Rough Guides
Experiential travel has always been at the heart of Rough Guides. For over 30 years, our authors have been sharing travel experiences that inspire readers to push themselves out of their comfort zones and to immerse themselves in a destination's culture and traditions.
Rough Guides' bestselling inspirational coffee-table book draws upon the insider knowledge of in-the-know writers to share the 1000 ultimate
The Rough Guide to France is your definitive handbook to one of Europe's most beautiful countries. From Bastille Day celebrations and the spectacular Amiens cathedral to wintersports in the Alps and the famous Tour de France, this guide captures all of France's highlights in a full colour introduction. The top hotels, bars and restaurants are all uncovered in the detailed listings section with the new 'Author's Pick' feature highlighting the very
...Whether you want to reserve a hotel room, hire a bicycle or pay the restaurant bill – The Rough Guide Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook will help you all the way. The A-Z English to Mandarin and A-Z Mandarin to English translations will have you speaking the language even before you step off the plane. Practice your pronunciation with 16-pages of additional scenario material; available as downloadable audio files, the scenarios have been recorded
...Take along the Rough Guide Latin American Spanish Phrasebook and make some new friends while on your trip. This brand-new title includes 16-pages of scenario material. Whether you want to ask for directions, check the local bus times or reserve a hotel room, the clear A-Z translations will help you in all manner of situations. The guide includes a detailed grammar section and a helpful menu and drinks list reader – ideal when sampling the
...Learn the romantic language of Italian with the help of this pocket-sized Rough Guide Phrasebook. With A-Z English to Italian and A-Z Italian to English translations, this thoroughly-revised third edition will have you speaking the language even before you arrive. Whether you want to reserve a hotel room, check the local train times or simply ask for extra milk in your coffee, the 16-pages of additional scenario material will help you in all manner
...Whether you want to reserve a hotel room, sample the local beer or simply find out what time the bank opens – The Rough Guide German Phrasebook will help you all the way. With A-Z English to German and A-Z German to English translations, this pocket-sized phrasebook will have you speaking the language as soon as you arrive. There are 16-pages of additional scenarios, from buying a train ticket and posting a letter to ordering a coffee and
...Take along the Rough Guide Mexican Spanish Phrasebook and make some new friends while on your trip. This thoroughly revised third edition has both A-Z English- Mexican Spanish and A-Z Mexican Spanish- English translations – perfect for quick word reference. Practice your pronunciation with 16-pages of additional scenario material; available as downloadable audio files, the scenarios have been recorded by native Mexican Spanish speakers and
...The Rough Guide phrasebook will have you speaking French as soon as you arrive. This fully revised third edition includes 16-pages of additional scenario material, from asking for directions and ordering a glass of wine to checking train times and reserving a hotel room. Recorded by native French speakers, the scenarios are available as downloadable audio files either to your computer or iPod – perfect for practicing your pronunciation. With
...The Rough Guide phrasebook will help you to make friends with the local people, and speaking Spanish as soon as you arrive. This fully-revised third edition includes 16-pages of additional scenario material, from asking for directions and ordering a glass of wine to checking bus times and enquiring about hotel rates. Recorded by native Spanish speakers, the scenarios are available as downloadable audio files either to your computer or iPod –
...The Rough Guide to Paris provides accounts on the classic must-see sites like the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre, as well as delving deeper and allowing you to discover the less clichéd and commercial side of the city, such as the atmospheric streets of the Marais.
Packed with practical, perceptive reviews and hand-picked listings of bars, restaurants, accommodation and more; the authors' recommendations and expert local knowledge will
...The Rough Guide to Florence & the Best of Tuscany is the essential companion to discovering the romantic Italian city and its breath-taking surrounds. The full-colour introduction highlights the renaissance architecture that dominates the streets of Florence, as well as the dramatic and varied scenery of the best pockets of Tuscany. There are full accounts of all the major tourist sites, including Michelangelo's statue of David the charming Ponte
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