This fully updated new edition features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography that brings Alaska's people and natural world to life at the turn of a page. The top 10 attractions are highlighted, allowing you to plan you perfect priorities, whether they be a glimpse of the magical Northern Lights or a close encounter with a Brown Bear. A brand new 'Editor's Choice' section singles out particularly excellent locations for exploring the attractions of the Alaskan wilderness. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire state, region by region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sections contain fascinating features that explore Alaska's history and array of cultures. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information, covering accommodation for all budgets, climate, transport, visas, shopping, health and much more, along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book activities and tours in advance. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit....

This brand new edition Insight Guide to Chile and Easter Island features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography, including outstanding double page spreads. The top ten sights are identified to show you the very best of Chile and Easter Island and to help you plan your trip priorities, whether that be exploring the Torres del Paine National Park at the southern tip of the Andes, or the hundreds of Moai statues that cover Easter Island. A brand new 'Editor's Choice' section reveals the local author's selection of the most unique experiences Chile has to offer. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region by region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sections contain fascinating features that explore Chile's history and culture from before the Spanish colonisation to the present day. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information, covering transport, accommodation and activities from shopping to sports. The A-Z of practical information contains advice on budgeting, health and safety, visas and passports, as well as specialist advice for women travellers. In addition, the 'Language' section offers local words and phrases to help you get by. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit....

This fully updated new edition features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography, including over 250 brand new photographs that will bring Guatemala, Belize and Yucatan's people and places to life, at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities and a brand new 'Best of' section features recommendations on many exclusive experiences including the best ancient sites to visit and the best fiestas to look out for. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire region, including everything from Belize's spectacular Barrier Reef and the magnificent ruins of Tikal, to the glitz of Cancun's resorts and shopping plazas. All the principal sites are conveniently cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide to enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sections contain fascinating features that explore the area's diverse history and culture, from its Maya roots to the Spanish conquest. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information, covering transport, visas and passports, accommodation for all budgets, climate, the arts, language and much more, along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book activities in advance. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit....

This fully updated new edition features illuminating text written by Sri Lanka's expert, local writers, alongside inspiring full-colour photography, including outstanding double page spreads. The top attractions are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities, whether they be to explore Kandy, Sri Lanka's cultural capital, or the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawela. A brand new 'Editor's Choice' section reveals the author's inside take on quirky and interesting things see and to do, including the best locations to see the island's wildlife and stunning scenery. 'History' and 'Features' sections provide an insightful background to the country's rich and interesting heritage, as well as its current culture. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region by region, with all the principal sites such as Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information, covering transport, visas and passports, health and safety, accommodation for all budgets, climate and much more, along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book activities in advance. The A-Z of practical information also contains essential advice for women travellers. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit....

This fully updated new edition features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography, including over 250 brand new photographs that will bring India's people and places to life, at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted, such as Kullu Valley and Mumbai, to help you plan your trip priorities and a brand new 'Editor's Choice' section reveals the author's inside take on quirky and interesting things to do, including many exclusive experiences. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region by region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sections contain fascinating features that explore India's history and culture, covering everything from Indian Tea to Performing Arts. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information, covering transport, visas and passports, accommodation for all budgets, climate, the arts, shopping, language and much more, along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book activities in advance. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit....