The newest title in Vendome's best-selling House & Garden series features the homes of those fortunate enough to have realized the universal dream of creating unique hideaways in some of the most beautiful parts of the world. This lovely, all-color book takes readers on an international tour of these retreats - from Bali and Mexico to upstate New York, Provence, the Alps, and beyond. The arrangement is thematic, with chapters on Houses by the Sea, Mountain Retreats, Country Simplicity, and Exotic Escapes, so that the white clapboard simplicity of Nantucket contrasts interestingly with a seaside house in Brittany, while a luscious Tuscan villa stands next to a quaint English country cottage. One shared theme in these houses is that they tend to be more relaxed in decoration than primary dwellings - there is less need for working spaces or formal entertaining, thus the houses tend to be more open and casual, and enforces the mingling of family life and leisure. The informative text pinpoints the key elements of design and decoration, most of which could be applied to any home, and the superb photographs both illustrate these ideas and inspire readers' dreams.

Author: Leonie Highton
Hardcover: 208 pages
Company: Vendome Press (2000-11-01)
ISBN: 0865652198
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Have you ever dreamed about a few idyllic weeks in Italy, staying in a lovingly restored historic villa or apartment? Can you imagine yourself wandering through vibrant villages and towns, seeking out art treasures in tumble-down churches, and shopping for antiques, fine wines and the latest fashions along streets that have remained virtually unchanged for centuries? Does dining in rustic country trattorias, chic city restaurants, or even trying your hand at cooking authentic Italian meals in your own villa kitchen appeal to you? If you thought that this kind of vacation was only for the super-wealthy, you are in for a surprise. Your Own Private Tuscany is the first guide that helps you turn this fantasy into an affordable reality.

Your Own Private Tuscany is not like other guides. It won't dictate where you should go or stay, what you should see, do, or eat, but it will give you all the tools required to custom-design a trip that suits your own personality and interests. In the pages of the guide you will find explanations of what to expect in an Italian rental, the reasons that vacation rentals are vastly superior to hotels, and specific instructions for finding a rental on the Internet at a price that is within your means. There are descriptions of regions to visit, the probable costs involved in renting, and tips on car rental, driving, and travelling with groups and children. Instructions on dining out and shopping in family-run stores, supermarkets and outdoor markets are spelled out for you. You'll even find reviews of rental agencies and guidebooks, and cookbook recommendations to help you prepare superb meals. So what are you waiting for? The holiday of a lifetime is closer than you think.

Author: Lynn Jennings
Paperback: 106 pages
Company: Trafford Publishing (2004-12) (2006-07-06)
ISBN: 1412039452
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“It’s easy to see why Hawaii has become synonymous with paradise. Just look around at the sugary beaches, Technicolor coral reefs and volcanoes ready for adventure.” – Sara Benson, Lonely Planet Writer

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Inside This Book…

8 fun-and-sun loving authors
24 itineraries
179 beaches
Miles of hiking trails
Inspirational photos
Clear, easy-to-use maps
Outdoor activities chapter
In-depth background
Comprehensive planning tools
Easy-to-read layout


Author: Sara Benson
Paperback: 656 pages
Company: Lonely Planet (2011-10-01)
ISBN: 174179806X
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Author: Nancy Shingler Messner, Damian Sherlock
Paperback: 272 pages
Company: Mills & Sanderson Pub (1991-03)
ISBN: 0938179268
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Author: Sunset Books
Paperback: 224 pages
Company: Sunset Publishing Corporation (1997-09)
ISBN: 0376011955
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From the Web site that attracts more than 3 million unique visitors a month, this groundbreaking book features 40 homes decorated by real people. Over 400 photos show details of all sorts of abodesfrom a tiny rental in Brooklyn to a condo in San Diego to a ranch-style in Miami. Each home profile includes floor plans, detailed resource lists, and "how I did it" explanations from the renters and owners who created fresh and entirely original interiors. Edited and written by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, Apartment Therapy founder and frequent makeover expert on HGTV, this bible of accessible design ideas is the ultimate home decor book for the DIY-savvy.

Author: Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan
Hardcover: 264 pages
Company: Chronicle Books (2008-03-05)
ISBN: 0811859827
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Ultimate guide to 85 accessible dayhikes & multi-day hikes in 10 regions.

Author: Marcia Lieberman, Philip Lieberman
Paperback: 288 pages
Company: Mountaineers Books (1997-05)
ISBN: 0898865115
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While many of the steps in buying a home are the same as buying a condominium, townhouse, or apartment, there are many critical differences. This new book offers a complete overview of these special, usually smaller, residences. These units can be good options for first-time home buyers, for those who want a vacation getaway, investors, and those who want to downsize their living space. These housing units are usually less expensive than a single family home and can include attractive amenities. In purchasing one of these units there will be a lot of people to deal with, from realtors, condo boards, attorneys, to bankers. There is a ton of paperwork with terms and vocabulary that read like a foreign language. In this new book you will find vital information and great strategies for finding the home you want faster and feeling confident about the purchase. You will learn to avoid some of the most prevalent and potentially dangerous and expensive mistakes made by others. The book covers the entire, unique process of buying one of these shared living houses in an easy-to-understand way, pointing out dozens of hints and suggestion as to what to look for as well as demonstrating the many mistakes common with these types of investments. You will learn how to find the best opportunities, to negotiate, finance, budget, handle pre-construction issues, set values, and make the offer. You will be able to define what you are buying (and what you are not) issues on your right to sell, lease, or mortgage. You will be prepared for restrictions pertaining to children, pets, parking, vehicles, boats, music, maintenance of windows, doors, screens, air conditioners, plumbing, club memberships, recreation facility leases, use of recreational facilities, and common areas. In addition, you will learn the advantages of using credit reports, home warranties, insurance, creative financing, closing procedures, moving plans, closing and settlement inspections, and certain legal contracts. You will have instruction in obtaining mortgages which government agencies can help, considerations for veterans, IRA use, hiring an attorney, calculating monthly payments, and establishing an escrow account. The real estate and mortgage glossaries alone are invaluable resources, even for the old hand at property acquisition.

Author: Susan Smith Alvis
Paperback: 288 pages
Company: Atlantic Publishing Company (FL) (2007-08-24)
ISBN: 1601380364
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When planning a vacation to Paris you want to consider activities, entertainment, meals, flight, and so on. Paris has a wide array of choices from sporting events to entertainment. No matter what you enjoy, you have options in Paris.

One thing you want to keep in mind while vacationing to Paris, i.e. in the country, there are many pickpockets on the street. Therefore, you want to plan to protect your belongings. If someone approaches you, make sure that you
take measures to protect yourself, especially if the person is trying to get something from you.

In this eBook, you will learn how to make a perfect travel plans to Paris, how and where to hunt good place to stay, how to shop, good place to wine and dine, and much much more..


Author: Marie M. France
Kindle Edition: 61 pages Kindle eBook
Company: (2011-07-24) (2011-07-24)
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Author: Laura Sutherland
Paperback: 256 pages
Company: St. Martin's Griffin (1999-10-29)
ISBN: 0312204515
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MICHELIN Guide Spain & Portugal 2012 helps travelers find great places to eat and stay, with rigorously researched recommendations to more than 2,500 hotels, 300 country guesthouses and 1,800 restaurants, as well as 100+ Spanish tapas bars. Updated annually, the guide appeals to all tastes and budgets. Anonymous, experienced inspectors carefully select restaurants, using the celebrated Michelin food star-rating system. Travelers can rely on Michelin since only the best make the cut.

Author: Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
Hardcover: 1200 pages
Company: Michelin Travel & Lifestyle (2012-01-16)
ISBN: 206716600X
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This is the only guide there is to the best hotels, inns, bed-and-breakfasts, resorts, motels, and other accommodations along the Pacific Coast Highway. It also covers California’s wine country and is published by the number one online source for PCH information: www.Pacific-Coast-Highway-Travel.com. This brand new and fully updated 2011 edition features: • Over 150 of the best hotels along PCH • 50 top hotels in Napa, Sonoma, & Paso Robles wine country • 8 color maps showing locations from Seattle to San Diego • Full contact details for all hotels • Increased number of the best budget choices • Index of places, alphabetically and geographically The Authors Mike Gerrard and Donna Dailey have written or contributed to over 50 guidebooks between them, including travel guides for publishers including National Geographic, AAA, AA, Fodor’s, Insight Guides, Dorling Kindersley, Moon, Michelin, Thomas Cook, Berlitz, and New Holland. They write and publish the Pacific Coast Highway Travel website: www.Pacific-Coast-Highway-Travel.com.

Author: Mike Gerrard
Paperback: 74 pages
Company: CreateSpace (2011-03-07)
ISBN: 1460963849
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MICHELIN Guide Italy 2012 helps travelers find great places to eat and stay, with rigorously researched recommendations to more than 3,500 hotels, 2,300 restaurants and 350 country guesthouses in 2,000 different locations. Updated annually, the guide appeals to all tastes and budgets. Anonymous, experienced inspectors carefully select restaurants, using the celebrated Michelin food star-rating system. Travelers can rely on Michelin since only the best make the cut.

Author: Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
Hardcover: 1400 pages
Company: Michelin Travel & Lifestyle (2012-01-16)
ISBN: 2067166824
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Are you planning a trip to Lisbon and looking for a guide that will give you everything you need to get the most out of this beautiful city? Let World Travel Expert, David Hoffman, of Davidsbeenhere.com, show you everything from where to stay, what to see and do, the best restaurants, and all there is to know about this captivating city's night life. David will also give you ideas for day trips to nearby areas such as Sintra, Mafra, Cascais, and Azenhas do Mar & Cabo da Roca. Purchase this Davidsbeenhere Travel Guide today and David will make sure you leave no stones unturned and return home with a lifetime of memories.

Each Travel Guide comes with photo rich, up to date descriptions of:

Author: Davidsbeenhere
Kindle Edition: 45 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Doma Publishing House (2011-04-26) (2011-04-26)
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MICHELIN Guide Paris 2011 helps travelers find great places to eat and stay, with obsessively-researched recommendations to approximately 420 restaurants, plus 60 specially selected hotels with character and charm. This guide, updated annually, appeals to all tastes and budgets. Local, anonymous, professional inspectors carefully select restaurants, using the celebrated Michelin food star-rating system. The guide is not a directory-only the best make the cut; so travelers can feel confident in their choices. Text is in French, with symbols for establishment features and services.

Author: Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
Paperback: 432 pages
Company: Michelin Travel & Lifestyle (2011-06-16)
ISBN: 2067153919
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MICHELIN Guide Main Cities Europe 2011 helps travelers find great places to eat and stay, with obsessively-researched recommendations to more than 1,700 restaurants and 1,500 hotels covering 44 cities in 20 European countries. This guide, written in English and updated annually, appeals to all tastes and budgets. Local, anonymous, professional inspectors carefully select restaurants, using the celebrated Michelin food star-rating system. The guide is not a directory-only the best make the cut; so travelers can feel confident in their choices.

Author: Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
Paperback: 1020 pages
Company: Michelin Travel & Lifestyle (2011-06-16)
ISBN: 2067153471
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A Guide to South Beach written by a food, wine and travel writer who has lived there for 25 years. He doesn't list a thousand restaurants -- only the ones he likes (or detests), from overpriced 5 Star eateries with attitude to the tiniest bodega where the food is superior, and you get a smile with it.

An unparalleled insider's view of South Beach. From inside the hot spots like "WALL" at the W to "ROOFTOP," the open-air lounge at the top of a new hotel 18 floors above the water, this book separates the wheat from the chaff.

The hot new Midtown Area is covered in this edition, as well as comprehensive restaurant and hotel listings for the Design District, the Biscayne Corridor, Downtown/Brickell, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove and Coral Gables.

RESTAURANTS - LODGINGS - SHOPPING -ATTRACTIONS

Also - a selective list of things to do that you might not have thought about. A unique view of Miami from someone who's been there and done it and continues to do it every day!

Author: Andrew Delaplaine
Kindle Edition: 128 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Gramercy Park Press (2011-08-23) (2011-08-23)
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If your idea of the perfect vacation involves sunny days, thrilling rides, and movie magic, The Everything Family Guide to the Disneyland Resort, California Adventure, Universal Studios, and the Anaheim Area, 2nd Edition will help you make the most of your trip out West. Containing the most up-to-date, accurate information, this family-focused travel guide contains everything you need to plan the perfect Southern Californian getaway.

Inside are useful ratings for all the rides, shows, and attractions for each member of your family, allowing you to plan the perfect itinerary for your trip. The guide also includes a full hotel/motel resource guide, along with rated restaurant listings and the inside scoop on all the latest additions to the popular parks and attractions, including: California Adventure LegoLand Magic Kingdom Park SeaWorld San Diego Six Flags Magic Mountain The San Diego Zoo Universal Studios Hollywood The Everything Family Guide to the Disneyland Resort, California Adventure, Universal Studios, and the Anaheim Area, 2nd Edition is the perfect resource for families planning the vacation of a lifetime!

Author: Betsy Malloy
Paperback: 432 pages
Company: Adams Media (2007-10-01)
ISBN: 1598693891
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MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2011 helps travelers find great places to eat and stay, with obsessively-researched recommendations to approximately 50 hotels and 200 restaurants. This guide, updated annually, appeals to all tastes and budgets. Local, anonymous, professional inspectors carefully select restaurants, using the celebrated Michelin food star-rating system. The guide is not a directory-only the best make the cut; so travelers can feel confident in their choices.  Look for the Michelin Must Sees Hong Kong this fall.

Author: Michelin
Paperback: 480 pages
Company: Michelin Travel & Lifestyle (2011-01-16)
ISBN: 2067153544
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Are you planning a trip to Amman and looking for a guide that will give you everything you need to get the most out of this historic city? Let World Travel Expert, David Hoffman, of Davidsbeenhere.com, show you everything from where to stay, what to see and do, and the best restaurants to visit. David will also give you ideas for day trips to nearby areas such as Azraq, Jerash, Aljoun, and Salt. Purchase this Davidsbeenhere Travel Guide today and David will make sure you leave no stones unturned and return home with a lifetime of memories.


Each Travel Guide comes with photo rich, up to date descriptions of:
A Hotel ExclusiveSee's and Do'sRestaurantsDay TripsAlso included are country, area, and city maps to help plan your itinerary.

Author: Davidsbeenhere
Kindle Edition: 30 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Doma Publishing House (2011-07-04) (2011-07-04)
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Checking In and Checking Out: A Survival Guide for Hotel and Motel Professionals is a lively, easy-to-read book that is full of anecdotes and useful information for the busy student or professional. Chapters One-Three encourage readers to evaluate their work and personal lives and set goals for the future. The authors introduce the Seven Guiding Principles, which form the core of this book. They ask readers to analyze how they spend their time and what tasks give them the most pleasure. They discuss time management and how to get organized. Chapters Four-Seven focus on the hotel work environment. The importance of teamwork, customer service, and stress management are discussed. Other chapters discuss the importance of sanitation and safety, concerns of those who work in the front of the house, security, public relations, and sales, among other topics. Throughout the book hotel and motel professionals from all departments share their experiences and advice about working in this profession.

Author: Karen Levine, Alan Gelb
Paperback: 216 pages
Company: Delmar Cengage Learning (2004-08-30)
ISBN: 1401840949
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Special rates for seniors, business travelers, frequent visitors, children, club memberships, etc. Lists names and addresses of hotels/motels in the USA and Canada offering discounts and other money-saving programs. Describes special programs, gives addresses and phone numbers for free directories, updated information, reservations and program enrollment.

Author: Beverly Boe, Phil Philcox
Paperback: 40 pages
Company: Pilot Books (1994-03)
ISBN: 087576178X
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Motel of the Mysteries Study Guide consists of approx. 26 pages of summaries and analysis on Motel of the Mysteries by David Macaulay.

This study guide includes the following sections: Plot Summary, Chapter Summaries & Analysis, Characters, Objects/Places, Themes, Style, Quotes, and Topics for Discussion.

Author: BookRags.com
Kindle Edition: 23 pages Kindle eBook
Company: (2011-02-02) (2011-02-02)
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Featuring 375 color photos and 80 full-color detailed maps—more than any other park guidebook—this is the most comprehensive, up-to-the-minute book of its kind on the market today. A perennial favorite with more than a million copies sold in previous editions, it reflects National Geographic’s century-long association with America’s national parks system and its peerless reputation for travel expertise and cartographic excellence.

The guide opens with an essay by Yellowstone authority Paul Schullery, a section on how to use the guide, and a national locator map. The parks are presented alphabetically region by region, with individual maps and geographical profiles. Colorfully illustrated descriptions offer tours tailored to the time available, whether it’s an hour or a week, and tell visitors the best spots to enjoy hikes, spectacular vistas, wildlife, and more. An Information & Activities page provides practical advice on visiting—park contact information, camping and lodging, accessibility, pet restrictions, things to do, and special advisories. Excursions to nearby wildlife refuges, monuments, forests, and other areas of exceptional interest follow many of the park entries.

From planning a trip to making the most of every minute, here’s all the information anyone could want on the scenic national parks—the crown jewels of the park system—plus invaluable advice from National Geographic writers who know them well.

Author: National Geographic
Paperback: 480 pages
Company: National Geographic (2009-03-17) (2009-03-17)
ISBN: 1426203934
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Twenty years travelling New Zealand. Five and a half years full time in his bus/home/office. An American who became a Kiwi.
Learn about New Zealand from a real professional travel writer/photographer who has travelled in his bus/home/office throughout the entire country for years searching for travel articles and photographs taking the side roads of discovery that he will share in this book.

It is a complete guide to New Zealand by a person who has actually been on the road. All the information necessary for you to have the top holiday ever experienced in a magic world of beauty and spectacular wonder – New Zealand.

He will personally introduce you to the fabulous scenic wonders of New Zealand, exciting activities for the most adventuresome to the laid back. He will take you to the best cafes and restaurants and sip exquisite wines at their sources and introduce you to the tops in accommodation at all levels.
You will get to know the historic elements of what made New Zealand what it is and taken into the world of the Maori culture. You will meet the whales, swim with rare Hector dolphins, cavort with baby seals, watch the parent penguins return from the sea to feed their babies and a plethora of rare and exotic animals that enjoy the ocean, lakes, woods and streams of New Zealand.

You will be guided to isolated beaches and walk through pristine wilderness, raft wild rivers and kayak serene lakes and stand in awe at the foot of the majestic Southern Alps. Walk on a glacier to have a snow ball fight in the middle of the summer. Enjoy an overnight boat trip into the massive fiords where waterfalls cascade for hundreds of feet above you.

He will provide you the opportunity to meet and enjoy the people and explore the cities and villages and eat the freshest of seafood, fruits and vegetables and choice lamb from green New Zealand.

Learn how to get the best rental vehicle, best accommodation to fit your needs and budget and be sure to sign up for your own free personal itinerary offered in this book.

Author: Ron Laughlin
Kindle Edition: Kindle eBook
Company: Ron Laughlin (2011-09-20) (2011-09-20)
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Charming, historic, economical lodging options. With maps, photos, and cultural background.

Author: Sam Ballard
Paperback: 251 pages
Company: Harvard Common Press (1986-04-01)
ISBN: 091678276X
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The three New Jersey beach resorts known collectively as The Wildwoods have recently been the subject of widespread notice for their unique concentration of mid-century commercial architecture. Known in The Wildwoods as Doo Wop, the style is mostly represented in the resorts' surviving motels, built between 1955 and 1970, and comes in a variety of forms: Modern, with jet-age glass walls; Vroom!, with thrusting pointed features; and Polynesian Pop, with thatched roofs and tiki torches. This fun, colorful book recounts the stories of the motels, describes their special features--from glorious neon signs to ubiquitous plastic palm trees--and covers the recent Neo-Doo Wop buildings that have risen in the wake of Doo Wop preservation.

Author: Kirk Hastings
Paperback: 128 pages
Company: Stackpole Books (2007-01-11)
ISBN: 0811733890
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"The Rough Guide to Los Angeles & Southern California" is the definitive guide to the region. Whether you're looking for inspiring accommodation or great places to eat, you'll find the solution with hundreds of restaurant, hotel, nightlife and shop reviews. Along with a thorough look at LA's top tourist areas, from Hollywood and Beverly Hills to Santa Monica and Disneyland, the guide explores more obscure but no less deserving sights, like Downtown's arts district and Santa Catalina Island. Additionally, this book covers the broader Southern California region, including San Diego, Palm Springs and Santa Barbara. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information, from city transport and tours to costs and currency, help you get under the skin of the region, whilst stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make this your ultimate travelling companion to this free-spirited American metropolis. Make the most of your trip with "The Rough Guide to Los Angeles & Southern California".

Author: Jeff Dickey
Paperback: 384 pages
Company: Rough Guides (2011-03-21)
ISBN: 1848365837
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Author: Stephen Rushmore
Hardcover: 280 pages
Company: Appraisal Inst (1992-10)
ISBN: 0922154066
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"The Rough Guide to California" is the ultimate guide to the USA's most exciting and varied state. Whether you're looking for inspiring accommodation, great places to eat, the best bars, chilled muso haunts or cutting-edge clubs, you'll find the solution. This guide also includes three full-colour sections covering the state's unmatched influence on American music, its remarkable array of food and wine, and getting the most from California's wonderful backcountry - hiking, skiing, rock climbing and surfing. Plus "The Rough Guide to California" is packed with incisive comment on everything from LA's political scandals and Hollywood hype to San Francisco's Beat poet hangouts and Yosemite's sheer rock walls. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of California, whilst stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make this your ultimate travelling companion. Make the most of your trip with "The Rough Guide to California".

Author: Rough Guides
Paperback: 768 pages
Company: Rough Guides (2011-07-18)
ISBN: 1848368623
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