Robin Totton

I took this book with me and found it very useful, and a good travel companion. I was travelling by car, which made it easier to transport than in a backpack or suitcase. It is nicely illustrated. The best aspect is the informative descriptions of places. I even used a couple of the hotel recommendations.
This book is a little bit coffee table, little bit guide book. If you can;t take it with you, it's a good one to read when you get back.