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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.

This Mediterranean island of Cyprus is the mythological birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, and the country’s stunning beauty makes it easy to see why it’s a popular tourist destination. With lots of sunshine and a coastline of white sandy beaches, the relaxed atmosphere of South Cyprus...

You can count on Rick Steves for what you really need to know when traveling in the Scottish Highlands. In this slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Scotland, you'll get Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the best sights, restaurants, and hotels in the Scottish Highlands. With Rick's advice,...

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...

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.

Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city and the capital of the state of Victoria. The city is often mentioned as Australia’s finest and offers numerous galleries, parks, museums and theatres alongside beaches, cafes and shopping. Many people use the city as a base from which to explore the...

Canberra is the capital of Australia. It is located in the southeastern part of the country in the Australian Capital Territory (A.C.T.).  The state is surrounded by New South Wales and Canberra is about 150km inland from the coast. The city is 580m above sea level. Most cities have evolved somewhat...

The sunshine state of Queensland, located in the northeast of Australia is one of the country’s best tourist destinations. Queensland’s largest city is the state capital of Brisbane and together with the neighbouring Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast has beautiful beaches, constant sunshine and some...

Formed out of volcanic mountains and tropical seas, Fiji’s majestic coral reefs and friendly people attract tourists from around the world. Situated “on the way” from Hawaii to New Zealand, the archipelago includes 332 islands with about 110 of them inhabited. The 180° longitudinal line...

Malta is a popular island in the Mediterranean that is located close to the Italian island of Sicily. It is an island archipelago with three populated islands (Malta, Gozo and Comino). Malta is a common port of call on Mediterranean cruises and is filled with sandy beaches and UNESCO World Heritage...

Illinois’ windy city will blow you away in more ways than one.  This midwestern metropolis is one of the largest cities in the United States and offers a diverse mix of performing arts, sports, ethnic cuisine and American culture. The city is well known for its influence on music and stand-up...

Named by Lonely Planet as one of its ‘Top 10 Must-Visit Cities of 2014’, the city of Adelaide is an emerging international tourist destination in South Australia. Adelaide has also been ranked as the most liveable city in Australia and as one of the ‘Top 10 Most Liveable Cities in the World’...