A sturdy, laminated road map of Los Angeles although the smaller streets are not marked and the lay out could be clearer. Does include a list of restaurants, hotels and sights along with the street index.
Leaves the seedy side of the city to the trendier guides and sticks instead to Amsterdam's more salubrious charms, which it covers more than ably. Pocketsized with a good fold-out map.
Thematically arranged, this handy volume includes over 2,000 phrases, a guide to pronunciation and grammar, and a small one-way English-to-Greek dictionary at the back.
This pocket guide contains chapters devoted to the 'essence' of Corfu, planning, best places to see and things to do, and general exploring. Ideal for pre-booked holidaymakers looking to roam.
A neatly arranged general guide that introduces the island as a whole before covering in reasonable detail the best sights and sites. May best suit travellers whose accommodation has been booked in advance and are looking to explore beyond it.
An upbeat little volume aimed squarely at a flying visit, with only the most essential sights covered. Short and thorough itineraries suggest how to spend one's days, right down to where to stop for lunch. See the 'Cote d'Azur Spiral' for more extensive coverage of the Riviera.
Perhaps rather clumsily presented, this is nonetheless a good companion for a short sightseeing dash. Itineraries are suggested according to the length of your trip and the highlights are covered well enough.
A colourful, spiral-bound guide with a list of what not to miss, places to explore and listings of restaurants, accommodation and shops for each region.
A colourful, neatly arranged general guide that introduces the region as a whole before covering in reasonable detail the best sights and sites. May best suit travellers whose accommodation has been booked in advance and who are looking to explore beyond it.
A good sightseeing companion with plenty of maps, walking tours and colour photographs. Arranged thematically as well as regionally, with some food and drink listings included.
Very similar in style to the Pathfinder guides, with a double page per walk with facts, directions and brief historical information. The maps are not OS but are clear road maps.
A guide to 50 walks in Surrey, all of them are between 2 and 10 miles long and they are arranged by area. Each walk has background information, directions and a road map.
A colourful guide to 50 walks in The Lake District arranged by area. Each walk has detailed background information, directions, a fact sheet and a basic route map.
A colourful guide to 50 walks in the area ranging from 2 to 10 miles in length. Each walk has about a double page with facts, background infomation, directions and a simple road map. In this region I imagine it might be more useful to have an OS map with land topography.
A sturdy, laminated street map of the city with places of interest clearly marked. Also includes a recommended list of sights and restaurants alongside a street index.
A handy, compact guide to the region, this is ideal for shorter breaks. It is very well laid out and easy to navigate, with an excellent 'Exploring' section.
Arranged thematically in colour-coded sections, this guide is packed with information but falls rather awkwardly between a comprehensive practical guide and a sightseeing companion for package holidaymakers.
An excellent pocket-sized volume that covers all aspects and regions of the island, ensuring that your explorations take you to the very best Barbados has to offer. There are insightful notes on local culture, too.