As the summer tourism season arrives, we've been busy doing some spring cleaning here at Berlin In Your Pocket. The city guide has been completely revamped; our reviews are now arranged by city district, so it's easy for you to wander around each of Berlin's exciting Kiez areas with the guide in your pocket, selecting interesting sights, restaurants and bars as you stroll. Our new district maps and 'Pocket Walks' will help plan your adventures. There are also dozens of fresh reviews, a new city map at the rear of the guide and new chapters with city tours, transport and basic travel information. Bitte schön, our pleasure.

From dining by the sea to dancing under the stars, we've picked out the best of Jamaica, with full-colour pictures offering a taste of what to expect. Detailed practical advice covers everything from restaurants and accommodation to tipping and tours; an events calendar details the island's legendary reggae shows, and insiders' tips ensure that you'll discover the island beyond the resorts. "The Rough Guide to Jamaica" also provides the lowdown on each part of island, including the white-sand beaches and watersports of Negril and Montego Bay; the lush rainforest retreats of Portland; the hip hotels of the unspoiled south coast; unforgettable hikes in the cool Blue Mountain peaks; and Kingston's electrifying arts and nightlife scene. You can explore every corner of Jamaica with clear, detailed maps that will help you navigate with ease. You can make the most of your trip with "The Rough Guide to Jamaica".

Use the 3-D models and cutaways to party your way around Rio and explore colonial architecture in the Northeast cities of Salvador, Sao Luis and Olinda and party. Clue-up on the basics, from the capital of the Amazonas- Manaus to incomparable natural wonders including the inland semi-arid area of the sertao and the huge swampland of the Pantanal, full of alligators, birds and the occasional anaconda. And don't forget a visit to the futuristic city of Brasilia, a marvel of 1950s design.

It’s spring in Amsterdam so if you’re already in the Dutch capital there’s a good chance that you’ve come for the tulips. Yes, people just can’t seem to get enough of this amazing flower that the Dutch have cultivated in the centuries following its theft from the gardens of the Ottoman Sultan, or so the story goes. We decided that we couldn’t fight the hysteria that surrounds the tulip, so we gave in to peer pressure and even put it on the cover of this spring edition of Amsterdam In Your Pocket, the fourth guide that we’ve published to this amazing city. Amsterdam is so amazing in fact that we were tired of only presenting the well-trodden tourist routes that all the other guidebooks cover.

"The Rough Guide to Turkey" is your essential travel guide to this vast and fascinating country. Fully revised and updated, the guide provides unparalleled coverage of everything from Istanbul's nightlife to the cave churches of Cappadocia, with accurate maps, a handy language section and beautiful colour photography throughout. You'll find informed practical advice on what to see and do, from bartering at a bazaar to hiking the Lycian Way, plus honest reviews of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets. Expert accounts on hamams, shopping and food and drink give you the day-to-day essentials, whilst a comprehensive history section puts everything into context. "The Rough Guide to Turkey"'s richly illustrated introduction to the country's highlights is complimented by full-colour sections describing outdoor activities, Turkish cuisine and the country's most incredible architectural heritage. Make the most of your time with "The Rough Guide to Turkey".

Sundays can be very busy for the Swiss and not just because Sunday breakfast is such a big deal (see p. 32). What makes a really busy weekend is when citizens are called to vote on a whole panoply of issues. Just recently we had one of those bumper ballot box Sundays, with issues ranging from book prices to holiday residences (see In the news p. 5) – and those were just the national initiatives. Voters in Zurich also voted on prostitution, deciding to build ‘service boxes’ where street prostitutes can serve their customers. This is an attempt to move street prostitution away from the area around Langstrasse and offer the women involved more security.

Map your own adventure. Paris Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the city. Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of Paris in a short time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Paris Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip.

The Rough Guide to Naples and Amalfi Coast is the ultimate travel guide with detailed coverage of all the top attractions of Naples and the Amalfi Coast. This brand new Rough Guide comes complete with clear maps of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, discover the vibrance and rich cultural heritage and world-class stretches of coastline in this glorious region. Whether you’re looking for an authentic pizzeria in Naples or a boutique B&B in Sorrento, you’ll find comprehensive Naples and Amalfi Coast accommodation and restaurant listings with reviews to make the most of your time and money. With detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Naples and the Amalfi Coast, including the region’s smaller towns such as breathtaking Positano, cliff-top Ravello or the stylish islands of Capri and laid-back Ischia you can explore all corners of Naples and the Amalfi Coast.

This issue we have decided to devote four pages of our guide to the wonders of Russia’s famous Golden Ring. Since moving to the Moscow I have developed a special love for this cluster of medieval towns and villages on Moscow’s outskirts, which are the perfect antidote to the immense scale and intense pace of life in the capital. Don’t get me wrong - I love Moscow. This is the city where the cultural and political directions of the country are set. Moscow attracts ambitious people from all over - it suggests; ‘if you want to make it big, this is where you need to be’ and I am glad I jumped on that train and broadened my horizons. However, it is important that you escape the city on a regular basis, if not simply just to get some fresh air.

Иллюстрированный путеводитель по Латвии, Эстонии и Литве. "The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania" is your ultimate travel guide to the Baltic States. Whether you're looking for inspiring accommodation or great places to eat, in-the-know advice will help you find the very best places to stay. It includes comprehensive coverage of the historic capital cities; the dramatic rural regions dotted with lakes and wetlands; the lost-in-time medieval villages; and, the unique festivals, and the long, dune-backed beaches. The guide's handy events calendar will help you plan your trip across the Baltics to coincide with the best events - everything from jazz, folk and horror movie festivals to ballet, medieval feasts and crafts fairs. Plus, there's expert background on musical traditions, from the birth of Lithuanian free jazz to Estonia's first punk rock concert. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of the Baltic States, whilst stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make this your ultimate travelling companion to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Make the most of your break with "The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania".

"The Rough Guide to Rome" is the ultimate travel guide to this captivating city, with the kind of key tips and coverage you would expect from a locally-based friend. You'll find smart, lively coverage of all the major sights, plus off-the-beaten track parts of the city that other guides miss out. This is the book tells you what you really want to know about Rome, highlighting lots of local favourites - the best places to eat and the finest places to star-spot or just enjoy the view. The guide also includes thorough, personal reviews of all the best accommodation, including a new crop of designer and boutique hotels, and the full lowdown on Rome's rapidly changing and burgeoning nightlife. "The Rough Guide to Rome"'s food coverage and restaurant recommendations include a mixture of classic Roman options and modern international cuisine, with something for every taste - just like the guide itself. It gives the practical knowledge you need to avoid the queues, save money and make the most from your stay; whilst stunning photography brings this extraordinary city to life and easy-to-use maps, marked with all the sights, hotels, restaurants and bars, help you get around. Make the most of your time on earth with "The Rough Guide to Rome".

Provides information about Great Britain, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.

The Rough Guide to the Italian Lakes is the essential travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the top attractions and scenic journeys in the Italian Lakes. Discover this majestic region including unforgettable Opera in Verona and the best shopping in Milan. There are detailed accounts of all the major tourist sites and the hidden gems that characterise the Italian Lakes from the baroque gardens and hidden palaces on the ridges of green mountainside split by Lake Maggiore to the palm-shaded promenades on the western shores of Lake Garda. Rely on countless recommendations of the Italian Lakes best restaurants, bars and cafés, shops and hotels in the Italian Lakes for every budget. With the clear maps of the Italian Lakes, an Italian language section to help you negotiate your way around, and expert background on everything from romantic Lake Como to local Lombard wine, relax, draw breath and wonder over every corner of the Italian Lakes.

Welcome to St. Petersburg! Peter the Great's 'window to the west' and without a doubt one of the most stunningly beautiful cities in the world. There are some whole countries who probably can't boast as many great sights as this one city. From the priceless treasures of the world-famous Hermitage to the palaces and art of the Russian museum there's a heck of a lot of culture to be enjoyed. Then there's the historical angle - Catherine the Great, Peter the Great and the last Russian Tsars all left their mark on this great city, as did Russia's great writers such as Dostoevsky and Pushkin. Many visitors also associate the city with the communist era and memories of old Leningrad, and especially the terrible siege of World War II, still linger on in the city's many monuments and parks. Finally if you are here simply to enjoy yourself and have fun - you are in the right place! St. Petersburg's nightlife scene is legendary and the locals are famous for being much more relaxed that in the Russian capital Moscow. Every season has its own special celebrations and fine dining, world-class ballet and opera and cafe culture are all part of the Petersburg way of life.

St Petersburg Day by Day offers city breakers the best of everything and then tells them how to do it in the smartest and most time-efficient way.