Now in its 6th edition this Rough Guide has been fully updated and revised. Its 24-page full-colour section introduces the author''s “things not to miss”, a selective taste of the country''s highlights: outstanding buildings, and historic sites, natural wonders and vibrant festivals. Throughout, there are discerning reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, to suit any budget, from the fast-changing cities of Warsaw and Krakow to the laid-back lakeside resorts of Mazuria.
The Rough Guide to Venice & Veneto is your definitive handbook to this splendour-aching European City. From the water-lapped palaces along the Canal Grande to the buzzing Rialto market, the full-colour section introduces all of the regions highlights. With more cultural background than any other guide, you’ll find detailed accounts of all Venice’s monuments and museums, from San Marco to the far-flung islands and practical coverage of Verona, Padua, Vicenza, Treviso, and a host of other Veneto towns and sights.
Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Yosemite, the ultimate guide to California’s most stunning park. The full-colour section introduces Yosemite’s highlights, from hiking the Mist Trail and rock-climbing in the Valley to insight into the lives of the Ahwahneechee at the fascinating Yosemite Museum. The guide takes a detailed look at the parks fabulous natural features including the immense rock wall of El Capitan and the towering sequoia trees of Mariposa Grove.
The Rough Guide to Loire Valley is your essential guide to the “garden of France.” Discover the spectacular châteaux of Chenonceau to the glorious cathedral of Chatres, the full colour section gives a real sense of the best this bourgeois paradise has on offer. Get clued-up… all the practical information you need for exploring the cultural landscape, sampling the regions wine, cycling and hot air ballooning, plus special tips on keeping the kids happy.
The Rough Guide to the USA is your definitive state-by-state guidebook to this vast and fascinating country. From a baseball game in Chicago and Yellowstone’s National Park to the towering Washington Monument and the astonishing southwest desert, the full-colour introduction highlights all the ‘things-not-to-miss’. There are insider reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, both on and off the beaten track, with the new ‘Author’s Pick’ feature highlighting the very best options.
