Travel & Holiday Guides

A guide to national parks in the West providing information on attractions, accommodations, restaurants, features, and activities for each location, as well as tips on when to go and how to save money.

A new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's Iceland, recipient of the Lowell Thomas Award (the highest travel writing award available in the United States) providing more context for individual places than any other guidebook, plus honest, investigative hotel and restaurant reviews that hide nothing. Based on 20 years of personal and business travel, exploration and adventure all around the country, Bradt's Iceland is in-depth, well-researched and comprehensive, featuring a year-round approach to travelling in Iceland in line with the development of the local tourist industry to offer attractions beyond the normal summer season. This latest edition covers the growing tourist infrastructure: the new, fully-paved road system, better routes through the interior, a wave of new hotels and resorts, more tour companies with more tour options, new adventure activities, plus day tours from port city destinations and tips for those travellers arriving by cruise ship. Natural history and wildlife experiences are featured prominently along with a focus on the outdoors and help in accessing even the most difficult corners of Iceland. Also featured is the most in-depth political and economic analysis offered by any guidebook since the turmoil of 2008. And, even though Iceland is notoriously expensive, there are now a lot more options for travellers, including more hostels, campsites, and budget airlines. This new edition also includes a foreword by the newly elected President of Iceland, Gudni Th. Johannesson. Containing information on remote offshore islands, the uninhabited interior and Reykjavik's bustling music and art scene, this remains the definitive guide.

Gives the reader tools and objectives to enable them to travel as sustainably as possible.

A new mini version of the very successfil Isle of Skye Guide Book designed for the short stay visitor. The book covers all of the main places to visit in this ost dramatic of all the Scottish islands.

In this Lake District guide book you'll find a refreshing and enlightening take on what Lake District has to offer visitors and locals. Enjoy a wide range of interesting things to do, wonderful places to stay and quirky places to eat. All entries are chosen on merit, and what they have in common is that extra Something Special.

The book is published in English by Alfonso Torregrossa, Shihan of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Renshinkan 7th dan and Instructor of Kyokushin Karate 3nd Dan under Soshi Kazuyuki Hasegawa 9th dan , one of the most highly respected and influential Karateka in the world of the Kyokushin Karate . Alfonso Torregrossa has written several books on martial arts , including Karate is life - Kyokushin Karate . Mas Oyama he creatively developed Kyokushin Karate through the wealth of knowledge and experiences he attained from a variety of martial art sources. Sosai Oyama was very proficient in Daito-Ryu-Aiki-Jitsu (his direct instructor was Kotaro Yoshida), It is from this martial art discipline that a majority of Sosai Oyama's self-defense movements and tech- niques were derived and developed from. Sosai Oyama teached this technique during his life, but during the 80's years he develloped more in the fight competition side, more populary, it's for that today Kyokushin is a lot of based on the competition. Some school practice self defense Kyokushin, but in generaly, it is unfortunately forget. The job of Sensei Alfonso is to bring his teachings to light, that's why he wrote this book. Alfonso Torregrossa Sensei shows you the magnificent Self Defense of Kyokushin Karate ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ . He explains how to defend yourself in various attack situations in a simple step-by-step manner. The book contains 200 pictures with different self-defense applications that you can easily master. You'll learn about this comprehensive Kyokushin Self-Defense technique. The book contains the history of Kyokushin Karate, its origins and how it grew to be an international phenomenon. No matter who you are, self-defense is important in the world we live in Everyone needs to know how to protect themselves in a world filled with violent attacks, bullying and so much more.

Unique exploration of the people and food of Central Asia, follow-up to the award-winning Black Sea

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Memoir of the year' - Vogue'A wondrous, sensuous memoir of salt-stung survival .

Guidebook to walks and multi-day treks in the Carpathian mountains of Romania. Includes routes in the Maramures and Bucovina regions, Piatra Craiului ridge, and the Retezat and Fagaras mountains.

Guidebook to walking Japan's Kumano Kodo, a network of ancient pilgrimage trails on the Kii Peninsula, south of Osaka. Covering the Nakahechi, Kohechi and Iseji trails, as well as Koyasan and the Choishimichi route, the guide has all the practical information needed, along with notes on the routes' rich history and culture.

Guidebook detailing the 850km cycle route from St Jean-Pied-de-Port in southern France to Santiago de Compostela, following the original pilgrim route, with optional road variants. Suitable for most abilities and bikes, the route is presented in 19 stages averaging 45km each, with notes on the religious significance and local sites of interest.

This is Everest - the prequel. Whilst most Everest chronicles have dealt with the climbing history of the mountain with all that happened after 1921, The Hunt for Mt. Everest is the seldom-told story of all that happened before.

Portrays the islands from Arran to Lewis in all their diversity, with swift and perceptive cameos of everyday life drawn with humor and affection alongside gorgeous landscapes which capture the magical beauty of the Hebrides.

Prepare for your trip to Disneyland Paris with our new and updated guide.Our bestselling Disneyland Paris guide series is trusted by families from across the world to help you create unforgettable memories. This guide has been updated with the changes due to COVID-19.The guide includes:How to plan your tripTransportation: How to get to the resortThe Hotels: Choosing a place to stayThe Parks: A look at every ride, show, restaurant and more at both theme parks. There''s even a whole chapter dedicated to meeting the characters. Includes the latest changes due to COVID-19 and the new rides and attractions set to open in 2021.Tickets: How to save money on your tickets and choosing the best one for you.Fastpass: Learn how to use this valuable time-saving service.Beyond the Parks: Chapters dedicated to Disney Village (an entertainment area), the shopping and adventure locations near the parks, and even the city of Paris itself.Guests with Disabilities: How Disney helps make your visit as easy as possible.Disney on a Budget: How to save hundreds on your trip, when booking and while on holiday.Skip the Queues and Touring Plans: Follow our tried and tested ways to keep waiting to an absolute minimum.Park Maps: Familiarise yourself with the park before getting there. Updated with new rides and shows set to open this year.Disneyland Paris for WDW Veterans: Been to Disney World before? We cover the similarities and differences.Park Services: When to visit, attraction and character photos, parking, currency and much, much more.Seasonal Events and the Future: Our look at the Christmas, Halloween and other seasons. Plus, a peek into the future of the resort and its huge expansion!

The only guide of its kind on the market, Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip features the best of the Natchez Trace Parkway with fully updated content, a unique focus on culture, and expert insight from a Nashville local

The Book Lover's Bucket List by Caroline Taggart is a must-have for every bibliophile. Published in 2021 by British Library Publishing, this book is a delightful journey through the world of literature. As the title suggests, it's a bucket list for book lovers - a comprehensive guide to the most captivating, inspiring, and thought-provoking books. The author, Caroline Taggart, is known for her engaging writing style and her deep knowledge of literature. She guides the reader through a wide range of genres, offering insightful commentary and suggestions for further reading. Whether you are a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey, The Book Lover's Bucket List will serve as your perfect companion. Don't miss out on this literary treasure from British Library Publishing.

Richly illustrated and exhaustively researched, Japanese Inns and Hot Springs is the definitive guide to Japanese spas and hot springs known as Ryokans.