Portugal`s southern coastal region is one of Europe`s premier beach destinations, known for its magnificent year-round weather, superb golf facilities & top sports holidays. Be inspired to visit by the brand new Insight Guide Pocket Algarve, a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that the Algarve has to offer. Inside Insight Guide Pocket Algarve: The Algarve has many pleasures to tempt the visitor: discover glorious stretches of golden sand of leading resort Albufeira, ocean-skimming golf courses & the excitement of big-game fishing, horse riding or tennis. Or for something more sedate, explore the shops to find h&-painted ceramics in towns such as Faro, Lagos & atmospheric Tavira
- one of the region`s most historic cities. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you get around. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Algarve`s Top 10 Attractions, followed by ideas for how to spend the Perfect Day. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife & shopping to sports. The book provides all the essential background information, including an overview of the Algarve`s history, sporting facilities, & suggestions for excursions to Lisbon. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants & an A-Z of all the practical information you`ll need.
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A city for romantics, art enthusiasts, & lovers of café culture, Amsterdam is a compelling city that is simply a joy to explore. From its picturesque waterways, to its fascinating cultural history, Amsterdam has much to tempt the visitor. Insight Pocket Guide Amsterdam is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that this city has to offer. Inside Amsterdam Pocket Guide:· Where To Go details all the key sights in the city, from the Rembrandt House Museum, to Dam Square, to the Heineken Experience, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, & are cross-referenced to the text.· Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip.· Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of the city.· What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your time in Amsterdam, from visiting the Anne Frank House, to relaxing in Vondelpark, to soaking up the café culture.· Essential information on Amsterdam`s culture, including a brief history of the country.· Eating Out covers the city`s best cuisine.· Curated listings of the best hotels & restaurants.· A-Z of all the practical information you`ll need. ...

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- `the cradle of civilisation`
- is one of the world`s most fascinating & historic capitals, boasting some of Europe`s

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From dazzling Sydney & the stunning Great Ocean Road to the majestic monolith of Uluru, Australia has much to tempt the visitor. ...

The extraordinary Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is one of the world`s most exciting new travel frontiers, a picture-book-beautiful mountain landscape with a rich Buddhist culture. The only country in the world to measure its success by the principals of Gross National Happiness, Bhutan is a truly unique place. Insight Pocket Guide Bhutan is a br&-new, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that the country has to offer. Inside Pocket Guide Bhutan: Where To Go details all the key sights in the country, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, & are cross-referenced to the text. Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip. Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of the country. What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from mountain treks & visiting local festivals to shopping for traditional crafts & textiles. Essential information on Bhutan`s culture, including a brief history of the country. Eating Out covers the country`s best cuisine. Curated listings of the best hotels & restaurants.A-Z of all the practical information you`ll need. ...

Ideal itinerariesand top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Now with free e Book, & apull-out map. Plan your trip, plan perfect days & discover how to get around
- this Insight Guides pocket-sized book is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do & see in France, from top attractions like the Loire Valley, to hidden gems, including Lascaux.· Compact, concise, & packed with essential information about Where to Go & What Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you`re exploring France· Covers Top Ten Attractions, including the French Alps & Provence & Perfect Day itinerary suggestions· Offers an insightful overview of landscape, history & culture· Contains an invaluable pull-out map, & essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around·

Includes:: an innovative extra that`s unique in the market
- all Pocket Guides come with a free e Book· Inspirational colour photography throughout· Sharp design & colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience



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Iceland is a country bristling with natural beauty. Its landscape is littered with volcanoes, lagoons, glaciers, waterfalls, black-sand beaches & geysers. The lively capital city of Reykjavik also has a lot to offer visitors, from the stunning Blue Lagoon to its rich cultural heritage. Insight Pocket Guide Iceland is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that the country has to offer. Inside Insight Pocket Guide Iceland:· Where To Go details all the key sights in the country, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, & are cross-referenced to the text.· Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip.· Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of the country.· What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights, to whale watching, to relaxing in the Blue Lagoon, to working your way around Reykjavik`s stylish bars.· Essential information on Icelandic culture, including a brief history of the country.· Eating Out covers the country`s best cuisine.· Curated listings of the best hotels & restaurants.· A-Z of all the practical information you`ll need. ...

India is like nowhere else on earth, boasting the snow-capped Himalayas in the north, arid deserts in the centre, & palm-fringed beaches & lazy backwaters in the south. With well over 1 billion inhabitants, India is a fascinating melting pot of cultures & religions that is completely unique. Insight Pocket Guide India is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that the country has to offer. Inside Insight Pocket Guide India:· Where To Go details all the key sights in the country, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, & are cross-referenced to the text.· Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip.· Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of the country.· What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from hiking in the Himalayas, to marvelling at the Taj Mahal, to soaking up the sun on a beach in Goa.· Essential information on India`s culture, including a brief history of the country.· Eating Out covers the country`s best cuisine.· Curated listings of the best hotels & restaurants.A-Z of all the practical information you`ll need ...

From fantastic Florence & the picture-perfect Tuscan countryside, to the grandeur of Rome, & the elegance of Venice, Italy has much to tempt the visitor. Insight Pocket Guide Italy is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that the country has to offer. Inside Insight Pocket Guide Italy:· Where To Go details all the key sights in the country, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, & are cross-referenced to the text.· Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip.· Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of the country.· What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from exploring vineyards, to walking the streets of Venice, or working your way around Rome`s stylish bars.· Essential information on Italy`s culture, including a brief history of the country.· Eating Out covers the country`s best cuisine.· Curated listings of the best hotels & restaurants.· A-Z of all the practical information you`ll need. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years` experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books & maps as well as picture-packed e Books to meet different travellers` needs. Insight Guides` unique combination of beautiful travel photography & focus on history & culture together create a unique visual reference & planning tool to inspire your next adventure. ...

Japan is a compelling & unique country, set across an archipelago of islands as notable for their distinctive cities as their immensely diverse landscapes. Be inspired to visit by the brand new Insight Pocket Guide Japan, a concise, full-colour guide to this captivating country that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that Japan has to offer. Inside Insight Pocket Guide Japan: Where To Go details all the key sights in the country, from the dazzling architecture of Tokyo to Japan`s first imperial capital of Nara & the breathtaking natural splendour of Mount Fuji. Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip, including the castle of Himeji & the temple-rich city of Kyoto. Perfect Tour provides an itinerary for the ideal journey around Japan. What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from shopping & sports to onsen (hot springs) & Japanese festivals. Essential information on Japan`s culture, including a brief history of the country. Eating Out covers the country`s best cuisine.A-Z of all the practical information you`ll need. ...