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 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.

Covers Brunei, Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

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.

Lonely Planet's "Travel Survival Kits" cover one country, or a small group of countries, in depth, with travel and accommodation options to suit a range of budgets. These guides are designed to be easy to use, providing practical travel information in a lively, entertaining style. Features of this series include: cultural and historical background; detailed maps of cities, towns and rural areas; information on getting there and getting around; practical information on every aspect of travel; health and safety advice; information on local cuisine; advice on customs and etiquette; key words, phrases and basic grammar of local languages; and names of places, restaurants and hotels in foreign script where applicable. India is as vast as it is crowded, as opulent as it is squalid, and as lush as it is arid. The fifth edition of this award-winning guidebook contains detailed and up-to-date information that will help travellers survive and enjoy travel in this sometimes difficult, but awe-inspiring country.

From the northern city of Darwin on the country's Top End to the Outback regions around Ayers Rock and Alice Springs, this guide explores Australia's Northern Territory in all its rugged glory. In-depth advice on outdoor activities such as bushwalking, canoeing, camel riding, and fishing is included, plus background information on history, culture, politics, and lifestyles. Includes a special section on Aboriginal art and a color guide to the territory's ecosystems. 42 maps.