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Andalucia Footprint Handbook --A new entry in the Passport Footprint series (which includes the legendary South American Handbook), this is an extraordinarily detailed guide to the sights and travel practicalities of this fascinating region of Spain. Rowland Mead packs his book with well-researched transportation, lodging and restaurant recommendations, route-planning tips, essays on history, culture and wildlife, and loads of sightseeing information. Good maps throughout. Cloth $17.95
Cadogan Portugal --From busy town squares and markets to sleepy coastal villages and beaches, this lovely book guides you to both the well-known and the off-the-beaten-path sights, hotels and restaurants of Portugal. Walking tours of Lisbon, itinerary suggestions, historical background and notes on museums, churches and festivals make this guide by David Evans a must for anyone exploring this often overlooked country. $17.95
Cadogan Guide to Northern Spain --This is the only comprehensive guide available to the Basque Country, Navarra, Galicia, Cantabria and Asturias. A new offering from our favorite Cadogan authors, Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls, this book provides detailed sightseeing information as well as a reliable selection of hotels, restaurants and other travel necessities. Exceptional coverage of the history, archaeology and culture of the region make it invaluable. $17.95
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Cadogan Guide to Southern Spain, Andalucia & Gibraltar $14.95
The Companion Guide Madrid & Central Spain --Filled with detailed historical, literary, art and architectural background, and unusually informative sightseeing information written by Alastair Boyd. Now available once again, after being out of print for a number of years. $24.95
Daytrips in Spain and Portugal --Base yourself in Madrid, Barcelona or Granada and set yourself free from hectic itineraries, luggage, and constant moves from hotel to hotel. See the best of Spain with Earl Steinbicker's new guide to 50 "one-day adventures by car, rail or ferry" that includes transportation tips, walking tours, concise descriptions of sights, and restaurant suggestions. $14.95
Discovering Spain --Penelope Casas has finally updated her wonderful guide to her favorite spots in Spain. She leads you to all the major cities, as well as many small towns and rural hideaways, providing her personal recommendations on sights, hotels and paradores, and, of course, restaurants. This is the only guide that puts a real emphasis on the food of Spain, from tapas to paella, and it is as pleasurable to read before you go as it is to use once you are there. $25.00
Eyewitness Travel Guide to Lisbon --The only comprehensive guide available to Lisbon, this new addition to the series is arranged by neighborhood, with the trademark colorful graphics, maps and sightseeing detail that make these books so enjoyable to use. A wealth of practical detail, including hundreds of hotel, restaurant and nightlife recommendations, is also provided. $22.95
Eyewitness Travel Guide to Spain --Arranged by region, this new guide is one of the best we've seen. Filled with colorful graphics, well-written text and lots of maps, it covers all the sights and cultural activities throughout Spain, as well as interesting snippets of historical background. An extensive section in the back provides reviews of hundreds of hotels, restaurants, nightspots and shops. It also works well as an itinerary planner. $24.95
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Eyewitness Travel Guide to Portugal $24.95
Hello Spain! The Insider's Guide to Spain's Hotels for $40-$80 a Night for Two --Margo Classe has done all the legwork for you, visiting hundreds of hotels and choosing only the best ones within her criteria: the hotel must be inexpensive, clean, safe, centrally located, and have a private bath. Each listing is fully described and contains contact information, rates and directions. The package may not be fancy, but the information is gold. $18.95
Knopf City Guide Lisbon --This is a new departure for Knopf: slimmer and lighter to carry, it guides you to the top hotels, restaurants, shops, nightlife and sights in Lisbon. It is still filled with color photographs, illustrations and maps, but the emphasis here is on the practical side of travel. $14.95
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Knopf City Guide Madrid $14.95
NEW Knopf Guide Seville and Andalusia-- This extraordinary volume contains more than 1,000 color illustrations that bring the rural villages, Roman ruins, Moorish castles, and spectacular countryside to life. Walking tours, chapters on food and wine, and detailed historical, art and architectural background make this guide a must for those who want to immerse their senses in Andalusian life and culture. $27.50
Lonely Planet Portugal --Lonely Planet continues to expand their coverage of Europe with this new guide to Portugal. With trademark honesty and an emphasis on off-the-tourist-path travel, the authors cover the history, sights, food, cultural events and outdoor activities of this increasingly popular destination. All the practical information you need is here as well, from transportation to hotels, language to childcare. $17.95
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Lonely Planet Spain $19.95
Madrid Observed --Veteran travel writer Michael Jacobs takes us on a personal tour of the art, architecture, hidden treasures and favorite caf_s of Madrid. His extensive knowledge of Spanish culture and his obvious love of the city make this guide particularly enjoyable (and informative) to use. $14.95
Maverick Guide to Barcelona --Richard Schweid explored all the neighborhoods and hidden corners of this beautiful city to bring you the detailed sightseeing information provided in this new guide. He also includes a wide array of hotel and restaurant recommendations in all price ranges, as well as tips on transportation, shopping, nightlife and excursions to nearby beaches and into the Catalunyan countryside. $14.95
Passport Regional Guides to Portugal --Travellers in the know will love these new guides to increasingly popular Portugal, whether for the wineries, national parks and picturesque hill towns of Northern Portugal, or the sandy beaches, castles and walled cities of the Algarve, or Lisbon in between. Each guide provides detailed sightseeing, itinerary and route planning information, as well as travel tips and good maps.
Northern Portugal $17.95
Lisbon & Central Portugal $17.95
Algarve & Southern Portugal $17.95
Rivages Guide to Spain --This gorgeous French series is finally being translated into English, with titles covering France and Italy already available. This new book covers the small "Hotels of Character and Charm" throughout Spain, providing a page-long description of each hotel, including rates, contact information, and a color photograph. The European-style hotels and inns suit a wide range of budgets, and include former villas, convents and even a Moorish castle. $15.00
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Rivages Guide to Portugal $13.50
NEW A River in Spain--Robert White takes us on a tour of the historical and cultural riches of the Duero River Valley in Castille, a region that for centuries was the arena for battles between Muslims and Christians. The author provides historical background and describes in detail the sights that make the region so fascinating and beautiful. White’s affinity for Spain, and this area in particular, is demonstrated by his careful research and enthusiasm for the subject, and his interest is contagious. He supplements the text with color photographs, maps and good directions, making it easy to follow in his footsteps. $17.95
Rough Guide to Andalusia --This guide leads you from Seville south to Granada and the Alhambra, with detailed historical and cultural background, including articles on Moorish architecture and descriptions of all the sights. Voluminous practical information, from honest appraisals of hotels, inns and restaurants (a Rough Guide specialty) to transportation and outdoor activities, and great maps complete this comprehensive package. Newly revised. $16.95
Time Out Barcelona --Explore this grand city from top to bottom with a new addition to the Time Out series. An extraordinary array of museums, galleries, nightspots, shops, restaurants and hotels are described here, as well as markets, festivals and scenic side-trips to the countryside, all by the editors of Time Out Magazine. $14.95
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Time Out Madrid $14.95
To the Heart of Spain: Food & Wine Adventures Beyond the Pyrenees --Authors Ann and Larry Walker obviously love Spain.their knowledge and enthusiasm ooze from every page of this lovely new book. Filled with great tips on not-to-be-missed sights and (especially) where and what to eat, the book works as both an informal guide and a memoir of the Walker's 30 years of travel around Spain. The authors thoughtfully include over 100 recipes just in case you can't hop on a plane the minute you finish this mouth-watering book. $14.95
Berlitz Portuguese Phrasebook $7.95
Fodor's Spanish For Travelers Phrasebook $7.00
Marling Menu-Master: Spain --Know what you're eating, from entremeses to postres, with listings arranged by course, as they would appear on a menu. $8.95
A Cottage in Portugal --A Year in Provence moves to Portugal when Richard Hewitt and his wife Barbara leave their life in New England and buy a 300-year-old crumbling cottage in a rural village near Lisbon. This loving account of Portugal, the Portuguese and the expatriot life is evocative and extremely enjoyable. And unlike Peter Mayle, the Hewitts still live in their adopted home. $22.00
Spain: A Literary Companion --Explore the cities and countryside of Spain through the eyes of Byron, Virginia Woolf, Cervantes, Lorca and Hemingway, among others. This beautiful anthology brings the history, culture and landscape of Spain sharply into focus and will entertain you before, during and long after your trip. $24.95
Travelers' Tales Spain --Experience the charm and flavor of Spain with this anthology that includes the writings of a wide array of contemporary visitors to all corners of the country. Written by famous writers and amateur travellers like us, it provides individual insights and experiences, a great sense of place and some great travel tips as well. $17.95