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The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you! Lying in the Mediterranean Sea west of Italy, Sardinia is an island bursting with ancient wonders and luxurious beaches. With more than 500 full-color photographs and 3-D illustrations, DKís Eyewitness Travel Guide: Sardinia covers the islandís five regions: Cagliari and the South, the Eastern Coast, Central Sardinia and Barbagis, the Western Coast, and the North and Costa Smeralda. Visit the ancient ruins of Su Nuraxi, explore the remains of ancient Sardinia in Monte Tiscali, and tour the Romanesque church Santissima Trinita di Saccargia in the Logudoro. Learn about the history of Sardinia from its prehistoric beginnings to its popularity as a common tourist destination. Other articles showcase the islands wildlife, handicrafts, cuisine, and wines. From ancient buildings to hidden beaches, there is no better guide to this beautiful corner of paradise.
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Encyclopedic in scope, it's meant to be used before, during, and after your stay. (Travel & Leisure)
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Both novice and experienced travelers will be captivated. (U.S. News & World Report)
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Each book is a visual as well as informational feast about a particular place. (The New York Times)
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The best travel guides ever. (Sky Magazine)
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For comprehensive advice that is attractively presented, publisher Dorling Kindersley's guides for serious travelers are tough to beat. (US News & World Report)
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Hats off to DK for the Eyewitness Travel Guides...[they] raise the bar for all others. (Dallas Morning News)
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The most graphically exciting and visually pleasing series on the market. (Chicago Tribune)
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This comprehensive book covers everything from the practical to the interesting to knowÖ. Take it with you. (Detroit Free Press)
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Eyewitness Travel Guides are marvels of writing, color photography and illustration. What makes these so special is their thoroughness. (New York Times Syndicate)
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This is a guidebook series that always seems to inspire smilesÖYou feel, looking at them, as if you could close the book and step into the street. (Contra Costa Times )
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Want to know where to get a great espresso on your way to the Uffizi? Or how much to tip a hotel maid in New York City? Try these travel guides, each an intricate trove of 3-D aerial views, landmark floor plans, color photos and essential eating, shopping and entertainment info. With titles covering Paris, Prague, and London, these pocket-sized guides are like a Michelangelo fresco: deliriously rich in detail. (People Magazine)
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Eyewitness Travel Guides, considered to be the worldís best travel resource to over 30 destinations around the world, make it easier to plan a splendid vacation. (North American Press Syndication)
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Each new Eyewitness Guide adds more of the world to this wonderfully visual seriesÖ. What sets these guides apart from others is their striking, three-dimensional cutaways of key sites. (New York Daily News)
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Recognized the world over by frequent flyers and armchair travelers alike, Eyewitness Travel Guides are the most colorful and comprehensive guides on the market. With beautiful commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell.