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If there were ingredients to create the perfect holiday destination, they might well include hours of sunshine, a tapestry of landscapes, carefree relaxation, epochs of history, an accumulation of culture, plenty of activities, a warm welcome – and a touch of spice! Of course, the ideal holiday is a matter of taste – a little extra relaxation for some, more sightseeing for others – but it is fair to say that the recipes for most locations are weighted: a city towards museums and a Caribbean island towards beaches, for example. However, Croatia has each of the ingredients for that perfect break in abundance. It is one of the most versatile destinations around, and long hot summer days provide the ideal backdrop to whatever you plan to do – whether nothing at all or lots.
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The world's best-selling pocket guides have been fully revised and updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised page layouts. Whether you want to trek to the peak of the magnificent Kukulcan Pyramid, or dive to the depths of flooded caverns and cenotes, this "Berlitz Pocket Guide to Cancun and Cozumel" provides all the information you need to make the most of your trip. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily and full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are.The most popular attractions are highlighted and include the Maya ruin of Tulum, Chichen Itza, colonial Merida and cosmopolitan town of Playa del Carmen. Having some of the most sublime beaches in the world and year-round warm weather makes Cancun and Cozumel an ideal destination for enjoying water activities, such as diving, snorkelling and the ever popular swimming with dolphins. This guide details contact information on booking and even listings of the best beaches and diving sites. Entertainment, nightlife, shopping and children's activities are also detailed, along with information on local handicrafts and ideas for souvenirs.A calendar of events details festivals and other commemorative dates, ensuring you don't miss out on some of Cancun and Cozumel's most exciting cultural events. An 'Eating Out' section provides information on local specialities and useful Spanish vocabulary for ordering food and drinks. Accommodation for all budgets is recommended, along with other practical travel tips. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout, making this guide a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit....
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This series includes popular and compact guides for discovering the very best of country, regional and city destinations. Travellers are perfectly balanced to provide the ideal mix of insightful background and top sights with practical information and resourceful listings for those interested in gaining a deeper appreciation for the destination without being weighed down with information overload.Each Traveller presents all the major places of interest - plus some hidden ones too. Feature spreads illuminate additional themes of specific interest, while walks and tours allow the reader to discover the destination from a different prospective. Shopping, entertainment, food and drink, sport and leisure and children's activities are all covered, together with essential information on arrival, currency, health and transport, and listings for restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues.New releases for 2008 come in a simple, clean look with a fresh, easy-overview layout, and the brand new destinations being published this season include an entirely new section to showcase the destination highlights and suggested itineraries....
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Whether long haul, short haul, regional tours or city breaks – Travellers help planning the trip and are full of useful information on walks and tours, eating out, shopping and top travel tips.
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These are stylish guides to island getaways, thematically rather than geographically organized. The chapters are thematic essays with helpful hints and information on making the most of your island experience. Each chapter will feature a map tailored to its theme.Chapter 1 will feature the physical island, its location, climate, geology and geography. Chapter 2 covers the island's culture, including its people, religions, festivals, music, dance, arts and crafts, architecture, history, population, official languages, currency, etc. Chapter 3 deals with accommodation, giving a range of the best hotels and resorts and supplying information on facilities and services. Chapter 4 gives advice on where, when and how to shop, and a profile of the best buys, with features on indigenous arts and crafts. Chapter 5 covers the island's cuisine and top restaurants, and also offers advice on where to shop for food. Chapter 6 features sports and other activities available on the island, including offshore activities such as diving and sailing. At the end of the book there will be a Travel Tips section covering practical matters such as transport, useful information, contact details, language information, and a calendar of holidays and festivals....
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