Thomas Cook 'Traveller' Guides

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Publisher: Thomas Cook Publishing

The Thomas Cook ‘Travellers’ guide series cover an extensive range of cities, regions and countries world-wide and explore the historical, cultural and geographical aspects of the destination in considerable detail. The series is unique in exploring these elements in addition to providing practical guidance including suggested itineraries and local attractions. A detailed introduction profiles the destination, with information on the land, history, politics, culture and festivals and events. There is also a Highlights section designed to convey the most popular attractions and a suggested itineraries section to help visitors plan their trip.

A ‘Destination guide’ chapter explores the city, region or country by geographical area and there is a notable emphasis on local history, religion, politics and culture, with a series of extensive individual ‘Features’ exploring the area in considerable depth. Ideas for ‘getting away from it all’ are also provided. A practicalities section gives detailed guidance on when to go, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, entertainment, shopping, sport and leisure, children and emergencies. There are also suggestions for thematic walking tours which take in different elements of the city, region or country.

Information on getting there, camping, children, climate, conversion tables, crime, customs regulations, cycling, driving, electricity, embassies and consulates, health, internet, insurance language, lost property, maps, media, money, museum and leisure discounts, national holidays, opening hours, organized walking tours, pharmacies, places of worship, police, postal services, public transport, tax, smoking, suggested reading, telephones, time, toilets and travelers with disabilities are all also included at the back of each guide.