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The Washington Post says, “The map guide lets you be inconspicuous: it’s as small and light as a novella, and its flip-out maps could pass as a flyer to a cool club.”

“Make sure you never lose your way in a strange city. Each of the Knopf MapGuides captures its city’s pith in a package as small as a passport wallet…”– Real Simple

“Knopf MapGuides are handy, practical and perfect for those of us who are slightly impaired when it comes to map-reading. You don’t have to search a huge crackling sheet with a microscopic index for one of 10,000 dots on the map…The extraordinary quality of the books’ beautiful hues and heavy paper also give these $8.95 guides an evocative quality that stands apart from the glossy, garish look of most travel books.” – Marin Independent Journal

“A good, handy portable item for a quick trip” – San Francisco Chronicle

“We love Knopf’s smart new map guides.” – Travel & Leisure

Explore Athens with 6 easy-to-use fold-out maps plus great listings for all tastes and budgets.

Order Knopf MapGuide: Athens (Knopf Mapguides): Knopf Guides form Amazon.

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‘The Cadogan series is superb, comprehensive, intelligent, practical and well-written’ – Washington Times (US)
‘Cadogan uncovers delightful secrets in some of the earth’s most traveled spots’ – New York Daily News (US)

‘The intimacy of the author with her subject shines through’ – The Bookseller (UK)

Now in its 9th edition, Greek Islands was the very first Cadogan guide and it remains a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic. Now fully redesigned, this new edition contains the most up-to-the-minute practical information and listings, along with color photographs and detailed maps – everything you need for your very own island adventure. The author Dana Facaros, who is half-Greek, has over two decades of Greek travel experience to share, all of which will quickly have you booking the next flight to this idyllic collection of islands Packed with information on each of the seven major island groups, the guide celebrates the diversity of the islands, ranging from the cocktail bars and glamorous beaches of Mykonos to the quiet medieval monasteries of Patmos. The history and culture of the islands are, of course, given the usual wry and informed Cadogan treatment.

Order Greek Islands, 9th (Country & Regional Guides - Cadogan): Dana Facaros, Michael Pauls form Amazon.

Editorial Reviews

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The Washington Post says, “The map guide lets you be inconspicuous: it’s as small and light as a novella, and its flip-out maps could pass as a flyer to a cool club.”

“Make sure you never lose your way in a strange city. Each of the Knopf MapGuides captures its city’s pith in a package as small as a passport wallet…”– Real Simple

“Knopf MapGuides are handy, practical and perfect for those of us who are slightly impaired when it comes to map-reading. You don’t have to search a huge crackling sheet with a microscopic index for one of 10,000 dots on the map…The extraordinary quality of the books’ beautiful hues and heavy paper also give these $8.95 guides an evocative quality that stands apart from the glossy, garish look of most travel books.” – Marin Independent Journal

“A good, handy portable item for a quick trip” – San Francisco Chronicle

“We love Knopf’s smart new map guides.” – Travel & Leisure

This opening fold-out contains a general map of Istanbul to help you visualize the 6 large districts discussed in this guide, and 4 pages of valuable information, handy tips and useful addresses.

Discover Istanbul through 6 districts and 6 maps

Saray Burnu/ Sultanahmet
Kumkapi/ Beyazit/ Eminönü/ Süleymaniye
Fatih/ Fener/ Balat/ Eyüp/ Hasköy
Karaköy/ Galta/ Beyoðlu/ Taksim
Niºantaºi/ Beºiktaº/ Dolmabahce/ Ortaköy
Üsküdar/ Kizil Adalar

For each district there is a double-page of addresses (restaurants — listed in ascending order of price — cafés, bars, tearooms, music venues and stores) followed by a fold-out map for the relevant area with the essential places to see (indicated on the map by a star *). These places are by no means all that Istanbul has to offer but to us they are unmissable. The grid-referencing system (A B2) makes it easy for you to pinpoint addresses quickly on the map.

Transportation and hotels in Istanbul
The last fold-out consists of a transportation map and 4 pages of practical information that include a selection of hotels.

A thematic index lists all the sites and addresses featured in this guide.

Order Knopf MapGuide: Istanbul (Knopf Mapguides): Knopf Guides form Amazon.

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After their journey south through the French canals, told in Watersteps through France, Bill and Laurel Cooper cruised their converted Dutch barge, Hosanna, around the Greek Islands. Needing a replacement engine, they hurried back to the U.K. for a refit, meeting all kinds of difficulties, delights and disasters along the way.

This is the story of their eventful 2300-mile voyage home via the Ionian Isles, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and then the waterways of France, and across the English Channel. We are treated to the Coopers’ lively insight into the manners, customs and frustrations of those whose paths they cross on their journey home.

Order Watersteps Round Europe: From Greece to England by Barge: Bill Cooper form Amazon.

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East Aegean, covers Patmos, Kalimnos, Kos, Rhodes, and islands in between on the Greek side. On the Turkish side the ports of Güllük, Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye and almost every anchorage on the coast and islands between as far east as Kas and Kekova are included. In the same style as its companions, Ionian and West Aegean, this guide provides detailed pilotage and background information for yachts cruising the area and also crossing between the Greek and Turkish coasts and islands. East Aegean follows the pattern of Rod Heikell’s other guides and is fully illustrated with up-to-date plans, photographs and interesting panels on local history and customs. It is packed with useful background information for the traveller and provides the all essential information on getting to the area, formalities and sailing in Greece and Turkey.

Order East Aegean: Rod Heikell, Imray; Laurie; Norie & Wilson Ltd form Amazon.

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This laminated Flexi Map of Crete contains four maps, including Crete West, Crete East, Heraklion, and an overview map of the surrounding region. Its unique laminated finish is waterproof, hard-wearing, durable, scribble-free and tear resistant. Easy-to-use and fold even when it’s windy and this map is ideal for short-break, fly-drive or a package holiday. It also includes text and photography describing Crete’s top sights and lists useful addresses and essential contacts.

Order Crete Insight Flexi Map (Insight Flexi Maps) form Amazon.

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This new title in this excellent “Charming Small Hotel Guides” series has been a long time coming. Meticulously researched, anyone who chooses a place to stay from this guide will not be disappointed. Like all “Charming Small Hotel Guides”, it is highly selective. Every entry is more than just a bed for the night: it’s an experience, worth planning a holiday around, or going out of your way for. This remains the only independently inspected English-language accommodation guide to small and charming hotels in Italy. No hotel pays to be in the guide.

About the Author
Fiona Duncan is a widely published hotel reviewer who writes the ‘Hotel Guru’ column for the Sunday Telegraph and is chief editor of Duncan Petersen’s ‘Charming Small Hotel Guides’.

Order Greece (Charming small hotels & restaurants): Robin Gauldie form Amazon.

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Covers mainland Greece, the cradle of western civilization. Includes information on developments in archaeology. Full-colour throughout with detailed maps and diagrams. Includes Blue Guides Recommended dining and accommodation suggestions.

Order Blue Guide Greece (Blue Guides): Sherry Marker, James Pettifer form Amazon.

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“For independent travelers on a budget, with an emphasis on whatever’s hip, fun, or free.”–Associated Press

Lets Go seamlessly guides you from the depths of history in Athens to the aquamarine shallows in the Dodecanese, without breaking the bank.

Order Let’s Go Greece 8th Edition: Let’s Go Inc. form Amazon.

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“Insight Pocket Guides” are itinerary-based guides focusing on the best things to see and do, picked by our local correspondents. They are ideal for visitors new to a destination and perhaps pressed for time. To help visitors follow the routes easily, the books include full size pull-out maps. Detailed routes have been designed to cover each destination’s highlights. To aid understanding of a destination, its history and culture are described in a nutshell. There is also full coverage of shopping, eating out and nightlife plus a listings section covering hotels, climate, money, getting around and useful addresses.

Order Corfu Insight Pocket Guide form Amazon.