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Follow an ancient footpath to the lost city of Machu Picchu. Explore a colourful crafts market. Answer the call of the wild in the lush Amazon rainforest. Peru offers inspiration from every angle. Our unbeatable guide will enable you to climb mountains, delve into canyons and get to know the...

The beat of Brazil will hypnotise you: music-fuelled cities, lazy islands, jewel-box colonial towns and blooming ecosystems. Float on the rhythm of the famed Amazon, get scratchy with the DJs of São Paulo and get your samba on at Carnaval. Increased coverage of São Paulo and a dedicated Carnaval chapter...

New York by New Yorkers - is there any better way to discover this 5-star city? Our new guide brings you the latest and greatest galleries, shopping strips, restaurants, neighbourhoods and attractions. Will it get you in a New York state of mind? You bet your sweet bagels. So many...

Your first polar bear...whales out the window of your Newfoundland B&B...the Northern Lights...Canada delivers on the outdoor spectaculars, then follows it up with cities full of jazz, art and round-the-world cuisine. Region: CanadaQ0th Edition You might also like the following titles: Canada - Pick & Mix Chapters, Vancouver City Guide,...

Our latest guide to France will have you winding through the fairytale Loire Valley, skiing in Chamonix and blissing out on mind-blowing cuisine in Paris. 8th Edition You might also like the following titles: France - Pick & Mix Chapters, French Phrasebook, Mediterranean Europe Travel Guide ISBN Number: 9781741049152

Get out there and watch flamingos, climb volcanoes, bike ride to remote indigenous villages...or get yourself a cold Mexican beer and take it all in at a beach bar or in a plaza with splashing fountains. Authors with extensive experience in Mexico travel and fluent in Spanish Colour cuisine section...

The freshness and majesty of New Zealand will give you an electric charge like no other. These outdoors are truly great, showcased by misty Milford Sound and Rotorua's thermal pools, and the indoors ain't so bad either - dip into Wellington's art scene or the latest restaurants in Auckland. Maps...

Nothing comes close to Africa in scale, variety, and pure, raw impact. This 30th anniversary edition of the Africa guide covers classic routes and roads less travelled, and has sustainable travel and volunteering opportunities galore. Region: AfricaQ1th Edition You might also like the following titles: Africa - Pick & Mix...

Let this guide to Argentina send you on a wild ride. Once you've cracked the unspoken code of Tango, you can cycle the vineyards of Mendoza, witness icebergs crashing into Lago Argentino and explore the wilds of Quebrada de Humahuaca - complete with your own pack-carrying llama. More maps than...

Central America is a slinky, seven-country combo that really knows how to pack a punch. It's a thrill ride from end to end, zipping across Mayan history, ancient ruins, wildlife and gurgling volcanoes. Discover the region's best beaches, jungles, mountaintops, bars and cantinas, and get your kicks without breaking the...

China is changing at the speed of light - and now, in this cusp between centuries of tradition and almost time-lapse development, is the time to see it. Region: ChinaQ1th Edition You might also like the following titles: Cantonese Phrasebook, Mandarin Phrasebook, Hong Kong & Macau City Guide, Shanghai City...

Controversial and just a bit conflicted, Cuba is a nation like no other rhythmic, colorful, sophisticated and whimsical all in one sumptuous breath. Unlock the syncopated beat of this island paradise, revel in Habana Vieja's culture and traditions, ramble along history's trail in the Sierra Maestra or simply sit back...

Sun, surf, rum, reggae...yes, the Caribbean clichés are all true - and who are we to argue? We like a beachside mojito as much as the next traveller. Region: CaribbeanUth Edition You might also like the following titles: Caribbean Islands - Pick & Mix Chapters, Cuba Travel Guide, Cayman Islands:...

Borat may not have been the most savoury of ambassadors, but at least he shone a light on Central Asia. With a history starring Alexander the Great, a landscape featuring snowcapped mountains in Tajikistan, and semi-nomadic Kyrgyz herders to hang out with, why wouldn't you go? Region: Central AsiaTth Edition...

'Tutti a tavola!' In Italy, this is how guests are summoned to the table. Accept the invitation and munch down on Italy's many pleasures: comparing classical columns with state-of-the art structures, debating Fellini, taking a wine course, hitting the slopes. Avanti! UK's best-selling guide to Italy Up-to-date maps and full-colour...

Would it surprise you to know Jordan's full of flowers? And that's not the only unexpected delight this little country has up its sleeve. Region: JordanWth Edition You might also like the following titles: Middle East - Pick & Mix Chapters, Israel & the Palestinian Territories - Pick & Mix...

Mandarin is the official language of China, Taiwan and Singapore and one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Now there's no need to lose face, forgo the Peking duck or miss the slow boat down the Yangtze. This phrasebook will prove more valuable on the road than...

At once wild and sophisticated, Panama lures intrepid travelers with teeming rain forests, hundreds of jewel-like islands and the ultra-hip nightspots of its salsa-infused capital. Find your own sun-drenched beach, mingle with the Kuna Indians or dance until dawn at a frenzied fiesta. Panama offers adventure at every turn. Grab...

Looking for an Asian getaway with the lot? Meet the Philippines. Cities, beaches, hiking, diving, incredible cuisine - you can have it all. Region: AsiaQ0th Edition You might also like the following titles: South Pacific & Micronesia - Pick & Mix Chapters, Singapore - Pick & Mix Chapters, Indonesia Travel...

With some of Italy's wildest countryside, over half its wetlands, 1731kms of pristine coastline and a seven-month summer, Sardinia is the original sun-and-sea summer destination. Region: Mediterranean EuropeSrd Edition You might also like the following titles: Naples & the Amalfi Coast - Pick & Mix Chapters, Puglia & Basilicata -...

Got an appetite for art and architecture, food and festivities? Spain's a taste sensation. Tapas in Madrid bars, artful graffiti in Barcelona streets, Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia, beaches, ski slopes - hungry yet? Expert chapter on the Camino de Santiago Dedicated section on green getaways Detailed maps Full-colour sections on...

Summertime, and the livin' is Belizey. Fish are jumpin' and there're coral reefs to dive. Oh, the culture's rich and the wildlife's good-looking; so hush, dear traveller, don't you cry. Includes over 50 maps Expanded diving and snorkelling coverage Increased focus on sustainable tourism and responsible travel Themed itineraries to...

Good things come in small packages - just look at Costa Rica. Whether you're chasing jungle adventure Indiana Jones-style or looking for the beach of your dreams, you'll find it in this tiny, diverse country. Wild about wildlife? You'll go crazy for the local animal population. So make like a...

This is Africa turning it up to 11 - landscapes, wildlife, cities and culture vie for your attention. You've got the Jade Sea offering respite from the desert, the surprisingly congenial capital, Nairobi, jungle ruins...all this and elephants, giraffes, lions and leopards too. Region: AfricaWth Edition ISBN Number: 9781741047738

Epic cities of antiquity, hustle-bustle metropolises, fairytale landscapes...the Middle East has all the history you'd expect and a host of surprises. Region: Middle EastVth Edition You might also like the following titles: Africa - Pick & Mix Chapters, Central Asia - Pick & Mix Chapters, Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula...