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Digital edition of the classic 2006 edition of Blue Guide to Southwest France, the most in-depth guide for the cultural traveller. Explores the history, art, architecture and archaeology of this popular part of the country, as well as its cuisine and the famous wines of Bordeaux.

Join the journey of two lifelong Australian mates who don’t agree on much except for their obsession with Paris. Paris Tragics is a story of how these two typical baby-boomer Aussies fell in love with Paris, separately but at the same time, in their “mellower” years. Regular visitors...

The Loire Valley is famous for its impressive chateaus and wines in its well-known towns that include Orleans, Tours, Chartres and Bourges. Two of the largest and most beautiful examples of French châteaus are Chambord and Chenonceau. To preserve the history and tradition these two châteaus...

The most recognisable view of Nice in the South of France is its sweeping Promenade des Anglais lined with palm trees and set against the idyllic backdrop of the azure blue Mediterranean Sea. As the largest city on the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), Nice has been a popular destination for the...

The small European nation of Luxembourg is home to many leading European Union (EU) agencies and institutions. The European Investment Bank, European Court of Justice, General Court and the Court of Auditors are located here as are some of the departments of the European Commission. Luxembourg is...

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. With cutting-edge architecture, chic restaurants, and hip hotels alongside ancient temples, outdoor markets, and hole-in-the-wall dim sum joints, Hong Kong is an intoxicating destination....

From remote deserts and arid mountain ranges to colorful canyons and world-famous national parks, Moon Utah reveals the best of this adventurous state. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries, from a weekend getaway to Salt Lake City to ten days covering the entire state, with strategic...

As a city for walking and exploring, London is one of the finest in the world. This guide provides 15 walking tours in London’s most famous and scenic locations, including Westminster, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Bloomsbury, Chelsea, Kensington, South Bank, St James’s, Smithfield as well as...

At 1,293 acres, Forest Park exceeds the size of New York's Central Park by nearly 500 acres, and within are lakes, hills, wetlands, woodlands, and bountiful recreational opportunities. Within a few decades of its 1876 opening, Forest Park became the host for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, as well...

On his personal quest to check off the best of his home country, travel writer and host Robin Esrock catalogues must-sees, including nature, food, culture, history, adrenaline rushes, and quirky Canadiana. After spending years crafting the definitive Canadian Bucket List, he’s packed in enough for...

Chapter from Blue Guide Greece the Aegean Islands: what to see, where to stay and eat, history, archaeology, art, culture, leisure. With superb, award-winning maps. Written and edited by a team of three experts: historian, art historian and archaeologist, two of whom lead cultural tours in Greece. "Blue Guides still hold the cultural high ground" Sunday Times.

(Approx 55 Pages) Our illustrated travel guide features the best information from an experienced traveler as well as other local resources. It's just what you need to help you to plan your trip in advance and to accompany you on-the-ground. Finding Internet access when traveling...

Located about one hundred miles east of Los Angeles is the inland resort city of Palm Springs, California. Despite its desert location, the city became popular in the mid-20th century when it started to attract Hollywood celebrities. Over the years, Palm Springs has grown into a premier resort attracting...