Ahoy and welcome aboard! Experience Europe from an entirely new perspective, sailing on the most beautiful waterways through breathtaking landscapes. Thirty routes complete with photographic illustration and route maps show how compelling, varied, and diverse a river cruise can be on the Danube, the Volga, the Thames, or any other rivers highlighted within this book. Whether on the Shannon River through the raw beauty of the North or along the lovely Loire Valley through France, there is always something unique on the banks to awaken curiosity. At the same time, there is nothing quite as relaxing for the mind and spirit as the element of water. Let this book inspire you to embark on a refined art of travel, one that both excites and encourages you to fully unwind. Do you already have the urge to travel? You will find the highlights of each cruise listed on a practical and clearly outlined route map: Just pinpoint your destination and you are ready to go. Pack your suitcase and head for the sundeck!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 288

Dimensions: 228 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 28-07-2023

Who hasn’t dreamed of spending a night in a castle? A heavenly bed, creaking floorboards, silk wallpaper, glittering chandeliers, expansive grounds, and, for good measure, discreet service, fulfilling wishes before you have said a word. Anyone looking for a bit of luxury treatment will find the perfect opportunity in one of Europe’s many historic castles: numerous ones have been converted into excellent hotels, where guests are considered royalty. This book transports you to elegant lords’ homes and extensive vineyards, offering a glimpse behind medieval walls and into baroque staterooms. Its pages are sumptuously filled with nearly 500 magnificent images, castle hotel-booking information, historical and cultural anecdotes, hotel gastronomy overviews, and more. Travel to historic country estates with walls that tell stories of times when these were homes for high nobility and where guests can still feel like royalty today.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 264

Dimensions: 228 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 28-07-2023

Large-format collection of photography featuring the flora, fauna, and pristine landscapes of the Alps’ protected regions. Capturing the allure of this grandiose legacy of the ice age is difficult, even in superlatives, but this photo book provides up-close natural experiences throughout the parks and preserves of six Alpine nations: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, and France. From the snowy heights of Mont Blanc in France, to the Alpine fields abloom with wildflowers in Italy's Tre Cime, to the lakes and forests of Austria's Tyrol region, hundreds of color images show where the Alps still exist in a wild, unfettered state. Accompanied by species identification, geological history, and websites for trip planning, the book is both inspirational. and informational. Also included are tips on the best spots for hiking, skiing, and all types of climbing. This expansive trip through the Alps includes the following and more: • Little to no traces of human settlement and culture throughout the 750+ images • Beautiful, painterly photos that capture the region’s majestic landscapes at magic hour and with the best seasonal lighting throughout the year • More than ten UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserves and Parks and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites • Hundreds of plant and animal species captured, including underwater photography from pristine lakes and streams • Photos range above and below the treeline and feature everything in between, such as picturesque waterfalls and plains This is the definitive documentation and photographic escape into the wilds of the Alps.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 424

Dimensions: 228 x 292 mm

Publication Date: 28-10-2023