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The definitive guide to Scotland, a land of rolling hills, craggy cliffs and fascinating history. Read about the legends, the clans, the castles and romantic hotels, the highland games and the whisky. The author is a long-time resident of Scotland and he takes us from Edinburgh to Glasgow, Loch Lomond, the Highlands and the Outer Isles. Fascinating details on the Loch Ness monster, Macbeth's castle, Mary Queen of Scots, the Viking legacy, Burns Night festival and the royal castles. more...

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These islands are unique, each offering beautiful sandy beaches and a near-perfect climate. Half-French, half-Dutch, St. Martin has chic boutiques that sell the latest French fashions at duty-free prices. Superb hotels and restaurants entice you with excellent spas, mouth-watering cuisine and comfortable atmospheres. St. Barts has a peacefulness that draws visitors back year after year. With few buildings higher than one story, most hotels are intimate, offering a level of privacy that’s seldom found. Party animals should look to other islands. Standards are high on both islands - and that’s something that attracts thousands of US travelers who know they can rely on honest staff, excellent food, great service, and accommodations that often exceed their expectations. Maps, photos, index. more...

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Nestled in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is a feast for the eyes, with azure-blue lakes that shine brilliantly against the greenest slopes of the surrounding Alps. Its picturesque villages and chic towns are accessible via high-speed trains, which whisk travelers around at amazing speeds, though many opt to travel by longboat on some of the country's tranquil waterways. It is one of the world's most advanced industrialized nations, yet its towns and cities are incredibly clean. It also has the distinction of being one of the oldest democracies. Part-time Swiss resident Kimberly Rinker has lived and worked here for years. She tells of little-known attractions as well as major tourist draws and everything in-between. more...

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A guide for places to stay and eat, sights, activities, festivals. This guide contains background information on history, culture, geography, and climate. It includes maps that feature walking and driving tours. It offers a mix of practical travel info along with culturally enriching activities and physical adventures. more...

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The authors - one of whom is a Dominican Republic native - share intimate knowledge of this island nation. Virgin beaches, 16th-century Spanish ruins, the Caribbean's highest mountain, exotic wildlife and vast forest reserves will lure you here. And this book will show you around. Immense detail on the culture, the history, the beliefs of the people (how they relate to one another and to you) plus the economy and politics - so you will be far more than a casual tourist. Diving, hiking, wildlife, parks, tours, getting around, carnivals and celebrations, services, shopping - all are covered in detail. Accommodations run the gamut from luxury resorts to bare-bones camping facilities. The authors recommend places to eat, too ? including roadside shacks selling local delicacies. Descriptions of the best nightlife in every town, from Sosua to Santo Domingo and the tiny towns in between. Over 20 town and regional maps more...

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