- A lively, graphic, full-color guidebook to Great Britain, from London and the Lake District to Scotland's quietest fishing villages. - Color photography and archival and other illustrations throughout; zingy captions. - Intelligent, opinionated writing by Tim Locke, Richard Cavendish, and Barnaby Rogerson. - Solid travel reportage on every region punctuated by lively sidebars on cheddar cheese, Highlands genealogy, George Bernard Shaw, and more--all packed with fascinating trivia. - What to see and do, plus recommended tours. - Special rating system identifying not-to-be-missed sights. - To-the-point reviews of dining and lodging. - Key planning information. - Over 25 detailed maps and plans; unique fold-out maps. - Comprehensive destination/topic index.