Sicily on a laminated, tear-resistant Insight Flexi Map, with a road map of the isl&, an enlargement of the Mount Etna area, street plans of central Palermo & Catania, all indexed, plus extensive tourist information. On one side is an indexed road map of Sicily at 1:550, 000. Relief shading gives some indication of its topography, with numerous peaks & heights marked right across the whole isl&. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. The map presents the road & rail networks, including selected local roads, with driving distance shown on main routes. Interesting town & villages are highlighted & symbols mark other sights. The map has no geographical coordinates. On the reverse are indexed street plans of central Palermo (1:8, 000) & Catania (1:15, 000). Public buildings, places of interest & selected hotels are prominently highlighted. Also provided is an indexed enlargement at 1:185, 000 showing the Mount Etna area in greater detail, including the coastline from Taormina & Giardini-Naxos to Catania.A special feature of the Insight Flexi series are panels with additional tourist information: 22 main sights, neatly grouped into sections covering Major Attractions, Beaches & Scenery, plus Other Points of Interest, are given brief descriptions & are prominently highlighted on the relevant maps. Further panels provide information on Getting Around & Facts for Visitors, including tourist information offices, public holidays, opening times, money, telecommunication & monthly climate charts. ...

Sicily on an Insight Flexi Pocket Map in their new format introduced to provide more convenient access to the special features of this series: various additional maps and/or street plans plus tourist information including a list of must-see sights. The map is tear-resistant, waterproof, & can be written on with non-permanent marker pens. On one side is a map of Sicily at 1:450, 000 showing its road network on a base with altitude colouring, spot heights & names of mountain ranges. The map has no geographical coordinates & is indexed for places & points of interest. On the reverse are this title’s additional

Features:- A street plan of central Palermo at 1:8, 500, indexed for streets & points of interest.- Small panels showing Sicily with the surrounding islands, plus Lampedusa, Ustica, Egadi Islands & Lipari (Aeolian) Islands, indicating ferry connections & indexed for islands, places & points of interest.- 21 main sights, neatly grouped into sections covering Major Attractions, Beaches & Scenery, plus Other Points of Interest are given brief descriptions & are prominently highlighted on the relevant maps.- Information about Getting Around & Facts for Visitors, including tourist information, money, public holidays, opening times, tipping, telecommunications, plus monthly climate charts. To see the list of other Insight Flexi titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Sicilian cuisine is known as curtigghiu
- of the courtyard
- with recipes passed from door to door & from generation to generation

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Sicily in the Pocket Guide series from Insight provides detailed commentary on a collection of itinerary based trips in a handy pocket format. Each guide has an historical & cultural introduction, profiling the growth of the region or city. There is also a large selection of localised & pedestrian friendly tour itineraries designed to take in the major sites, as well as a chapter on excursions to other destinations within easy reach. Further sections detail leisure activities including shopping, eating out, nightlife, festivals & local events with accompanying addresses & contact details where relevant. There is also practical guidance on transport, local services, language & accommodation. Each guide also has a large selection of colour photographs & a pull-out pocket map giving an overview of the region. ...

The Marco Polo Guide to Sicily is the perfect companion for your trip to Sicily, featuring practical information & insightful tips on how to make the most of your time in Sicily. Most travellers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- that’s what Marco Polo Guides are all about. This new series will appeal to all types of travellers, including those who haven’t bought a travel guide in the past! Marco Polo’s unique insider tips are peppered throughout the guide
- offering a real insight into the destination.

Includes:: special tips for when it rains, things to do for free, chill out & relax. Where to start – tells the reader the ideal starting point to explore the city / destination, how to get there: by car or public transport, where to park the car… & much more! The perfect day / perfect route – the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. Practical information on shopping, food & drink & much more – plus a phrasebook section. Also

Includes:: a fully indexed street atlas & a pull-out map.





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Sicily in the Marco Polo Spiral Guides series is a practical guide presenting the most important things to see & do in the region in a nutshell, & aimed at travellers who don’t have a lot of time to prepare & research for a trip. The guide highlights the top 10 sights, suggests tours & great ideas for exciting days out, & features colour photographs & a pull-out regional map & atlas pages. The guide opens with introductory chapters offering general information about the region, its history, art, geography & the people & things that make it worth visiting. Then, the guide divides the area into sections, & for each offers more specific information organised by Getting Your Bearings, Perfect Days giving examples of planned itineraries, the Top 10, Don’t Miss & At Your Leisure. There are planned day itineraries for each area including the best places to eat & drink along the way, accompanied by local map extracts & dotted with useful tips. An additional chapter offers inspirations for walks & tours. The guide concludes with general & practical information, regional atlas pages & a removable pull-out map, conveniently stored in a plastic pocket on the back cover. The format is designed with practicality in mind; the spiral binding & the colour coding makes it easy to keep the book open where is needed & render orientation fast & easy, ideal for travellers on the go. ...

Sicily in the Green Guide series from Michelin; detailed guides exploring the major sights & attractions of a range of cities, regions & countries. Drawing on a long publishing history, Michelin guides are renowned for their individual ‘star rating’, ranking restaurants, sights & attractions. Listings in each guide are organised alphabetically, allowing readers to access information quickly as well as being designed for practical use on the road. With an emphasis on cultural activities & history, each sight is graded & has extensive background information. Practical visitor information is clearly highlighted with symbols. Predominantly recognised for their extensive coverage of French regions (shown on our website in a separate series), the Green Guides also cover international destinations. An extensive introductory section on planning your trip provides information on when & where to go, useful pre-trip information, getting there, where to stay & eat & what to do & see. There are also individual sections on Nature, History & Art ad Culture & a selection of driving tours of the area. Fold-out maps at the front & back of the book give an overview of the area covered by the guide. The structure of each guide varies depending on the type of destination. National & regional guides cover regions alphabetically, each with their own accommodation, sights & food & drink listings, while City guides cover sights alphabetically with one city-wide section for listings. Accommodation & food & drink listings are both concise & comprehensive, aiming to cater for all budgets & tastes. Both sights & listings often include information specific to travelling with kids. Each of the places covered in the guide is listed alphabetically & three Michelin star ratings
- highly recommended, recommended & interesting, which have been used for more than 100 years
- help readers identify places of interest, restaurants & notable local attractions. Individual listings include principal sights for each city or town, local walking & driving tours in addition to tips on local excursions. There is also an ‘address book’ information box in each section including recommendations for the best restaurants & accommodation in the area, as well as any relevant leisure activities. A series of overview regional & city plans also helps navigation & orientation for each region.

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Perfect for travellers seeking enriching experiences & in-depth information on their destination. * Star-rated activities & detailed visitor information * Unique driving & walking tours * Colourful, easy-to-read maps throughout * Lively introductions to the area, its people & culture * Restaurant & hotel tips * Family friendly advice * Walk-through of major museums, galleries, churches & attractions See the best of the island with the updated Green Guide Sicily. Shelter from the heat in the maze of columns of Agrigento s ancient Valle dei Templi; delight in captivating Isole Egadi, stroll through the Palazzo dei Normanni; visit postcard-perfect Taormina. Experience Palermo s food markets encircled by Arabo-Norman palaces & Baroque churches. Explore Sicily & surrounding satellite isles through walking & driving tours & day-trip ideas all simple with Michelin s clear maps, celebrated star-rating system & trusted advice ...

About this series: Indexed 1:200, 000 scale regional maps of Italy with street plans of main cities. Topography is indicated by bold relief shading with spot heights & colouring for forested areas. Detailed road information, characteristic of Michelin’s maps,

Includes:: toll & free sections of motorways, road widths, difficult or dangerous roads, restrictions & seasonal closures, steep gradients, level crossings & fords, etc. Railway lines are shown with stations & car ferry routes indicate maximum tonnage. Also included is a distance/driving time table for quick & easy reference. Tourist information

Includes:: selected campsites, places of interest, scenic routes & viewpoints, sport & leisure facilities, etc. The maps have a grid showing latitude & longitude at intervals of 10’. The index of place names is next to the map; map legend

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Sicily in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...