The Best of South Africa (Globetrotter Concise Guide S.)

by N/A

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  Paperback
  2004

  $4.59

  This series provides handy pocket guides to popular destinations. The books feature sections on the highlights of the city or region, places of interest, activities, accommodation, where to eat out, entertainment and excursions. They also contain travel tips, a general index and a separate index for the places of interest. The Highlights chapters feature an introduction to each of the 20 featured highlights, information on its location and how to get there, contact details, opening hours, entry fees and tour details where applicable. The Sightseeing chapters feature places like beaches, nature reserves, historic buildings, galleries and museums, or parks and gardens. These chapters are arranged in directory form, with contact details, nearest metro stops, opening hours and entry fees for each featured site. Activities chapters feature sports, activities for children, unusual activities unique to the city or region, suggested routes for walking tours (including map grid references, distance and duration and where to eat and drink) and organized tours, while the Shopping chapters cover shops and markets. Accommodation includes listings by area and price category. Eating out covers the food of the region, as well as listings of suggested venues by area and price. Entertainment includes nightlife, music, theatre, festivals, casinos, pubs and clubs, and spectator sports. Excursions cross-references with the excursions map, and includes transport options, distance, contact details, highlights and where to eat and drink. A handy Travel Tips section handles everything from transport and money to personal safety and etiquette.