear, newly designed two-colour maps throughout for increased ease of use; the only guides with full-colour touring maps of the whole region; extensive listings of hotels and restaurants - all personally recommended for a really local flavour; top Don't Miss sights for each regional chapter, plus Author Choices of personal favourite places to stay and eat; and, experiences the wild and exhilarating Brittany coast, at the mercy of the elements. This title tells ancient local legends of drowned cities and saintly miracles. It explores local markets and festivals. It lists more than 300 eateries, from seafood restaurants to village creperies. It travels up delightful, crooked rivers through peaceful Breton countryside.
This book delves into the rich feast of Italy's northwest: the towering Alps of Aosta; the dreamlike charms of the Riviera's Portofino and Cinque Terre; Piedmont's wine hills, hiding towns, castles and sleek agriturismi; the gardens of Lakes Maggiore and Orta; the sparkling new attractions of Genoa, and its palaces stuffed with art; and, Turin, royal capital of the Savoys and Italy's hottest new city break destination.It features: a dynamic new two-colour layout for easy navigation; a new magazine style, combining stunning photography, tailored itineraries and a personal take on the country; and, clear, newly-designed two-colour maps throughout for increased ease of use.These are the only guides with full-colour touring maps of the whole region. It provides extensive listings of hotels and restaurants - all personally recommended for a really local flavour. It includes Top Don't Miss sights for each regional chapter, plus Author Choices of personal favourite places to stay and eat.
This title features: dynamic two-colour layout for easy navigation; colour section that gives a photographic overview of the region, together with special features of the region, tailored itineraries and lists of the best things to do; full-colour touring maps of the whole region; extensive listings of hotels and restaurants - all personally recommended for a really local flavour; and, top Don't Miss sights for each regional chapter, plus Author Choices of personal favourite places to stay and eat. This title celebrates the extensive and opulent cultural history of Tuscany. Discover a wealth of hidden treasures, from medieval castles to the sacred Vie Cave, in the 'lost corner' of the ancient Etruscan heartland. Explore the Florence of Dante that inspired Renaissance Italy's seminal work "The Divine Comedy". Become a 'Bacchus in Tuscany' and embark on a wine tour of the region sampling famous Chiantis or lesser known tipples such as the little known Elba Rose.