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New editions for 2013
Posted by bradttravel on 5 February 2013
Situated halfway down Italy’s east coast, Abruzzo lies just an hour’s drive from Rome. Often overlooked, it is a piece of Italy that remains untouched by mass tourism. From verdant national parks and snow-topped peaks to sandy beaches and turquoise coastline, it offers travellers an experience that is as varied as its landscape. Wander through the pastel streets of coastal Pescara, go wine tasting along olive-strewn roads in Teramo, and go skiing on the highest peaks of the central Apennines.Bradt’s fully-updated Abruzzo 2 explores towns and villages which are off the beaten track, with seasonal itineraries and in-depth sections on the region’s culture and history. It also features detailed information on national parks, walks and wildlife, including a thorough update on the current condition of L’Aquila, following the earthquake in 2009. Written by a native Abruzzese, this guide provides a personal insight into this area’s best kept secrets, with colourful and entertaining reviews of hotels and restaurants. It remains the only English-language guidebook to Abruzzo.
Title: Abruzzo 2 Author: Luciano Di Gregorio
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides Publication: February 2013
Price: £16.99 ISBN: 9781841624464
Angola is
changing at a rapid pace and Bradt’s second edition reflects the continued resurgence of tourism following years of conflict and Portuguese rule. Visitors can go game-spotting in Kissama National Park and surf the world-famous waves at Cabo Ledo. Or, head deep into Namibe province to discover pre-historic rock paintings at Tchitundo-Hulo, spot leopards at Pediva’s hot spring oasis and visit the statue of Christ overlooking Lubango, modelled on the one in Rio de Janeiro.
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides Publication: January 2013
Price: £18.99 ISBN: 9781841624433
Sitting at the cross-roads of Europe, Croatia offers an unrivalled mix of culture and nature. From outstanding national parks and beautifully-preserved historic towns to magnificent cultural sites and crystal clear waters, it is little surprise that Croatia continues to seduce visitors with its attractions. Top highlights include Zagreb’s grand Austro-Hungarian architecture, the cascading tiered waterfalls at Plitvice Lakes National Park, the charming coastal town of Trogir and the world’s sixth biggest extant Roman amphitheatre in Pula.Bradt’s Croatia 5 has been fully-updated listing new boutique hotels and ecotourism home-stays, local wines, food and olive oils, and the most recent information on public transport. An expanded culture section includes new museums, Croatian traditions added to the UNESCO List of Intangible Heritage, and the Gardens Festival at Zadar on the Dalmatian coast. This guide also has in-depth sections on hiking and national parks, and goes off the beaten track to include the towns and villages of inland Croatia.
Title: Croatia 5 Authors: Piers Letcher
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides Publication: March 2013
Price: £15.99 ISBN: 9781841624532
Switzerland is home to the world’s finest public transport system. Much of the country is inaccessible by car but travellers can hop from steamer to cycle to scenic rail route with ease, exploring the stunning alpine landscapes and picturesque towns at a relaxed pace. With some of the most famous peaks in the world, including the Matterhorn, Eiger and Jungfrau, Switzerland’s cultural and historical attractions often get overlooked. Yet, there are thousands of fine museums, castles, outstanding churches, and art gallery collections to rival those in most capital cities.Bradt’s fifth edition covers the length and breadth of the country and has been fully-updated to include new route information. There is a chapter dedicated to explaining the Swiss Travel System and coverage of special train routes such as the Glacier Express and the Pre-Alpine Express. Anthony Lambert, who has travelled on the railway systems of over 40 countries, highlights what can be seen from each station and outlines connecting journeys by steamer, postbus, funicular cableway, bicycle and foot. This guidebook is ideal for environmentally friendly travellers and it remains the only one dedicated to Switzerland’s public transport.
Title: Switzerland Without a Car Authors: Anthony Lambert
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides Publication: March 2013
Price: £15.99 ISBN: 9781841624471
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Posted by bradttravel on 27 November 2012
Release 27th November 2012
New editions of top travel guides
Rwanda 5th edition
Philip Briggs
Rwanda is the world’s premier destination for gorilla-tracking, made famous as the setting for the film Gorillas in the Mist. Yet the ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’ offers more than just magical gorilla encounters. Its highlights include Akagera National Park and its unique savannah wildlife; the stunning views of Lake Kivu, a mountain-ringed inland sea to which the locals retreat; and the picturesque crater lake at the summit of Mount Bisoke.
Bradt’s fifth edition of Rwanda focuses on eco-tourism, with separate chapters dedicated to each of its four diverse national parks, outlining all the practicalities: how to get there, how to get a permit, where to spot wildlife, how to identify flora and how to choose the best tour operators. Written by leading Africa expert Philip Briggs, who has 20 years of travel experience in Africa, this colourful and insightful guide is packed with personal anecdotes of people and places encountered across the country. It has been completely updated to include the newest hotels and tours. It remains the only English-language guide to the country and the most essential source of information.
Title: Rwanda 5th edition
Author: Philip Briggs
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides Publication: 29th November 2012
Price: £16.99 ISBN: 9781841624181
Transylvania 2nd edition
Lucy Mallows
Transylvania, literally ‘the land beyond the forest’, is a wild, wooded and intensely-romantic region, surrounded by the rugged Carpathian Mountains and filled with wolves, bears and possibly even vampires. Considered by many as the most beautiful country in Eastern Europe, its Saxon fortresses, untouched citadels and sinister lakes truly bring the mysterious legend of Dracula to life. Look beyond its dark and enthralling history though, and you will find colourful folk villages and Roma musicians, mouth-watering delicacies like păstrăv afumat and top-notch spa resorts.
Bradt’s hugely popular Transylvania has been fully-revised, with updated information on Prince Charles’ remote guesthouses, detailed coverage of the main Transylvanian towns and a section on the region’s art and architectural heritage. It also includes the full story of Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration behind the Dracula myth. Written by European-culture expert Lucy Mallows, and updated by award-winning travel writer Rudolf Abraham, this personal guide takes visitors to the region’s cosiest homestays, lost-in-time villages and the breathtaking Retezat national park.
Title: Transylvania 2nd edition
Author: Lucy Mallows
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides Publication: 29th November 2012
Price: £15.99 ISBN: 9781841624198
Sudan 3rd edition
Sophie Ibbotson & Max Lovell-Hoare
With more pyramids than Egypt, and rock gongs and engravings (petroglyphs) that are 7000 years old, Sudan has one of the richest and least-explored histories of the continent. Bradt’s fully-revised edition of Sudan provides the most practical advice on getting around, with additional maps, new photographs and the most up-to-date security information on all areas, including Darfur and Blue Nile states. As the largest country in Africa, it is often described by its people as being the whole of Africa in one. The Red Sea remains one of the world’s greatest diving sites, while the south continues to entice visitors with its exciting wildlife. Still the only guidebook dedicated to Sudan, it delves deeper into Sudanese culture with an expanded section on its people and languages, and with detailed coverage of Sudan’s archaeological sites. This guide focuses solely on North Sudan, as South Sudan will feature as a new Bradt guidebook in 2013. Sudan’s vivid cultural history had led to it being voted top emerging tourism destination for 2012 by Wanderlust magazine.
Title: Sudan 3rd edition
Author: Sophie Ibbotson & Max Lovell-Hoare
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides Publication: 29th November 2012
Price: £16.99 ISBN: 9781841624136
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Posted in Media Flash | Tagged: Akagera National Park, Darfur, lake Kivu, Philip Briggs, Rwanda, Sudan. gorillas, Transylvania | Leave a Comment »
Haiti – new guidebook tells the story behind the headlines
Posted by bradttravel on 1 November 2012
The time is right for what is the only standalone guidebook to Haiti, says author Paul Clammer. Frequently asked why write a guidebook about Haiti, known for coups, Vodou and the 2010 earthquake, he responds, “I wanted to subvert people’s expectations of Haiti. It is an endlessly fascinating and beautiful place.”
Haiti’s sugar-sand palm-fringed beaches, exhilarating mountain trails and Vodou-tinged culture make it one of the most captivating corners of the Caribbean. Despite the country’s recent tribulations, says Paul Clammer, “Any country trying to build a tourist industry might give their eye-teeth for a portfolio like Haiti’s – it has a rich cultural heritage that lives through its art, music and religion. Its history – written across its landscape – is astounding, a country born out of the world’s only successful slave revolution to become the first independent black republic.”
The guidebook takes travellers from the flamboyant dancing and street theatre of the Jacmel Carnival and the mountain fortress Citadelle La Ferriére to long-forgotten colonial outposts and tranquil fishing islands. The author encourages visitors to jump aboard technicolour taptaps, sip cold beers at a street-side stand and listen to the tales told by the welcoming Haitians. Along the way he dispenses practical information vital for tourists and NGOs alike.
Paul Clammer has been visiting Haiti since 2007 and based himself in Port-au-Prince for nine months in order to write this guide. He has written or contributed to over 25 guidebooks.
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To request a review copy or for more details contact Debbie Hunter press@bradtguides.com
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Title: Haiti Author: Paul Clammer
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides Publication: 15 November 2012
Price: £16.99 ISBN: 9781841624150
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Posted by bradttravel on 25 October 2012
New editions of top travel guides Ethiopia 6th edition
Philip Briggs
Bradt’s Ethiopia challenges the multi-faceted misconceptions of Ethiopia and its turbulent past. With this fully updated edition, Africa specialist Philip Briggs provides the intrepid traveller with the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of the country than is found in any other English-language guidebook. From the smallest village to the explosive Blue Nile Falls, he steers the reader along well-trodden routes and encourages off-the-beaten-track exploration.
The guide delves beneath Ethiopia’s surface highlighting the richest historical heritage in sub-Saharan Africa including the ancient city of Axum, rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and Judaic cultures of the highlands. Boasting the most extensive area of fertile land in east Africa, Ethiopia’s majestic landscapes provide a backdrop for its unique culture. From the animist people of the South Omo Valley to the colourful traditions of Africa’s richest variety of Christian, Islamic and animist cultures, Bradt’s guide covers culture, wildlife, national parks and trekking routes in greater detail than its competitors. The author also gives personal reviews of hotels and restaurants. Having explored Africa since 1986, Philip Briggs has visited over twenty African countries.
Title: Ethiopia 6th edition
Author: Philip Briggs
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides Publication: September 2012
Price: £17.99 ISBN: 9781841624143
Nigeria - 3rd edition
Author: Lizzie Wiliams
This guide is an invaluable companion for expats and adventurous travellers alike. Lizzie Williams urges the reader to discover the delights of Nigeria including its impressive national heritage, ancient cultures and generous people. She encourages travellers to explore one of the Emir’s intricate palaces, lose themselves in the colonial town of Calabar, bathe in the Wikki Warm Springs at Yankari National Park and trek through Oshogbo Sacred Forest. Bringing to life cultural events such as the Abuja carnival and horse-riding Durbar festivals, the guide provides all the essential information on safety, travelling necessities and where to sleep, shop and eat. This updated guide remains the only English-language travel guide to the country.
Published: September 2012 ISBN: 9781841623979 Price: £17.99
Mauritius • Rodrigues • Réunion - 8th edition
Author: Alexandra Richards
The Mascarene Isles are renowned for their desert island charm but those who look beyond the clichés will discover the unique cultural and ecological riches of each island. Now in its eighth edition, Bradt’s guide is unrivalled for practical advice and attention to detail and continues to be the most comprehensive English-language guide on the Mascarene Islands. This new edition contains in-depth information on flora and fauna, including updated information on the progress of the islands’ various conservation projects. The guide covers the full range of accommodation and restaurants from budget to luxury, from staying as a guest in a modest family home in Rodrigues to being pampered in one of the world’s leading hotels in Mauritius. With more and more people travelling to the island to exchange vows, information is included on getting married in Mauritius. Having lived in the Mascarenes, Alexandra Richards describes little-known villages, eateries, walking trails, waterfalls and viewpoints usually only discovered by those who live there.
Published: October 2012 ISBN: 9781841624105 Price: £16.99
Sierra Leone - 2nd edition
Authors: Katrina Manson & James Knight
Written for both expats who come to the country to work and travellers looking to explore this scarred but vibrant nation, Bradt’s Sierra Leone takes them from the hidden beaches on the country’s Atlantic coast to the top of west Africa’s highest peak. It is the only English-language guide on the market dedicated exclusively to Sierra Leone. This country has seen a heartening recovery since emerging from civil war a decade ago, and is making a determined push towards eco-tourism. This new edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest details on hotels, restaurants, sights and tour operators. It includes an in-depth guide to the new national park in the Gola Forest and to the beaches of the Western Area, one of the country’s biggest draws. Nearby hiking trails are described in depth with maps. The adventurous traveller can explore the infamous diamond mines and rainforest-covered mountains or go in search of the elusive pygmy hippo. Those less daring can relax on one of the country’s many beaches each with a character of its own, from the colour of the sand to the quality of its waves.
Published: October 2012 ISBN: 9781841624129 Price: £16.99
To request a review copy of any of the above titles or for more details contact Debbie Hunter press@bradtguides.com
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Posted in Media Flash, Press Releases | Tagged: Alexandra Richards, Ethiopia, James Knight, Katrina Manson, Lizzie Williams, Mauritius, nigeria, Philip Briggs, Reunion, Rodrigues, Sierra Leone | Leave a Comment »
