Book excerpt: The Rough Guides Snapshot Turkey: The central and southern Aegean is the ultimate travel guide to this region of Turkey. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Alaçati to Ephesus and Pamukkale to Aphrodisias. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Turkey: The central and southern Aegeancovers Izmir, the Çesme peninsula, Selçuk, Kusadasi and Didim, as well as the Bodrum peninsular, Marmaris, Pamukkale and the Hisarönu ̈ and Datça peninsulas. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Turkey, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Turkey, including transport, food, drink, shopping, health, security and culture and etiquette. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Turkey. The Rough Guides Snapshot Turkey: The central and southern Aegeanis equivalent to 102 printed pages.