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Scenic routes, charming hotels, authentic regional cuisine... Take a journey through the back roads of northern and central Italy to discover the area's real soul and charm.

DK Eyewitness Back Roads Northern and Central Italy driving vacation guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming Italian villages, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay. Twenty-five themed drives, each lasting one to five days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road.

Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities, from short walks and longer hikes to days at a spa, wine tours, cycling trips, swimming in secluded Italian lakes, and more. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses and charming restaurants specializing in regional produce have been selected by expert authors.

Full-color throughout, with a pull-out map of the entire country for easy navigation between tours, and even zip code information for use with a GPS device, discover the unexpected on your driving vacation with DK Eyewitness Back Roads Northern and Central Italy.

Take to the open road with Back Roads Spain and discover 25 leisurely drives through the country's beautiful villages and stunning landscapes.

Explore the historic cities and hilltop villages of Andalucía, tour Mallorca's spectacular coast, or drive through Rioja vineyards. Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals incredible sights, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can be discovered only by road.

Inside Back Roads Spain
- A free laminated pull-out road map of Spain helps you navigate with ease
- 25 easy-to-follow driving tours, each lasting one to five days
- Guided walks take you through Spain's historic towns and villages
- Experts suggest the best off-road activities in each area, from wine tours to water sports
- Contains essential travel tips, including our pick of where to stay, eat, and shop, plus useful travel, visa, and health information
- Covers all the Spanish rules of the road
- Includes postcodes for use with GPS, plus information on road conditions and parking tips
- Covers Galicia, Ribeira Sacra, Picos de Europa, La Rioja, Navarra, Aragón, Pyrenees, Catalonia, Girona, Delta de l'Ebre, Matarraña, the Maestrazgo, the Costa Blanca, La Ribera del Duero, Sierra de Gredos, Sierra de la Peña de Francia, Extremadura, La Mancha, Andalucía, Costa de la Luz, Granada, Mallorca, Ibiza, and more

Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide to Spain? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Spain.

About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's award-winning Back Roads guidebooks take the work out of planning a road trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your journey. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in more than 120 countries.

"DK Eyewitness Back Roads Spain" driving vacation guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming villages, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay. Twenty-five themed drives, each lasting one to seven days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road.

Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities from walks to days on the beach and children's attractions, to wine tours and cycling trips. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses and charming restaurants specializing in regional produce have been selected by expert authors.

Full-color throughout, with a pull-out map for easy navigation between tours, and zip code information for use with a GPS device. All the practical information you could need is included, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information and opening hours.

Discover the unexpected on your driving holiday with "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads Spain."

Michelle Bigley, author of Explorer's Guide Kauai, has really gone out of her way in Backroads & Byways Hawaii, taking on Hawaii as a whole. Exploring the little-known sides of all the islands, she provides out-of-the-ordinary itineraries, all including lodging and dining highlights, to make your trip memorable. Each chapter offers itineraries focused on themes, among them Historic Big Island; Under-the-Radar Oahu; Maui for Foodies; and Haute and Haunted Lanai. Chapters cover not only the must-see destinations for each island but also the less-traveled roads, like the back road from Hana to Haleakala on Maui, or routes through the Windward side of Oahu. With expert advice on inter-island hopping to keep the budget reasonable, like economical direct ferry routes that also have far more local appeal. See the real Hawaii!

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Lonely Planet The Bahamas is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the massive barrier reef in Andros, spot a famous star or starlet strolling down Pink Sands Beach, or snorkel with color-changing octopi; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Bahamas and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet The Bahamas Travel Guide:

Color maps and images throughout

Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests

Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, music, politics, landscapes, wildlife, and cuisine

Over 43 local maps

Useful features - including What's New, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Travel with Children

Coverage of Nassau, New Providence, Andros, the Biminis, Abacos, Harbour Island, Paradise Island, Exuma Cays, Grand Bahama, Turks & Caicos, the Cat & San Salvador Islands, Eleuthera, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet The Bahamas, our most comprehensive guide to the Bahamas, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less traveled.

Looking for more coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Caribbean Islands guide for a comprehensive look at what the whole region has to offer.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Emily Matchar, and Tom Masters.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

"TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category"

"'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times"

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Isabelle Palmer has created a successful business from her ability to enliven any balcony, roof terrace, and window sill with her inventive gardening ideas.

In The Balcony Gardener she shows you how to do just the same. Discover how to make the most of your gardening plot, however confined, with Isabelle's creative and inspiring projects, including creating a cocktail window box from which you can make your own delicious fruity drinks, recycling containers such as wine and fruit crates, and creating a country garden in the smallest urban space. You can also turn your balcony, roof terrace, or patio into an attractive space to dine and entertain with stylish lighting and furnishing ideas. With The Balcony Gardener's uniquely different gardening ideas and practical advice, a lack of space won't hold you back; you will soon transform your mini-patch into a fabulous green oasis.

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Bali: the Travel Guide with Insider TipsExplore Bali, Lombok and the Gili Islands with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the islands' trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place on these Indonesian islands. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful region has to offer...Bali, Lombok or the Gilis, the names alone conjure up images of beaches lined with palm trees, coral reefs, rice terraces and mighty volcanoes. Surfers, divers and mountaineers will find their paradise here, while the tourist centres offer all the amenities you could wish for, from five-star restaurants to oriental spas. Here on the 'Islands of the Gods' perfect waves roll in beneath picturesque cliffs and a massive mountain range towers up in the centre of the island with deep canyons and thundering waterfalls. This is Bali! Your Marco Polo Bali Pocket Guide includes: - Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into the islands from cocktails on the rocks, national park jungles, fairy-tale beaches and the most magical sunsets beneath the palms. - Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best 'only in' Bali experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself.- Sightseeing - all of the top sights are organized by areas of the islands so you can easily plan your trip. - Discovery Tours - specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Bali, Lombok and the Gili Islands. Here are inspirational itineraries that will help you enjoy all of Bali, Lombok and the Gili Islands' wonderful landscape. - Bali in full-color - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Bali includes full-color photos throughout the guide bringing the islands to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip.- Touring App - you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again! - Road Atlas and pull-out map - we've included a detailed road atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour.- Useful Indonesian phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Bali to show you around this fabulous region. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Bali, Lombok and the Gili Islands have to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Bali Pocket Precincts is your curated guide to Bali's best cultural, shopping, spa and dining experiences. Bali is known for its tumbling rice paddies, beautiful culture and world-class surf. But delve deeper and you'll discover that every area of the island has its own distinctive personality. Artistic Ubud is home to centuries-old temples, yoga shalas galore and some of the most inventive plant-based restaurants in the world. On the south coast, Seminyak is all about designer boutiques and vibey beach clubs with swim-up bars and sunset soundtracks. Head north and volcano bagging, rice-terrace trekking and exceptional scuba diving all become possibilities. This guide also includes a selection of field trips that encourage you to get off the beaten path and visit areas further afield including North Bali and the neighboring island of Lombok. With the worst of the pandemic behind it, Bali remains a popular holiday destination where locals welcome tourists with open arms. Slip this guide into your pocket and head off on an adventure, experiencing the most fascinating sights and surrounds, just like a local.