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| Tuscany (Cadogan Guides, ISBN: 9781860113178) This guide takes you through lunches in a Medici villa and stays in a medieval ex-monastery in the Arno valley; delves into the energy of Siena's frenzied Palio; explores the dense concentration of art in Florence and Pisa; takes in the sumptuous vineyards of Chianti; examines the wealth and dastardly doings that have shaped Tuscany's history; dines on gutsy Tuscan cooking in a traditional trattoria; and uncovers the sheer, luxuriant natural beauty of the lush green countryside. more>> |
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| Tuscany, Umbria & The Marches (Cadogan Guides, ISBN: 1860111866) Delves into Tuscany’s lavish natural beauty and dense concentration of Renaissance art, taking in Siena’s frenzied Palio and the sumptuous vineyards of Chianti, plus exploring the medieval hill towns of green Umbria — historic Perugia, the newly restored monuments and architecture of Assisi, and the famous cathedral of Orvieto. The guide includes perceptive, entertaining insights into history, art, festivals and culture and is packed with listings: where to stay, eat, drink and relax. more>> |
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| Umbria (Cadogan Guides, ISBN: 9781860113215) The best contemporary travel guides, uncovering delightful secrets in some of the earths most travelled spots. Cadogan guides achieve excellent reviews across the travel press. Their style is somewhat more literary than for example the Eyewitness Guides from DK, but they contain a lot of very useful information. Our personal view is that they are best used in planning what to do in a place rather than guiding your way around it. For planning they are probably the best on the market. more>> |
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| Venice (Cadogan Guides, ISBN: 9781860118227) Cadogan's cliché-busting guide discovers the little-known sights of secret Venice, as well as the treasures that simply can't be missed. The guide covers in depth the history and culture of the city: the awe-inspiring Basilica of San Marco and the Doge's Palace, and the Accademia, with its world-renowned collection of Renaissance art. It also has sections on nightlife, whether the visitor is looking for Baroque recitals, opera or live jazz; on the best spots to take children and on the parks and green spaces where you can rest after exploring. In this city of beautiful but intriguing urban design, the guide is packed with clear maps to help the visitor find their way around, hop from island to island, and wander through the narrow streets and across the canals without always having to use a gondola! Individually reviewed hotel and restaurant listings dig out the real gems from the tourist traps, and there is helpful advice on finding the shops that specialise in authentic and handmade local produce and souvenirs. more>> |
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| Yucatan & Mayan Mexico (Cadogan Guides, ISBN: 9781860112119) This guide explores the distinctive culture and history of the Yucatan, with its Spanish colonial heritage and modern Mayan communities; provides detailed insights into the area's Mayan legacy; covers the magnificent ruins of Chichen Itza and the Giant Catacombs at Loltun; encompasses the southern states, including Campeche, Tabasco and Chiapas; reveals empty tropical beaches, wild turtle islands, old pirate villages and some of the most glorious coral reefs in the world and provides expert advice on the best diving centres and where to cave-dive, kayak and parasail. more>> |
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