Rough Guide Travel Guides
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This guide to Britany and Normandy features: detailed accounts of the region's historic sites, from the megaliths of Carnac to the D-Day beaches; reviews of the best places to eat and stay in all price ranges; tips on reaching even remote areas by bike, bus, car or train; and background culture.
This guide covers ancient and modern cultures of Brittany and Normandy and includes practical listings. It has detailed information on public transport of all kinds, plus helpful hints on getting around by bike and long-distance hiking holidays. The mainstream sites receive coverage, but the guide also singles out dozens of unexpected discoveries and unlikely attractions, and includes the practical requirements of eating and sleeping nearby. The third edition has been revised and updated and includes an entire new section on Breton music, placing it within the Celtic tradition and detailing festivals and other opportunities to experience it. The book includes up-to-date shopping details for every channel port and hotel and restaurant listings to cover every taste and budget.
The Rough Guide to the USA is your definitive state-by-state guidebook to this vast and fascinating country. Fully updated and revised, this guide highlights the 'things-not-to-miss' in the USA; whether you wish to watch a basketball in Chicago, explore Yellowstone's National Park, view the towering Washington Monument or embark on a road trip through the USA! There are comprehensive insider reviews of all the best hotels and restaurants for every budget, with the best options of where to stay, eat, drink and shop in the USA, both on and off the beaten track. There is plenty of expert advice on a multitude of activities, from hiking in the Grand Canyon to experiencing New York City nightlife. The guide takes a detailed look at the USA's history, culture and people and comes complete with maps, advice for road trips and plans for every region, state and major city.
Make the most of your travels with The Rough Guide to the USA.
Make the most of your travels with The Rough Guide to the USA.
The Rough Guide to Germany
by Christian Williams, Gordon McLachlan, James Stewart, Neville Walker, and Rough Guides
Published 25 June 1992
The Rough Guide to Germany is the ultimate travel guide to this dynamic country - simultaneously one of the most rewarding and most overlooked travel destinations in Europe.
Detailed accounts of every attraction provide all the information you need to explore the country's exceptional museums, iconic architecture, stylish cities and picture-perfect castles, as well as its many rural escapes, from the soaring Bavarian Alps and dense woodlands of the Black Forest to the beautiful beaches and islands of the North Sea or the idyllic Rhineland vineyards where you can sample some of the country's many world-class wines. All the best festivals are covered too, from Cologne's riotous Carnival to the legendary Oktoberfest. The guide's bevy of practical advice ensures that, no matter what your budget, you'll find the perfect boutique hotel, quirky hostel, authentic cellar restaurant, Michelin-starred gourmet haunt, cutting-edge arts venue or hip bar and club, all marked on the book's many colour maps. The Rough Guide to Germany includes well-researched historical and cultural background to help you understand and appreciate this complex country and, above all, make the most of your holiday.
Make the most of your time on Earth (TM) with The Rough Guide to Germany.
Detailed accounts of every attraction provide all the information you need to explore the country's exceptional museums, iconic architecture, stylish cities and picture-perfect castles, as well as its many rural escapes, from the soaring Bavarian Alps and dense woodlands of the Black Forest to the beautiful beaches and islands of the North Sea or the idyllic Rhineland vineyards where you can sample some of the country's many world-class wines. All the best festivals are covered too, from Cologne's riotous Carnival to the legendary Oktoberfest. The guide's bevy of practical advice ensures that, no matter what your budget, you'll find the perfect boutique hotel, quirky hostel, authentic cellar restaurant, Michelin-starred gourmet haunt, cutting-edge arts venue or hip bar and club, all marked on the book's many colour maps. The Rough Guide to Germany includes well-researched historical and cultural background to help you understand and appreciate this complex country and, above all, make the most of your holiday.
Make the most of your time on Earth (TM) with The Rough Guide to Germany.
The fourth edition of the Rough Guide to Hawaii is all you need to guarantee getting the most of a trip to this glamorous and diverse group of islands. Whether you're going for a short visit or a longer stay, to the popular island of Oahu or remote and sleepy Molokai, for watersports or wildlife, the Rough Guide is the complete companion for your trip. There are vivid accounts of each of the six major islands and in-depth reviews of hundreds of resorts, hotels, restaurants and nightlife options - to suit every taste and budget. The authors also give expert advice on exploring Hawaii's dramatic scenery up close - from the volcanic landscapes to the lush rainforests and idyllic beaches.
This title provides a complete guide to the towns, deserts and canyons of the southwestern corner of North America. It contains a full-colour introductory section on the region's highlights, including the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. Throughout the guide the author provides accounts of the ten national parks and countless wilderness areas in the region. There are also critical reviews of a range of motels and restaurants, campgrounds and diners.
This guide to Hawaii covers all of Hawaii's visited islands, from the lush resorts and deluxe beaches to the interior wilderness, rainforest and volcanoes. The book provides comprehensive details on outdoor activities; a detailed background on Hawaiian culture; and in-depth reviews of hotels, restaurants and nightlife options, to suit every budget.
The Rough Guide to California
by Deborah Bosley, Jeff Dickey, Don Bapst, and Mandel Greg Ward
Published 28 September 2000
This 6th edition provides topical and comprehensive information on the entire state of California, including practical details on camping and hiking, plus critical reviews of hotels and restaurants in all price ranges.
This guide is a comprehensive and practical handbook to the entire US, providing full details of the sights plus all the information necessary to get the best value across the country. Features include: state-by-state accounts from Florida to Hawaii, covering the dynamic modern cities - New York, Chicago, LA alongside natural wonders like Yosemite and the Grand Canyon. A strong emphasis on contemporary American life - from country music in Nashville and jazz in New Orleans, to gambling in Las Vegas and catching a ball game in Boston. Entertaining accounts of the people and places that have shaped America, from the ghost towns of the Wild West to Mark Twain's Mississippi. Critical first-hand reviews of hotels, restaurants, clubs and bars from coast to coast, with strong practical advice on how to travel safely and easily.
"The Rough Guide to Los Angeles" is the definitive handbook to the USA's second biggest city. Now in its fourth edition, this guide is jam-packed with up-to-date listings of hundreds of the city's restaurants, bars and hotels, as well as reviews of all the best clubs, shops, cinemas, and live music venues. Along with a thorough look at LA's top tourist areas, from Hollywood and Beverly Hills to Santa Monica and Disneyland, this guide also takes time to explore less well-known but no less deserving destinations, from Downtown's burgeoning arts district to Santa Catalina Island off the coast. There are chapters that look at LA's colourful background, from the landmark architecture and local history, to the rise of the Hollywood film industry. This guide comes complete with plenty of maps to help you plan your trip to this free-spirited metropolis.
Arguably the most beautiful city in the U.S. and self-proclaimed as the most liberal, San Francisco provides a wide variety of sights, activities, and outings. This guide covers them all, from the student haunts of Berkeley to the vineyards of the Napa and Sonoma valleys to the natural beauty of Marin County.
"The Rough Guide to Southwest U.S.A." is the definitive guide to the canyons, deserts and towns of America's Wild West. Features include:
In the MINIGUIDES SERIES, the second revised edition of BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII: THE ROUGH GUIDE. A pocket travel guide to the largest island of Hawaii, it includes reviews of resorts, hotels, inns and restaurants. It also contains information on the history, legends and music of the island and is illustrated with colour photographs and maps.