The iconic Roman Baths, medieval Abbey, exquisite Georgian architecture and the luxurious Thermae Spa: no vacation in the UK is complete without a visit to Bath. Great Breaks Bath is a collection of 10 illuminating walks and tours in and around this elegant city, guiding you through the museums, gardens and architectural gems of Bath. Plus there are excursions further afield to the dynamic city of Bristol, Wells Cathedral, and the ancient site of Stonehenge – all accompanied by vivid full-color photographs, clear maps, and plenty of recommendations for where to eat and drink.
From the glittering Gold Coast and bustling capital of Brisbane to the tropical north, where prehistoric rainforest meets the world’s greatest coral reef, Queenland’s coastline offers an unrivaled adventure playground. Explore Queensland is part of a brand-new series and is the ideal pocket companion when discovering Queensland: a full-color guide containing 15 easy-to-follow routes incorporating a wealth of activities, including sailing from the Whitsunday Islands, sand driving on Fraser Island, and spotting crocodiles in the Wet Tropics of the far north.
"Great Breaks Jersey" is a concise, full-colour travel guide to the 'Queen of the Channel', with a selection of clearly laid-out walks and tours complemented by beautiful, full-colour pictures and a wealth of practical information, all in a compact package. Overview: the book starts with a spread highlighting the Top Ten Things to Do in Jersey, taking in the island's absorbing heritage, stunning coastal scenery, historic forts and fortresses, and museums and manor houses.
Its prices greatly reduced by an ongoing economic crisis, but its spirit undaunted and its population as garrulous and outgoing as ever, Ireland has a special appeal to the tourist, as shown by the large yearly number of visitors. Our author, Jack Jewers, may make his headquarters in London, but he proposed to his Irish-American wife at a spa on the Ring of Kerry (it gets a great review in this book). We're sure our readers will enjoy his affectionate guide to the Emerald Isle.
Every American, at some point in their life, will want to visit the nation's capital, and it is most important that parents take their children there. For adults of all ages, for young people, and for families, this EasyGuide states preferences in activities and in the choice of lodgings and meals; our author isn't shy about revealing what she likes most (and what she dislikes). She is Elise Hartman Ford, a long-experienced journalist and Washington, D.C. resident, who--in addition to writing books about the capital--is also the author of a popular app for Washington, D.C.
