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Emilia Romagna is a region of fine towns and exceptional cuisine, home to Parma ham, spaghetti bolognese and balsamic vinegar. This fully updated chapter from Blue Guide Northern Italy explores all aspects of the region in detail, from the Formula One racetrack at Imola to the stunning mosaics of Ravenna.

The Costa Calida on the Spanish Mediterranean coast is a fast growing region with high tourist and residential demand. The region offers historical cities like Murcia (the capital), Cartagena and Lorca and has interesting local folklore and festivities.

Umbria is located in Italy’s green centre between Tuscany, La Marche and Lazio. This small, landlocked region has less than a million inhabitants but is proud of its historic cities including Perugia, Orvieto and Assisi. Umbria offers idyllic ancient towns perched on scenic hills, each one with...

Marseille is the second most populous city in France and has the largest port on the Mediterranean. Located close to the tourist resorts of the French Riviera, Marseille is the economic centre of the Provence/Alps/Côte d'Azur region.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introducing Marseille...

Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and is situated to the south of Vancouver Island off the west coast of Canada. Victoria, B.C. is a small, beautiful “Garden City” known for its impressive Butchart Gardens and other parks. The city has the world's most northerly Mediterranean climate....

The Trailmaster says, "Take a Hike!" From the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees to Yosemite Valley to Tuolumne Meadows, Hiking Expert John McKinney shares his favorite hikes to Yosemite's natural wonders. • Choose an easy hike in Yosemite Valley, moderate hike to Glacier Point, or the challenging...

Are you visiting Yosemite, Sequoia or Kings Canyon and would like to find out about sightseeing opportunities, hiking trails, scenic drives and other popular activities in the area? What To Do In Yosemite, Sequoia And Kings Canyon is an up-to-date guide with plenty of attraction listings, images and...

Best day hikes in Point Reyes National Seashore! From Firtop to Alamere Falls to Hearts Desire Beach, hiking expert John McKinney shares his favorite trails to the peninsula's state and national parkland. Enjoy breathtaking views from Mt. Wittenberg, Inverness Ridge and the Point Reyes Lighthouse.

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Sao Paulo, Brazil. São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, with a city population of about 11 million and almost 20 million in its metropolitan region. It is the capital of the Southeastern state of São Paulo, and also...

2011 Edition. This sleek guide to the City of Light and beyond will help you locate landmarks, arts and entertainment venues, restaurants, cafés, hotels, chic shops, and after-dark stops, with extra coverage of Top Pick attractions. Numbered entries in the text are keyed to area maps in each chapter....

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. The darlings of French tourism, Provence and the French Riviera have always been beautiful destinations attracting everyone from the rich and famous to world-renowned artists....

On his personal quest to check off the best of his home country, travel writer and host Robin Esrock catalogues must-sees, including nature, food, culture, history, adrenaline rushes, and quirky Canadiana. After spending years crafting the definitive Canadian Bucket List, he’s packed in enough for...

Sporting the second-longest coastline in the United States, Florida has over 8,000 miles of sparkling beaches and waterfront property. This valuablelandscape and the region�s position between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico made Florida key in the early expansion of American trade routes,...

In the 19th century, the positioning of Pittsburgh as a major manufacturing center and the subsequent rise of the area�s steel industry created a wave of prosperity that prompted the beneficiaries of that wealth to construct extravagant residences. Wealthy enclaves sprang up in the city�s East...