Berlitz: Brussels Pocket Guide


Book Description

Berlitz Pocket Guide Brussels is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this quintessentially European city has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights. Start with the city's main square, the exquisite Grand'Place lined with tall, majestic guildhouses, then wander the medieval warren of narrow streets, lifting your gaze to admire the quirky Manneken-Pis, before heading for the Muse Magritte to admire the work of Belgium's great surrealist painter. There are also excursions to nearby Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges. Handy maps on the cover help you get around with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in the region, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in Brussels. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from shopping in the elegant Galeries Royales St-Hubert to discovering Belgian comic strips at the Centre Belge de la Bande-Dessine. You'll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the city and an Eating Out chapter covering its award-winning Belgian cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants, and an A-Z to equip you with all the practical information you will need.




Berlitz Pocket Guide Brussels (Travel Guide eBook)


Book Description

Berlitz Pocket Guides: iconic style, a bestselling brand, this is the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to Brussels, and now comes with a bi-lingual dictionary Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide with new bi-lingual dictionary is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in Brussels, from top attractions like the Grand-Place, the cheeky Manneken-Pis statue, and the picturesque towns of Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent, to hidden gems, including the the unique Musee des Instruments de Musique and Chinese Pavilion at Laeken. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating city. - Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, this is an iconic on-the-move companion when you're exploring Brussels -Covers Top Ten Attractions and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions, including the Gothic Cathedral des Sts-Michel-et-Gudule, Bruge's Belfry, Antwerp's Grote Markt and the picturesque Korenlei in Ghent -Nifty new bi-lingual dictionary section makes this the perfect portable package for short trip travellers -Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around -Essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around -Inspirational colour photography throughout -Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.




New York Pocket Guide


Book Description

This pocket guide to the Big Apple tells readers how to get the most from a trip, whether it's for business or for pleasure. Included is information on must-see sights, transportation, emergencies, hotel and restaurant recommendations, shopping, nightlife, and more--plus detailed maps and stunning photography.




Berlitz: Bruges & Ghent Pocket Guide


Book Description

Bruges is one of Europe's most beautifully preserved medieval towns; its cobbled streets are lined with gabled alms houses and Gothic churches, their distinctive forms reflected in the glass waters of the canals that flow through the town. But there's more to enjoy than history: the town has classy art galleries, chic boutiques, great food and cosy bars and cafes. Berlitz Pocket Guide Bruges is a handy, concise guide to the town, taking you from the the busy main square and its magnificent 14th century belfry via leafy streets to fascinating museums and quiet corners away from the crowds. We cover the town's history and culture, and suggest trips out of town to Ypres and Flanders Fields, and the lively city of Ghent. There are plenty of ideas for shopping, entertainment and eating out, plus practical information and hotel recommendations to suit all budgets. Berlitz Pocket Guide Bruges is the perfect companion for a trip to this delightful town.




Berlitz Pocket Guide Dublin (Travel Guide eBook)


Book Description

Find the craic in Dublin with this Berlitz Pocket Guide, a concise, full-colour guide to Ireland's fast-paced capital. It tells you everything you need to know about the best places to visit in the city, from the party district Temple Bar, to the grand boulevard O'Connell Street and the ever-popular Guinness Storehouse. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. The guide is full of ideas for enjoying this friendly and vibrant city, with our 10 top attractions in Dublin, such as the world famous Book of Kells, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in the city. The What to Do chapter is a selection of what's on offer in Dublin, including pubs and nightlife, shopping, entertainment, sports and activities for children. The book provides all the essential background on Dublin's culture, including a brief history of Dublin and an Eating Out chapter covering the city's superb range of 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 Pocket Guide Bruges & Ghent (Travel Guide eBook)


Book Description

Bruges and Ghent are two of Belgium's most attractive cities, and both have much to tempt the visitor: winding cobbled streets that sit side-by-side with canals are overlooked by Gothic buildings; the streets are lined with cafes and bars that are cosy during the winter, and spill out onto the street during the summer. Berlitz Pocket Guide Bruges and Ghent is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that these two cities have to offer. Inside Bruges and Ghent Pocket Guide: Where To Go details all the key sights across the two cities, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip, including the Belfry of Bruges, the Groeningemuseum and St Bravo's Cathedral. Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of both cities. What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from marveling at the 10th-century Gravensteen Castle in Ghent, to visiting a the Boudewijn Seapark, an old world theme park in Bruges Essential information on Belgian culture, including a brief history of the country. Eating Out covers the best cuisine and restaurants in the two cities. Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.




Berlitz: Germany Pocket Guide


Book Description

Berlitz Pocket Guide Germany is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this dynamic country has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights, starting with the bustling capital Berlin then taking in the stunning countryside along the Rhine River, a top river-cruising destination, the scenic Black Forest and romantic Heidelberg and finally glamorous Bavaria, with its timber houses and onion-domed churches. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in the country, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in Berlin. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from cruising down the Rhine to skiing in the Bavarian Alps and taking in one of Germany's myriad popular festivals. You'll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the country and an Eating Out chapter covering its hearty cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants, and an A-Z to equip you with all the practical information you will need.




Berlitz: Poland Pocket Guide


Book Description

Berlitz Pocket Guide Poland combines snappy text with full-colour photography to highlight the very best that this remarkable country has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights that you will not want to miss; from constantly evolving capital Warsaw, to the port town of Gdansk in the north and the country's artistic and spiritual heart of Krakow in the south. The What to Do chapter explores Poland's musical scene and opportunities to sample its famed vodka, whilst the Eating Out chapter investigates the local cuisine and provides a list of recommended restaurants for you to try. Top 10 Attractions and A Perfect Tour itinerary present inspiration for experiencing the very best of Poland. Background information about the turbulent history of the country and the character of its people is also provided to help you really understand the culture you have come to experience. Clear and detailed maps plot all the major sights, and the Travel Tips section offers practical advice on how to get there and where to stay.




Berlitz: Munich & Bavaria Pocket Guide


Book Description

Berlitz Pocket Guide Munich & Bavaria combines snappy text with full-colour photography to highlight the very best that Germany's most popular state has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights in Munich that you will not want to miss; from the historic Marienplatz, to the regal Residenz and the beer gardens of the Englischer Garten. The coverage of surrounding Bavaria has been expanded in this edition to include more information on beautiful sights such as Berchtesgaden and the Romantic Road. The What to Do chapter explores Munich's world-famous Oktoberfest and opportunities for outdoor activities in Bavaria, whilst the Eating Out chapter investigates the local cuisine and provides a list of recommended restaurants for you to try. Top 10 Attractions and A Perfect Day itinerary present inspiration for experiencing the very best of the region. Background information about the turbulent history of the city and the character of its people is also provided to help you really understand the culture you have come to experience. Clear and detailed maps plot all the major sights, and the Travel Tips section offers practical advice on how to get there and where to stay.




Berlitz Pocket Guide Munich & Bavaria (Travel Guide eBook)


Book Description

Berlitz Pocket Guide Munich and Bavaria combines snappy text with full-colour photography to highlight the very bestthat Germany's most popular state has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details allthe key sights in Munich that you will not want to miss; from the historic Marienplatz,to the regal Residenz and the beer gardens of the Englischer Garten. Thecoverage of surrounding Bavaria has been expanded in this edition to includemore information on beautiful sights such as Berchtesgaden and the RomanticRoad. The What to Do chapter explores Munich'sworld-famous Oktoberfest and opportunities for outdoor activities in Bavaria. The Eating Out chapter investigates the local cuisine and provides a list of recommendedrestaurants for you to try. Top 10 Attractions and A Perfect Day itinerary present inspiration for experiencing the very best of theregion. Background information about the turbulent history of the city and thecharacter of its people is also provided to help you really understand theculture you have come to experience. Clear and detailed maps plot all themajor sights, and the Travel Tips section offers practical advice on howto get there and where to stay.