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Chapter from Blue Guide Greece the Aegean Islands: what to see, where to stay and eat, history, archaeology, art, culture, leisure. With superb, award-winning maps. Written and edited by a team of three experts: historian, art historian and archaeologist, two of whom lead cultural tours in Greece. "Blue Guides still hold the cultural high ground" Sunday Times.

Chapter from Blue Guide Greece the Aegean Islands: what to see, where to stay and eat, history, archaeology, art, culture, leisure. With superb, award-winning maps. Written and edited by a team of three experts: historian, art historian and archaeologist, two of whom lead cultural tours in Greece. "Blue Guides still hold the cultural high ground" Sunday Times.

Travel information for locals exploring NZ or overseas visitors travelling to the country – this is the ultimate companion for discovering Kiwi activities, accommodation, transport, events and more. Need the inside word on travelling in New Zealand? New Zealand Travel Guide is...

Practical and cultural guide to the sights and monuments of Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, with Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. Includes referenced maps, full background information on Indian history, culture and religions, and eating and accommodation tips. This is...

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering trusted advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. Israel packs in riches from cherished religious sites to stunning archaeological treasures to spectacular natural wonders. Holy land to Jews, Christians, and Muslims,...

Historically the cradle of the unified Italian nation, Piedmont is a region of dramatic alpine scenery and famous lakes. It is also the producer of some of Italy's finest food and exceptional wine. Its capital is the beautiful city of Turin. This guide follows the Blue Guides tradition of in-depth...

Would you like a slice of paradise with gorgeous sandy beaches and cristal waters? So... Welcome to Martinique, the paradise island in the Caribbean Sea with a French touch! Do you think that exotic tourism, ever-sunny beaches, incredible flowers and nature, gastronomy are not for you? Make...

Discover Bucharest, the capital of Romania, and its surroundings rich in culture, history, with an exceptional architectural heritage! Do you like to look behind stereotypes? So, welcome to Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Marked in some places by the aberrations of communism, this...

Do you like discovering beautiful regions? So, welcome to Zaragoza, the capital of Aragon, Spain, a beautiful city in a great country, offering many landscapes, a rich and varied architecture, perfect reflection of the history and the mixture of cultures that characterize this region . Discover...

Welcome to London London, one of the great cities of the world, combines the best of the old and the best of the new; Castles are still in use, they still change the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and you can still find people feeding pigeons in the afternoons at Trafalgar Square. Yet, you...

The Aegean coast of Turkey has long been a magnet for travellers, from early pilgrims to the Holy Land to antiquaries in search of Classical remains to the sunseeking tourists of today. Some of Turkey’s most famous sites are in this region: the ruins of Troy; Pergamon with its famous library; Ephesus...

Newly revised, updated, and redesigned for 2016. True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Istanbul covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated pocket travel...

Valencia has a curious charm all its own. There are remnants of ancient history dating back to 138 B.C. rubbing shoulders with ultra-modern buildings that have sprung up since the America’s Cup was held here twice in the last few years.  The Costa Blanca is a holiday paradise on the Mediterranean...

Barcelona offers the visitor unique food, ideal weather, excellent beaches, interesting Gaudi-inspired architecture as well as Catalan art and music. The city successfully hosted the 1992 Summer Olympic Games.   The nearby Costa Brava and Costa Dorada rose to prominence as tourist destinations...