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Discover Austria with Marco Polo! This compact, straightforward guide is clearly structured for ease of use. It gets you right to the heart of the country, and provides you with all the latest information and lots of Insider Tips for a thrilling Austrian adventure. - Includes a road atlas and an additional pull-out map - Clear, user-friendly structure and layout - Get your bearings with the 'Where to Start' panels and ensure you don't miss out on the key sights using the 'Highlights' section - The 'Best Of' pages feature unique aspects of the country and also suggest places to go for free, tips for things to do when it's raining and good places to relax. Insider Tips and much more besides: Marco Polo enables you to fully experience Austria, from Lake Constance in the west to Lake Neusiedl on the Hungarian border. From famous attractions such as Benedictine Abbey of Melk on the Danube to the impressive medieval fortress of Hochosterwitz on its rocky outcrop in Carinthia. Marco Polo also takes you to the lesser known sites: 'Kaiser der Paradeiser' tomato farm in the Burgenland (owned by Erich Stekovics) where you can marvel at an unbelievable 3,200 varieties of tomato, and you'll be astounded by Andre Heller's 14 'chambers of wonder' at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens. With the Marco Polo Excursions and Tours you can explore Austria along specific planned routes, and the Low Budget tips will help you to save money. The author's Insider Tips encourage you to experience the country in an individual and authentic way. Don't go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!

Umbria stands out as one of Italy's most enchanting and desirable destinations, a region resonant with history. This guidebook, written by insiders who know the region intimately, hits all the high points for visitors: the magnificent architecture of the capital, Perugia; splendid Gubbio, rich with medieval and renaissance landmarks; and Terni, a modern industrial city that features some of the country's most beautiful churches. The book also includes natural wonders, including the Waterfall of Marmore, and the significant Christian destination Assisi, birthplace of Saint Francis.

Containing easy-to-use information on the most exciting and stylish facets of the city, "Avant-Guide London is completely revised with more than 30 percent new material. The thorough and authoritative listings feature information on museums and neighborhoods as well as stylish hotels, chic shops, and the best restaurants for every budget. Offering entertaining features and original interviews that zero in on the locals steering scenes in art, television, music, film, fashion, and food, "Avant-Guide London combines all the comprehensiveness of a traditional travel guide with the knowing intelligence and fast-forward design of a top-notch urban magazine. Thoroughly reformatted and redesigned, this book's new look includes discrete, detachable maps and innovative, quick-access "Avant Directories" that deliver essential travel information in a way that is even more useful, practical, and fun.

Featuring comprehensive, authoritative on new, unique, and fashion-forward hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightlife in America's cultural, culinary, and style capital," Avant-Guide New York City is packed with straightforward reviews from insiders who are not afraid to attack sacred cows or praise a hidden treasure. The guide contains essential background information on the history of the Big Apple and a savvy guide to its richly varied neighborhoods. Written to appeal to seasoned visitors looking for a new approach to their favorite destination, the guide profiles important personalities who drive the cultural scene and offers exciting ideas for visitors with or without children. Cleverly designed with lots of fully plotted, full-color maps, "Avant-Guide New York City offers innovative detachable directories that provide indispensable information in a portable format.

The only style-driven travel guidebook to the food and fashion capital of America, "Avant-Guide San Francisco contains updated information on the hippest places to wine, dine, stay, and play. The new edition of this edgy travel guide features bold colors and graphics capturing the excitement of this world-class tourist destination, and the book profiles all the major neighborhoods, from the gritty South of Market scene to the bustling center of Latin culture, the Mission district. Candid reviews take on every kind of hotel and restaurant venue -- from plush to penny wise, with complete details in location, price ranges, amenities, and nearby shopping -- while handy "top ten" lists cover the best experiences, museums and galleries, offbeat sights, architectural stunners, parks and beaches, and places to take kids. Also featured are "Avant Savant" interviews, offering provocative portraits of the movers and shakers of Baghdad by the Bay in all major fields, from media to fashion to food. "Avant-Guide San Francisco includes charts, full-color maps, and detachable directories to make navigating this condensed but complex city of 49 square miles easy and fun.

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Let Awkwafina--the Queens-born rap artist of "NYC Bitches" fame--be your guide to the hidden gems of New York City (natives, we're talking to you, too.) with 10 walking tour adventures that you don't need a trust fund to enjoy. Travel back in time exploring revolutionary-era Tottenville or Louis Armstrong's house in Corona. Gorge yourself on the haute-cuisine of the street-savvy, from authentic pierogi in Little Poland to steam dumplings in Flushing. Roll with Awkwafina, and she'll show you the neighborhoods you never knew you were missing (and a few you were missing the point of).

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads Australia driving vacation guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming Australian towns, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay. Local travel writers have carefully crafted each driving itinerary in the guide based on first-hand knowledge, creating tours full of original ideas for activities, off-the-beaten-track stops, and the best-value, most authentic hotels and restaurants along the way.

Twenty-two themed drives, each lasting one to seven days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences in an Australia that can only be discovered by road. Each drive is loaded with ideas for varied activities, from diving and snorkeling to hiking, surfing, wine tours, biking trips, and river rafting.

This fully updated guidebook includes color photography throughout, a pull-out map of the entire country for easy navigation between tours, and zip code information for use with GPS. Discover the unexpected on your driving vacation with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads Australia.

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

"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads California" driving vacation guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming Californian towns, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay. Twenty-four 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 on the beach or at a spa, to wine tours, cycling trips, and watersports. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses and restaurants specializing in regional produce have been selected by expert authors.

Full-color throughout, with a pull-out map of the entire region 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 road trip with "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads California.""