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Peter Levi paints a radiant portrait of the Greece he came to know through a lifetime of exploration. As a young scholar he was fascinated by its ruined cities and majestic mountains. Later, he lived in Athens through the dark days of the dictatorship when his political life led back to secret alliances made during the civil war and the earlier occupation, back to murder, starvation and corpse-filled quarries. Lastly he describes the country through the mature eyes of a family man, with the ripened sensibility of an acclaimed poet. This is a precious fusion of experience and insight from one philhellene to all those who have come to love Greece.

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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.

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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’.

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50 walks above the sea and through the mountains of Western Crete.

Order Crete West Rother Walking Guide: Gert Hirner, Jakob Murbock, Gill Round form Amazon.

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“”…They excel at providing details that can make out-of-towners want to pay a special visit.” — New York Times

“Delivers pithy comments and frank opinions.” — Salt Lake Tribune

“Well laid out with itineraries for each of your trips to happening places.” — Philadelphia Inquirer

The quintessential modern Greek experience flourishes day and night in Athens: staying up until sunrise, swaying to the intoxicating strains of songs about love and loss, ordering still more bottles of whiskey and wine.

With opinionated listings, insightful descriptions, and witty, intelligent writing, travelers rely on Night+Day Athens–part of the smart new city series from Pulse Guides–to get the insider information they need to make the most of their time. From the trendiest tables, hippest hotels, top shops and galleries and coolest classic attractions, this guide is packed with expert recommendations and insider tips.

For discerning travelers, it’s the details that make the difference. That’s why Night+Day London emphasizes what you really need to know: the right hotel rooms to request, the best seat at restaurants, bars and clubs, and the prime time to be there, with equal billing for both nighttime and daytime activities.

Night+Day’s signature sections include:

* “99 Best” of the city provides easy to read, must-do overview.
* “Perfect Plan” multi-day itineraries help readers see the city the way they want to.
* “Experience” chapters and itineraries structured around each city’s style, so you can travel in your own: hot&cool, classic, hip, boho, chic, outdoors, and more.
* “Complete “Black Book” index provides a quick glance reference.
* “Cheat Sheet” of city essentials helps you hit the ground running.
* “Event calendars” highlight the city’s most happening months so you don’t miss a thing.
* ” “Leaving Town” provides the best recommendations outside the city limits, with insider tips and maps.
* Special section for business travelers and conventioneers.

Other standout features that make this the only guide you need to pack:

* FREE book updates 24/7 at pulseguides.com
* Packed with over 300 opinionated, detailed descriptions.
* The complete picture: the draw, the scene and insider tips.
* Only the peak experiences, from quintessential to cutting-edge.
* New 2-color interior and tabbed sections make navigating easy.
* Compact trim size and sophisticated design make for perfect portability.
* Call-out boxes draw attention to highlights: visitor resources, coffee stops, conversation tips, and more.
* Useful vocabulary section in guides to non-English speaking cities.
* Detail for single travelers: singles-friendly venues, bar scenes, communal tables, etc.
* Easy to spot icons provide the detail you really need to know: noise levels, bar scene, gourmet destinations, venue cover or ticket charge, and more.

Order Night+Day Athens (Pulse Guides Cool Cities Series): Joyce-Ann Gatsoulis form Amazon.

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This is a survival guide to Greece which shows readers how to use local currency, public transport and telephones. The book includes over 1000 colour photographs taken specially for this guide. A visual glossary covers the food and drink specialities of each region. Cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions help the readers to explore important sights, and town-by-town information on sights, festivals and markets is also included.

Order Greece, Athens and the Mainland (DK Eyewitness Travel Guide) form Amazon.

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“Super-smart city guides.”—Esquire. “Indispensable.”—Town & Country.

This exciting series focuses on the vitality and uniqueness of the world’s greatest cities. Each volume is superbly designed and produced, yet ingeniously practical, with lavish photography, easy-to-read maps, and informed and enjoyable texts.

From offbeat cafés and cutting-edge restaurants to the most stylish stores, hotels, and neighborhoods, StyleCity uncovers all the special places where both locals and discerning travelers can find a vibrant and idiosyncratic urban experience. The guides are divided into two sections: “Style Traveler” identifies the most memorable places to sleep, eat, drink, shop, and relax; “Street Wise” divides the city into neighborhoods and provides convenient area maps.

Mother of antiquity, modern metropolis, Mediterranean mecca—Athens has many faces and many layers. Since the 2004 Olympics, the city has enjoyed a reinvigorated cultural confidence that has given rise to new talents, chic restaurants, contemporary hot spots, and vibrant self-expression. StyleCity Athens leads visitors to all the highlights of this edgy and energetic place. 400 color illustrations and 6 maps.

About the Author
Julia Klimi is the photographer and author of At Home in Greece. Ioanna Kopsiafti teaches art history in Athens.

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Greece has always had its admirers, though none seems to have cherished the Athenian tavernas, the murderous traffic and the jaded prostitutes, the petty bureaucratic tyrannies, the street noise and the heroic individualists with the irony and detachment of John Lucas. Lucas’ love for the realities of Greece finally banishes the banality of a half-century of tourism in this collection of memoirs and stories.

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All you need to know in a handy pocket guide. Get the most from your holiday with “AA Essential Guide” - compact yet packed with information, helpful and easy to use. The Top Ten sights are picked out for you by the expert author and key places to visit in the main A to Z section are given star ratings to help you decide. Useful features such as The Ten Essentials (experiences not to be missed) and Peace and Quiet (getting off the beaten track) provide the perfect introduction. Detailed lists recommend the best places to eat and drink; where to shop; children’s attractions; local activities and nightlife. All this, plus suggested walks and drives, colour photographs throughout, clear maps and practical travel advice.

Order AAA Essential Guide: Corfu (Aaa Essential Travel Guide Series): AAA form Amazon.

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All you need to know in a handy pocket guide. Get the most from your holiday with “AA Essential Guide” - compact yet packed with information, helpful and easy to use. The Top Ten sights are picked out for you by the expert author and key places to visit in the main A to Z section are given star ratings to help you decide. Useful features such as The Ten Essentials (experiences not to be missed) and Peace and Quiet (getting off the beaten track) provide the perfect introduction. Detailed lists recommend the best places to eat and drink; where to shop; children’s attractions; local activities and nightlife. All this, plus suggested walks and drives, colour photographs throughout, clear maps and practical travel advice.

Order AAA Essential Guide: Crete (Essential Crete): AAA form Amazon.