With fresh journalistic writing and reams of information on what to see and do, this guide takes readers from the big cities to the countryside. Includes candid reviews on restaurants and accommodations for all budgets. 83 maps. Full-color insert. Two-color throughout.
Each information-packed page is splashed with enticing photographs of the people, animals, deserts, and ocean vistas that make the country Down Under famous the world over. Full-color maps and at-a-glance tables make it easy to sort through dining and accommodation choices.
New, expanded edition: the world's best full-color travel guides just got better. This volume in the award-winning Eyewitness Travel Guides series show Australia as it has never been shown before. With the help of this guide, you can explore the sites with 3-D cutaways, and get the inside scoop on the best restaurants, museums, shops markets, festivals, art, and more! Great maps and plenty of hotel and restaurant recommendations make sure your visit is fun and hassle-free.
This definitive guide to Australia's small but spectacular southern island state provides information on bushwalking in Tasmania's renowned national parks and wilderness areas, and detailed notes on Aboriginal and convict history. Accommodation listings for all budgets are included, as well as a detailed chapter on King and Flinders Islands.
From trendy cities to classic fishing villages, soak up the romance of this charming country with Moon Portugal. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries including a ten-day tour of the best of Portugal and two days in Lisbon, designed for foodies, art lovers, history buffs, and more Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Relax on a beach sipping vinho verde and snacking on freshly grilled sardines (a Portuguese classic!). Shop for hand-painted tiles or authentic leather goods, visit the famous Port wine cellars, or browse contemporary galleries and museums along Lisbon's cosmopolitan avenues. Savor a romantic meal on cobblestone esplanades and catch a traditional fado show in an intimate bar. Explore the Roman ruins in Évora, trek majestic mountain ranges, cruise the Sado River, or soak in a volcanic hot spring Trusted advice from long-time Portugal resident Carrie-Marie Bratley Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Background information on Portugal's landscape, history, and cultural customs In-depth coverage of Lisbon, the Algarve, the Alentejo, Porto and Northern Portugal, Coimbra and Central Portugal, and the Azores and Madeira Handy tools such as visa information, a Portuguese phrasebook, and tips for traveling with children or as a senior With Moon Portugal's practical tips and local insight, you can plan your trip your way. Seeing more of the Iberian Peninsula? Check out Moon Barcelona & Madrid or Moon Barcelona Walks.
This is the gripping story of life on the Canadian Prairies in the 1930s. A genteel English family emigrates to pursue their dream of life on a farm. The family was the most unlikely candidate to emigrate to a new country in such difficult times. The story is told by the eldest child who grows to face the harsh realities of life in Northern Alberta.
This tourist guide for wheelchair users and the less able covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset in the UK.. CONTENTS: Covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset & Somerset Towns are listed within each county and assessed in terms of accessibility for - attractions - shopping facilities - places to stay & eat - car parking - toilets - From the Quomps in Christchurch in Dorset, to the Eden Project in Cornwall, from lodges to 5 star opulence, from fleapits to 3D multiplexes - if it's accessible, it's in!