Berlitz: Iceland Pocket Guide


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With an enticing mix of volcanoes, glaciers, geothermal pools and the breathtaking Northern Lights, Iceland is a natural wonderland. This concise, full-colour guide has been fully updated by our expert author and tells you everything you need to know about Iceland's best places to visit, from the buzzing capital of Reykjavk to the ethereal beauty of the Jkulsrln glacial lagoon. It is packed with beautiful pictures and handy maps help you find your way around. The guide is full of ideas for enjoying this stunning land, with our 10 top attractions in Iceland followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of the country, as well as the lowdown on sports and outdoor activities, shopping, nightlife and activities for children. You'll get the essential background on Iceland's culture as well as carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.




Berlitz Pocket Guide Iceland (Travel Guide eBook) (Travel Guide eBook)


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Berlitz Pocket Guide Iceland Iceland is a country bristling with natural beauty. Its landscape is littered with volcanoes, lagoons, glaciers, waterfalls, black-sand beaches and geysers. The lively capital city of Reykjavik also has a lot to offer visitors, from the stunning Blue Lagoon to its rich cultural heritage. Berlitz Pocket Guide Iceland is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that the country has to offer. Inside Iceland Pocket Guide: � Where To Go details all the key sights in the country, 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. � Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of the country. � What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights, to whale watching, to relaxing in the Blue Lagoon, to working your way around Reykjavik's stylish bars. � Essential information on Icelandic culture, including a brief history of the country. � Eating Out covers the country's best cuisine. � Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. � A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.




New York Pocket Guide


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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 Pocket Guide Reykjavik (Travel Guide eBook)


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Berlitz Pocket Guides: iconic style, a bestselling brand, this is the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to Reykjavík Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in Reykjavík, from top attractions like Hallgrímskirja and the National Museum of Iceland, to hidden gems, including the tiny Icelandic Punk Museum. 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 Reykjavík. · Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Harpa concert hall and the Blue Lagoon, and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions · 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.




Berlitz Pocket Guide Norway


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Berlitz Pocket Guides: iconic style, a bestselling brand, this is the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to Norway and now comes with a bi-lingual dictionary -Newly updated of Berlitz Norway now with a nifty new dictionary -Over 45 million copies sold across the series worldwide -High production values - fresh colour-coded design, full-colour throughout, with glossy maps on the inside cover flaps Content overview: - Top Ten Attractions and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions, including Jotunheimen National Park and Oslo - Insightful overview of landscape, history and culture - Essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around




The Rough Guide to Iceland (Travel Guide eBook)


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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME ON EARTH Discover Iceland with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with exhaustive practical information and our experts' honest independent recommendations. Whether you plan to party in Reykjavik, bathe in the Blue Lagoon or hike the Laugavegur trail, The Rough Guide to Iceland will show you the perfect places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Features of The Rough Guide to Iceland: Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for every step of every kind of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Reykjavik, southwestern Iceland, the west coast, the West Fjords, northwest Iceland, Mývatn and the northeast, eastern and southeast Iceland, and the Interior. Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to Iceland. Meticulous mapping: always full colour, with clear numbered, colour-coded keys. Navigate Reykajavik, the west coast and many more locations without needing to get online. Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including Iceland's stunning national parks and the awe-inspiring Northern Lights. Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Reykjavik, Akureyri, and rural Iceland's best sights and top experiences. Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences. Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more. Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into Iceland, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. You might also be interested in... Pocket Rough Guide Reykjavik Rough Guide to Canada About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides' list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.




The Rough Guide to Iceland


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Now is the time to explore Iceland - tourism is booming and your króona will go further than you think. The Rough Guide to Iceland shows you the very best this exceptional country has to offer: from the party capital, Reykjavík, with its white nights and northern lights, to the newest volcanic hotspots at Holuhraun and Eyjafjallajökull. Come eye to eye with the giants of the deep on a whale watching tour, take a dip in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon, or hike to the isolated highland valley of Þórsmörk. This sixth edition of The Rough Guide to Iceland includes stunning full-colour photos to inspire your travels through this vivid country of lavafields and bubbling mudpools, detailed maps to help you on your way and expert background on everything from smoked salmon to sagas. With the budget-conscious Rough Guide in your hand, you'll soon realise that Iceland - from its transport to accommodation and food - isn't as expensive as you might have thought. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Iceland.




The Rough Guide to Iceland


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The Rough Guide to Iceland is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating island and its capital Reykjavik, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions. Discover Iceland’s highlights with inspiring photography and information on everything from hiking, soaking in natural hot springs and whale watching, to indulging in Reykjavík’s lively nightlife and superb seafood. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Iceland whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, mountain huts and campsites, bars, clubs, and restaurants for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Iceland also includes sections introducing the island’s geological outdoor wonders and rich Viking heritage and expert background on everything from Iceland's landscape to the country's outstanding birdlife. Explore every area of this amazing island with easy-to-use maps and a handy language section Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Iceland.




Berlitz Pocket Guide


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With over 40 million copies sold worldwide, Berlitz Pocket Guides have been long renowned for their ease of use and portability by booksellers and travelers alike. Redesigned and updated, Pocket Guides continue to provide a world of information for travel at any budget -- and still fit into a pocket. Each guide includes: -- New foreign language and cultural tips featured in sidebar columns -- Updated hotel and restaurant information, catering to a variety of budgets and tastes -- New eye-catching, modern covers -- Four-color interior design and graphics -- Color-coded quick-reference sections with lists of most frequently used phrases and expressions -- Convenient fold-out, quick-view front-cover flaps -- Maps and town plans with 3D icons of main sights -- Updated information covering amenities, transport, and emergencies -- Practical advice for leisure and business travel -- Comprehensive recommendations for shopping, sports, festivals, and nightlife




Norway


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This well-established cruising guide covers the coast of Norway northwards from the Swedish border in the Skagerrak around the North Cape to the Russian border. It includes coverage of the Lofoten and Vesterålen islands, the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and the remote volcanic island of Jan Mayen. Author Judy Lomax continues to sail this beguiling coastline of majestic fjords and multiple islands and uses her extensive network of contacts, built up over more than 30 years, to help monitor changes in the region. This fourth edition incorporates numerous updates to her previous work and expands on the detail for some areas such as the Oslo Fjord and the Telemark Canal. There is a wealth of new photographs and revised Imray plans throughout. Whether you are on a private vessel or one of the many ships cruising this stunningly beautiful region, Norway is a trusted and proven companion. "Any yachtsman even contemplating a visit to this loveliest of cruising areas could be considered negligent if he did not buy this book". - RHR, Cruising "...The author finds it difficult to avoid superlatives when talking about Norwegian scenery. I find it equally difficult to avoid superlatives when talking about this book. I am impressed. Also most Norwegians may learn a lot of facts from this excellent book. This will remain a classic, and will come in new editions in the foreseeable future..." Customer feedback “For anyone sailing in Norwegian waters this book is an absolute must. It is the perfect example of a truly excellent pilot from which practically nothing can be found missing.” Christine Holroyd, Cruising Association magazine.