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An enchanting medieval city ebbing with history and culture, Prague is a maze of tiny cobblestone lanes, spectacular Gothic architecture, traditional local pubs, grand royal residences and picturesque pastel buildings....

Stretching from the snow-capped mountain ranges in the north to the sun-baked beaches and scirocco-scorched towns of the south, Italy is an ideal destination for a road trip. It's yours...

With its unspoiled coastline, dramatic ruins and picturesque villages, Ireland is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Road Trips Ireland, our redesigned and...

Discover new places with authoritative atlases, beautifully designed and packaged A pocket-sized Times World Atlas makes this a perfect little gift. Fully revised and improved to take account of all...

Building on the ongoing success of the "CubeBook" series, White Star has condensed the chunky format of the traditional CubeBook format to present the "MiniCube" series. Due to their particular...

**Winner of the American Horticultural Society Book Award**Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an ancient one in which patches of graveled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature...

The only resource you need for travel to Japan! This award-winning guide puts the whole country in the palm of your hand. With a large pull-out map and tips on...

100 Japanese Gardens is an ambitious attempt to profile the finest gardens in Japan, while also highlighting lesser known, but equally accomplished landscapes in less-visited parts of the country. A...

Created specifically for fans of Japanese cool culture, A Geek in Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides available. Reinvented for the internet age, it...

*Winner of The North American Travel Journalists Association's Excellence in Travel Journalism Award*Japan mesmerizes and bewilders the visitor in equal measure, making a top-notch travel guide essential for anyone planning...

Discover the greatest in garden design: Garden Design Review is the inaugural edition of an exclusive new compendium of the most outstanding projects and products in garden planning and landscape...

"In Los Angeles, everyone is a star." - Denzel Washington. For more than a century, seekers of sun and celebrity from around the world have flocked to this sprawling metropolis...

Edinburgh is rightly celebrated for its famous historical and cultural attractions. But for the discerning visitor it has much more to offer away from the well-worn tourist trail. This book...

Milan is one of the fastest moving and fashion forward cities in the world. Here, trend is everything and only the present and future seem to count. What's hip in...

Beyond the crowded star-paved boulevards of Hollywood and famously posh boutiques of Rodeo Drive, is another Los Angeles; a hidden shopper's paradise, brimming with hundreds of charming, eclectic, curious, nostalgic,...

NYC Simply the most diverse place on the planet! Its kaleidoscope of cultures brings passion and brilliance to the marketplace. This insider's guide to a world of special shops seeks...

Through ancient wonders, world capitals, and tiny places with infectious personalities, Europe packs some serious travel punches. The world's second-smallest continent makes up for size with its intricate cultures and...

To travel through Italy is as close as one gets to being in paradise. For centuries, writers, artists, architects, and merchants have been drawn here, inspired by the beauty of...

Weekend trips to any city, from Sao Paulo to Seoul to Sydney, can often be daunting, with too much to do and too little time. Enter 36 Hours World, a...

To travel in North America is to face a delicious quandary: over these vast spaces with so many riches, from glittering cities to eccentric small towns and heart-stoppingly beautiful mountains...

Through ancient wonders, world capitals, and tiny places with infectious personalities, Europe packs some serious travel punches. The world's second-smallest continent makes up for size with its intricate cultures and...

Whether it's a languid day on the postcard-perfect bays of the Maldives, a swim to the tiny monastery island in Italy's Lago d'Orta, or a chocolate tour of the Caribbean,...

Whether it's the flower-filled meadows of the Dolomites or a blanket of stars above Chile's Elqui Valley, set forth and share in the discoveries of Mountains, Deserts & Plains, a...

Whether it's a snowy trek through Bohemia's remote Jizera Mountains or a cruise across the Great Lakes on a cargo ship, the journey itself is the destination in the Road,...

Whether you choose an itinerary-free ramble through Lisbon's cobblestoned streets or an eye-opening bike tour of Tokyo's diverse neighborhoods, pack your bags and share in the discoveries of The New...

A magnificent pictorial document of the flowers grown in the greatest German garden of its time, the Hortus Eystettensis is in a class of its own when it comes to...

Dreaming of Dakar? Pining for Paris? Or fancy a few nights in New Orleans? The world is waiting, and since you only have so much time to see it all,...

Global travel can be a wearying business: mass tourism, overcrowded planes, chaotic airports, heightened security, cookie-cutter hotel chains, well-worn tourist trails. Finding even a sliver of adventure can sometimes feel...

Weekends on the road. This is the best of the American Southwest and Rocky Mountains. The "New York Times" has been offering up dream weekends with practical itineraries in its...

Weekends on the road. This is the best of the American Northeast and Canada. The "New York Times" has been offering up dream weekends with practical itineraries in its popular...

Weekends on the road. This is the best of the American Midwest & Great Lakes. The "New York Times" has been offering up dream weekends with practical itineraries in its...

Los Angeles, America's Pacific megacity, sparkles in the sunshine and hums with creativity. The art, food, and fashion scenes are abuzz, and you bump into Hollywood celebrities at the farmers'...

New York remains one of the most magnetic cities in the world. Amid all the excitement, diversity, and history, navigating your way around can be a dizzying experience, especially if...

With its seasoned writers, original viewpoints, and expert eye for getting the most out of a tight schedule, the much-loved 36 Hours column of The New York Times has set...

Whether it's flinging frozen rats or parading in holly evergreens, racing snails or carrying wives, human beings have long displayed their creativity in wild, odd, and sometimes just wonderful rituals...

(Re)discovering Europe. Dream weekends with practical itineraries from Paris to Perm. Culture, history, natural beauty, fine cuisine, artistic masterpieces, cutting-edge architecture and style - Europe overflows with so many riches...

The Bali Marco Polo Travel Guide and Handbook offers expert, in-depth advice, ideal for planning your own, independent trip. From detailed cultural information to Marco Polo's renowned Insider Tips, whatever...

The Norway Marco Polo Travel Guide and Handbook offers expert, in-depth advice, ideal for planning your own, independent trip. From detailed cultural information to Marco Polo's renowned Insider Tips, whatever...

The Vietnam Marco Polo Travel Guide and Handbook offers expert, in-depth advice, ideal for planning your own, independent trip. From detailed cultural information to Marco Polo's renowned Insider Tips, whatever...

The Sri Lanka Marco Polo Travel Guide and Handbook offers expert, in-depth advice, ideal for planning your own, independent trip. From detailed cultural information to Marco Polo's renowned Insider Tips,...

The Madeira Marco Polo Travel Guide and Handbook offers expert, in-depth advice, ideal for planning your own, independent trip. From detailed cultural information to Marco Polo's renowned Insider Tips, whatever...

The Iceland Marco Polo Travel Guide and Handbook offers expert, in-depth advice, ideal for planning your own, independent trip. From detailed cultural information to Marco Polo's renowned Insider Tips, whatever...

First published in 1953, the year that saw thousands descend on London to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, London A to Z is a lexicon of the city's...

Marco Polo Caribbean Cruise Ports: the Cruise Ports Guide with Insider TipsCruise the Caribbean with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Simple, clear and informative, this handy,...

Marco Polo Baltic Sea Cruise Ports: the Cruise Ports Guide with Insider TipsCruise the Baltic Sea with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Simple, clear and informative,...

Marco Polo Mediterranean Cruise Ports: the Cruise Ports Guide with Insider TipsCruise the Mediterranean with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Simple, clear and informative, this handy,...