Provence and Cote D'Azur (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
This is the land for all the senses: the site of timeless light-suffused landscapes, the scents of lavender and olive groves, the taste of sun drenched produce and the sound of the sea gentle lapping the feel of the sun. This travel guide maps the region of Provence and sets it in its historical and cultural context. Learn about sites and sounds of Provence with maps, photographs and illustrations. All this and more can be found in the new The Eyewitness Travel Guide.
Whether you are planning to visit a city, a region or a country, DK's foolproof 'Eyewitness' approach makes learning about a place a pleasure in itself. All the traditional guidebook subject matter is covered-descriptions of sights, opening times, hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, phrase books etc- but, with the help of specially commissioned illustrations and maps, DK makes essential information easy to access and quick to absorb. No other guides explain the history of a place as clearly in words and pictures.
"DK Eyewitness Stockholm" travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this charming city has on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps of Stockholm the guide includes in-depth coverage of Stockholm's best attractions from the city's old town, Gamla Stan, to the elegant palaces at Blasieholmen, unearthing the best of the city's stunning architecture, phenomenal museums, majestic palaces and tranquil gardens in between.
Learn about Ireland's profound cultural heritage, breathtaking scenery and famous easy-going lifestyle with Eyewitness Travel Guide. The opening chapter Introducing Ireland maps the country and sets it in its historical and cultural context. Each of the seven regional chapters plus Dublin Area by Area contains descriptions of the most important sights with maps, pictures and illustrations. Hotel and restaurantrecommendations can be found in Travelers Needs.
Fascinating facts about America’s most popular natural landmarks provide the backbone for this fun-filled collection of activities that replicate the organic processes that formed them. Interspersed with history, factoids, and sidebars, this engaging reference explores scientific concepts, such as the formation of coral reefs and the cause of volcanic eruptions.
