Travel

The long-awaited follow up to the classic Holidays in Hell, P.J. O'Rourke's Holidays in Heck is the middle-aged version of his classic travel pieces, featuring journeys to China, Venice, the UK and beyond. Holidays in Heck takes the reader on a globe-trotting journey to far-reaching places including China, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan and the Galapagos Islands. The collection begins after the Iraq War, when P.J. retired from being a war correspondent because he was "too old to keep being scared stiff and too stiff to keep sleeping on th... read more

Lonely Planet's selection of the world's most spectacular journeys in a lush hardback edition. Expert content with stunning images, practical planning tips and inspiring background information. Thematic coverage including famous literary journeys, great walks, classic rail journeys and more.

Discerning world traveller Patricia Schultz hand picks the 1,000 most astonishing destinations in the world and brings them to life in lively, evocative prose that reveals why the place is so wonderful. Best time information and the essential contact information will help you get there. What's different about the new edition? Every entry has been reviewed and assessed to make sure it's still worthy of inclusion in the book, then re-written 200 all-new entries. It features 25 countries that were not included before, including Qatar,... read more

Spanning prehistoric times to the present, 1000 Sacred Places is a richly illustrated guide to the world's most extraordinary spiritual sites. Holy places and spiritual sites are found throughout the world, and all of them have in common a mysterious drawing power that has held humankind in its spell since the beginnings of time.
This book contains detailed information about the world's religions and their venerated people and sites. Overview maps and symbols of the religions, alongside each site being listed with GPS coordin... read more

The Caribbean islands are blessed with Atlantic breezes almost all year round, so it's no surprise that sailors flock to enjoy the perfect blend of turquoise seas, swaying palms, white sand beaches, lilting rhythms, blue skies, exotic fish and glorious sunsets - not to mention the rum cocktails. Experienced cruisers Ian and Andrea Treleaven spent two seasons visiting the Greater and Lesser Antilles and sampling the cuisine, night life, scenic attractions and excellent sailing on offer; this journal of their voyages will entice us a... read more

Another serving of campfire stories, hair-raising and hilarious tales of Africa, animals and close escapes, from Australia's intrepid safari guide Peter Allison.

The fast, informal way to learn to speak French French is known as perhaps the most beautiful of all languages. Listen to someone speak French-sure, you don't have a clue what they're saying, but aren't you enraptured by the sound of it? French is a beautiful language but quite difficult to learn. Whether you need to learn the language for a French class, or you travel overseas for business or leisure, this revised edition of French for Dummies can help. Written in an easy-to-follow format, it gives you just what you need for basic... read more

This uniquely visual "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: South Africa" is your indispensable guide to this exciting country. This fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of South Africa's must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all its cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions this diverse country has to offer. "DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: South Africa" will help you to discover South Africa region by regi... read more

"The DK Eyewitness Pocket Map & Guide: Vienna" will lead you straight to the best attractions in this beautiful city. It is fully illustrated, with coverage of all the major areas and attractions in Vienna; from the world-famous Hofburg Complex, palaces and gardens to the amazing architecture seen throughout the city. There's comprehensive area-by-area information and referencing, plus recommendations for the best hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and museums. You won't miss a thing on your trip as this handy travel guide includes a... read more

Shannon Bennett, chef and owner of internationally renowned restaurant Vue de monde, takes you on the journey of a lifetime as he explores the country he adores: France. Shannon and friends review all their favourites, from three-star restaurants to local bistros, from luxury hotels to rooms with a view. This unique guide includes Shannon's perfect three-day break in Monte-Carlo and a movie producer's guide to Cannes, as well as a sommelier's tips on choosing the best French wines. And, of course, there are Shannon's own recipes, f... read more

An intrepid African safari guide sets out to discover all he can about the wildlife of the South American continent in a hilarious book about walking pumas (can be dangerous), chasing jaguars (can be elusive) and finding love (can be tricky). Plans are usually only good for one thing - laughing at in hindsight. So, armed with rudimentary Spanish, dangerous levels of curiosity and a record of poor judgement, I set off to tackle whatever South America could throw at me. Not content with regular encounters with dangerous animals on o... read more

Full-colour maps, new planning features and tours cover all the highlights and more; Brilliant photo spreads and illustrations of top Roman sights, including the Forum and Colosseum; Includes museum tours to bring out the highlights and hidden gems of Rome's top museums; New planning tools to help demystify the city for first-time visitors

Our newest guide to Thailand comes in an improved easy-to-use format to help you plan your trip; Handy pull-out map to Bangkok makes getting around easier; Expanded colour photo section to inspire your travels; Improved chapter structure to better reflect travel patterns

Kiwi songstress Flip Grater took her guitar to Europe, she slept on couches, took in the sights and must-sees of Europe, performed her music in seven countries - and ate some great food. The book describes the places, people and experience of touring. Includes 50 recipes that Flip either cooked herself or were cooked by the people she stayed with. Includes a CD of Flip Grater's music.

Join us on a voyage of discovery to the world's most incredible places. This once-in-a-lifetime experience surveys every continent on the planet, selecting the most spectacular, heart-stirring and inspirational journeys - across landscapes so breathtaking that once seen they are never forgotten. Part reference, part travel guide, Dream Journeys contains a unique combination of inspirational photography, descriptive narrative and travel information: it will inspire and inform in equal measure. The 50 once-in-a-lifetime journeys feat... read more

Boom town, modern marvel, commercial hub, where middle-east meets wealthy west, playground for tourists, crawling with ex-pats, built by Indians, owned by Arabs, Dubai has risen from next to nothing to an awful lot in little more than thirty years. How? And can it go on? Has it sold itself to the corporate dollar? Is it anything more than a mall in the desert? Will the sands return? Joe Bennett goes to find out. First published June 2010.

The fun and easy way to take your Italian language skills to the next level The tips, techniques, and information presented here give students, travelers, and businesspeople a primer on how to speak Italian. Complete with updates, a bonus CD, and the traditional For Dummies user-friendly format, this new edition of Italian For Dummies gives you reliable lessons, practice, and language learning techniques for speaking Italian with ease and confidence. Featuring a revamped, user-friendly organization that builds on your knowledge and... read more

Comphrensive, easy-to-use guide to one of the worldýs top city destinations; Illustrated pages highlight the Thames and the Tower of London; Expanded coverage of the 2012 Olympics; Local overview of Londonýs restaurants, music and nightlife