Go beyond the ordinary with this charming and sophisticated entry in the Hedonist''s Guide travel series, a remarkable travelogue, guidebook, and coffee table keepsake--filled with spectacular color photography and detailed insights--that showcases Paris''s stunning beauty and hidden gems. See the City of Light through the eyes of a native with Paris , the third book in the Hedonist''s Guide series. Combining essential insider details, cultural information, must-see attractions, and detailed maps with glorious custom photography--including 350 full-color images-- Enchanting Paris is the ultimate handbook for modern nomads, including both savvy travelers and novice tourists. Designed for twenty-first-century globetrotters, Enchanting Paris features stylish graphics and an elegant visual design, including a special tri-fold map that makes the city and its distinct arrondissements easy to navigate, as well as a breakdown of must-visit places, thematic double-page photographic spreads to help you discover and get to know the city, and walking routes to explore each district away from the crowds. Every fascinating detail of the city is revealed, from the splendor of its palaces to the charms of its terraces, the romanticism of its many bridges to the magnificence of its food, the wealth of its museums and cultural landmarks to the delights of its shops and stores. Whether you prefer a more traditional visit or want to chart your own unique course, this user-friendly handbook includes everything you need--and more. Enchanting Paris offers inspiration and insight for armchair travelers and dreamers alike. Best of all, the gorgeous photography transforms the book into a keepsake that will transport you back to your favorite places and sights long after returning home. Experience Paris as never before with the Hedonist''s Guide!
Explore new places with handy pocket maps from Collins.
Large full colour map of the whole of Ireland showing the road network in detail, and with a special emphasis on places of tourist interest.
This map has a handy touring scale of 7.5 miles to 1 inch (1:475,200). It has more than 20 categories of tourist information depicted clearly on the map. There is a full index to place names and places of interest.
This map includes: - All classified and most minor roads - Railway network and ferry routes - Viewpoints and sandy beaches - Speed enforcement zones and safety camera locations - Index to 20 categories of tourist information - Includes castles, historic houses, gardens, beaches and golf courses
Clear, colourful, large scale road map at 5.5 miles to 1 inch (1:350,000 approx.) of the south of Ireland. Ideal for touring and route planning. Fully updated with all the latest road changes for 2009 and now including Blue Flag and Green Coast beaches.
Sanjeev Bhaskar, the comedian and writer behind The Kumars at No. 42 embarks on an epic and highly personal journey through modern India. Sanjeev's characteristic humour and unique take on the country form the heart of this beautifully written travel book that became a Sunday Times bestseller in hardback when it accompanied his BBC series.
Britain's best-loved comic genius Stephen Fry turns his celebrated wit and insight to unearthing the real America as he travels across the continent in his black taxicab. Stephen's account of his adventures is filled with his unique humour, insight and warmth in this beautifully illustrated book that accompanies his journey for the BBC1 series.
The dramatic story of the largest voyage of discovery in the history of the world and the last such all-sail convoy. After losing two ships and 71 men, the expedition had logged 87,000 miles, surveyed 280 Pacific islands and created 180 charts.
'One of the very few people who in our time could be put on the pedestal of the great explorers of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries' David Attenborough.
