Travel & Holiday Guides books

When you’re booked a holiday, you want to make the most of your time away, so finding the right guidebook is essential. Do you want to hit the major tourist hotspots to take some Instagrammable photos, or seek out the hidden gems that can only be found by heading off the beaten track? Are you a fashionista keen to update your wardrobe or do you want to visit a local museum to immerse yourself in the history of the place? 

You can find the perfect guidebook for your needs in our vast collection of thousands of new and pre-loved travel guides and maps. Whether you want to relax on a sandy beach, ski down snowy mountains or enjoy the freedom of the open road, you can start planning your trip like a pro.

While pocket guides have all the key highlights and the convenience of being easily transportable, a guidebook has more in-depth information on everything from restaurants and accommodation to the history and culture. And if you really want to immerse yourself in the local history, why not follow in the footsteps of previous visitors with some travel writing? The likes of Simon Reeve, Bill Bryson, Jan Morris and Colin Thubron have all written about different countries in different time periods from personal experience, opening up a new perspective on a place you may not have considered before.

Whatever kind of holiday you’re planning, our collection of pocket guides, guidebooks, maps and travel writing will help you make the most of your time away. With the world opening up at your fingertips, indulge your passions, explore the unknown and make some memories that will last a lifetime.