Travel and holiday Books

Upon your arrival in Hong Kong, the fragrant harbor city, you're immediately greeted by a sensory symphony: the melodic chime of pedestrian crossings blending with the rhythmic ding-ding of trams; the mesmerizing dance of sunlight upon towering...

Introducing "Weekender: Paris," your passport to a chic 72-hour escape in the heart of Paris. This meticulously curated volume unveils the hidden treasures of the city, focusing on the vibrant neighborhoods of Canal Saint Martin and Marais. Within its...

Let the Marco Polo Tuerkiye / Turkey Road Map guide you around this stunning country. From the Turquoise Riviera to the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia this highly durable, detailed touring map of Turkey will ensure you don't miss a thing. It folds away...

Drink a cocktail that takes you back in time, slip into a pocket-sized bookstore, unlock the secrets of bacalhau, run with the clouds, make a stopover in the tropics, track down the restaurant whose address we wont tell you, clink glasses with an...

Why is the Portuguese coat of arms set at an angle of 17 Degrees on the facade of Rossio station? Where in Portugal was The Magic Flute played for the first time and why did Mozart dedicate it to his master Cagliostro? What is the theory concerning the...

Discover hidden gardens and clandestine art that even the neighbours overlook, visit the strangest of museums, get water-boarded in a prototype Jacuzzi and traumatised by Rabelaisian rafters, decrypt mysterious Masonic markings, step inside an Icelandic...

Every guide in the "Soul of" collection includes: - the 30 best experiences a city has to offer - interviews with those who give the city its spirit - illustrations that capture the city's soul

Let Secret Lisbon guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Lisbon guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants and curious...

A guidebook to 12 of the best gravel bikepacking routes in the South and East, including the Cantii Way, exploring forest tracks, bridleways and quiet lanes over 1 to 4 days. Escape the urban sprawl and explore the region's wildest off-road routes. The...

Palm Beach, an icon of refined relaxation and gilded grandeur, is where Atlantic waves lap sandy coastlines and Mediterranean Revival architecture stands in stately harmony. Known as Americas first resort destination, this enclave blends lush tropical...

Nestled between five mountain ranges, Tucson is a city where centuries of Indigenous, Spanish, and frontier heritage meet a thriving modern spirit. Adobe walls and mission steeples recall its deep history, while lively neighborhoods, world-class learning...

Lodestars Anthology: Pathways contains 14 of the best and most carefully selected paths and trails that we have traversed. This book explores and details those pathways, the people, the landscapes and the fascinating things we discovered along the way...

Photographer Toby Mitchell is back with the latest instalment in `The Weekender' series. And this time we are headed to our second Scandinavian destination, Malmoe, Sweden. Sitting just over `the bridge' from Copenhagen, Toby explore Sweden's 3rd largest...

Let the Marco Polo city map of Paris guide you around this awe-inspiring city. Highly durable and waterproof, this handy, pocket-size Paris map folds away easily and is always on standby to help when you're stuck. Coverage - this is a detailed street map...

Let the Marco Polo Portugal Road Map guide you around this stunning country. Explore fascinating cities, a beautiful coastline, breath-taking landscapes and picturesque towns with this highly durable, detailed touring map of Portugal. It folds away...

Marco Polo Morocco Map: the ideal map for your trip Let the Marco Polo Morocco Road Map guide you around Morocco. Discover a diverse landscape of snow-capped mountains and deserts, walled cities and wild coastlines with this highly durable touring map of...

Let the Marco Polo Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania Road Map guide you around this beautiful region. Discover rocky beaches, ancient forests, castles, churches and hilltop fortresses as well as many lakes and exquisite cities with this highly durable,...

Let the Marco Polo Tuscany Road Map guide you around this beautiful region of Italy. Discover Tuscany with this highly durable, detailed, touring map. It folds away easily and is always on standby to help when you're stuck. Perfect touring map - the...

Let the Marco Polo Algarve and southern Portugal Road Map guide you around this gorgeous region of southern Portugal. Discover heavenly beaches and picturesque mountain villages with this highly durable, detailed, touring map of the southern region of...

Let the Marco Polo city map of Berlin guide you around this historic city. Highly durable and waterproof, this handy, pocket-size Berlin map folds away easily and is always on standby to help when you're stuck. Coverage includes: Extending north-west to...

Let the Marco Polo Sicily Road Map guide you around this beautiful island. Discover historic cities, volcanic landscapes, Greek temples, picturesque Baroque towns and glorious beaches with this highly durable, detailed, touring map of Sicily. It folds...

Let the Marco Polo California Road Map guide you around this beautiful US state. Discover California with this highly durable, detailed, touring map. It folds away easily and is always on standby to help when you're stuck. Perfect touring map - the scale...

Let the Marco Polo city map of Barcelona guide you around this awe-inspiring city. Highly durable and waterproof, this handy, pocket-size Barcelona map folds away easily and is always on standby to help when you're stuck. Highlights include: Park Gueell...

Let the Marco Polo Florida Road Map guide you around the sunshine state. Plan your Florida road trip with this highly durable touring map. It folds away easily and is always on standby to help when you're stuck. Perfect touring map - the scale is 1 : 800...

Let the Marco Polo Sardinia Road Map guide you around this beautiful island. Discover sandy beaches and a rugged landscape dotted with mysterious Bronze Age stone ruins with this highly durable, detailed, touring map of Sardinia. It folds away easily and...

Marco Polo Netherlands Map: the ideal map for your trip Let the Marco Polo Netherlands Road Map guide you around this beautiful country. Discover a truly wonderful country full of canal-side mansions, a treasure trove of art, tulip fields and beaches...

Let the Marco Polo Albania and North Macedonia Road Map guide you around these fascinating countries. Discover unspoiled beaches, mountains, archeological artefacts and unique traditions with this highly durable, detailed, touring map of Albania and...

Let the Marco Polo Belgium and Luxembourg Road Map guide you around these beautiful countries. Discover picturesque towns, distinctive castles, Flanders Fields and the smallest city in the world with this highly durable, detailed touring map of Belgium...

Let the Marco Polo Corsica Road Map guide you around this beautiful island. Discover 1000km of glorious coastline, carved standing stones and and stunning scenery with this highly durable, detailed touring map of Corsica. It folds away easily and is...

Marco Polo USA East Map: the ideal map for your trip Let the Marco Polo USA East Road Map guide you around this incredible country. Discover the Atlantic Coast from Boston to Miami, explore the Great Lakes and the Appalachian Mountains with this highly...

Let Secret Helsinki guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Helsinki guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Here you can discover: * A dog that...

London - a secret atlas is a glorious celebration of all that is unusual and undiscovered in this magnificent city. Welcome to this richly detailed and beautifully illustrated compendium of interesting, unexpected and downright bizarre places to be...

Let Secret Bali guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Bali guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing island. Ideal for local inhabitants and curious...

A glorious celebration of the Britains geographical eccentricities. Welcome to this compendium of interesting, unexpected and downright bizarre geographical anomalies that are guaranteed to delight and inspire. Britain is one of the quirkiest parts of...

Enjoy unforgettable experiences with the Soul of Detroit guide. Here are unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Detroit. Discover the best experiences, interviews with those who give the city its spirit and illustrations that capture the...

Venice - a secret atlas is a glorious celebration of all that is unusual and undiscovered in this magnificent city. Welcome to this richly detailed and beautifully illustrated compendium of interesting, unexpected and downright bizarre places to be...

New York City - a secret atlas is a glorious celebration of all that is unusual and undiscovered in this magnificent city. Welcome to this richly detailed and beautifully illustrated compendium of interesting, unexpected and downright bizarre places to...

Enjoy unforgettable experiences with the Soul of Vienna guide. Here are unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Vienna. Discover the best experiences, read interviews with those who give the city its spirit and see illustrations that capture...

You need a real break, but you dont know where to go? Youre dreaming of combining a cultural change of scenery with a wellness holiday? Youre looking for a holistic centre thats off the beaten track (or doesnt cost a fortune)? Then this is the guide you...

Let Secret New York Hidden bars & restaurants guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating guide book to New York Citys bar and restaurant scene. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair...

Let Secret Granada guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Granada travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this beautiful city. Here you can discover: * A...

Let Secret Strasbourg guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Strasbourg guide book. Let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this amazing city. Featuring over 300...

Discover secret museums, go on an urban safari for wild parrots, locate a landmarked tree, enter the oldest building in New York City, watch a performance of robots in a church, stand tall next to hobbit doors on an otherwise normal residential street,...

Let Secret Brighton guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Brighton guide book and let our local expert, Ellie Seymour, show you the well-hidden treasures of this wonderful city. Wander through a...

The 'Soul of' collection is a new approach to the art of travelling that consists of vagabonding around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences.

A 'love hotel' where one can say a prayer, a stretch of the Senne reconstituted in Saint-Gery, a farm in the centre of the city, a Freemasonic reading of the Brussels Park, the amazing physiognomic fountain of Magritte, the place where the Tsar of Russia...

Let Secret Cape Town guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Cape Town guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious...

Let Secret Sussex guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Sussex guide book and let our local experts share these 150 well-hidden treasures of an amazing county. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious...