It’s a politically coloured world map also with hill shading, and shows all countries in different colours with major towns and population detail added.  More details of the actual product are available on the Maps International website here.

We have three laminated versions to give away - measuring 195 cm by 120cm - retailing at £29.99.

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Ends Midnight, 31st October.

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Lanzarote has long been a popular holiday hot spot - attracting over one million visitors from Britain and Ireland annually. Thanks to the islands clement year round climate, great beaches and unique tourist attractions.

Lanzarote Guidebook helps visitors to the island to get the most out of their holidays. As it is written by island residents and published quarterly - so it always contains the latest information and is kept accurate and up to date. Featuring good quality photography, maps and a wealth of in-depth detail.

The 108 page Autumn edition is out now and can be downloaded in printable PDF format, fast and for free at www.lanzaroteguidebook.com . And offers readers the chance to win a holiday for two at the Sands Beach Villas resort in Costa Teguise.

Lanzarote Guidebook covers everything visitors need to know about the island, including upcoming events, an introduction to the works of the island born artist and architect Cesar Manrique, resort guides, cultural attractions, sightseeing information, museums, excursions, beaches, markets, restaurants, nightlife and much more besides.

As well as a handy Essentials section which features lots of practical information from bank opening times and ferry timetables through to emergency phone numbers and tips on driving locally. Online, visitors can also catch up on the very latest island news, check the latest weather reports, use interactive island maps and even seek free advice via the websites Tourist Advice Line.

In addition to booking their own holidays, hire cars, flights and villas - often at prices far more competitive than in any High Street travel agency. Lanzarote Guidebook is also distributed direct to 10,000 tourists on the island, free of charge, via local car hire companies and through the official tourist information offices based in each of the main island resorts.

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My Mercedes is Not For Sale, by Jeroen Van Bergeijk is published on 8 August, and Plans2Travel are delighted to say that we have got our hands on a copy to giveaway to one our readers.

Capturing a young journalist’s intrepid endeavour, My Mercedes Is Not for Sale is more than an adventure—it is a rowdy, witty and insightful tale of an innocent abroad, which captures the high-spirited journey of a young journalist and paints a vivid portrait of West Africa through a surprise-filled journey into its thriving car cult.

“Look, there’s my car,” I say, pointing at my Mercedes in the parking lot.
“Where?” a fellow desert traveler asks.
“There, that Mercedes,” I say.
He looks at me, questioning. “You want to drive that through the Sahara?”

It seemed like a great idea to Van Bergeijk to travel and make a quick profit: buy a decrepit car in his native Amsterdam and resell it in the Third World, where a market even for old bangers still thrives. Jeroen’s chariot of choice is a rusted-out 1988 Mercedes 190D with 220,000 kilometres on the clock; his route will take him from Holland through Morocco, across the Sahara, and into some of the least trodden parts of Africa.

Armed with a bar of soap, some duct tape and a pair of women’s tights, he has all the essentials needed to survive thousands of miles from civilization.

My Mercedes Is Not for Sale is a rollicking tale of an innocent abroad. The author finds himself facing a driving challenge akin to the Dakar Rally but encounters obstacles never dreamed of by race-car drivers: active minefields, occasional banditry - mostly by the border guards - and a teenage, chain-smoking desert guide with a fondness for Tupac lyrics. Food and water are scarce, sandstorms are frequent, and then there’s the coup just as he’s so nearly there…

Here is a video trailer to whet your appetite:

You can visit the website of the book at www.mijnmercedes.nl.

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