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Texas & the Southwest - Rough Guides

Productomschrijving: Met locaties als Houston, Austin, San Antonio & Dallas, is de staat van Texas intussen wereld bekend geworden. Vooral Dallas door de jaren lang lopende serie van de gelijnamige serie "Dallas" en de oliekoningen. De staat is een warme plaats met deels woestijn, en deels verstedelijking. Texas staat bekend voor zijn grootsheid en openheid naar de buitenwereld toe.

Omvat: Houston, The Gulf Coast, Laredo and the Rio Grande Valley, Austin, The Hill Country, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, The Panhandle, The Davis Mountains, Big Bend National Park and around, El Paso.

Inside this Texas & the Southwest travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Texas & the Southwest, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Marfa to family activities in child-friendly places, like Big Bend National Park or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Rio Grande Valley.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Texas & the Southwest entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Texas & the Southwest, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Texas & the Southwest travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for theatre, music, museums and learning about the city's history.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Austin, The Hill Country, San Antonio, Dallas's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Texas & the Southwest, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Texas & the Southwest guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Texas & the Southwest features fascinating insights into Texas & the Southwest, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning The Gulf Coast and the spectacular Davis Mountains.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Houston, The Panhandle and many more locations in Texas & the Southwest, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

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