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<p><strong>Pocket-sized travel guides featuring the very best routes and itineraries.</strong><br />Discover the best of Vietnam with this indispensably practical Insight Explore Guide. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like the the Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, to discovering hidden gems, including Sa Pa, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, help you plan and enhance your visit to Vietnam.<br />Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this is the <strong>ideal on-the-move companion to your trip to Vietnam.</strong><br />- <strong>Over 16 walks and tours:</strong> detailed itineraries feature all the best places to visit, including where to eat along the way<br />- <strong>Local highlights:</strong> discover what makes the area special, its top attractions and unique sights, and be inspired by stunning imagery<br />- <strong>Insider recommendations:</strong> where to stay and what...

<p><b>Perfect day itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. </b><br><b></b><br>Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering fun and interesting things to do and see in Israel, from top tourist attractions like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to more off-the-beaten track destinations, including Eilat and the Golan Heights. </p><p>Compact, concise and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What to Do, this is an <b>ideal on-the-move pocket travel guide when you're exploring Israel</b>.</p><p>- <b>Cultural</b>: delve into the country's rich heritage and get to know its modern-day life and people<br>- <b>Inspirational</b>: discover where to go and what to do, highlighted with stunning photography<br>- <b>Practical</b>: get around with ease with a free pull-out map featuring key attractions<br>- <b>Informative</b>: plan your visit with an A to Z of advice on...

<p><strong>Insight Guides Pocket Vietnam</strong><br /><strong>Let us guide you on every step of your travels...</strong><br /><strong>The definitive pocket-sized travel guide.</strong><br />Compact, concise and packed full of essential information about where to go and what to do, this is the ideal on-the-move travel guide for exploring Vietnam. From top tourist attractions like Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Sa Pa and Hanoi, to cultural gems, including the Imperial Tombs, Cao Dai Temple and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, plan your perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one travel guide. <br /><strong>Features of this travel guide to Vietnam</strong>:<br />- <strong>Inspirational itineraries</strong>:<strong> </strong>discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning photography<br />-<strong> Historical and cultural insights</strong>: delve into the country's rich history and culture, and learn all about Vietnamese temple architecture,...

<p><i>Insight Guides: Inspiring your next adventure</i><p>The Southwestern state of Arizona offers spectacular scenery, thrilling adventures and a mix of Native American, Hispanic and Anglo cultures, plus more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of <i>Insight Guide Arizona and the Grand Canyon</i>, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this epic region, covering its many national parks and wilderness areas, as well as charming towns like Bisbee and Patagonia and the cities of Phoenix and Tucson.<p>Inside <b>Insight Guide Arizona and the Grand Canyon</b>:<p><li><b>A fully-updated edition </b>by our expert USA author.<li><b>Stunning, specially-commissioned new photography</b> that brings this breath-taking region and its people to life.<li><b>Highlights of the state's top attractions</b>, from Monument Valley and the Canyon de Chelly to cultural centers and world-class museums, in our Best of Arizona.<li><b>Descriptive region-by-region accounts...

<p>Explore Vietnam is from the popular series from insight and is the ideal companion when discovering this exciting country. This itinerary-based guide provides details of the country's best routes, written by a local expert, for that personal touch and insider information. Explore Vietnam is the perfect companion when exploring this fascinating country, revealing its history and cultural flavour through appealing walks and tours, which link the sights from dynamic Ho Chi Minh City through to stunning Halong Bay.<p>The best places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information, including a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull out map, and evocative photography reveals Vietnam's unique character.<p>The stylish design, full colour photography throughout and durable, flexi bound cover makes this guide not only a pleasure to read, but...

<p>Great Breaks Jersey is a concise, full-colour travel guide to the 'Queen of the Channel', with a selection of clearly laid-out walks and tours complemented by beautiful, full-colour pictures and a wealth of practical information, all in a compact package. Overview: the book starts with a spread highlighting the Top Ten Things to Do in Jersey, taking in the island's absorbing heritage, stunning coastal scenery, historic forts and fortresses, and museums and manor houses. This is followed by an engaging introduction on the island's culture, geography, lifestyle and traditions, and an overview of where to find Jersey's best food and drink. Walks and Tours: this guide features 7 irresistible self-guided walks and tours that will take you on a journey through the squares, markets and museums of Jersey's capital, St Helier, to the dramatic coastline of the windswept West with miles of sandy beaches. All are clearly timed and accompanied by easy-to-follow maps plus hand-picked places...

<p>Great Breaks Glasgow is a compact travel guide that combines snappy text with full-colour photography to highlight the very best that this lively city has to offer. The Walks and Tours section suggests various routes around the city to discover the key sights that you will not want to miss; from an artistic amble around the West End and Southside on the Mackintosh Tour, to a trip through Glasgow's industrial heritage via the Old Fruitmarket and City Halls on the Merchant City Tour. Each walk offers a selection of places to eat and drink as you go and clear maps plot all the major sights. The Overview chapter offers some historical context to your trip and suggests some venues to experience Glasgow's vibrant entertainment scene along the way. The Travel Tips section lists the active pursuits and themed holidays you could try, along with essential practical information and hotel recommendations. Glasgow's Top 10 helps you to plan how best to spend your time and experience the...

<p>The awe-inspiring York Minster, stunningly preserved medieval walls and fascinating Jorvik Viking Centre: York is one of the UK's most appealing destinations. Great Breaks York is a collection of 11 illuminating walks and tours in and around this historic city, guiding you through the narrow streets, quaint half-timbered buildings and world-class museums of York. Plus there are excursions further afield to the picturesque Yorkshire coast, elegant spa town of Harrogate, and the dramatic scenery of the North York Moors - all accompanied by vivid full-colour photographs, clear maps and plenty of recommendations for where to eat and drink.This handy pocket-sized guide is packed full of ideas to inspire you, with the 10 top attractions in York, including the city's loveliest street the Shambles and the superb National Railway Museum; plus sections on active holidays and themed breaks. Features on York's art scene, Roman and Viking York and the North York Moors National Park provide...

To say that Iceland is a country bristling with natural beauty is something of an understatement. Volcanoes, lagoons, glaciers, waterfalls, black-sand beaches and geysers densely populate its landscape. The lively capital city of Reykjavik also has a lot to offer visitors, from the stunning Blue Lagoon to its rich cultural heritage. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide Iceland, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this fascinating and dramatically beautiful country. Inside Insight Guide Iceland: · A fully-overhauled edition by our expert Iceland author. · Stunning, specially-commissioned new photography that brings this breath-taking country and its people to life. · Highlights of the country's top attractions, including the Blue Lagoon and the country's best hiking trails. · Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country, from the lively city of Reykjavik to the hot springs and whale-watching spots of Keflavik. · Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including our independent selection of the best hotels and restaurants. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guidebooks and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

<p>New York City must be the world's top urban destination: whether you're after great theatre, fascinating museums, luxurious hotels, history, nightlife, sumptuous dining or just city energy, you'll find it here.<p><li> Stunning, specially-commissioned photography that brings the city and its people to life.<li> Highlights of the city's top attractions in our Best of New York, including iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty, the city's best museums and art galleries and unique areas like Central Park and Greenwich Village.<li> Descriptive area-by-area accounts cover the whole city: from lively Soho and TriBeCa to the world famous stores on Fifth Avenue and the affluent Upper East Side and beyond to Brooklyn and the Bronx. An Excursions chapter takes in Long Island, Hudson Valley and the Jersey Shore.<li> Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a...

<p><i>Insight Guides: Inspiring your next adventure</i><p>The lure of golden sands entices visitors to Sri Lanka, but this Indian Ocean island is also home to ancient cities, diverse cultures and accessible wildlife. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of <b>Insight Guide Sri Lanka</b>, a comprehensive full-colour guide, and discover all that this beguiling tropical isle has to offer.<p>Inside <b>Insight Guide Sri Lanka:</b><p><li>This fully-updated new edition of Insight Guide Sri Lanka features stunning, specially-commissioned photography that brings this beautiful country and its people to life.<li>Our Best of Sri Lanka highlights the country's must-see sights, including the old world charms of Galle Fort and the dramatic rock-fortress of Sigiriya, while descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from bustling capital Colombo to the lush tea plantations of the Hill Country and the beaches of the south.<li>Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help...

<p>Insight Guide Vietnam is the complete illustrated guide to the country, combining detailed information and stunning colour photography. The inspirational Best of Vietnam section helps you to make the most of your trip by prioritising where to go and what to see. This is followed by an in-depth series of features exploring Vietnamese history, society and culture, cuisine and architecture. A further six magazine-style photographic essays illustrate different aspects of life in Vietnam such as street food, festivals and wildlife.The Places section features everything you'll need to know about the sights and attractions in each of Vietnam's regions, as well as clear, detailed maps with key sights linked to the text by numbered dots. Our recommended restaurants are listed at the end of each chapter.Comprehensive practical advice is provided in the Travel Tips section at the back of the book, with sections on Transport, Accommodation, Activities, an A-Z of essential travel...

<p>Marrakesh is arguably the most exotic, mysterious and enchanting place this close to Europe. With its stunning natural setting and rich history this city incites love at first sight. Be inspired to visit by the brand new Insight Pocket Guide Marrakesh, a concise, full-color guide to this enchanting place that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that Marrakesh has to offer.<p><b>Inside Insight Pocket Guide Marrakesh</b>:<p><b>Where To Go </b>takes you from Downtown out to the coast. Take in the beautiful historical monuments which are often places of peace and tranquility. Alternatively, if you fancy something more lively head into the fabulous Jemaa el-Fna which is the heart and soul of the city and one of the liveliest places in Morocco. Additionally, in order to get a real sense of the culture in Marrakech a trip to the quieter northern part of the medina is a beautiful spot full of down-to-earth food markets and some of the best restaurants in...