Hugh Finlay Books

Looks at the geography and culture of Jordan and Syria, describes points of interest in each region, and recommends hotels, restaurants, and shops

This new edition of a seminal guidebook to Australia includes all the latest information on the land "down under"--Ayers Rock, the Great Barrier Reef, extraordinary animals, cosmopolitan cities, rainforests, fabulous beaches, and more. "A gold mine of information on Australia".--Los Angeles Times.

Now in its fourth edition, this guide to East Africa - covering Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Zaire - provides extensive political and cultural background on the region, as well as practical travel advice. It also contains a section on the Swahili language.

Now in its third edition, this guide to East Africa - covering Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Zaire - provides extensive political and cultural background on the region, as well as practical travel advice. Sections on flora and fauna, animal conservation and "environmentally-sensitive" wildlife-spotting are included, and the expanded safari section now includes exotic options, such as balloon and camel safaris.

Make your journey to the fascinating lands of the Indian subcontinent with the handiest, most accurate maps available - the Lonely Planet travel atlas to India & Bangladesh. Features include; companion to the Lonely Planet India and Bangladesh guidebooks - no confusing place-name variations; all maps in full colour, with locator country map and additional four-page route maps; comprehensive index ensures easy location-finding; maps checked on the road by Lonely Planet authors; multilingual map legend and getting around information.

A comprehensive guide to Kenya, this book includes: a colour section on wildlife; information on outdoor activities; listings of places to stay and eat; and tips for travel, communication and health. The Swahili language is also covered.

This updated travel guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei provides information for visitors on all budgets, including advice on getting there, accommodation, local cuisine, places to visit, language tips, and health and safety. This edition includes a guide to shopping and nightlife.

The sixth edition of this award-winning guidebook contains detailed and up-to-date information.

Supplies tips on sightseeing in India and surveys the hotels, restaurants, transportation, and attractions in the cities of India

This is the eighth edition of Lonely Planet's "Australia", published as part of their "Travel Survival Kit" series. It covers the whole country from the top end to the tip of Tasmania, including Sydney and Melbourne, the Red Centre, Queensland rainforests and miles of beaches. The guide contains information needed for a visit on any budget: getting there and getting around (by bus, train, plane or four-wheel drive); history and culture; accommodation; local cuisine; places and times to visit; prices to pay; flora and fauna; language tips; health and safety advice; and maps. It includes a full-colour introduction to Aboriginal art and an extensive colour section on Australian flora and fauna. Notes on bush tucker, pub grub and modern cuisine are included, as are listings for surfing, white-water rafting, bushwalking and cycling. This book also contains a guide to Australian vernacular.