Martin Gostelow – författare

The colours and contrasts of Indonesia never cease to assail the senses. From shimmering green rice fields to smouldering grey volcanoes, from cities jammed with motorcycles to unexplored rainforests, there's as much variety and excitement in its 13,000 islands as in the rest of South-East Asia put together. This Way Indonesia packs in a pocketful the essential history, culture and natural wonders of this bewildering, bewitching archipelago.

Corsica offers an infinite variety of scenery, an intriguing culture and enough activities for a hundred different holidays. The coast has plenty of sandy beaches, as well as remote rocky coves that you can reach only by boat. Inland, dramatically deep gorges slice through granite mountains; ancient stone villages cling to rugged slopes or nestle amid groves of sweet chestnut trees. From Ajaccio to Zonza, this guide explores every facet of the Mediterranean's most mysterious island.

South Africa remains enduringly beautiful. The irresistible lures of its gold and diamonds, its game parks and nature reserves, are now enhanced by the fascinating evolution of a multicultural society learning to live in harmony. Discover too, the charms of its neighbours; the water wonderland of Botswana's Okavango Delta; the dazzling landscapes of Zimbabwe. This Way Southern Africa reveals the history, culture, the mysteries of a region whose heart beats like the sound of distant drums.

Florida means home to spacemen and sports stars, millionaires and pensioners, acrobatic dolphins and Mickey Mouse. The Sunshine State offers more to see and do than you could ever find time for. This guide lights the way from the glitz of Miami and the delightful Keys to the alligator-infested primeval swamp of the Everglades, from the fabulous fantasies of Orlando to the museums of the Gulf Coast and the unassuming capital of Tallahassee. Includes fold-out maps of Florida, Miami and Orlando.

Southern Spain is Andalusia -- a land of dazzling light and cool black shadow, dark eyes and flashing smiles, sherry and olives. In a sun-bleached landscape once disputed by Moors and Christians, their legacy remains in three golden cities: Granada, Seville and Cordoba. THIS WAY ANDALUSIA also explores the resorts and villages of the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz, and the timeless landscapes of the Alpujarras.

Russia is undergoing radical change, welcoming ideas from the West, while reviving ancient traditions that had been repressed but never allowed to die. In Moscow and St Petersburg, in cities all the way down to Astrakhan, churches and cathedrals are being restored, private enterprise is flourishing. In the countryside you will discover villages and landscapes lost in time, imperial palaces and walled monasteries, wide lakes and lazy rivers, and everywhere, clusters of glistening onion domes.

Several years of unprecedented growth brought a new self-confidence and attracted a trendy, young population to the cities of the Emerald Isle. Though times are harder now, the Irish remain cheerful. And there will always be an unhurried land of music and folklore, of eccentrics and the greatest conversationalists in the world. From Dublin's fair city to the wilderness of Connemara, from the streets of Belfast to the Mourne Mountains, this enchanting island is packed with variety. "This Way Ireland" explores its history and culture and introduces its friendly people.

China's attractions are diverse and dazzling. Whether you are visiting the cities of Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou, taking a trip to the Great Wall and the terracotta warriors of Xi'an, following the Silk Road, cruising the Yangtze or sampling authentic Chinese cuisine, your days will be well filled. "This Way China" spotlights the country's stunning natural beauty and rich culture, from winding rivers and chiselled mountain peaks to the bustle of Hong Kong and Macau or the temples of Tibet.