Visits Trieste, a city with an eastern, wayward feel that has attracted writers (including James Joyce), exiles and spies for decades; explores the picture-postcard castle and cathedral in Ljubljana; strolls around the idyllic Lake Baikal, where Agatha Christie once holidayed; sails to the best of the hundreds of tiny islands easily reached from either Split, Zadar or Pula; seeks out the best ...

Explores La Rioja, famed for its vanilla-like wine, and the Pyrenees. This book visits Cantabria, with its international arts festival, and the summer resort of Santander. It also takes in the prehistoric art of the Puento Viesgo Caves, Spain's finest Visigothic architecture in Castilla-Leon, and the Basque lands of Navarra and Euzkadi.

Explores renowned biblical sites, from the Harran of Abraham to the Ephesus of St Paul. This book examines exquisitely refined tilework in the Imperial mosques of Istanbul. It covers skis in Alpine-style winter resorts and bathes in the Mediterranean in November.

Features the rich treasures of Rome. This book takes in the regions of Lazio, Abruzzo and Molise, exploring a chain of beautiful volcanic lakes, beaches, islands and refined hill towns. It features ancient gardens and the high peaks of the Apennines.

Explores stately Rome, with its Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel; visits dreamy Venice, and the eternal romance of a gondola ride along its canals; and discovers Florence, with paintings, sculptures and monuments.

Europe's most ancient capital has sashayed into the new millennium in style after a decade of primping for the 2004 Olympics. This title features photography, tailored itineraries and a personal take on the country. It includes listings of hotels and restaurants.

Features the bewitching, unspoiled 'green heart of Italy'. This title also features magnificent Assisi, home of St Francis, and explores medieval Gubbio, a gem to rival even Siena. It features delights in the Renaissance treasures of Spoleto. It discovers the traditions and festivals of Perugia and Orvieto.

Aims to get to grip with Milan, international Mecca of fashion and shopping and home to art collections and the world-famous La Scala opera house. This work reveals dylls along the shores of the Italian Lakes, such as the palms, lemon groves, and castles surrounding Lake Garda; and winds through the Renaissance cities of the Lombard plain.

A guide to Northwest Italy, which features the towering Alps of Aosta; the dreamlike charms of the Riviera's Portofino and Cinque Terre; Piedmont's wine hills, hiding towns, castles and sleek agriturismi; the gardens of Lakes Maggiore and Orta; and, the attractions of Genoa, and its palaces stuffed with art.

Delves into Tuscany's lavish natural beauty: the dense concentration of Renaissance art that spills out of Florence into Pisa, Lucca and Arezzo.

Takes you into the heart of southern Spain by uncovering the delights of these three Andalucian jewels: Granada, Seville and Cordoba. This title takes in the Gothic cathedral, La Giralda, in Seville; watches the passionate flamenco dancers while dining on a selection of tapas; and explores the Great Mosque of spiritual Cordoba.

Helps you discover the little-known sights of secret Venice, as well as the treasures that simply can't be missed: the awe-inspiring Basilica of San Marco and the Doge's Palace, and the Accademia, with its world-renowned collection of Renaissance art.

Explores Bologna, the most sane, scholarly and handsome city in Italy, and a Mecca for art-lovers. This title visits the polished, cultured towns of Parma and Modena; and views spectacular Byzantine mosaics and Correggio frescoes.

Explores Monaco's nightlife and smells the money in Monte-Carlo's casinos. The author takes a boat trip to the golden Iles d'Hyeres, and follows an art trail in the colorful footsteps of Cocteau, Matisse, Dufy and Cezanne.

Takes you on a tour of Gaudi's revolutionary architecture in Barcelona. This book allows you to wander the streets of Barri Gotic, one of the largest Gothic neighborhood in existence.

Takes you through lunches in a Medici villa and stays in a medieval ex-monastery in the Arno valley. This work delves into the Siena's Palio; explores the concentration of art in Florence and Pisa; takes in the vineyards of Chianti; and examines the wealth and doings that have shaped Tuscany's history.

Reveals the architecture of Syracuse on the southeast coast and the ancient sites of Tindari, Himera and Solunto dotted along the Tyrrhenian coast. This title seeks out the souks of old Palermo, and leads you to the best plate of swordfish involtini on Lipari and the finest wine in Marsala. It features two-colour maps throughout for ease of use.

Features: dynamic two-colour layout for navigation; a magazine style, combining photography, itineraries and the author's personal take on the country; extensive listings of hotels and restaurants - all personally visited and recommended for a really local flavour; and, top 'Don't Miss' sights at the start of every regional chapter.

Features: dynamic two-colour layout for navigation; a magazine style, combining photography, itineraries and the author's personal take on the country; extensive listings of hotels and restaurants - all personally visited and recommended for a really local flavour; and, top 'Don't Miss' sights at the start of every regional chapter.

Features: dynamic two-colour layout for navigation; a magazine style, combining photography, itineraries and the author's personal take on the country; extensive listings of hotels and restaurants - all personally visited and recommended for a really local flavour; and, top 'Don't Miss' sights at the start of every regional chapter.