Just POINT! (Lonely Planet) (9781760340636)

Travel comfort woes begone. Never again be lost for words. Overcome any language barrier, wherever you travel. 

With Just Point! in your daypack, you'll be able to communicate all essential messages - and maybe a few non-essential ones, too! This handy-sized deck of 40+ full-colour cards with more than 500 entertaining icons on food and drink, accommodation, transport, fashion and sightseeing, all held together with a screw for easy flicking,is a guaranteed conversation starter! 

When you're craving that skinny double-shot cappuccino with extra froth, Lonely Planet provides the answer in a language any barista will understand. Whether it's the yoga, pilates or tai chi class you're looking for, just point to the icon to get your point across. 

This is the perfect gift for the discerning traveller. These icons will make communicating with locals a breeze - and won't fail to raise a smile either with their depictions of the amusing situations often encountered when exploring places far from home. 

Just point to express: 



your dietary restrictions 
how you like your steak cooked 
how spicy you'd like your curry 
what burger toppings you'd like 
that you're in a rush to get the bill 
that you're looking for the funicular 
that there's a fly in your soup 
what ice-cream topping you require 
your preferred garnishes for the perfect martini 
whether you want an espresso, a macchiato or a cappuccino 
whether you need a twin or a double room 
whether you have a hairdryer in your room 
that you've got the dreaded bed bugs in your hotel room 
that you're looking for the cathedral 
that romantic room-service options are required 
which all-important beauty treatment you need 
how you'd like your beard trimmed 
if your rental car has a flat tyre 
which direction to take if you're lost 
and more! 

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. 

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