101 Weekends in Europe - Couverture souple

Barton, Robin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1847730817 ISBN 13 : 9781847730817

Editeur : New Holland Publishers Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

Get the low-down on 101 European cities wtih this compact & stylish travel guide!

• 101 weekend destinations from classics like Paris and Vienna to emerging destinations like Vilnius and Brno
• Over 150 photos bring the cities to life with glossy elegance
• Well-informed insights on culture, sights, shopping, accommodation, and food
• Indispensable guide to choosing your next destination, whether culture, shopping, nightlife, food, outdoor adventure, or just relaxing in the sun is on your agenda

It is easier and more affordable to travel around Europe than ever before. Yet even a short hop between cities reveals fascinating contrasts in culture, nightlife, style, and food—the perfect ingredients for an unforgettable weekend away!

This stylish book presents tastes of 101 of the best weekend breaks around Europe, each one chosen for its appeal to the modern traveler and ease of accessibility.

For each destination, discover the low-down on the culture, sights, activities, shopping, accommodation and food available, delivered in witty, well-informed prose that highlights the best the city has to offer.

Paris, Venice, London, Barcelona, Prague—the lure of Europe's classic cities is timeless, and all of these must-see destinations are covered in this book. In addition, it has never been easier to explore the lesser-known corners of the continent, and 101 Weekends in Europe also reveals stylish and rewarding weekend breaks away from the crowds in up-and-coming destinations, with an eclectic selection of lesser-known, interesting, and emerging cities around the continent such as Kiruna and Brno.

The book covers weekend breaks in 31 European countries served by budget transport, and includes Western and Eastern Europe, the Baltics, and Russia. Details are given of how to get there and when to go, and each city is illustrated with excellent color photography.

101 Weekends in Europe is the perfect companion for seasoned weekend travelers choosing their next destination or reliving old haunts—or for less-experienced travelers looking for inspiration!

"...a beautiful guide to the continent's best sights".
—Traveller Magazine

"...a gorgeous book to browse as you plan... beautifully illustrated".
—Sunday Telegraph

"...a great place to get inspiration".
—French Magazine

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Robin Bartonis a London-based journalist and editor specializing in travel, adventure sports, food and green issues. He is a regular contributor to the Independent on Sunday and has also written for The Observer, the Evening Standard, the Daily Telegraph, Wunderlustand Intersection Magazine. He has edited several travel books for Fodor s in the US. Recent projects he has contributed to include Green Rooms, a guide to ethical travel.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: New Holland Publishers Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1847730817
• ISBN 13: 9781847730817
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Buchpark GmbH; gpsr@buchpark.de; ; Krügerweg 1; Trebbin; Brandenburg; 14959; Allemagne