ALFRED HORN

This 96-page guidebook covers Budapest's highlights for the visitor, with 12 city itineraries and three excursions taking in sights ranging from the romantic streets of the Castle Quarter of Buda to a cruise along the Danube on an old-fashioned steamer. Other key features include: a chapter detailing Budapest's history and culture, leisure-time suggestions and a comprehensive information section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus top-notch photographs and maps, including a detailed pull-out map.

This 120-page book offers an expert''s guide to Prague, with 13 itineraries taking in sights ranging from the magnificent Hradcany Castle to the old Jewish Quarter. Six suggested excursions beyond Prague include the spa town of Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) and the brewing centre of Plzen (Pilsen), offering something for all tastes. It also includes a chapter detailing Prague''s history and culture, as well as leisure-time suggestions and a comprehensive information section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus dozens of full-colour photographs and 11 maps, including a detailed pull-out regional map and a plan of Prague Metro.