Amazon.com description: Product Description: Here's the book you'll want to read and re-read prior to and after your trip. This popular and reliable guide is a terrific resource for both background and on-the-road reading. More than a travel guide, this beautifully photographed four-color glossy book includes invaluable insights into history, people, and culture of this intriguing destination. Includes a separate section with travel tips on accommodations, restaurants, transportation, and sightseeing. Written by leading experts. The photos alone are worth the price of the book!