Rough Guide Travel Guides

19 total works

Mexico

by Eugene Fodor and etc.

Published 28 September 1995

The most balanced and up-to-date guide on the market, Fodor's Mexico 2004 is fully updated with a colourful new look, inside and out 14 million tourists flock to Mexico each year to experience the fantastic diversity of this beautiful country, from luxurious beach resorts, to fascinating Aztec and Mayan architecture and relics. Fodor's Mexico 2004 is the perfect travel companion, offering extensive coverage of Mexico City, Guadalajara, Central Mexico and Acapulco, along with the Pacific resorts of Baja California, Chihuahua and Copper Canyon, the Gulf Coast, the Indian South Yucatan and the Mayan country. Fully updated each year by our local writers, Fodor's guides offer the best mixture of the cultural and practical, with options for all price ranges. The Smart Travel Tips chapter is packed with contacts and great advice, Fodor's Choice ratings tell you what not to miss and with our Off the Beaten Path features, you'll be delighted by hidden gems that will make your holiday unforgettable.

Rough Guide to Portugal

by Mark Ellingham and etc.

Published July 1983

This comprehensive guide to Portugal includes a full-colour section introducing the country's highlights, as well as lively accounts of all the attractions from historic Evora to the wine lodges in Porto, the nightlife in Lisbon to the local festivals of the Minho. It also features recommendations of the best places to eat, drink and stay for every budget and practical tips on exploring the country's magnificent mountains, endless beaches and stunning national parks. The authors provide informed background on Portugal's history and music heritage.

The Rough Guide to Morocco

by Mark Ellingham, Daniel Jacobs, Shaun McVeigh, and Hamish M. Brown

Published April 1984

From the Meditteranean coast, through four mountain ranges, to the empty sand and scrub of the Sahara, explore this extraordinary country with "The Rough Guide to Morrocco". This fully-revised 8th edition contains insider tips and colour sections on architecture, markets, shopping, festivals and music, plus expanded coverage of Marrakesh. The full- colour section introduces the best Morrocco has on offer from the blue-washed walls of Chefchaouen to the vibrant craft displays of the souks. You'll find evocative accounts of all the main sights including Casablanca's Art Deco architecture to the unique Djemaa El Fna in Marrakesh, and the ancient monuments of Fes as well as practical information on trekking in the High Atlas, surfing on the Atlantic coast and camel-riding in the desert. Be inspired by dozens of photos and explore every corner with the clearest maps of any guide. "The Rough Guide to Morrocco" is like having a local friend plan your trip!

England

by Ryan Ver Berkmoes and etc.

Published 29 February 1996

This guide to England contains information on the history and culture, accommodation, local cuisine, places and times to visit, language tips, maps, and health and safety advice. It is aimed at people on a variety of budgets.

Britain

by Tony Wheeler and etc.

Published 30 April 1995

Contains 147 maps including full-colour London map section; information on where to stay from B&Bs to Georgian mansions and the best hotels; tells you where to find the best British cuisine and the best pubs; covers all the important museums and sights.

Scotland

by John Butt and etc.

Published August 1968

This guide to Scotland gives full details of the sights plus all the information necessary to get the most out of a visit, whether it's for a weekend or a month. Features include up-to-the-minute accounts of the dynamic cultural cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, including critical reviews of places to stay, eat and drink in all price categories. In-depth coverage of the country's sights, taking in the whisky distileries, castles and kirks, prehistoric stone circles and the newest modern galleries - all backed up by numerous maps and plans. Advice on exploring Scotland's diverse landscapes, from moorland strolls to mountain hikes and birdwatching on remote islands, as well as informed background on Scotland's stormy history, and the issues that define the contemporary nation are included.

The Greek Islands

by DAVIES and Marc Dubin

Published 25 May 1995

This guide to the Greek Islands is excerpted from the "Rough Guide to Greece", now in its 6th edition. It contains the practical details from the larger guide, the complete Islands section, as well as a survival kit to Athens and the full "contexts" section from the main guide. It gives background on history, society, archaeology, wildlife, music, reading matter and language. Coverage is included of all the island groups, from the Argo-Saronics to remote Dodecanese outposts off the Turkish coast. Details on the ferries and the food and drink are provided, as well as contemporary reportage on what the islands are like today: which are unspoilt, which are the ones for all-night partying, and which have the best beaches.

Canada

by Tim Jepson

Published 28 May 1992

This guide includes details on the business of getting to Canada, with information about tour operators, airlines and all the options whether you're going on holiday, visiting friends or relatives or travelling on business. For covering the vast distances of Canadian territory, this guide gives a run-down on the various means available - by bus, train, plane, car, thumb or bicyle. As for staying when you get there, it provides all the details you need on motels, B&B, hostels, farm stays and camping. And unless you're a confirmed urbanite, Canada's great outdoors offers multiple attractions, from backpacking in the mountain parks to fishing, canoeing and of course skiing (and the rules of the country's spectator sports - ice hockey, Canadian football and baseball). The book gives inforamtion on each of Canada's major cities. Every corner of the country is explored and revealed, from Newfoundland in the east to the Yukon in the wild Arctic West and from the sadly unremarkable town of Medicine Hat to the Indian heritage site of Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.
Throughout the book there's analysis of Canada's complex political and social mix and good biographical background on the personalities, living and dead, that have helped shape the country. The book also includes coverage of Canadian wildlife, history, books and language.

The Rough Guide to Vancouver

by Tim Jepson

Published 26 July 2001

"The Rough Guide to Vancouver" is your complete guidebook to this lively city. From taking a skyride to Grouse Mountain and the city's vibrant Chinatown to the near-wilderness area of Stanley Park, the full-colour introduction highlights all the 'things-not-to-miss'. There are up-to-date reviews of all the best restaurants and accommodation for every price range, as well as the low-down on all the best bars, clubs, shops, galleries and music venues. There is extensive coverage of nearby Victoria, as well as the prime resort of Whistler. The guide also includes expert information on the history of Vancouver and the region's aboriginal culture and comes complete with maps and plans for every neighbourhood. "The Rough Guide to Vancouver" is like having a local friend plan your trip!

Greece Real Guide

by Mark Ellingham

Published 1 December 1992

Women Travel

by Miranda Davies and Natania Jansz

Published 27 April 1995

Featuring more than 80 adventures around the world, this collection tells what it is like to backpack around India with your mother, be crowned Queen Mother of an African village, have a girls' night out in the Kalahari Desert, and sweat behind the scenes at a Caribbean carnival.

The Rough Guide to Turkey

by Marc Dubin and Terry Richardson

Published 28 May 1992

This guide to Turkey includes accounts of the most popular destinations - the sun-and-sea resorts of the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, the country's many varied ancient sites, the rock churches of Cappadocoa, as well as accounts of places and pursuits more off the beaten tourist circuits.

Portugal

by Mark Ellingham, John Fisher, and Graham Kenyon

Published 25 June 1992

A fully updated guide to one of Europe's most surprising countries

It's hard to believe this is the eighth edition of the Rough Guide to Portugal since it was first published in 1983. The book has come a long way since then, now featuring all ranges of accommodations, from basic pensiones to luxury hotels, and it is as up-to-date as ever on beaches and museums, Fado joints (the ones to hit, the ones to avoid) and port-tasting sessions on the banks of the Porto.

Andalucia

by Mark Ellingham and Geoff Garvey

Published 28 July 1994

This text is the definitive guide to one of Europe's most alluring destinations. With listings of the best places to stay, eat and drink, this guide also features topics ranging from Moorish architecture to the art of flamenco.

Greece

by Marc Dubin, Mark Ellingham, Natania Jansz, and John Fisher

Published 6 August 1992

This guide contains listings of the best places to stay, eat and drink in every region. It has information on attractions, from ancient monuments to Athenian nightclubs, Greece's history, culture and natural history.

Crete

by John Fisher, Geoff Garvey, and Mick Rebane

Published 30 July 1992

Greece's largest and most visited island -- now in a new edition

The popularity of Crete continues to grow with its virtually year-round balmy climate. We review the best of the beaches, bring the Minoan and ancient sites to life, and steer visitors on treks through the famed Samarian gorge -- and to other routes much less explored. All the practicalities are covered in full, with detailed information on getting around and on the best places to stay, eat, and drink. No guidebook series covers Greece and its islands like the Rough Guides -- that's why The Times of London called our Crete book, "excellent and characterfully written".

Tuscany and Umbria

by Jonathan Buckley, Tim Jepson, and Mark Ellingham

Published 5 October 1992

Churches, galleries and museums might be the main attractions of Tuscany and Umbria, but the provinces are also extremely scenic. This guide covers everything from the wine roads of Chianti to the savage peaks of south-east Umbria. Wildlife reserves, beaches and spas are all featured, with details on how to get to them, where to stay - and which are the ones that justify the hype. And the contemporary side of life is given coverage too, with the inside information on everything from the threat to the Montalcino vineyards to the current state of FC Fiorentina, Roberto Baggio's old club.

Venice

by Jonathan Buckley and Hilary Robinson

Published 27 May 1993

This guide provides an insider's view of Venice, locating the quiet corners, giving background information to all the sights, and showing how to enjoy Venice without breaking the bank. Features include: hotel and resturant listings, from basic hostels and cafes to million-lire-a-night luxury; entries on all the Venetian festivals - from the all-night party of the Festa del Redentore to the glitz of the Biennale, Europe's most glamorous showcase for modern art; coverage of the Veneto region, with entries on Padua, Treviso, Vicenza and Verona, plus accounts of the Palladian villas, the vineyards of the Dolomite foothills, and lesser-known attractions; and feature articles on conservation and economy.

New Zealand

by Laura Harper and etc.

Published 30 April 1998

Each title in The Rough Guide 100 Essential CD series is a blueprint for a great record collection. Containing detailed reviews of 100 recordings from acknowledged classics to those that deserve to be, and brief bios of the artists responsible, these little books are condensed histories of the musical genres they explore.

This new edition contains extensive information on all sorts of activities -- from thrilling bungee jumps to explorations of the country's fascinating Maori and Polynesian heritage. Also included are detailed information on the major walking trails -- he Milford, Routeburn, Heaphy, and Abel Tasman. Packed with a range of recommended listings to suit all budgets.