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Cuba on an indexed road map from Michelin with on the reverse three street plans of Havana: the city centre & Old Havana with an additional enlargement for its central part, plus street plans of central Santiago de Cuba & Trinidad. The map shows the whole island on one side at a good scale of 1:800, 000 with very clear presentation of its road network which

Includes:: selected unsurfaced local tracks. Driving distances are marked on main routes & selected smaller roads. Topography is indicated by subtle relief shading & colouring and/or graphics for woodlands, swamps & mangrove, & names of mountain ranges, peaks, etc. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Symbols indicate various places of interest including campsites, UNESCO World Heritage sites, beaches, diving & snorkelling spots, etc. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 30

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Trapped in a time-warp, Cuba is like a prince in a poor man s coat. Behind the sometimes shabby facades, gold dust still lingers. Brendan Sainsbury, Lonely Planet Writer Getting you to the heart of a place. Amazing experiences Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks & the best of local knowledge. Plan the perfect trip. Planning features & top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Find hidden travel gems. Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special Features Color Havana walking tour Architecture photo essay Outdoor adventure guide Essays on the arts & music. We tell it like it is. Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is. ...

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This superb full-colour, illustrated guide features 3D laminated cut-outs to show you the key sights in perspective & a large, ...

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Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:50, 000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation. The maps have contours at 20m intervals & in addition to the standard features shown on topographic mapping at this scale also indicate various types of terrain or vegetation (s&, terraces, rocks, woodlands, vineyards, etc). Each sheet covers an area of 32 x 20km (20 x 12.5 miles approx). The maps have a 1-km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude coordinates for the map corners. Map legend & a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.EDITION DATES: most titles in this series date from 1990s or later. To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

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Cuba is a photographic collection of images in visual celebration of the sights, sounds, flavours & faces of the isl&. Images are produced by Pierre Hausherr & supporting text by Francois Missen. Cuba’s scenery, landscapes, cityscapes & seascapes, as well as its people in the bustling streets of Havana, the verdant inland countryside & the fishing communities which dot the coastline, are showcased on every page. ...

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Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:50, 000 from the Instituto Geográfico Português, the country’s civilian survey organisation. The maps have contours at 25m intervals & in addition to the standard features shown on topographic mapping at this scale also indicate various types of vegetation (vineyards, olive groves, etc). Each sheet covers an area of 32 x 20km (20 x 12.5miles approx). The maps have latitude & longitude margin ticks at 1’ intervals & UTM coordinates for the map corners – each sheet also shows conversion details from BBLx (Bessel-Bonnie system, Datum Lisbon) to UTM. Map legend is in Portuguese only.EDITION DATES: most titles in this series have now been updated in the 1990s or later. To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

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Special features include rhythm & booze
- the best Casa de la Trova to pickup the latest sounds; cycling trips; Havana
- cadilacs

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First published in 1971, ” Cuba: The Pursuit of Freedom” is still the most important & authoritative book on this complex & often geopolitically significant country, marrying Hugh Thomas` unique skills as arguably the world`s leading historian of Spanish-speaking peoples with an intricate & absorbing subject. This book explores the whole sweep of Cuban history, from the British capture of Havana in 1762 through the years of Spanish & American domination up to the twentieth century & the extraordinary revolution of Fidel Castro. Throughout the 200-year period of its scope, the book analyses the political, economic & social events that have shaped Cuban history with extraordinary insight & panache. Encyclopaedic in range & breathtaking in execution, ” Cuba” is surely one of the seminal works of world history. ...

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Travel to Cuba in the company of its finest writers & gain an understanding of its remarkable mystique. The twenty-one stories in this volume -- some of which appear in English for the first time -- will take you on an odyssey through the country`s rich past to its dynamic present, where it is poised at the brink of immense change. Arranged by the areas of Cuba, they illuminate, these stories offer up a rich literary banquet. ...

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Indexed road map of Cuba with inset maps of the western Antilles, the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, & 3 street plans. Unobtrusive hill-shading shows the major relief features, some spot heights are included & marshes, reefs & mangrove areas are shown. Road classification

Includes:: dirt-roads, & intermediate road distances on main routes are indicated. Airports, railways, bus terminals, ports & ferries are also included. Administrative region boundaries & names are shown. Symbols show national parks, campsites, beaches, spas, hunting & angling spots, caves & lighhouses & other sites of interest. Longitude & latitude lines are drawn at 1

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In 2014, the United States began re-establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba. For the first time in decades, every U.S. citizen can now travel to this eccentric, enigmatic island. In this book, renowned Cuba expert Christopher P. Baker tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible.Choose the best guides, tours, and means of transportationJoin in the cultural feast in Havana, a city like no otherExperience the best beaches, natural wonders, and scenic drivesAppreciate the island`s history, from its indigenous origins through the revolutionFind the ultimate mementos--authentic Cuban cigars and rum

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In 2014, the United States began re-establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba. For the first time in decades, every U.S. citizen can now travel to this eccentric, enigmatic isl&. In this book, renowned Cuba expert Christopher P. Baker tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible. Choose the best guides, tours, & means of transportation Join in the cultural feast in Havana, a city like no other Experience the best beaches, natural wonders, & scenic drives Appreciate the island`s history, from its indigenous origins through the revolution Find the ultimate mementos--authentic Cuban cigars & rum

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.

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