Cadogan launches a dynamic new City Guide series which provides a personal approach to the city, combining up-to-the-minute facts with engaging cultural and historical asides - the hallmark of Cadogan.

Second edition. Fully updated listings and practical information. ANNOUNCED IN DEC 03/JAN 04 BUYERS' GUIDE AS ISBN: 1860111203.

As well as providing a comprehensive listing of where to stay, eat and socialise in Barcelona, this guide gives an insight into the history, architecture, culture and city life of the region.

From the awe-inspiring Basilica of San Marco to the colourful Burano - explores the Accademia, with its world-renowned collection of Renaissance art - takes a trip along the Grand Canal, stopping off at numerous frescoed palaces along the way - finds the chapels and concert halls where the finest Baroque recitals take place 'Best of all is the Cannaregio in between, still wrapped in the silence ..

Uncovering the 'green heart of Italy', this work visits the Assisi, home of St Francis; explores medieval Gubbio, a gem to rival even Siena; and delights in the Renaissance treasures of Spoleto. It discovers the traditions and festivals of Perugia and Orvieto; and bounds up the Tiber Valley, taking in fine wines and the best olive oil.

Second edition. Fully updated listings and practical information.

France is one of the world's most popular destinations. This guide provides advice on every type of holiday, from skiing in the Alps and sunning on the Riviera to romping around Disneyland Resort Paris and marvelling at the Loire Valley. Special topics are included on wine routes, history, culture and French art.

Steps back into ancient Rome on a visit to the Forum and Colosseum. This work takes us on a boat ride on Lake Como and a walk through the rolling Tuscan hills.

Explores Athens, taking in the Acropolis, the varied nightlife and the mountains round about - relaxes on the wide beaches of the Peloponnese - visits Olympia and the Homeric palace of Agamemnon at Mycenae - takes a hike to the top of Mount Parnassos, home of the Muses - clambers up to Delphi, the centre of the earth 'With present day Athens it's rarely love at first sight. Look closely ...