If you've ever closed your eyes and pinned your finger on a globe to find your next destination, you have the travel bug. Incurable, unrelenting and totally addictive, that yearning to explore and discover new worlds is a huge part of the human psyche.

One of history's most renowned explorers, Marco Polo, knew there was a world out there for him to find, and find it he did! And now you can too… Named after the intrepid Venetian, Marco Polo Travel Publishing launched its travel products in 2011 and has been quickly covering more and more of the globe by offering publications for a whole range of travel destinations. The range now includes high-quality travel guides, maps, road atlases and phrasebooks.

Delve into this fantastic travel range and find your inner Marco Polo!

MARCO POLO TRAVEL GUIDES (RRP $17.95)

In this age of websites, blogs and apps, travellers are overwhelmed with information when planning a holiday, yet still find printed maps and information essential while exploring a new country. After much research, the team at Marco Polo discovered that, while there are a number of travel guides on the market, many travellers found them either too text-heavy or overly general and lacking in insider tips. Marco Polo Travel Guides are designed to overcome these problems.

The Marco Polo Travel Guides are innovative and budget-priced travel guides that highlight only the best attractions, accommodation and eateries with clear and brief descriptions plus vibrant, full-colour photos. Unique insider tips mean readers can get off the beaten track, while the 'perfect day/route' section will help those with limited time to quickly get to know a destination. The only guides on the market with a road atlas and pull-out map at the back, the Marco Polo series is exceptional value for money.

Features:
• Best value-for-money guides out on the market.
• All information has been carefully researched with an easy-to-follow layout and colour photos.
• Special insider tips for when it rains, things to do for free, and places where you can chill out.
• Phrasebook section and practical travel tips.
• The only travel guides on the market with a road atlas and pull-out map at the back.
• Conveniently sized and lightweight guidebooks to fit in your backpack.

MARCO POLO MAPS (RRP $16.95 and $19.95)

The Marco Polo Maps range offers high-quality cartography at a range of scales depending on the destination.

Features:
• Eye-catching cover design.
• Distance indicators and scale converters to aid route planning.
• A fold-out view map that's ideal for route planning.
• Self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers to pinpoint a destination or route for future reference.
• Scenic routes and places of interest highlighted — ideal for touring holidays.
• Comprehensive index and inset street plans of major cities.

MARCO POLO PHRASEBOOKS (RRP $14.95)

Want to order a baguette from a Parisian sidewalk cafe, or hail a gondola in Venice; say 'wow' at the Alhambra in Granada, or 'bravo' during a Wagner opera in Berlin – but can't find the right words?

The Marco Polo Phrasebooks for French, Italian, Spanish and German have the right words for every situation on a European vacation with a comprehensive dictionary of words and phrases. There's also a whole chapter on slang, so you'll find the right words whether you're talking to a waiter at a classic Viennese cafe (there's also a chapter on eating and drinking) or a graffiti artist on the streets of Berlin.

Each guide comes with a pocket-sized cheat sheet of the most common phrases in the chosen language. There's also a point-to-picture section, for when words just aren't cutting it.

Features:
• Affordable price point that places these guides in the more accessible end of the phrasebook market, particularly for short-term travellers.
• Suitable for younger travellers, with information on what to say at a youth hostel and campsite.
• The first guides out in the series are for the popular holiday destinations of France, Germany, Spain and Italy.
• Up-to-date vocabulary, including slang and faux pas to avoid.
• Easy-to-use format, complete with point-to-picture section.
• Convenient size that will fit in carry-on luggage, and a cheat sheet so you can leave most of the book at the hotel.

Marco Polo Travel Publishing is proud to offer an exciting new range of expertly researched, affordable, reliable and easy-to-use travel publications, all packed with invaluable information to guide you through your travels. Time to stock that bookshelf and plan your next adventure!

To request samples of the Marco Polo range for review, please contact:

Jenny Macmillan PR
Jenny.macmillan@bigpond.com 
0439 040 779
www.exploreaustralia.net.au