map-guides

This multi-faceted site, hosted by the Traveller's World bookshop, allows one to browse and buy maps and travel guides for at least ten per cent off the normal retail price. Their stock seems to cover every crevice of the world. Features include a book and map of the month for a specific region, providing enthusiasm and incentive for planning a trip to that location. Specific maps for motor touring, cycling, and climbing in the area of the month, which at the time of review was France, are also listed, together with locations of UK retail outlets where they can be bought. The site is quite easy to use: simply select your destination and wait for a long list of products to appear. The only problem is that the books aren't reviewed, so it can be hard to know which to choose. The maps, luckily, are broken down by area, otherwise you would be really lost. Orders should arrive within seven days, and all products are refundable within 14 days.


SPECIAL FEATURES



Advanced Search allows you to search for a book or map by the publisher's name, type of product, or title if you know it.


Guide to Map Scales gives a brief lesson in cartography that is meant to be simple but could confuse the novice.


Latest Offers supposedly gives information on their special discounts. However, when we visited the only information present stated that all books and maps are discounted, which is already apparent elsewhere in the site.