Marco Polo Travel Handbook: Sri Lanka

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For advice you can trust, look no further than Marco Polo.The Sri Lanka Marco Polo Handbook offers expert advice and is aimed at travellers looking for in-depth coverage of a destination - from detailed cultural information to Insider Tips - in an easy to use format. Whatever your mood or interests, Marco Polo Handbooks are the perfect travel companion. Inside the Sri Lanka Marco Polo Travel Handbook:Radiant Sri Lanka: Let Marco Polo lead you through a land of historic temples, magnificent mountain scenery, fantastic beaches and bustling towns and cities.Discover & Understand: Our innovative infographics condense large amounts of information into a format which is easy to understand. Infographics illustrate, amongst other things; Sri Lanka at a glance, a tsunami and a country torn apart.In the mood for: Fun suggestions help you to experience the variety of Sri Lanka, whatever your personal preferences and interests. 3D images provide vivid insights into selected historic sites such as the Dambulla cave temple, Dalada Maligawa and the Sigiriya rock fortress.Tours: Discover Sri Lanka!Four exciting tours take in all the most beautiful and historic places on the island, from the central highlands to the scenic highlights. All suggested tours are plotted on detailed maps and combine the best and most interesting places to see, with tips for exciting stops along the way. Experience & Enjoy: All the things which make a trip unforgettable: from eating and drinking, shopping, sightseeing, museums & galleries, staying the night, travelling with children, festivals and going out in the evening. What are Sri Lanka's typical dishes and where can you sample them? What is there to do with children? Answers to these and many other questions can be found in this chapter.In depth knowledge: Knowledge is king and Marco Polo Handbooks are packed full of information to help you get the best out of your trip. The Marco Polo Tips reveal where you can observe the fascinating migration of the butterflies, why a train ride to Kandy is an experience not to be missed, where men can meditate in a monastery and where you can go on elephant safari.Large pull-out map: Includes a separate pull-out map handily placed in a high quality plastic wallet at the back of the book, which can also be used as a storage pocket.