"The Rough Guide to South Africa" is the most comprehensive and informative guide available to this spectacular country. You'll find detailed information on everything from hiking in the mysterious Drakensberg to sampling wine in the many Western Cape's estates. Updated specifically for travellers visiting South Africa for the football World Cup in 2010, Lesotho and Swaziland have been excluded from the book allowing for more in-depth information on how to tackle the World Cup in this edition.

The easternmost of all the Caribbean islands, Barbados is uniquely situated so as to avoid virtually all hurricanes. Its 166 square miles of forests, cliffs, fishing villages, wildlife, nightlife, and, of course beaches are surrounded by miles of coral reef teeming with an incredible array of sea life and shipwrecks. Some of the best sailing in the Caribbean is here, with southeasterly trade winds to carry you across the water. This is a land rich in history and culture, with an abundance of wildlife, beauty and nature.

Страна Шекспира, Диккенса и Теккерея, Гейнсборо и Констебла, "владычица морей", страна великих мореплавателей и ученых, страна промышленного переворота, страна, впервые обозначившая права человека в знаменитой "Хартии вольностей", где любовь к природе и верность традициям составляют едва ли не основную национальную особенность - все это Великобритания, которую мы, изучая английский язык и английскую историю, привыкли называть Англией. Хотя на самом деле Англия - это лишь часть государства - Соединенного Королевства Великобритании и Северной Ирландии, в состав которого также входят Шотландия, Уэльс, Северная Ирландия и зависимые территории.

DK Eyewitness: Belgium & Luxembourg travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions these countries have on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps of Belgium and Luxembourg, the guide includes in-depth coverage of the region's best attractions from fine art in Brussels to the canals of Bruges and battlefields of Flanders and the best castles, museums, and architecture in between.

"The Rough Guide to Ecuador" is the essential travel guide with clear maps and coverage of Ecuador's unforgettable attractions. Whether exploring the magnificence of Quito's colonial centre, haggling in its highland markets of Zumbahua or navigating the rivers of the Amazon rainforest, the "Rough Guide" steers you to the best hotels, restaurants, stylish bars, cafes, nightlife and shopping in Ecuador across every price range. You'll find detailed coverage on staying safe in Ecuador, practical advice on where to learn Spanish and how to climb Cotopaxi, as well as expert discussions for Ecuador's history, culture and environmental issues. "The Rough Guide to Ecuador" also includes an in-depth account of the Galapagos Islands that inspired Darwin, plus a full-colour wildlife guide. With handy information on how to discover Ecuador's best-preserved Inca ruins at Ingapirca or the windswept grassland wilderness of the paramo, the guide provides definitive information on all corners of this colourful and diverse country, relying on the clearest maps of any guide and practical language tips. Make the most of your holiday with "The Rough Guide to Ecuador".

Budapest, awakened in 1989 after its long slumber behind the Iron Curtain, is now one of Europe's hottest destinations.  It stands proudly at the center of Eastern Europe's cultural rebirth, and best of all, it still ranks as one of the continent's best bargains. Frommer's Budapest & the Best of Hungary is meticulously updated and revamped every 2 years (more frequently than the competition).

The easy-to-use "Pocket Rough Guide Paris" includes brand new itineraries and a Best of Paris section picking out the highlights you won't want to miss, and detailed listings to guide you from the iconic Eiffel Tower and boat trips on the Seine to the city's offbeat art galleries and hidden-away gardens. Whether you have a few days or a week to fill, "The Pocket Rough Guide Paris" will help you make the most of your trip.

Путеводитель по Праге из серии Eyewitness Travel Top 10 (на английском языке). Красочное издание, предназначенное туристам и путешественникам, решившим посетить чешскую столицу. В путеводителе есть вся необходимая информация: карта города, справочная информация по гостиницам, транспорту, денежной системе и т.п., сведения о главных городских достопримечательностях, архитектуре, местах отдыха и развлечений, национальных праздниках и чешской кухне, и многое другое.

Enjoy the best of Chicago with action packed itineraries, great recommendations and more * Dine out on at the best pizza joints * Experience cutting edge art * Relax at the cities lakeside parks .

Each country is unique, but all three have been bound together by a common heritage since the Viking era. This guide covers the major cities (Oslo, Copenhagen and Stockholm), as well as the small towns and the beautiful mountains, forests and lakes. The spectacular fjords here are long and usually enclosed by mountains. The author explores the legends, the history, and the food, ranging from Sweden's smorgasbord to the 200 kinds of fish eaten in Norway!

These attractively priced, four-color guides offer dozens of neighborhood and thematic tours, complete with hundreds of photos and bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Day by Days are the only guides that help travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip.

   Франция - держава европейской культуры, знаменитая и великолепная, многообразная и единичная, держава Монтеня и Декарта, Корнеля и Дюма, Пуссена и Сезанна. Увидеть собственными очами удивительные горные массивы, равнины речек, поля лаванды, рыцарские замки, классику Лувра, водные глади каналов Версаля, пройтись по бульварам и площадям Парижа, Лиона, Руана, Ниццы - это все светит читателю диска "Франция" из серии "Прогулки по Европе".

Activities, off-the-beaten-track stops, and authentically 'native' places to eat and to stay.  Taking travelers off the main roads and into the real life of a country, each title in DK's new Eyewitness Back Roads series contains up to 25 drive routes lasting from one to seven days. From intimate hotels and guesthouses to the most charming restaurants and bars specializing in seasonal dishes and regional produce, each drive has recommendations for places to spend the night, dine, and sightsee along the route.

This is the perfect guide to great gardens across Britain and Ireland, with contact details, directions and inspiring photographs - from garden expert Patrick Taylor.  Visit 300 of the loveliest public and private gardens in the world with the perfect travelling companion. Patrick Taylor's unique garden appreciation and photographs provide insight and expertise to whet your appetite.