An in-depth guide to the region with excellent information on accommodation and where to eat, as well as some good recommendations on what to see and do.
A comprehensive practical guide that ostensibly caters to all budgets, though independent travellers looking to stretch their funds will doubtless find it most useful. Detailed travel information sits comfortably alongside thoughtful historical and cultural insight. Colour sections devoted to Italian food and wine break up the otherwise rather bland presentation.
Comprehensive all-round practical travel guide that also boasts plenty of insight into local history and culture. Includes detailed notes and maps on the GR20 trail and illustrated sections on 'Traditional' and 'Wild' Corsica. Recommendations cover all budgets with a bias towards the lower end.
Comprehensive general guide for budget-conscious independent travel, balancing reliable practical detail with good contextual reading. Chapters on Pisa, Chainti, Siena and so on are just as good as those on Florence.
This is the first edition of the Rough Guide to Tasmania and features the usual excellent selection of accommodation, restaurants and sights. Also includes some good information on visiting Tasmania's natural beauty spots.
Covering the length and breadth of the Caribbean with great enthusiasm and inside knowledge, this is a comprehensive budget-oriented guide for those seeking to island-hop for long stretches.
A slender standalone edition of the Rough Guide to Portugal's Algarve section, slightly expanded, with excellent information covering all aspects of travel in the region.
A comprehensive practical guide with full listings plus plenty to read on local history and culture. Includes special colour sections on 'The Chateau' and 'The River Loire'.
An exhaustive practical guide for independent travel with plenty of sightseeing information and well-written background reading too. Glossy sections on local wine and the Cathars add a splash of colour.
By far the best guide for Tenerife, this includes a terrific 'Ideas' section with suggestions on where to find the best shopping, art & architecture, watersports, beaches and places to take the kids amongst many others.
A durable and very detailed map of Madrid, with a larger scale map of the city centre on the reverse. Also lists recommended places to eat, shop and enjoy the main sights.
A water- and tear-resistant map with good clear mapping of the city. Features an enlarged map of the old city centre as well as recommendations on where to eat, shop and see the best sights.
Rough Guides pride themselves on consistency, and this useful guidebook is no exception, providing helpful practical information and well-written entries on this amazing city's many sights.
Much the best general guide to Turkey with accurate practical information and intelligent coverage of the sights. It even covers the east of the country in remarkable depth. Highly recommended.
A fine guide with thorough listings and background information for all aspects of the Polish experience, from Krakow to Auschwitz and hiking in the Tatras.
A reliable and informative guide to all the holiday destinations of Australia for the independent traveller on a budget. It is particularly useful on wildlife and outdoor activites.
The Rough Guide to Melbourne is packed with essential information on accommodation, where to eat, shop and see the best sights. Includes an excellent section on culture and the arts.