A Pocketful of Luxury Italian Hotels


Book Description

See inside many of Italy's famous grand hotels in locations such as Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan and Naples. Many tourists visit Italy to experience the grandeur and comforts of a bygone era. This new book by IMAGES offers a rare glimpse inside the private and public areas of Italy's glorious hotels which have, for centuries, offered accommodation, often long-term, to many of the world's literary and artistic greats, many in their youth on their tours. This pocket-guide is more than a fabulous guide for the armchair tourist. Its sumptuous colour photography makes it easy to select the hotel to suit the experience the traveller wants to enjoy. It offers a selection of the best places to stay in Italy, whether for the business traveller or the tourist. Also available in the series: A Pocketful of Nudes ISBN 9781864702712 A Pocketful of Houses ISBN 9781864701890 A Pocketful of Apartments ISBN 9781864702569 A Pocketful of Bars ISBN 9781864702286




Pocket Rough Guide Prague (Travel Guide eBook)


Book Description

This compact, practical and entertaining travel guide to Prague will help you discover the best of the destination. Our slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips. It covers all the key sights such as the Astronomical Clock and Old Town Square, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors. This Prague guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Pocket Rough Guide Prague covers: Prague Castle, Hradcany, Malá Strana, Staré Mesto, Josefov, Wenceslas Square and northern Nové Mesto, Národní trída and southern Nové Mesto, Vyšehrad, Vinohrady, Žižkov and Holešovice. Inside this guide book to Prague you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Prague, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Vyšehrad to family activities in child-friendly places, like Prague Castle, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Malá Strana. INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS Covering Hradcany, Wenceslas Square, Staré Mesto, and more, the practical Places section of this Prague travel guide provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, as well as hidden gems like Petrín and Obecní dum. DAY-TRIPS Venture further afield to Vyšehrad or Žižkov. This travel guide to Prague tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive. HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Prague. COMPACT FORMAT Packed with pertinent practical information, this Prague guide book is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring Golden Lane, St Vitus Cathedral and Old Town Square. HANDY PULL-OUT MAP With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map of our Prague travel guide makes on-the-ground navigation easy. ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN Features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Includes invaluable background information on how to get to Prague, getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.




Berlitz: Cairo Pocket Guide


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Berlitz Pocket Guide Cairo combines informative text with vivid colour photography to uncover one of the world's largest cities. It covers everything you need to know about Cairo's attractions, from the Egyptian Museum's world-class collections and the Muhammed Ali Mosque in the Citadel to the Khan Al-Khalili bazaar and, of course, the Giza Pyramids on the city's doorstep. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you navigate, and the book uses colour-coding to differentiate between sections. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in the city, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in Cairo. The What To Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your time, from shopping at the bustling Khan Al-Khalili bazaar to sailing serenely down the Nile. The book provides all the essential background information, including a brief history of Cairo and an Eating Out chapter covering Egyptian cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants, and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.




Berlitz: Lisbon Pocket Guide


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Berlitz Pocket Guide Lisbon combines authoritative narrative detail with great colour photography. The guide provides you with everything you need to know about the city's key attractions, from its historic buildings and cultural highlights to the Bairro Alto and its vibrant nightlife. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you get around. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of Lisbon's Top 10 Attractions, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in the city. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife and shopping to sports. The book provides all the essential background information, including a brief history of the city and an Eating Out chapter covering its delectable cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.




Insight Guides Pocket Lisbon (Travel Guide eBook)


Book Description

Ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this Insight Guides pocket-sized book is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do andsee in Lisbon, from top attractions like the Torre de Belem, to hidden gems,including Parque das Nacoes. Compact,concise, and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring Lisbon Covers Top Ten Attractions, including the MUDE and the Alfama District and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions Offers an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture Contains an invaluable pull-out map, and essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around Includes aninnovative extra that's unique in the market - all Pocket Guides come with a free eBook Inspirational colour photography throughout Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrasebooks, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus onhistory and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.







Berlitz: Italian Lakes Pocket Guide


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Berlitz Pocket Guide Italian Lakes and Verona contains everything you need to know about this beautiful region in a handy small format. Combining authoritative narrative detail with stunning colour photography, we show you the best places to visit in and around the lakes. We help you round the cities too, including Mantua, Brescia, Bergamo and, of course, the finest of all, Verona. Handy full-colour fold-out maps on the cover flaps help you get around. You'll find a rundown of the Italian Lakes' Top 10 Attractions, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of the lakes. The What to Do chapter is a snaphot of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife to shopping to sports. With all the essential background information, including a brief history of the area and a rundown of the region's cuisine, carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants, and an A-Z of all the travel tips you'll need, there is no more useful small-format guide to the Italian Lakes .




Pocket Rough Guide Rome


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The best Rome has to offer--now available in ePub format. The Pocket Rough Guide to Rome is your essential guide to Italy's capital, with the all the key sights, restaurants, shops, and bars included in an easy-to-use format, with full-color maps. Whether you have an afternoon or a few days at your disposal, our itineraries help you plan your trip, and the "Best of Rome" section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss, from the Galleria Borghese's dazzling art collection to vertiginous views from St Peter's dome. Divided by area for easy navigation, the "Places" section is written in Rough Guide's trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink, and dance, from tucked-away trattorias to the perfect aperitivo bars to kick off a night out. Make the most of your time with The Pocket Rough Guide to Rome.







Insight Guides Pocket Bologna (Travel Guide eBook)


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Perfect day itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering fun and interesting things to do and see in Bologna, from top tourist attractions like Mambo, Neptune's Fountain, the Portico and Le Due Torri to hidden gems, including Santo Stefano, as well as the best places to try its world-famous pasta sauce. Compact, concise and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What to Do, this is an ideal on-the-move pocket travel guide when you're exploring Bologna. - Cultural: delve into the city's rich heritage and get to know its modern-day life and people - Inspirational: discover where to go and what to do, highlighted with stunning photography - Practical: get around with ease with a free pull-out map featuring key attractions - Informative: plan your visit with an A to Z of advice on everything from transport to tipping - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience - Covers: Piazza Maggiore, the university Quarter, around the centre and the Bologna Hills. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.