Insight Guides & Rough Guides Launch Catalogue

CATALOGUE

APA PUBLICATIONS

founded 1970 in Singapore

CONTENTS

1.

ROUGH GUIDES

Rough Guides at a glance

Inspirational guides

Rough Guides

Pocket Rough Guides

Mini Rough Guides

2. INSIGHT GUIDES

Insight Guides at a Glance

3. CONTACT INFORMATION

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Rough Guides is synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing, and a trustworthy “tell it like it is” ethos. The brand has been inspiring travellers for 40 years, especially independent travellers seeking off-the-beatentrack experiences. The Rough Guides list includes over 400 titles (print books and eBooks) in a range of formats – from country guides and pocket guides, to inspirational travel specials and targeted series, such as First Time and On a Budget guides.

Why buy a Rough Guide?

Packed with comprehensive practical information for people looking for off-the-beaten-track experiences, especially independent travellers

Practical and easy-to-use layout, printed on light, uncoated paper for on-the-road use

Focus on comprehensive listings, covering major sights and hidden gems, and designed to satisfy discerning travellers

Perfect for pre-trip planning and use on the ground, with extensive practical information and detailed maps

Colour-coded ‘Places’ chapters contain detailed coverage of destinations in a user-friendly Points-of-Interest structure

Wide range of listings for accommodation, eating out, shopping, and leisure activities

Available with free eBook

ROUGH GUIDES AT A GLANCE

INSPIRATIONAL GUIDES

Stylish, photo-rich gift books Curated by experts who are passionate about the topics and destinations

Suffused in Rough Guides' "tell it like it is" ethos Inspirational union of lively text and striking images

ROUGH GUIDES

Honest, independent expert insights

Exhaustive area-by-area detail Comprehensive cultural and historical contexts

Meticulous maps

Free eBook

ON A BUDGET

Guidebook bibles for budget-conscious travellers

Series covers multi-regions and continents — ideal for longer independent trips

Detailed area-by-area information

Packed with cash-saving intel and maps Free eBook

POCKET GUIDES

Ideal for short trips

Compact format packed with information for every budget Feature expert-curated, culture-oriented itineraries

Pull-out map highlights every sight and listing

Free eBook

ROUGH GUIDES AT A GLANCE

BRITISH BREAKS

Compact practical guides to UK cities, coastal areas and islands

Packed with time-saving “Things not to miss” tips

Colour-coded chapters cover key sights Detailed maps highlight key listings

Free eBook

MINI ROUGH GUIDES

Compact pocket format

Time-saving Top Ten Attractions and Perfect Day itineraries

Area-by-area overviews, plus pithy historic and cultural information

Colour-coded maps on cover flaps

Free eBook

ALKS & TOURS

Practical pocket guides to top travel destinations

Ready-made walking and driving itineraries

Maps highlight key sights and refreshment stops along the routes

Wealth of accommodation, dining and nightlife listings

Pull-out map highlights every itinerary

Free eBook

WEEKENDER

Practical pocket guides to top UK destinations

Ready-made walking and driving routes

Colour-coded maps highlight key sights

Coverage of culture, history, and green activities

Free eBook

ROUGH GUIDES MAIN SERIES

A series of practical travel guides covering countries, cities and regions, with detailed factual travel tips — perfect for independent, long-stay, backpacking and budget-conscious travellers seeking comprehensive travel information and off-the-beaten-track experiences.

Extensive practical information covers getting there, getting around, climate information, safety tips, accommodation, food & drink advice, and shopping essentials

An Author Picks overview of destination highlights opens each guide

Ready-made itineraries cover every corner of the destination

Colour-coded Places chapters feature detailed coverage of locations and sights, presented in a points-of-interest structure

Extensive recommendations for accommodation, restaurants, shops and leisure activities for all budgets

Detailed colour-coded maps are marked-up with key sights and recommendations

Shares expert insights on history, culture, wildlife and nature

Easy to use, newspaper-style layout

All guides published from January 2021 are printed on paper from responsible sources, verified to meet the FSC’s environmental and social standards

ROUGH GUIDES MAIN SERIES

POCKET ROUGH GUIDES

A series of compact travel guides to countries, cities and regions with a pull-out map, colour images and factual travel tips — perfect for short trips, and travellers seeking concise travel information and practical listings.

Concise practical travel information includes getting there, getting around, climate and safety tips, accommodation, food & drink advice and shopping essentials

A handy “Things Not to Miss” overview opens each guide

Colour-coded Places chapters present coverage of key locations and sights in a points-ofinterest structure

Includes recommendations for accommodation, restaurants, shops and leisure activities for all budgets

Detailed colour-coded, pull-out maps are marked-up with key sights and listings

Printed on paper from responsible sources verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards

Free eBook with each purchased printed guide from May 2019

ROUGH GUIDES MAIN SERIES

MINI ROUGH GUIDES

Pocket-sized travel guides packed with practical information and concise cultural contexts. Thanks to the blend of area-by-area descriptions, at-a-glance history and cultural information, comprehensive listings, travel tips, and clear maps, these satisfy a range of traveller types — from city-breakers to longer-term holiday-makers.

Practical travel information includes getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink highlights, and entertainment and activities in the region

Handy destination highlights open each guide

Colour-coded chapters focus on where to go and what to do in an engaging, descriptive style

Includes information on history, and tips on what to look out for

Recommendations cover accommodation, restaurants and leisure activities for all budgets

Detailed colour-coded maps on the cover flaps are marked-up with key sights

Inspirational full-colour photographs brings the destination to life

Printed on paper from responsible sources verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards

Free eBook with each purchased printed guide

Why buy an Insight Guide?

Colourful magazine-style layout, printed on high-quality coated paper

Comprehensive articles on history and culture provide an understanding of daily life, people, and politics

Packed with pictures that provide pre-trip inspiration and showcase the destination’s top sights and experiences

‘Places’ chapters provide evocative, narrative content

Curated up-to-date listings are accessible via the free app

Available with free eBook

INSIGHT GUIDES AT GLANCE

INSIGHT GUIDES

Lavishly visual, inspirational guidebooks

In-depth, magazine-style features on culture, history, politics and nature

Area-by-area structure Full-colour maps and photos Editor’s Choice sections highlight key attractions

Free eBook

EXPLORE GUIDES

Practical pocket guide books with time-saving Best Route itineraries

Large pull-out area map, plus map of each walking/driving route

Directory details top places to eat, sleep, and be entertained

Free eBook

CRUISE GUIDES

World’s longest-running guide to cruising and cruise ships Written by the world’s foremost cruise authority

Features ship ratings, Author’s Choice recommendation, insider tips and full-colour images

Free eBook

PHRASEBOOKS

Pocket phrasebook organised by topic

Includes bilingual dictionary Features native-speaker tips, pronunciation guidelines and grammar basics

INSIGHT GUIDES MAIN SERIES

Inspirational, lavishly illustrated, photo-rich travel guides to countries and regions, with in-depth features on culture and history, Insight Guides are ideal for destination inspiration, and also make great trip souvenirs. In addition, the travel tips and detailed Places chapters aid pre-trip planning.

In-depth coverage of history, landscapes, wildlife, people and culture — from the arts and literature, to sports and outdoor activities

Top Ten Attractions and Editor’s Choice highlights open each guide

Practical travel information includes when to go, getting there, getting around, entry requirements, food and drink highlights, and local culture

Colour-coded chapters cover each region in an engaging, descriptive style

Detailed colour-coded maps are marked-up with numbered, key sights

Inspirational full-colour photography brings the destination to life and makes the book a memorable trip souvenir

Printed on paper from responsible sources verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards

Free eBook with each purchased printed guide

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