Let Marco Polo Cape Verde guide you around this beautiful country.  Explore Cape Verde with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the islands’ trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place.  Cape Verde is all about colour: the turquoise ocean, lush tropical valleys, beaches of black and white sand, the bright yellow of the bananas, the orange-coloured papayas, green heads of cabbage and red peppers. Colourful fishing boats lie on the white sandy beaches, the deep blue ocean glitters as far as the eye can see, a gentle breeze cools off the scorching sun. Let Marco Polo Cape Verde guide show you all this wonderful archipelago has to offer. Marco Polo Cape Verde Pocket Guide includes: Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into these wonderful islands from where to get up close with a turtle to enjoying a sundowner with the surge of the surf Best of – find the best things to do for free, the best ‘only in’ Cape Verde experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to entertain the kids Sightseeing – all of the top sights are organised by areas of the islands so you can easily plan your trip Discovery Tours – specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Cape Verde. Here are inspirational itineraries that will help you enjoy the islands’ trendiest places, amazing beaches of black and white sand and lush, tropical valleys Cape Verde in full-colour – Marco Polo Pocket Guide Cape Verde includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the islands to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip Get in the holiday mood – before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo’s spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Pull-out map – we’ve included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour.  Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Cape Verde to show you around this wonderful archipelago. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Cape Verde has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Marco Polo Pocket Guide New York: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore New York with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place in the Big Apple. Let Marco Polo show you all this vibrant city has to offer. From world-class shopping to celebrated restaurants and superb museums, incredible parks and amazing history, the Big Apple offers attractions to suit all interests and budgets all year round. Whether you’re visiting for the sightseeing or the shopping, the cuisine or the nightlife, this New York travel guide is the perfect guide for your short break. Your Marco Polo New York Pocket Guide includes: Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into New York City. From where to find the best street vendors, where to see the most impressive open air concerts to experiencing New York in the 19th century, the Insider Tips give you a personal insight into this amazing city   Best of – find the best things to do if you’re travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you’re looking for an authentic New York experience Sightseeing – all of the top sights are organised by areas of the city so you can easily plan your day Discovery Tours – 5 specially tailored walking tours that will get you to the heart of New York. Explore New York’s glorious architecture, museums, historic landmarks and shopper’s paradise from a genuine diner breakfast to the tallest skyscrapers to the most authentic club New York in full-colour – Marco Polo Pocket Guide New York includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip Get in the holiday mood – before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo’s spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Pull-out map – a handy, pull-out map is included so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour  Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide New York to show you around this fabulous city. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything New York has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Let Marco Polo Amsterdam guide you around this wonderful country. Explore Amsterdam with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place in the Dutch capital. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful city has to offer... Narrow houses leaning against each other at slightly crooked angles, a cyclist crossing a bridge on a squeaky bicycle, people sitting out in the sun in front of the corner cafe and enjoying their coffees; in the distance the jolt of a tram lumbering along the Leidseplein. Your Marco Polo Amsterdam Pocket Guide includes: Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into the city from unusual nights on a houseboat, buildings with breath-taking views and coffee at a 17th century hangout Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best `only in' Amsterdam experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself. Sightseeing - all of the top sights are organised by areas of the city so you can easily plan your day Discovery Tours - 4 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Amsterdam either on foot or by bike. The tours are themed - so if food is your thing then bring a big appetite for a wonderful wander from one fine food shop to another, or strap on your boots for a full day tour exploring Amsterdam's glorious architecture, canals and shopper's paradise Amsterdam in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Amsterdam includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip Get in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo's spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Pull-out map - we've included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour Useful Dutch phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Amsterdam to show you around this fabulous city. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Amsterdam has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Let Marco Polo Costa Blanca guide you around this beautiful region Explore Costa Blanca and Valencia with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the region's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful Spanish region has to offer... Enchanting beaches and urban culture, a sunny climate, exuberant festivals, a lively gastro scene, nature reserves, the hinterland with traditional stone villages. There are so many reasons for a trip to this beautiful Spanish coastline, it's hard to know where to start! Let Marco Polo guide you around the hidden bays, ports, markets, small inns and world-class restaurants. Your Marco Polo Costa Blanca Guide includes: Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this amazing island from tucked-away restaurants to spectacular beaches Best of - find the best things to do if you're travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you're looking for an authentic Costa Blanca experience Sightseeing - all the top sights are organised by area, so you can easily plan your trip Discovery Tours - specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Costa Blanca. Experience the unique character of the region with these personal tours Costa Blanca in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Costa Blanca includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the region to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip Get in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo's spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Useful Spanish phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by Pull-out map - we've included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Costa Blanca to show you this lovely Spanish region. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything that Costa Blanca has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Good quality large wall map; ideal for a classroom, bedroom or office wall Explore the world with this high quality, large, laminated, rolled map of the World. The Marco Polo World Wall Map is a perfect reference map covering the whole world. It shows the political units on each continent, mountain relief and sea depth. In addition to the beautiful, colourful illustration, it includes: national flags of each country country names, capital cities and country codes Supplied in a durable plastic tube, this fascinating, easy-to-read world wall map looks great on any wall. Ideal as a poster for a bedroom wall, school classroom or planning your dream trip. Dimensions: 120 x 80 cm Scale: 1: 35 000 000 | 1cm = 350km | 1inch = 550 miles

Let Marco Polo Fuerteventura guide you around this Canary Island. Explore Fuerteventura with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this Canary Island has to offer... Endless beaches in the south and white dunes in the north shaped by the gentle passat wind make Fuerteventura the perfect sun, sea and sand holiday. Whether it's relaxing on some of the most glorious beaches in the Canaries, hiking through the gorges, exploring the lunar landscape of the lava fields or spending the day learning to surf, snorkel or scuba dive, Fuerteventura is a true, holidaymaker's paradise. Your Marco Polo Fuerteventura Guide includes: Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this amazing island from tucked-away restaurants to spectacular beaches Best of - find the best things to do if you're travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you're looking for an authentic Fuerteventura experience Sightseeing - all the top sights are organised by area, so you can easily plan your trip Discovery Tours - specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Fuerteventura. Experience the unique character of the island with these personal tours Fuerteventura in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Fuerteventura includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the island to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip Get in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo's spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Useful Spanish phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by Pull-out map - we've included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Fuerteventura to show you this amazing Spanish island. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything that Fuerteventura has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Marco Polo Spiral Guides are for travellers who have little time to prepare for a trip, don't want to miss anything, like to be inspired by great ideas for exciting days out and love all things ultra-practical and easy to use. Top 10 sights: From the top down to make it easy to prioritise! Don't miss: Each chapter highlights the absolute must-sees for each area.

Let Marco Polo Berlin guide you around this fascinating city. Explore Berlin with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city’s trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that the Berlin has to offer. Discover Berlin, a haven for various lifestyles and artistic movements, and the setting for momentous political and historical events, a city that never stops reinventing itself. Despite its tumultuous past, today Berlin is very much at the modern heart of Europe and is acknowledged as a trendsetter the world over. This practical, pocket-sized guide will help you discover the best of Berlin.  Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the city from being guided by former inmates at the Stasi prison or travelling underground in carriages with the roof down Best of – find the best things to do if you’re travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you’re looking for an authentic Berlin experience Sightseeing – all the top sights are organised by area, so you can easily plan your trip  Discovery Tours - 4 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Berlin. You can experience all of Berlin’s unique character with these personal tours. Berlin in full-colour – Marco Polo Pocket Guide Berlin includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip Get in the holiday mood – before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo’s spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Useful German phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by Pull-out map – we’ve included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour.  Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Berlin to show you around this fabulous city. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Berlin has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Marco Polo Pocket Guide New Zealand: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore New Zealand with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the country's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place in New Zealand. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful country has to offer. Discover a unique natural paradise and an amazingly varied landscape - paradise beaches with a Mediterranean climate, frozen glaciers in the high mountains, deep fjords, tangled forests with gigantic trees, thermal areas where the ground boils over and immerse yourself in the exotic appeal of the Polynesian culture of the original Maori inhabitants with this handy pocket New Zealand guide.  Your Marco Polo New Zealand Pocket Guide includes: Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into New Zealand. Discover a rainforest and a volcanic desert, go Kiwi spotting or hike close to active craters Best of – find the best things to do for free, the best ‘only in’ New Zealand experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself Sightseeing – all of the top sights are organised by region so you can easily plan your trip Discovery Tours – specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of New Zealand. Explore by car, take the train or hop on a bike, here are the best tours that will help you enjoy all of New Zealand’s breath-taking scenery New Zealand in full-colour – Marco Polo Pocket Guide New Zealand includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the country to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip Get in the holiday mood – before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo’s spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Pull-out map – we’ve included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour.  Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide New Zealand to show you around. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything New Zealand has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Marco Polo (c.1254-1324) was an Italian merchant traveler from the Republic of Venice whose travels are recorded in Livres des merveilles du monde, a book which did much to introduce Europeans to Central Asia and China. With his father and uncle, Niccolo and Maffeo, he traveled on an epic journey through Asia and returned after 24 years to find Venice at war with Genoa. Imprisoned on his return, Marco was imprisoned and dictated his stories to a cellmate.

Let Marco Polo Lake Garda guide you around this beautiful Italian lake. Explore Lake Garda with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are also lots of ideas for travel with kids. Let Marco Polo show you all that Lake Garda has to offer. Enjoy a cappuccino or 'spritz' in a cafe by the lake, stroll around ancient Roman sites, eat fish under the olive trees or get active windsurfing on the lake, this handy, pocket-size guide will help you discover the best of Lake Garda. Your Marco Polo Lake Garda Guide includes: Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this the region from tasting the most magnificent ice cream to experiencing the lake from a historic fishing boat and exploring an almost deserted medieval village on the north shore Best of - find the best things to do if you're travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you're looking for an authentic Lake Garda experience Sightseeing - all the top sights are organised by area, so you can easily plan your trip Discovery Tours - specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Lake Garda. Experience the unique character of the lake with these personal tours Lake Garda in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Lake Garda includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the lake to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip Get in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo's spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Useful Italian phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by Pull-out map - we've included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Lake Garda to show you this amazing Italian region. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything that Lake Garda has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Let Marco Polo Madeira guide you around this beautiful island. Explore Madeira with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful island has to offer... Madeira is an island with varied landscapes almost like no other. See spectacular coasts, green valleys, ancient juniper forests and impressive summits. But it isn't just nature lovers who'll find Madeira a paradise: in the capital, Funchal, shopping and culture are both at large, while beaches and lidos are ideal for relaxing... Your Marco Polo Madeira Pocket Guide includes: Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into this beautiful island. Enjoy art in the Zona Velha where local artists have created striking designs for the doors of Rua Santa Maria, sip cocktails at the Mill or discover the hills and beaches of Porto Santo on horseback, our Insider Tips reveal authentic Madeira Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best 'only in' Madeira experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself Sightseeing - all of the top sights are organised by areas of the island so you can easily plan your trip Discovery Tours - 5 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Madeira either on foot or by car. Strap on your boots and discover panaromic views along the north coast, or hire a car and see the highlights of Madeira in just one day Madeira in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Madeira includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the island to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip Get in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo's spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Pull-out map - we've included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour Useful Portuguese phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Madeira to show you around this fabulous Portuguese island. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Madeira has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Barcelona: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore Barcelona with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful city has to offer… Experience the Mediterranean lifestyle in countless bars, cafés and restaurants in this lively Catalan metropolis that is both ultra-modern and steeped in tradition and history. If you're interested in art and culture, you will be amazed by the city's extraordinarily well-preserved Gothic quarter, its fine examples of Catalan Art Nouveau (Modernisme), and its award-winning post-modern structures.  Marco Polo Barcelona Pocket Guide includes: Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the city. Savour delicious Catalan tapas, wander winding paths between bridges and fountains or discover architectural jewels and breath-taking art collections Best of – find the best things to do if you’re travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you’re looking for an authentic Barcelona experience Sightseeing – all of the top sights are organised by areas of the city so you can easily plan your day Discovery Tours – 4 specially tailored walking tours that will get you to the heart of Barcelona. See the impressive basilica, explore the labyrinth of Gothic streets, enjoy glorious views or soak up the sunshine with a perfect paella. You can experience Barcelona’s unique charm, green oases, hand-picked restaurants and the best local activities with these personal tours Barcelona in full-colour – Marco Polo Pocket Guide Barcelona includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip Get in the holiday mood – before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo’s spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Pull-out map – a handy, pull-out map is included so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour Useful Spanish phrases – the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by.  Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Barcelona to show you around this fabulous city. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Barcelona has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.