Steep rocky coasts, seemingly endless sandy beaches, large tracts of marshland, high mountain ranges sloping down to fertile plains, an amazingly varied landscape, Mallorca is a self-contained world in its own right. Despite its relatively small surface area, the island's contrasts are stunning: the wild Serra de Tramuntana with its winding roads and sleepy mountain villages; the fragrant orange groves of the Sóller Valley; the terraced gardens around Banyalbufar with their gnarled, 1,000-year-old olive trees; the picturesque fishing villages of Porto Colom and Cala Figuera; the ancient stone walls separating the fields of apricots; almonds and potatoes in the island's interior. Mallorca's broad plains and gentle valleys are full of vineyards, and there are olive and fig trees everywhere.

Volumes have been written on the evils of mass tourism, but anyone who simply leaves the crowded strips of coastline behind and heads inland will soon discover the original, unspoiled Mallorca, with its hidden bays, magnificent stretches of natural landscape and rich, cultural heritage.

The Insight FlexiMap of Mallorca is a great travel addition. Here is an innovative laminated folding map that marries durability and convenience with accuracy, utility, and readability.

Produced with state-of-the-art technology, FlexiMaps feature detailed city street and road maps clearly marked with all the sites and services of particular interest to travelers.

Text and photographs offer a wealth of valuable tourist information including "10 sights you shouldn't miss," plus information on transportation, visas, currency, important telephone numbers, emergency services, and more.

Price: $7.95