Points Of Interest category: 1997 books

Chapter from Blue Guide Greece the Aegean Islands: what to see, where to stay and eat, history, archaeology, art, culture, leisure. With superb, award-winning maps. Written and edited by a team of three experts: historian, art historian and archaeologist, two of whom lead cultural tours in Greece. "Blue Guides still hold the cultural high ground" Sunday Times.

Written by local experts, Fodor's travel guides have been offering advice and professionally vetted recommendations for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Everything about Africa that stirs the imagination is concentrated in its southernmost country. Lions freely roam vast game reserves such...

Chapter from Blue Guide Greece the Aegean Islands: what to see, where to stay and eat, history, archaeology, art, culture, leisure. With superb, award-winning maps. Written and edited by a team of three experts: historian, art historian and archaeologist, two of whom lead cultural tours in Greece. "Blue Guides still hold the cultural high ground" Sunday Times.

You can count on Rick Steves for what you really need to know when traveling in the Scottish Highlands. In this slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Scotland, you'll get Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the best sights, restaurants, and hotels in the Scottish Highlands. With Rick's advice,...

Chapter from Blue Guide Greece the Aegean Islands: what to see, where to stay and eat, history, archaeology, art, culture, leisure. With superb, award-winning maps. Written and edited by a team of three experts: historian, art historian and archaeologist, two of whom lead cultural tours in Greece. "Blue Guides still hold the cultural high ground" Sunday Times.

Chapter from Blue Guide Greece the Aegean Islands: what to see, where to stay and eat, history, archaeology, art, culture, leisure. With superb, award-winning maps.   Written and edited by a team of three experts: historian, art historian and archaeologist, two of whom lead cultural...

Chapter from Blue Guide Greece the Aegean Islands: what to see, where to stay and eat, history, archaeology, art, culture, leisure. With superb, award-winning maps. Written and edited by a team of three experts: historian, art historian and archaeologist, two of whom lead cultural tours in Greece. "Blue Guides still hold the cultural high ground" Sunday Times.

Illinois’ windy city will blow you away in more ways than one.  This midwestern metropolis is one of the largest cities in the United States and offers a diverse mix of performing arts, sports, ethnic cuisine and American culture. The city is well known for its influence on music and stand-up...

Bulgarian Monasteries and Churches provides extensive information on the most interesting and significant Orthodox temples in Bulgaria. The book includes a selection of important and interesting sacred places in the country, grouped by region. Each article features history of the temple and useful...

An eclectic and thriving metropolis of over two million people, Stockholm is a visually appealing Swedish city built on 14 islands that are connected by 57 bridges. Wide boulevards and fine buildings keep perfect company with painted wooden houseboats and ultramodern skyscrapers.  Sweden’s...

Hamburg is the European Union’s seventh largest city.  Located on the River Elbe, one hundred kilometers from the North Sea, Hamburg is known as the “Gateway to the World.” It is the second largest port city in Europe and has been known for its port since medieval times. Regarded as one...

Boston is the state capital of Massachusetts and a northeastern U.S. city with great historical significance. Packed with cultural sights as well as fine art, top sports teams, diverse cuisine and modern sophistication, Boston draws over 16 million visitors every year. Boston is one of the ten most...

Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. The city’s famous canals encircle its  impressive buildings and are crossed by one thousand bridges. Welcome to Holland's vibrant centre of culture, and creativity.  Rotterdam (known as World Port World City) has cutting-edge...

The book is intended for both the segments of travelers; the domestic wanderers and for whom India is an unfamiliar territory. Tourism in India is notching up yearon-year. Fulfilling the need as a guide book this volume also seeks to offer some insight of academic vlue on the subject.