A practical guide to the highlights of the country, best for a budget visit. It's full of photographs with good introductory chapters too, plus a handy pull-out map.
A self-conscious pocket guide that claims to approach the city holistically rather than as a list of highlights. Certainly it unveils some interesting lesser-known spots, and the pull-out map is first-rate, but some may find the tone of the writing somewhat hard to swallow.
A colourful, cultural guide to Europe with plenty of photographs and bird's eye graphics. Perfect as a sightseer's companion for an organised tour of the continent, rather than a practical travelling guide. Includes a general introduction to the history, art and landscape of Europe followed by a section on each country.
A hefty, all-inclusive guide for the student traveller. The countries covered include Austria, Greece, Sardinia & Corsica. Detailed accommodation, eating and travel listings are accompanied by maps.
A useful guide when planning a cruise, as it gives overviews of all the major ports of call on the Mediterranean. It also has helpful advice on booking, and a directory of cruise lines.
A large guide covering all of Europe; East & West. This guide is specifically designed for those on a tight budget. It includes detailed listings of the cheapest accommodation, eating and travel.
A catch-all for the budget traveller, this guide covers western Europe, giving travel advice, accommodation and recommended sites of interest. The Discover series is a selection of the main tourist attractions detailed in the individual country guides.
For a whistlestop tour of Central Europe the Lonely Planet guide covers all the basics, but skimps a bit on culture and history. Including chapters on Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia and Poland, not forgetting the 6 pages dedicated to Leichtenstein, it would be a good space-saving option.
This long-established favourite is arranged alphabetically by region, offering brief histories, suggested excursions and recommended hotels and restaurants along the way.
A colourful guide with 25 scenic driving tours around France. All the drives are between 2 and 5 days long and there's selective information on sights, hotels and restaurants for each.
A useful guide to all the options available for exploring the country with children. It includes suggested destinations across the nation, plenty of photographs, good maps, and appropriate hotels and restaurants.
Includes 25 car tours, with well-planned itineraries that make time for walks and other diversions. Distances, directions and driving times are included to aid planning, and at the back of the book one finds a first-rate road atlas.
An exhaustive guide with full listings of accommodation, restaurants and sights, supported by detailed regional and town maps. It includes a thorough section on history, culture, art and architecture.
This compact volume offers 8 tours covering all corners of France, from beginners' routes to classic Alpine climbs. Descriptions are detailed and maps decent enough.
Contains everything you need to know about moving across the Channel, with information on visas, housing, education, employment and much more, all presented in a highly readable style.
This guide to Brittany and Normandy is one of Lonely Planet's new style of regional guides. The focus is very much on tourism rather than 'travelling' and contains plenty of itineraries and ideas for trips.
A personal guide to the hotels, bed and breakfasts of France, with a few recommendations for local sites. Charming drawings and paintings of the areas make these guides stand out.
Sawday's guides are irresistible - they promise reliably good recommendations on any budget and there's always something a bit different about the place. This guide is no exception.