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Insight Explore Guides

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Cover of Insight Guides Explore Malta
Pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of top international destinations. Now with free eBook.

Experience the best of Malta with this indispensably practical Insight Guides Explore book. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like the Blue Lagoon to discovering hidden gems, including the temple region, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will help you plan your trip, save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating island.


* Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this will make the ideal on-the-move companion for your trip to Malta
* Enjoy over 12 irresistible Best Routes to walk, from Valletta to Comino
* Features concise insider information about landscape, history, food and drink, and entertainment options
* Invaluable maps: each Best Route is accompanied by a detailed full-colour map, while the large pull-out map provides an essential overview of the area
* Discover your destination's must-see sights and hand-picked hidden gems
* Directory section provides invaluable insight into top accommodation, restaurant and nightlife options by area, along with an overview of language, books and films
* Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Explore Guides come with a free eBook
* Inspirational colour photography throughout

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.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore Bangkok (Travel guide with Free eBook)

Cosmopolitan Bangkok blends evocative street markets with glitzy modern malls, Buddhist philosophy with animism, and traditional reserve with lashings of fun. Explore Bangkok is a brand new guide and the ideal pocket companion when discovering the city: a full-colour guide containing 18 easy-to-follow routes, taking in the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (containing Thailand's most revered religious artefact) and Wat Arun (one of the city's most important temples) to the backpacker hub of Khao San Road and the Bridge on the River Kwai.
Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Bangkok's varied dining scene, abundant shopping opportunities, famed nightlife and key historical dates. Each route guides you through an interesting neighbourhood with clear directions, a detailed map and authentic places to eat and drink along the way. The directory section contains a wealth of practical information including a language guide and a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are also plotted on the pull-out map. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, and however long your stay, Explore Bangkok will help you discover the very best of this effervescent Thai city.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore Boston
Many visitors come to historic Boston to walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers, but this collegiate city is also dynamic and modern, not to mention one of the greenest cities in America. Explore Boston is part of a brand-new series and is the ideal pocket companion when discovering this lively and historic place: a full-colour guide containing 16 easy-to-follow routes which lead you from the Freedom Trail's famous sights around Boston Common and Charlestown to the Back Bay's fabulous art museums and Harvard's prestigious colleges, as well as out to the colonial settlements at Salem and Plymouth and the seaside charms of Provincetown. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Boston's cuisine, love of sport and historical significance. Each route guides you through an interesting area with clear directions, a detailed map and authentic places to eat and drink along the way. The directory section contains a wealth of practical information and a range of carefully selected hotels and restaurants to suit all budgets. All routes are also plotted on the pull-out map. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, and however long your stay, Explore Boston will help you discover the self-proclaimed "hub of the universe".

Cover of Insight Guides Explore San Francisco (Travel Guide with Free eBook)
With dramatic scenic beauty, world-class cuisine, a plethora of cultural attractions, vibrant neighbourhoods and liberal locals, San Francisco is an easy city to love. Explore San Francisco is part of a brand-new series and is the ideal pocket companion when discovering this exciting city: a full-colour guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes through the city's many interesting neighbourhoods, from Fisherman's Wharf to Haight-Ashbury, with excursions to Berkeley and the infamous island of Alcatraz. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to San Francisco's cuisine, shops and its role as a movie location. The best places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information, including a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography reveals San Francisco's unique character.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore Italian Lakes (Travel Guide with Free eBook)
With their mild climate, clear blue waters, and lush vegetation, the Italian Lakes are blessed with natural beauty. Add sports, culture, fashion, gastronomy and Hollywood celebrities, and you have the perfect holiday destination. Explore Italian Lakes, part of a brand-new series, is your perfect companion to the region with 18 self-guided walking routes - from Lake Como, the most romantic of the Lakes, and small but charming Lake Iseo, to the cities of Bergamo and Milan for a taste of urban chic. Insight's trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to the local cuisine, as well as shopping, entertainment and key historical dates. Hand-picked places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which contains useful practical information, including carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets and useful phrases in Italian. All routes are plotted on the pull-out map, and evocative photography captures the breathtaking beauty of the lakes.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore New York (Travel Guide with Free eBook)
Pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of top international destinations. Now with free eBook.

Experience the best of New York with this indispensably practical Insight Guides Explore book. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like the Statue of Liberty to discovering hidden gems, including the Harlem's Apollo, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will help you plan your trip, save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating state.


* Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this will make the ideal on-the-move companion for your trip to New York
* Enjoy over 18 irresistible Best Routes to walk, from Fifth Avenue to Brooklyn
* Features concise insider information about landscape, history, food and drink, and entertainment options
* Invaluable maps: each Best Route is accompanied by a detailed full-colour map, while the large pull-out map provides an essential overview of the area
* Discover your destination's must-see sights and hand-picked hidden gems
* Directory section provides invaluable insight into top accommodation, restaurant and nightlife options by area, along with an overview of language, books and films
* Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Explore Guides come with a free eBook
* Inspirational colour photography throughout


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.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore Venice

Insight Guides Explore Venice

by Insight Guides

Published 1 September 2014
More like a stage than a city, Venice is the only city in the world built entirely on water. Its glorious palaces, historic churches and stunning art galleries have captivated visitors for centuries. Explore Venice is part of a brand-new series and is the perfect pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes, taking in all of the classic sights, such as Piazza San Marco and La Salute church, as well as the atmospheric canals and sleepy little squares off the tourist track. For day-trippers, there is a useful 'Venice in a Day' route which takes in all the city's must-sees. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Venice's cuisine and shopping possibilities, as well as an overview of the city's famous Carnival and music and opera scene. Hand-picked places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and the stunning photography captures the essence of Venice.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore Krakow - Krakow Guide, The best routes around the city
A youthful, dynamic city that also passionately preserves its heritage, Krakow offers everything from medieval sights, hearty food and a grid of eminently strollable narrow streets. Explore Krakow is part of a brand-new series and is the perfect pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 16 easy-to-follow routes, taking in all of the classic sights, such as St Mary's Basilica and Wawel Castle, alongside a fascinating Jewish quarter, bohemian cafes, and, further afield, the poignant Auschwitz. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Krakow's cuisine and shopping possibilities, as well the low-down on its nightlife, the liveliest in all of Poland. Hand-picked places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and the stunning photography captures the essence of Krakow.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore Marrakech (Travel Guide with Free eBook)
Whether you're looking for bustling souks, stunning monuments or buzzing nightlife, you'll find it all in Marrakech. Explore Marrakech is part of a brand-new series and is the ideal pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes in and around the city, from the exhilarating Jemaa el Fna at the heart of the medina to the elegant tranquility of the Majorelle Garden in the New Town. Insight's trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to Marrakech's exciting cuisine, fantastic shopping and outdoor activities, fabulous pampering opportunities and key historical dates. Our recommended places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route, with even more suggestions in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information, including a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography captures the essence of this alluring gem of a city.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore Melbourne
Whether you're looking for lively cafe culture, golden beaches or sporting action, you'll find it all in Melbourne. Insight Guide Explore Melbourne is part of the latest batch of this brand-new series and is the ideal pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes in and around the city. Discover Collins and Swanston Streets' fabulous architecture, the cultivated green space of the Royal Botanic Gardens and the fashionable seaside at St Kilda, or head off on an excursion, taking in the Yarra Valley's wineries or the stunning scenery of the Great Ocean Road. Insight's trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to Melbourne's exciting cuisine, great shopping, sporting heritage and key historical dates. Our recommended places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route, with even more suggestions in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information, including a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography captures the essence of this most European of Australian cities. Insight Guide Explore Melbourne will lead you to the very best the city and its surrounds have to offer.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore Istanbul (Travel Guide with Free eBook)
Explore Istanbul is a brand new guide and the ideal pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing easy-to-follow routes that will take you from the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque to contemporary art at Istanbul Modern or the hagglers' paradise that is the Grand Bazaar. The gateway to Asia, Istanbul is Europe's largest and most exotic city, where remnants of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires are fused with the dynamic buzz of a modern-day metropolis. Introductory chapters on Istanbul's cuisine, shopping opportunities and Turkish baths set the routes in context and feature Insight's trademark cultural coverage. The walks through the city are full of variety and each one guides you through an interesting neighbourhood with clear directions, a detailed map and suggestions for reliable, authentic cafes and restaurants where you can take a break and sample the local cuisine. All routes are also plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography captures the atmosphere of this exciting city. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, and however long your stay, Explore Istanbul will help you discover the very best of what's on offer.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore Dubrovnik
The Pearl of the Adriatic doesn't disappoint, Dubrovnik offers everything from perfectly preserved fortifications, lovely squares and churches as well great seafood lunches. Explore Dubrovnik is part of a brand-new series and is the perfect pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 12 easy-to-follow routes, taking in all of the classic sights, such as the city walls and harbour, the Dominican Monastery and the Rector's Palace and, a boat trip away, the stunningly beautiful islands of Mljet and Korcula. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Dalmatia's cuisine and shopping possibilities, as well as an overview of the city's tumultuous history and the lowdown on the entertainment scene. Hand-picked places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and the stunning photography captures the stunning Dalmatian landscape.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore Copenhagen
With historic buildings, boutique shops, world-class cuisine, a plethora of cultural attractions, and a laid-back ambiance, Copenhagen is one of Europe's most attractive cities. Explore Copenhagen is the latest title in this popular series from Insight and is the ideal pocket companion when discovering this exciting city: a full-colour guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes through the city's many interesting neighbourhoods, from the Harbour Area to Rosenborg Palace and the National Gallery of Art, with excursions to Roskilde and Helsingor. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Copenhagen's cuisine, shops and its nightlife. The best places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information, including a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography reveals Copenhagen's unique character.

Cover of Insight Guides: Explore Nice & the French Riviera
From the Belle Epoque sweep of Nice's promenade des Anglais to Romanesque cathedrals and medieval hill villages, the French Riviera offers an intriguing mix of the grandiose and the intimate along with a variety of architecture. Explore Nice and the French Riviera is part of a new series and is the perfect pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes, taking in all of the classic sights, such as Nice and its famous food market, Monaco's grand casino, the exquisite perched villages of Eze and Roquebrune, myriad modern art museums as well as the best spots for people- and yacht-watching. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to the Riviera's Provencal cuisine and shopping possibilities, as well as an overview of the region's famous festival scene. Hand-picked places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and the stunning photography captures the essence and the much-painted light of the Riviera.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore Singapore
The tropical city-state of Singapore may be small, but it packs a punch with a wealth of dazzling modern attractions, while also being a unique melting pot of Asian and Western influences. Explore Singapore is part of a new series and is the ideal pocket companion when discovering this dynamic and atmospheric city: a full-colour guide containing 18 easy-to-follow routes which lead you from the colonial sights of the Civic District and the glamorous development at Marina Bay to the colorful bustle of Kampong Glam and Little India, and out to Sentosa's white sands and theme parks, as well as the lesser-known corners of the island. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Singapore's excellent cuisine, shopping and nightlife, as well as its history. The best places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of practical information, including our selection of hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography captures the essence of this vibrant city.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore Sicily

Insight Guides Explore Sicily

by Insight Guides

Published 1 September 2014
Beautiful and seductive, the Italian island of Sicily offers everything from Greek and Roman temples to mouthwatering street food and a dramatic scenery topped by mighty Mount Etna. Explore Sicily is part of a brand-new series and is the perfect pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes, taking in all of the classic sights, such as Val di Noto's sublime Baroque architecture and the frenetic capital Palermo, alongside Agrigento's fine Greek temples and, further afield, the stunningly beautiful Aeolian Islands, popular for volcano-climbing. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Sicily's cuisine and shopping possibilities, as well as an overview of the island's complex history and the low-down on its array of outdoor activities. Hand-picked places to eat and drink are highlighted in each tour and in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and the stunning photography captures the dramatic Sicilian landscape.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore New England (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

Pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of top international destinations. Now with free eBook.

Experience the best of New England with this indispensably practical Insight Guides Explore book. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like Norman Rockwell Museum to discovering hidden gems, including Maine's Acadia National Park the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will help you plan your trip, save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating region.


* Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this will make the ideal on-the-move companion for your trip to New England
* Enjoy over 16 irresistible Best Routes to walk, from Boston to East Maine
* Features concise insider information about landscape, history, food and drink, and entertainment options
* Invaluable maps: each Best Route is accompanied by a detailed full-colour map, while the large pull-out map provides an essential overview of the area
* Discover your destination's must-see sights and hand-picked hidden gems
* Directory section provides invaluable insight into top accommodation, restaurant and nightlife options by area, along with an overview of language, books and films
* Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Explore Guides come with a free eBook
* Inspirational colour photography throughout


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.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore Shanghai (Travel Guide with Free eBook)
Glamorous Shanghai is one of the most exciting cities in the world, where the remnants of a fabled history combine with the rapidly expanding skyline of a contemporary economic powerhouse. Explore Shanghai is part of a brand-new series and is the ideal pocket companion when discovering this dynamic and atmospheric city: a full-colour guide containing 15 easy-to-follow routes which lead you from the famous waterfront Bund and Old City's neighborhoods to Pudong's glittering skyscrapers and out to the landscaped gardens of Suzhou and Hangzhou. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Shanghai's fabulous cuisine, wealth of architecture and historical significance. Each route guides you through an interesting area with clear directions, a detailed map and authentic places to eat and drink along the way. The directory section contains a wealth of practical information and a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are also plotted on the pull-out map. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, and however long your stay, Explore Shanghai will guide you to the best of the Paris of the East.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore London (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

Pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of topinternational destinations. Now with free eBook.

Experiencethe best of London withthis indispensably practical Insight Guides Explore book. From making sure you don't miss out on must-seeattractions like the London Eye to discovering hidden gems, including theWispering Gallery, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will help youplan your trip, save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinatingcity.


* Practical,pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this will makethe ideal on-the-move companion for your trip to London
Enjoy over 20 irresistible Best Routes to walk,from the big sights to Notting Hill
* Features conciseinsider information about landscape, history, food and drink, and entertainmentoptions
* Invaluablemaps: each Best Route is accompanied by a detailed full-colour map, while thelarge pull-out map provides an essential overview of the area
* Discover your destination'smust-see sights and hand-picked hidden gems
* Directorysection provides invaluable insight into top accommodation, restaurant andnightlife options by area, along with an overview of language, books and films
* Includes an innovativeextra that's unique in the market - all Explore Guidescome with a free eBook
* Inspirationalcolour photography throughout


About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer offull-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishinghigh-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. Weproduce 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 onhistory and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool toinspire your next adventure.

Cover of Insight Guides Explore Barcelona (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

Pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of top international destinations. Now with free eBook.

Experience the best of Barcelona with this indispensably practical Insight Guides Explore book. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like Barcelona's beach to discovering hidden gems, including La Boqueria, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will help you plan your trip, save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating city.


* Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this will make the ideal on-the-move companion for your trip to Barcelona
* Enjoy over 19 irresistible Best Routes to walk, from La Rambla to Sitges
* Features concise insider information about landscape, history, food and drink, and entertainment options
* Invaluable maps: each Best Route is accompanied by a detailed full-colour map, while the large pull-out map provides an essential overview of the area
* Discover your destination's must-see sights and hand-picked hidden gems
* Directory section provides invaluable insight into top accommodation, restaurant and nightlife options by area, along with an overview of language, books and films
* Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Explore Guides come with a free eBook
* Inspirational colour photography throughout


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.