Sandy is visiting her grandfather, who lives near the beach. She and her dog Pepper are taking a walk on the beach when they come across a pile of garbage left by people who were having a bonfire. Sandy is upset. Along comes an old woman whom Sandy knows as 'the garbage lady', Sandy is a bit afraid [...]

Swaying palm trees, golden beaches, a hammock at siesta time, sunset rum cocktails....these are among the many ingredients of a relaxing Caribbean holiday. Each island is a diverse mix and most islands have kept their own identities and traditions. You can enjoy Carnival in Trinidad, dance the salsa[...]

Surf writer/photographer team, Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor, have been back on the road to bring you the only comprehensive guide to surfing in Britain and Ireland. Fully revised and updated, this guide includes all the essential break information, plus tips from Britain's top surfers and local expe[...]

The 4th edition of Footprint's critically acclaimed guide to Tibet will help you navigate your way around this slow-paced plateau the size of Western Europe. With detailed listings of where to eat and sleep, plus comprehensive and authoritative culture and history sections this is the ultimate guide[...]

Hit the slopes with Footprint's fantastic guide to skiing in Europe. From Andorra to Switzerland, Skiing Europe provides definitive coverage on 10 countries and over 100 resorts, making this guide perfect for anyone who wants advice both on and off piste. Including resort information with the best p[...]

Diving Southeast Asia introduces divers to the world's most diverse marine environment. This truly comparative guide includes over 400 popular sites, all of which have been dived, reviewed and photographed by experienced husband-and-wife team, Beth and Shaun Tierney. From the pristine, isolated reef[...]

With its 7000 mysterious Bronze Age stone towers, Neolithic 'Giants Tombs' and hundreds of Spanish watchtowers, Sardinia is an outdoor museum where its tangled past meets its colourful present. The most isolated island in the Mediterranean, it basks in a seven-month summer and boasts jagged mountain[...]

One moment you're sitting atop a snow-capped mountain, the next you're photographing breaching humpback whales or swimming with penguins...What one of South America's smallest countries lacks in size it certainly makes up for in variety. Travellers to Ecuador can canoe through the Amazonian rainfore[...]

Mexico really can be described as an assault on the senses! Crystal-clear aquamarine waters of the Caribbean coast, Aztec pyramids, Mayan temples, manic cities, baroque cathedrals, huge canyons and dense jungles, if it's an intrepid experience you are after then look no further. Navigate your way ar[...]

Infinite variety is the key to Brittany's timeless appeal: from 2000 km of unparalleled coastline to the rich landscapes of the interior, from period architectural gems to the unspoilt simplicity of pretty rural villages. The unique bonus of Brittany is a vibrant celtic heritage, revealed in its lan[...]

The Dordogne takes people by surprise. Green and calm and quiet, at first glance it seems like just another corner of rural France designed for good food, fine wine and easy living. Then they notice that it holds humanity's first great works of art, provocative paintings on the walls of its caves th[...]

With its landscapes of olives, vines and cypress trees, sleepy wine villages and buzzing cities such as Montpelier and Nimes, Languedoc-Roussillon is a delicious dose of Mediterranean conviviality. Encompassing some of France's most iconic sights: the Pont du Gard, the walled medieval towns of Carca[...]

Walk around Georgetown and admire the largest collection of pre-war buildings in Malaysia - from Chinese shophouses to colonial clocktowers. To cool off, head to the Cameron Highlands, a former British hill station, for a refreshing cup of local leaf tea. Malaysia is a melting pot of Indians, Chines[...]