Books by Gavin Thomas

The Rough Guide to Myanmar (Burma) (Rough Guides)

by Martin Zatko, Gavin Thomas

For so long off the tourist map, Myanmar (Burma) now has thrown open its doors to welcome travelers. More than 2 million people visited this beautiful and beguiling destination last year, and that number is expected to reach 5 million in 2015.
The Rough Guide to Myanmar (Burma) is the most up-to-date travel guide to this rapidly changing country. Only guidebook to include hundreds of miles of pristine, untouristed beaches in the southeast, which opened up to travelers for the first time while our Rough Guides author was writing this guide. Showcases regions other guides don't cover, including newly developing ecotourism at Indawgyi Lake and in the northern region. More detailed coverage of key sights, such as Bagan, and the major cities of Yangon and Mandalay. More full-color maps and photography than the competition. Most current listings and prices for hotels, restaurants, shops, bars, and sights.
Throughout, travelers will find intuitive cultural content, tips for what to see and what to skip, and practical information on etiquette, transportation, food, drink, costs and currency, and health, plus a handy guide to the Burmese language.
Whether travelers look to explore the temple-strewn plains of Bagan, trek through remote villages in Hsipaw, or punt in and around the stilt villages of magnificent Inle Lake, this guidebook gives the honest advice they'll need to plan their trip, navigate the countryside, and make the most of their time in Myanmar (Burma).

Pocket Rough Guide Dubai (Rough Guide Pocket Guides)

by Gavin Thomas

The Pocket Rough Guide to Dubai is your essential guide to this exciting city, with information on all the key sights in an easy-to-use, pocket-size format and a full-color, pull-out map.
Whether you have an afternoon, a few days, or more, at your disposal, Rough Guides' carefully curated itineraries help you plan your trip, and the "Best of" Dubai section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss.
Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink, and more. Full-color pull-out map, plus easy-to-use maps to help you find your way around. The very best of the area, selected by our expert authors. Tailored itineraries and highlights to make trip-planning easy. Inspirational color photography brings the area to life. Up-to-date background information, including transportation details and a calendar of events.
Travel like you mean it, with The Pocket Rough Guide to Dubai.

The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka: Travel Guide with EBook

by Rough Guides, Gavin Thomas

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Sri Lanka, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.

Inside this Sri Lanka travel book, you'll find:

• Regional deep dive - coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one


• Itinerary samples - designed for various durations and interests


• Practical information - tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more


• Expert recommendations - insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities


• Seasonal tips - when to go to Sri Lanka, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip


• Must-See pick - a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Adam's Peak, big Buddhas, Galle, Yala National Park, World's End, rice and curry, bird-spotting, Kataragama, Anuradhapura, Bawa hotels, Sigiriya, Ella, the Pettah, whale and dolphin-watching, Polonnaruwa


• Navigational maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment


• Cultural insights - engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Sri Lanka


• Language essentials - a handy Sinhala, Tamil dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals


• Inspiring travel photography - full-colour pictures capture the essence of Sri Lanka, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust


• Bonus eBook - Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide


• Coverage includes: Colombo and the west coast, the south, Kandy and Hill Country, the Cultural Triangle, the east, Jaffna and the north

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The Rough Guide to Dubai: Travel Guide with EBook

by Rough Guides, Gavin Thomas

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Dubai, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.

Inside this Dubai travel book, you'll find:

• Regional deep dive - coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one


• Itinerary samples - designed for various durations and interests


• Practical information - tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more


• Expert recommendations - insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities


• Seasonal tips - when to go to Dubai, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip


• Must-See pick - a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Madinat Jumeirah, Deira souks, Al Shindagha Museum, desert safaris, dhow wharfage, Arabian food and shisha, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi, the Burj Khalifa, Al Ain, Sheikh Zayed Road, abra rides on the creek, skyscrapers, Jumeirah Mosque, the Burj Al Arab


• Navigational maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment


• Cultural insights - engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Dubai


• Language essentials - a handy Arabic dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals


• Inspiring travel photography - full-colour pictures capture the essence of Dubai, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust


• Bonus eBook - Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide


• Coverage includes: Bur Dubai, Deira, the inner suburbs, Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim and the Burj Al Arab, the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Merina

Rough Guides Walks and Tours Sri Lanka: Travel Guide with EBook

by Rough Guides, Gavin Thomas

This compact, pocket-sized Sri Lanka travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips, who want to make sure they experience the destination's highlights and really get a flavour of the place. It includes ready-made walking and driving itineraries, with detailed directions, that allow you to organise your visit to Sri Lanka without losing time planning. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.

In this Sri Lanka travel book, you will find:

• 12 ready-made walks and tours - easy-to-follow walking and driving trip plans featuring the best places to visit, as well as what to do and where to eat along the way


• Itinerary details - each walk or tour starts with pointers on the time taken, distance covered and how to connect it with other itineraries in the book


• Best walks and tours in Sri Lanka for ancient temples, animal lovers, beaches, botanical gardens, colonial architecture, hottest curries, mountain views, tea trekking


• Curated recommendations of places - the walks and tours feature all the main attractions and off-the-beaten-track adventures, as well as child-friendly family activities and chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas


• Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots


• Historical and cultural insights - thematic features highlight Sri Lanka's unique life and culture


• Unique hotel, restaurant and nightlife listings - curated details of where to stay, eat and go out, whatever your interest, for a range of budgets


• Practical information - how to get there, how to get around and an A-Z of essential details


• Handy mapping - practical maps for each walk and tour, with clearly numbered sights


• Free download of the eBook - available after the purchase of the printed guidebook


• Coverage includes: Colombo Fort and Pettah, Modern Colombo, Negombo via the Wetlands, Kandy and around, Hill Country, Haputale and Ella, Sigiriya and Anuradhapura, Minneriya and Polonnaruwa, Galle Fort, Tangalla, Yala National Park, Arugam Bay to Kumana