Chennai & Tamil Nadu Footprint Focus Guide


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Explore one of Tamil Nadu’s many grand Hindu temples, stopping to savour the smell of jasmine garlands piled up before carved granite gods. Crane your neck to see the top of these towering pyramid-like temples adorned with the statues of deities, warriors and dancers. Escape the heat by following the footsteps of the British colonialists into the charming hill stations, or go surround yourself by nature in the blue Nilgiri mountains. Featuring detailed coverage of this wonderfully diverse region, Footprint Focus Chennai & Tamil Nadu will prove an invaluable companion. • Essentials section with practical tips on getting there and around. • Background section with fascinating information on the region’s unique history, culture & cuisine. • Comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep & play including festivals and horse riding. • Detailed street maps for important cities and towns. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint Focus guide will help you get the most out of Tamil Nadu without weighing you down. The content of the Footprint Focus Chennai & Tamil Nadu guide has been extracted from Footprint’s India Handbook.




Yorkshire Footprint Focus Guide


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Ruggedly beautiful, Yorkshire has much to offer travellers. From the historic and gorgeous city of York, to the breathtaking moors crashing into the sea on sheer cliffs, Yorkshire is also home to the busy modern nightlife of larger cities such as Leeds and Sheffield. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this alluring region of the UK. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Yorkshire. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and seek adventure. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from cheese-tasting to hiking in the moors. • Detailed maps for Yorkshire and around. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Yorkshire provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of England’s most marvellous regions.




Catalunya Footprint Focus Guide


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Catalunya is fiercely independent, and packs a lot into a small space. From sampling a crisp, sparkling bottle of cava to exploring magnificent national parks, Catalunya will not fail to entertain. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this flamboyant region of Spain. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Catalunya. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from finding the best nightlife to the top places for winter sports. • Detailed maps for Catalunya’s key destinations. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Catalunya provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of Spain’s most fun-loving regions. The content of the Footprint Focus Catalunya guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Spain Guide.




Kerala Footprint Focus Guide


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Take a rice boat tour of Kerala’s lyrical backwaters; endlessly intersecting rivers, streams and lagoons that flood the plains between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. Watch the sun set from the ramshackle port city of Fort Kochi before heading inland to see the monkeys and macaques at Periyar National Park. From winding waterways to colourful festivals, Footprintfocus Kerala will prove an invaluable companion. • Essentials section with practical tips on getting there and around. • Background section with fascinating information on the region’s unique history and culture. • Comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep & play including fishing and birdwatching. • Detailed street maps for important cities and towns. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Kerala without weighing you down.




Jamaica Footprint Focus Guide


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The extravagantly beautiful island of Jamaica has it all. From the creative and rhythmic culture to the abundant and colorful vegetation, this island exudes vibrancy. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this spectacular island. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Jamaica. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from the tranquillity of the Blue Mountains to exploring lively Kingston. • Detailed maps for Jamaica and its key destinations. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Jamaica provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of the Caribbean’s most lively islands.




São Paulo Footprint Focus Guide


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People-watch on the glorious beaches of Litoral Norte, experience colonial Brazil in the charming streets of Embu, and explore the rainforest-covered mountains that back on to the bottle-green Atlantic ocean. From relaxing days in a trendy São Paulo café to adventurous days exploring Brazil’s largest island, Footprint Focus will help you pick the most rewarding places to explore in this diverse region. Jam-packed with information about the city’s lively art and music scene, passionate sporting events such as the Brazilian Grand Prix, and spectacular scenery, this guide also provides up-to-date recommendations on where to eat and sleep and how to get around this vibrant region. • Featuring the top attractions of the city and lesser-known excursions, this concise guide is ideal for those looking for both culture and adventure. • Up-to-date recommendations of great places to stay and eat. • Includes information on the region’s eclectic festivals. • Highlights map of the region plus detailed street maps and metro map of São Paulo. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Brimming with advice on how to navigate this buzzing metropolis, this Footprint Focus guide will let you tantalise your taste buds in the city one day and lounge on a pristine beach the next. The content of Footprint Focus São Paulo guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Brazil Handbook.




Normandy Coast Footprint Focus Guide


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Whether you want to explore the historical towns of Normandy, contemplate the evocative relics of war at the Landing Beaches, or sip the finest Calvados in picturesque rusticity, Footprint Focus proves an invaluable guide. This compact yet concise book will steer you towards the most interesting sights that Normandy’s coast has to offer, as well as ensuring you enjoy undiscovered corners too. Comprehensive listings of the best food, drink and accommodation will help you make the most of your trip. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around the Normandy Coast, Caen, the Landing Beaches and Mont St Michel • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from sampling Normandy cider to climbing the magnificent Mont St Michel. • Detailed maps for the Normandy Coast and other key destinations. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Normandy Coast (includes Caen, the Landing Beaches & Mont St Michel) provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of France’s most historically fascinating regions. The content of the Footprint Focus Normandy Coast (includes Caen, the Landing Beaches & Mont St Michel) guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Normandy Full-Color Guide.




Dominican Republic Footprint Focus Guide


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The Dominican Republic is home to some of the best beaches in the world. From whale-watching at Bahía de Samaná to dancing the merengue, this island offers both relaxation and activity. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this diverse region of the Caribbean. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around the Dominican Republic. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from watersports and white sand to riding placid Dominican horses in the mountains. • Detailed maps for the Dominican Republic and its key destinations. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Dominican Republic provides concise and comprehensive coverage of the Caribbean’s oldest European settlement.




Istria & Kvarner Footprint Focus Guide


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With Roman ruins, Byzantine churches & Venetian town houses, this area of Croatia is stunning whatever your taste. From the undulating vineyards of Istria, to the historic ports of Kvarner, this region is known as the ‘Tuscany of Croatia’. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this beautiful region of Croatia. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Istria & the north Dalmatian Coast. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from national parks to Byzantine mosaics. • Detailed maps for Istria and around. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Istria & Kvarner provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of Croatia’s most gorgeous regions. The content of the Footprint Focus Istria & Kvarner guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Croatia Full-Colour Guide.




Goa (with Mumbai) Footprint Focus Guide


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Charter a fishing boat at Panjim and watch as the palm trees on the beach recede into the distance. Visit 200 hundred-year-old spice plantations or the Saturday Night Bazaar where live music and food stalls lend the bazaar a festival atmosphere. Travel through humble fishing villages on the Arabian Sea or rustic colonial towns, where jungles twist their way around churches and basilicas. Entering Goa via India’s most vibrant city, Mumbai, Footprint Focus will prove an invaluable companion. • Essentials section with practical tips on getting there and around. • Background section with fascinating information on the region’s unique history and culture. • Comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep & play in Goa and in Mumbai. • Detailed street maps for Mumbai, Panjim and other important towns. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint Focus guide will help you get the most out of Goa without weighing you down. The content of the Footprint Focus Goa (with Mumbai) guide has been extracted from Footprint’s India Handbook.