Travel & Holiday Guides

Make your trip to Washington, DC extraordinaryA bike ride along the Potomac river. Fine dining in Penn Quarter. Snapping photos of the iconic Capitol Building. There are so many reasons to visit Washington, DC. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Washington, DC to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the city's buildings and neighbourhoods.You'll discover:- our pick of Washington, DC's must-sees and top experiences- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Washington, DC- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy- easy-to-follow itineraries- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe- colour-coded chapters to each part of Washington, DC- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goWant the best of Washington, DC in your pocket? Try Top 10 Washington, DC.

Take a road trip to remember with Road Trips Northern and Central Italy. Hilltop villages, winding Tuscan roads, dramatic alpine passes: Italy is the perfect destination for a road trip to remember. With Road Trips Northern and Central Italy, it's yours to explore.Featuring 25 wonderful drives across the country, and packed with detailed driving instructions and practical information, this easy-to-use guide helps you discover Northern and Central Italy at its best.Inside you'll find:- 25 easy-to-follow scenic driving tours, each lasting one to five days- A laminated pull-out road map of Northern and Central Italy, which helps you navigate with ease- Ways to see more of each area en route, including great viewpoints, delightful detours, walks through historic towns and villages, outdoor activities, and a variety of tours and trips.- Our pick of the best places to stay, eat and shop- Rules of the road, addresses for satnavs, detailed directions for easy navigation, road conditions and parking tips, and useful travel, visa and health informationLooking for more on Northern and Central Italy's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Italy travel guide.

From Glendalough in the Wicklow mountains to Tipperary's Rock of Cashel and Offaly's Clonmacnoise, from Aghagower in County Mayo to County Dublin's Clondalkin, Round Towers Of Ireland features over forty of these remarkable and intriguing structures.

The world's favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to Copenhagen this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Copenhagen has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.Inside this guide to Copenhagen, you'll find:- Top 10 lists of Copenhagen's must-sees and must-dos, including visiting the Nationalmuseet, wandering through the gardens of Kongens Have and taking a canal tour- Copenhagen's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping- Themed lists, including the best outdoor activities, museums, nightlife, local dishes and much more- Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week- A laminated pull-out map of Copenhagen, plus five full-colour area mapsDK's Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.Looking for more on Copenhagen's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Denmark travel guide.

Discover 15 of the best short walks around North Perthshire, including Pitlochry, Aberfeldy and Dunkeld. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

Discover 15 of the best short walks in the Scottish Borders. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images, plus information on beauty spots and refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means everyone can enjoy the walks.

This mini pocket Paris travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about Paris. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with a selection of itineraries, recommendations for restaurants and top tips on how to make the most of your trip. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.In this Paris guidebook, you will find:- Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, child-friendly activities and relaxing spots, plus where to take the best photos- What's new, when to go and sustainable travel - all-new features direct you to what you need to know- Things not to miss in Paris - Centre Pompidou, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, the Marais, Jardin du Luxembourg, the Louvre, Montmartre, Place des Vosges, Notre-Dame, Musée d'Orsay- Three unique trip plans - itinerary suggestions for those on a short break, including one for a Perfect day- Food and drink - recommendations for local specialities and the best dining experiences- What to do in Paris - recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children's activities, events and nightlife- Practical information - how to get there and around, money, health and medical care, and tourist information- Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Paris and around- French section - basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language- Striking pictures - inspirational colour photography throughout- Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook- Coverage includes: Île de la Cité, Île St-Louis, the Louvre, Tuileries and Concorde, The Grands Boulevards, Beaubourg, Les Halles and the Marais, Bastille and Eastern Paris, Champs-Élysées, Trocadéro and West, Montmartre and Pigalle, La Villette, Latin Quarter and St-Germain-des-Prés, around the Eiffel Tower, Montparnasse, La Défense, Versailles, Fontainebleau, Malmaison, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Giverny, Disneyland Paris

Japan. It's on your bucket list, right? And deservedly so. Where else can you ride the world's fastest trains, soak in the hot springs of an active volcano or dine in a robot-staffed restaurant? Japan is a country like no other, but with so much to see and do, where do you start? Bringing together everything that makes Japan so exciting, this book gives you all the inspiration you need to make your trip the best ever. Inside, you'll find the cherry blossom viewing parties and sushi eating experiences that no traveller should miss, plus the bucket list ideas you never knew you needed, like meeting onsen-loving snow monkeys in Nagano or attempting the mighty 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Even better? Interest-themed chapters and expertly planned itineraries - showing you how to make the most of your time, no matter what you're into - take you one step closer to planning the perfect trip.This is your ticket to the must-sees and must-dos in Japan - all that's left is to book that trip to the land of the rising sun.