ISBN: 1847536972 Stock status: Printed to Order (not returnable) 1-2 weeks despatch Published: Nov 2007 Format: Paperback Pages: 176 The 2008 edition of the 'A-Z Guide to Kos' is a complete and comprehensive guide to the Aegean island of Kos, including the nearby island of Nisyros and the Turkish mainland attraction of Bodrum. The book covers in depth the history of Kos and Bodrum, what to see, car hire and public transport, where to go, what to do, eating out, bars and clubs, the best beaches, shopping, travel information, maps, and a host of tips and hints for the holidaymaker and traveller. The book is aimed at helping the visitor save time and money, both prior to and during their visit and to get the most out of their stay on this beautiful island.
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Starring Dennis Waterman, Judy Buxton, Sam Kelly and Joan Sims. Tony Carpenter (Waterman) is a self-made millionaire and owner of a booming executive car hire business. He's made his way to the top but hasn't forgot his East-end roots, and much to his snooty wife's disgust, he treats his employee's like friends. There's Mrs Wembley (Sims) the cook, Sam (Kelly) the chauffeur and of course his personal assistant Maggie (Russell), none of whom he could live without. Follow this comical bunch of characters and Tony's troublesome daughter through trial and tribulations, in this sitcom about life when it's on the up! Contains the Complete Series
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DIVEssential reading for students, backpackers, and budget-conscious travelers with descriptions of Britain & Ireland's sights, accommodations, dining, and entertainment--with a focus upon transportation routes, schedules, and maps.br/divDIVIndependent Traveler's Britain and Ireland 2003 is an original and practical guide to traveling around Britain and Ireland on a budget with suggested routes to follow, cities and areas to visit and ideas for creating your own itinerary.brThe variety of travel passes and modes of transport available make it possible to tour Britain and Ireland, and stick to a budget. Rail, coach, and bus passes and car hire allow you to explore the cities, villages, and countryside.brThis guide features big cities, towns, villages, and the countryside; practical information on traveling by train, coach, bus, and car; budget guides to where to stay, where to eat, and what to see and do; details of rail, coach, and bus passes; journey plans with route maps, distances and travel timing.br/div
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DIVSwitzerland's pure air, alpine scenery and picturesque towns and villages have established the country as a year-round destination that appeals to visitors of all tastes and ages. Confident in the renowned efficiency of the Swiss transport system, the traveler can truly relax. Expanding on the successful Bradt guide, Switzerland by Rail, Anthony Lambert presents every aspect of travel in this enchanting country, backed up by detailed coverage of chateaux, museums and historic buildings. No matter what your interests, or how you plan to travel, this is the guide you need. This books provides a comprehensive guide to Switzerland's unrivalled rail network as well as information on lake steamers, postbuses, car hire, scenic walks, bicycle hire and routes, recommended accommodations close to stations, walking tours of 15 Swiss towns, regional maps and town plans. (5 1/4 x 8 1/2, 416 pages, color photos, maps, illustrations, charts)br/div
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DIVDIVMuch more than just a set of directions, the author's own experience on each cycling route in this book is described in an entertaining narrative, and detailed route information is featured to allow readers to follow the routes for themselves. Through following any of these routes, cyclists will encounter events and places that have played an important but lesser-known role in the bigger Scottish picture. The routes take in everything one would expect from a holiday in Scotland but reveal unexpected little-known gems in addition. Every aspect of travelling with a bike is covered, and each route is carefully constructed to make the cyclist feel safe and remove the need for expensive and inconvenient car hire. It features nine of the best routes that cyclists of any level will find possible and enjoyable./DIV/DIV
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DIVWhether you dream of sun-kissed Caribbean hideaways or idyllic Greek islands, romantic nights in French chateaux or Tuscan villas, adventurous journeys to south America or exotic Asian escapes, this guide is the best investment you'll make towards ensuring your honeymoon really is the holiday of a lifetime.br/divDIVWhether you dream of sun-kissed Caribbean hideaways or idyllic Greek islands, romantic nights in French chateaux or Tuscan villas, adventurous journeys to south America or exotic Asian escapes, this guide is the best investment you'll make towards ensuring your honeymoon really is the holiday of a lifetime. All budgets are catered to from the world's most glamorous hotels to tiny thatched cabanas. Whether you want to go on safari in Africa, ski the Rockies in Canada or the US, explore the canals of Venice by gondola, dive the Great Barrier Reef, trek to lost Andean cities or simply laze on palm-fringed beaches, every kind of honeymoon is included.brInside you'll find: over 500 hotels in 50 countries for all budgets; detailed hotel descriptions; when to go where; practical information on flight times, currencies, visas, taxis and car hire; suggested itineraries such as gastronomic tours, wine routes, yacht charters and the world's greatest rail journeys; getting married abroad, how and where to organize a wedding.br/div
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DIV(1) General information (2) Routes & cities (3) Reference section (4) Special featuresbr/divDIVAn essential companion for freewheelers.br--iThe Sunday Times/i, reviewing the seriesbr/divDIVbChristopher/bandbMelanie Rice/bhave written numerous travel guides and have contributed to several Thomas Cook publications.br/divDIVThis compact alpine resort has a stunning setting at the edge of luminous Lake Wakatipu, the serrated peaks of the Southern Alps rising in the distance. There are excellent skiing facilities here and Queenstown is also a good touring base for exploring Fiordland and Central Otago. What's more, it's on the go more or less 24 hours a day. If you're not shattered after a day on the slopes, sailing the lakes, rock climbing, bungy jumping, jet-boating or river rafting, you can dance the night away in one of the town's many nightclubs. It's no surprise that the locals claim that Queenstown is the 'Adventure Capital of the World'.brbr/divDIVUpdated annually, Independent Travellers guides concentrate on the most relevant and useful facts and tips on budget travel, accommodation and eating. As well as practical advice, the wealth of background information helps you to experience the destination, not just visit it. Each guide sets out a series of routes that make the best use of all the transport options - trains, buses, car hire, flights - with detailed information on distances and timings.BRWith a greater percentage of national park land than anywhere else on earth, and a population of just 4 million in a country the size of Great Britain or Colorado, New Zealand is a nature-lover's heaven. Yet as well as its spectacular mountains, pristine coastline and stunning scenery, New Zealand offers vibrant cities, outgoing and self-confident people and the fascinating culture of the Maoris.BRIndependent Travellers New Zealand is your guide to every aspect of this unique nation.BRBRBR/DIV
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DIV(1) General information (2) Routes & cities (3) Reference section (4) Special featuresbr/divDIVAn essential companion for freewheelers.br--iThe Sunday Times/i, reviewing the seriesbr/divDIVbSean Sheehan/bgrew up in London and first went to Southeast Asia to work as an English teacher. He is now a full-time writer, living in Ireland and London, and continues to make regular return visits to Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.brbrbPat Levy/bworked and studied in Singapore for six years and spent much of that time traveling around the region. She now lives in London and Ireland but the lure of Southeast Asia and her love for the flora and fauna of the region draw her back as often as possible.br/divDIVA trip to moated Chiang Mai is a highlight of any visit to Thailand. By no means typical of Thai towns, Chiang Mai combines quaintness with modernity and has the best of everything the country has to offer, except for white sandy beaches. In terms of tourist infrastructure the place is hard to beat. It has an exemplary choice of places to stay and eat, undoubtedly the best shopping opportunities outside of the capital, and its compact size makes it a pleasure to get around. On top of this, Chiang Mai has pleasingly cooler evenings than many other parts of Thailand and is the nicest place to enrol in a course on Thai cooking, Buddhism, or a host of other learning programmes. However long your intended stay, the chances are you will consider staying longer.br/divDIVUpdated annually, Independent Travellers guides concentrate on the most relevant and useful facts and tips on budget travel, accommodation and eating. As well as practical advice, the wealth of background information helps you to experience the destination, not just visit it. Each guide sets out a series of routes that make the best use of all the transport options - trains, buses, car hire, flights - with detailed information on distances and timings.BRT
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DIViIndependent Travellers New Zealand/iis an original and practical guide to traveling around this spectacular, faraway country on a budget. Revised annually, it is describes plenty of recommended routes to travel, cities and areas to visit, and offers budget options for accommodations, transportation, eating out, and sightseeing. The guide comes with its own tailored free mini weblinks CD.br/divDIVbChristopher/bandbMelanie Rice/bhave written numerous travel guides and have contributed to several Thomas Cook publications.brbrbGrant Bourne/bis a New Zealander who is now based in Germany but returns home frequently for extended visits.br/divDIVCape Reinga, at the tip of North Island, is sacred to the Maoris as the stepping off point to the hereafter. To the south lies Ninety Mile Beach, one of the most exhilarating drives in New Zealand and an absolute must. A full day's return journey from either Russell or Paihia, it's a whole lot easier to take the bus and leave the driving to someone else. The coach operators have fitted out special buses for the trip and, more importantly, the drivers are in the know about the tides. The run along the beach itself is almost scary at times as an incoming wave can catch the bus broadside and literally lift it sideways across the sand.br/divDIVIndependent Travellers guides offer everything you need, nothing you don't. Updated annually, these unique route-based guides cut through the mountains of surplus information available to travelers and present only the most relevant, useful and interesting facts, tips and advice.brInside you will find: journey plans with route maps, distances and travel timings; features the cities, towns, islands, national parks and scenic areas; practical information on car hire, air travel and public transport; budget guides to where to stay, where to eat and what to see and do; details of rail and coach passes, plus other budget travel options; color photogra
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