Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Essays discuss the people, history, and institution of New York City and are accompanied by tips for visitors.

Product Description: Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective...read more

Product Description: Las Vegas-Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Death Valley This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook. It is an inspiring background read, an invaluable on-the-spot companion and a wonderful souvenir of your visit Evocative photography-Insight Guides are renowned for their great pictures, taken specifically for this book and never seen before Illuminating text-Expert writers bring to life Las Vegas' history, gaming, culture, food, arts and, above all, the people Incisive evaluations-From the Strip to downtown Las Vegas and from the Hoover Dam to Route 66 and the Grand Canyon, it's all here Detailed, cross-referenced maps-All sites are clearly highlighted and numbered in relation to the text Full listings-All the travel details, hotels, restaurants and phone numbers you'll nee...read more

Product Description: Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective...read more

Describes the history and culture of the southern U.S., suggests tourist attractions, and offers advice on travel and accommodations

Looks at the historic sites of the western U.S. and offers advice on travel and accommodations

Product Description: Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective...read more

Product Description: Pocket Guide Los Angeles includes a chapter detailing Los Angeles's history and culture, 11 itineraries and excursions taking in sights ranging from the brass-and-coral terrazzo tiles of the Walk of Fame to glittering Rodeo Drive, leisure-time suggestions, and a comprehensive information section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers...read more

Product Description: One of over 400 titles in the Insight series, Insight Guide Greek Islands. This 320-page book includes a section detailing the history of the Greek Islands, 14 features covering aspects of the area's life and culture, ranging from bouzouki music to the art of seduction, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers...read more

Offers information on the history, people, culture, cuisine, and sights of Belgium and lists hotels, monuments, museums, restaurants, and shops

Describes points of interest and looks at Mexican history and culture

Looks at the historic sites of the western U.S. and offers advice on travel and accommodations

A new guide celebrates North America's western parks, from the Pacific Islands to the Rocky Mountains, with detailed descriptions and essays on 'The Spirit of the West,' maintaining the ecological balance, and roughing it in the great outdoors. Original.