Rough Guides 5 Books Collection Set by Various Authors - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight
The Rough Guide to Taiwan
The Rough Guide to Jamaica
The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago
The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Rough Guides

Overview
This five-book Rough Guides paperback collection packs an entire world of travel planning into one shelf-ready set. From the chalk cliffs of England's south coast to the temples of Taiwan and the beaches of the Caribbean, each guide delivers the same trusted formula of honest reviews, clear maps, and destination know-how. Built for travelers who like to plan ahead but stay flexible on the ground, this set works equally well as a grab-and-go reference before a single trip or as the start of a growing travel library. It's a practical addition to any non-fiction shelf.

About the Books
Each title follows the familiar Rough Guides house style: opinionated, ground-tested advice from authors who have walked the routes, eaten at the restaurants, and slept in the hotels they recommend. The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight steers readers through Bournemouth, the Jurassic Coast, and the New Forest with detailed town-by-town listings. The Rough Guide to Taiwan explores Taipei's night markets and the island's mountainous interior in full color, tracing routes from the capital out to hot springs and coastal towns. The Rough Guide to Jamaica balances Kingston's music scene with quiet north-coast retreats, while The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago covers Carnival culture alongside beaches and rainforest trails. The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka rounds out the set with ancient temple cities, hill-country tea plantations, and coastal towns. Every guide pairs practical logistics — transport, accommodation, and budgeting advice — with cultural context that goes beyond a simple checklist of sights, and maps throughout are built for quick orientation. Collected together, these five guides span English countryside, East Asian cities, and Caribbean islands, useful both for planning a specific trip and for browsing future travel ideas. Fans of the series will recognize the familiar Rough Guides voice throughout — direct, well-researched, and unafraid to steer readers away from tourist traps.

Key Benefits

• Five complete Rough Guides in one convenient paperback set
• Covers five distinct destinations across three continents
• Clear maps and up-to-date listings in every volume
• Practical planning tools for budgeting, transport, and accommodation
• Genuine cultural context alongside sightseeing advice
• Great gift for travelers, students, or armchair explorers

Book-by-Book Guide
The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight — Covers Bournemouth, the New Forest, and the Jurassic Coast with detailed walks and local listings.
The Rough Guide to Taiwan — A full-color guide to Taipei's night markets, hot springs, and the island's mountainous east coast.
The Rough Guide to Jamaica — Guides readers from Kingston's reggae heritage to quieter resorts along the north coast.
The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago — Covers Carnival culture, rainforest hikes, and the islands' beaches and reefs.
The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka — Explores ancient temple cities, hill-country tea plantations, and the southern coast.

About the Authors
This collection draws on several Rough Guides writers, including Matthew Hancock and Amanda Tomlin (Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight), Simon Foster (Taiwan), Rob Coates (Jamaica), Polly Thomas (Trinidad & Tobago), and Gavin Thomas (Sri Lanka), all published under a series known for decades of opinionated, expert-led travel writing built on firsthand research.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Whether you're planning a multi-stop adventure or building a travel library, this set delivers five dependable guides in one purchase — a thoughtful gift for a travel-loving friend or a nice addition to a holiday season wish list.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.