Sizzling on Spain's Mediterranean coast, Valencia is a heady contrast of old and new. Baroque buildings nestle up to contemporary architectural triumphs, while elaborate religious processions are followed by exuberant street parties. In the heart of the old town or relaxing on the beach, Best of Valencia puts the whole city in your pocket.

Best of Valencia

Marvel at spectacular fjords and dramatic glaciers, discover vast wildernesses and thrill to exhilarating outdoor activities - Norway is every nature lover's dream destination. Whether you're exploring diverse landscapes or ambling through enchanting towns, this guide enables you to truly connect with the Land of the Midnight Sun.

Norway

Beyond the magnificent Renaissance cities is a rolling landscape crying out for exploration, whether it's bustling markets and medieval hill towns, drowsy piazza and ancient vineyards, or frenetic festivals and thermal springs. With detailed regional coverage, this definitive guide to Tuscany and Umbria is the key to your perfect getaway.

Tuscany & Umbria

Find heaven on earth in the buone frescoes of Giotto, Cimabue, Pinturicchio and Lorenzetti. Trade those Manolos and museums for barns and bunnies in our special rundown of rural residences. Break bread with celebrity estaurateur Fabio Picchi at members club Teatro del Sale. Trek, sail or ride around shimmering Lake Trasimeno and enjoy that dolce farniente. Language, cookery, wine-tasting and jewellery courses - you nme it, our authors have checked it out. Book in and bed down at the best-value accommodation in the region. Don't just take our word for it ; see what travellers are saying at lonelyplanet.com.

Tuscany and Umbria

From world-renowned cuisine to historical sites, sun-baked beaches to snow-capped mountains, Italy offers something for everyone. Discover it all, the famous and the forgotten, with this essential guide. 133 maps including full-colour Rome map section; know your Romanesque from your Renaissance: colour special section on Italian art & architecture; covers the unmissable sites, on and off the beaten track; the lowdown on where to eat, drink and be merry, whether you crave pizza in Palermo or music in Milan; easy-to-use, comprehensive
language chapter.

Italy

Florence, les collines du Chianti, Sienne, Pise : découvrez la Toscane et son fabuleux patrimoine, mais aussi l'Ombrie, le "cœur vert de l'Italie", à travers ce guide qui couvre deux des plus belles régions d'Italie.

Toscane et Ombrie

Mountain-hiking surfing or all-night clubbing and feasting at the fiestas ; whether you are a raver or a rambler, this is your essential guide to these diverse islands. 24 detailed maps, extensive coverage of the many activities the islands have to offer, from windsurfing to cycling, the lowdown on the best places to experience the islands' cuisine, everything you need to know about transport, whether hopping on a bus or hopping to another island, handy Spanish language chapter.

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