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recommended by Jane Anderson

Jane Anderson's new Footprint Handbook, ‘Dorset, the New Forest & the Isle of Wight with Kids' (published April 2010, £13.99) is an invaluable tool when it comes to planning a family...

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recommended by The Kitmaster

Hedonist's Pocket guidebook to London restaurants.   UK price: £8.00   Pros: Simple format, eclectic...

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5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

Comprehensive guide book to English and Welsh vinyards.   UK price: £14.99   Pros: Beautifully produced,...

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5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

Guidebook of over 400 hidden and strange attractions around London. Publisher: Jonglez. UK price: £10.99. Pros:...

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5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

The ultimate guide book to Great Britain. UK price: £11.89. Pros: It’s all in there somewhere, huge research project, neatly...

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4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars

recommended by Cathy Winston

AA Spiral Guide: London. Guide to the capital with walking itineraries, hidden gems and a flavour of the city.UK Price: £9.99Pros:...

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4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

Local’s guide to Southern Spain’s best restaurants by Jon Clarke.  Price: €14.90. Pros: Nicely written, researched and...

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2 stars 2 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

Guide book for visiting motorists in France. UK price: £7.99. Pros: Some very handy information in a glossy format.

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3 stars 3 stars 3 stars

recommended by Cathy Winston

AA City Pack Guide to Paris. Practical guide to the highlights of the city of light for first time visitors.Price: £6.99Pros: Useful...

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2 stars 2 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

Insight guide to Italian city of Florence. UK price: £8.99. Pros: Nicely designed, produced, lovely photos.

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3 stars 3 stars 3 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

Insight Step by Step guide to Tokyo’s best walks and tours. UK price: £8.99 Pros: Handy shape for pockets, well researched and...

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5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

recommended by Cathy Winston

Insight Guides Great Breaks: Devon & Cornwall: Ideal beginner’s guide to the region, packed with tips and background. Price: £5.99 Pros: Broken...

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recommended by The Kitmaster

The Foodie Handbook...the (Almost) Definitive Guide to Gastronomy. UK price: £20. Pros: Expensively produced...

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2 stars 2 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

Los Angeles Guidebook. UK price: £13.99. Pros: Stylish,...

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4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

Luxe European Travel Set, Upmarket female-oriented guides to London, Paris and Rome. UK price: £13.50. Pros: Handy format, impressive...

 
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recommended by The Kitmaster

AA Hotel Guide 2010, Latest edition of Britain’s best-selling hotel guide. UK price: £16.99. Pros: Reliable independent...

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recommended by The Kitmaster

The Good Pub Guide 2010 - New edition of the best independent guide to Britain’s pubs. UK price: £14.99. Pros: The best way to...

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3 stars 3 stars 3 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

Not For Tourists Guide to London 2010 - Insider’s guide to the UK’s capital city. UK price: £9.99. Pros: Tons of...

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3 stars 3 stars 3 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

Insight Step by Step guide to Tokyo’s best walks and tours. UK price: £8.99 Pros: Handy shape for pockets, well researched and...

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recommended by Cathy Winston

Lonely Planet’s Best Ever Travel Tips is published by Lonely Planet. UK Price: £4.99Verdict: Everything you never knew you needed to know about...

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4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

Newly revised guide book for disabled travellers. UK price: £6.99/free to Blue Badge holders.   Pros: A big range of...

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recommended by Becky Middleton

Going on holiday with the kids can be daunting, but taking along these inspirational series of Footprint guidebooks will make things a whole lot easier.   From the comprehensive...

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4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

Xi’an - Shaanxi and the Terracotta Army Guide book. UK price: £15.95. Pros: Great subject, great area, writers know what...

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2 stars 2 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

iSpeak digital phrasebooks for your iPod, MP3 player and mobile. UK price: £4.75   Pros:...

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4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

Surfers' guidebook.   UK price: £12.95   Pros: Neat size, good quality, comprehensive coverage

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3 stars 3 stars 3 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

A collection of 45 hiking and trekking routes in south Wales UK price: £7.95   Pros: wide...

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4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars

recommended by The Kitmaster

Glossy, colourful inspirational guide to walking, hiking and climbing in North Wales. UK price: £12.42

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recommended by The Kitmaster

Reaching the Summit of Every Country in Europe - Book about the highest mountains in each European country. UK price: £14.95...

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recommended by Cathy Winston

Secret Lisbon: Jonglez Guides: Weird, wonderful and absorbing facts about the Portuguese capital. Price: £10.99Pros: A mine of quirky...

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