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The Rough Guide to Goa is the most thoroughly researched and engagingly-written guide to Portugal’s former colony. You’ll find detailed accounts of every major tourist sight, along with candid reviews of all the best places to sleep, eat, drink and shop, in all price ranges. The title includes first-hand coverage of the regions resorts, beaches, markets, monuments, temples and wildlife sanctuaries, as well as its more off-beat sights, from prehistoric rock carvings deep in the forest to colonial-era mansions. The full-colour introduction and inserts, along with inspirational photography, give you a flavour of this region’s Portuguese legacy. The guide includes all the practical advice you’ll need before you arrive, and comes complete with expert coverage of the regions history, religion, environmental issues, wildlife, and language. The Rough Guide to Goa is like having a local friend plan your trip! ...
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Discover a land of exotic beauty and inspiring culture with The Rough Guide to India, the most comprehensive guide to India on the market. The 36 page full-colour introduction with stunning photography will whet your appetite for the country’s many highlights, from fast-paced Delhi and the sacred sites of the Ganges plain to the Moghul splendour of Agra and the shell-sand beaches of the south. The guide features three new colour sections on Sacred India, Handicrafts and Bollywood, as well as expert background information on everything from temple architecture to Indian classical music. Easy-to-use maps and extensive accommodation and restaurant listings, plus all the practical grittiness you’d expect from a Rough Guide make this your must-have item for the trip of a lifetime. Make the most your time with The Rough Guide to India. ...
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The Rough Guide to Kerala is your essential guide to India’s phenomenally beautiful southern tip. The full-colour section introduces the regions highlights from cruising Kerala’s backwater region in a converted rice barge to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. This brand-new title boasts enormous detail on everything from top-end resorts to traditional rice-plate restaurants, plus a wealth of information about Ayurvedic medicine, yoga, beaches and advice about how to venture off the beaten track. You’ll find hundreds of accommodation listings, covering luxury and ayurvedic spa resorts, homestays in traditional Keralan tharavad houses, organic farms in the backwaters, jungle tree houses and beach-side backpacker hangouts. The guide comes complete with maps and plans for every area and expert coverage of South India’s history, wildlife and religion. The Rough Guide to Kerala is like having a local friend plan your trip! ...
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A mountain range rising from the sea, Corsica holds the most arrestingly beautiful landscapes in the Mediterranean. From its cobalt blue gulfs and shell-sand beaches, hillsides of evergreen maquis give way to pristine oak, chestnut and pine forests, awesome gorges, alpine lakes and a spine of snow-streaked peaks and passes. Among the many trails that penetrate its remotest corners, the GR20, following the island's watershed, is a high-level route that has won an international reputation as being Europe's most challenging long-distance path.
35 detailed trekking maps – showing walking times, places to stay and points of interest, with detailed route descriptions for the entire GR20
Practical information – planning your trip; travelling to Corsica from other parts of Europe, North America and Australasia; getting to the trailheads; historical and cultural background; what to see; health and safety; minimizing your impact on the environment; French and Corsican language sections
Accommodation and restaurants – reviews of places to stay and eat at all budgets, from luxury heritage hotels to the pick of Corsica's gîtes, hostels and restaurants
Gateway towns – comprehensive guides to Ajaccio, Bastia and Calvi
Corsican flora – full-color photo guide to the island’s flora
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The Rough Guide to Corsica is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Corsica has to offer. Discover the vibrant regions of Corsica from the beautiful island beaches of Corsica, to the amazing GR20 trail and scenic walks through this lush Mediterranean island. New full-colour features explore the most atmospheric festivals in Corsica and the charming traditional villages in Corsica with detailed information on traditional food, language and livelihoods. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Corsica whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best accommodation in Corsica; from Corsica’s luxurious hotels to budget campsites in Corsica, bars in Corsica, restaurants in Corsica, and the best scenic walks and hikes around Corsica. This Rough Guide unearths the best places to hike, mountain bike, canyon, horse ride and scuba dive. Explore all corners of Corsica with the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Corsica....
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