Insight Guides Books

Find the craic in Dublin with this Berlitz Pocket Guide, a concise, full-colour guide to Ireland's fast-paced capital. It tells you everything you need to know about the best places to visit in the city, from the party district Temple Bar, to the grand boulevard O'Connell Street and the ever-popular Guinness Storehouse. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. The guide is full of ideas for enjoying this friendly and vibrant city, with our 10 top attractions in Dublin, such as the world famous Book of Kells, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in the city. The What to Do chapter is a selection of what's on offer in Dublin, including pubs and nightlife, shopping, entertainment, sports and activities for children. The book provides all the essential background on Dublin's culture, including a brief history of Dublin and an Eating Out chapter covering the city's superb range of cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.

One of over 400 titles in the Insight series, local writers convey the insider's perspective on how to get the most out of your trip. The photojournalistic approach captures the uniqueness of each culture and location.

"Experience the best of Los Angeles with this indispensably practical Insight Explore Guide. From making sure you don' tmiss out on must-see attractions like Disneyland and Hollywood, to discovering hidden gems, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will help you plan your trip, save you time, and enhance your exploration of this thrilling city."--Provided by publisher.

Discover the best of Perth and Western Australia with this indispensably practical guide. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like Swan River, Kings Park, Fremantle, Rottnest and Subiaco to discovering hidden gems, including Wave Rock, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, help you plan and enhance your visit to Perth and Western Australia. Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this is the ideal on-the-move companion to your trip to Perth and Western Australia.

"Experience the best of Iceland with this indispensably practical Insight Explore Guide. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions to discovering hidden gems, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking and driving routes will help you plan your trip, save you time and enhance your exploration of this thrilling country."--Amazon.com.

This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook. It is an inspiring background read, an invaluable on-the-spot companion and a superb souvenir of your visit. Book jacket.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Russia is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like St Basil's, the Kremlin and Red Square, and cultural gems like wandering around Kizhi's magnificent churches, exploring the vast Lake Baikal and riding the epic Trans-Siberian Railway.

Cosmopolitan Bangkok blends evocative street markets with glitzy modern malls, Buddhist philosophy with animism, and traditional reserve with lashings of fun, resulting in an effervescent mix that draws visitors by the million. Explore Bangkok is part of a brand-new series and is the ideal pocket companion for your trip: a full-color guide containing 18 routes to help you make sense of this sprawling metropolis, from the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, containing Thailand’s most revered religious artifact, and the temple of Wat Arun, to the backpacker hub of Khao San Road and the Bridge on the River Kwai. Insight’s trademark coverage of history and culture sets the routes in context, with introductions to Bangkok’s varied dining scene, abundant shopping opportunities, famed nightlife, and key historical dates. Great places to eat and drink are recommended in each tour and in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical advice, including a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography captures the essence of this exhilarating city.

The lure of golden sands entices visitors to Sri Lanka, but this Indian Ocean island is also home to ancient cities, diverse cultures, and accessible wildlife. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide Sri Lanka, a comprehensive full-color guide, and discover all that this beguiling tropical isle has to offer. Inside Insight Guide Sri Lanka: A fully-updated edition by our expert Sri Lanka author. Stunning, specially-commissioned photography that brings this beautiful country and its people to life. Highlights of the country's top attractions, including the old world charms of Galle Fort and the dramatic rock-fortress of Sigiriya, in our Best of Sri Lanka. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from bustling capital Colombo to the lush tea plantations of the Hill Country and beaches of the south. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including our independent selection of the best restaurants.