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Some new travel materials you may enjoy!

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Fodor's Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada (with New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, & Labr) (12TH ed.)

By Caroline Trefler
" Fodor's Choice ratings you can trust. Exceptional restaurants, hotels, and sights selected to help you make the best choices.
Simple pleasures. Embrace the local culture as you shop for crafts, check out a traditional Celtic or Acadian music festival, or go hiking, biking, or sea kayaking.
Boundless activities. Find choices for every traveler, from taking scenic drives along stunning coastal cliffs and chowing down at a lobster boil, to taking an iceberg- or whale-watching cruise."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: New York City [With Map]

By Eleanor Berman
"The new-look DK "Eyewitness Travel Guide: New York City" will lead you straight to the best attractions the cultural capital of the USA has to offer. There are detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, plus insider tips on everything from fashion and shopping to where to sample a classic Manhattan cocktail or feast on a Brooklyn Bagel. It also includes in-depth coverage of all NYC's unforgettable sights, from the neon lights of Time Square and the bustling New York Stock Exchange to peaceful oasis Central Park. DK's uniquely visual "Eyewitness Travel Guide: New York City" includes unique cutaways, floor-plans and reconstructions of the city's stunning architecture, plus 3D aerial views of New York City's best districts to explore on foot."  (Publisher Marketing Description)  Check Our Catlaog

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Berlitz Handbook Ireland

"Berlitz Handbook Ireland is the ultimate practical, inspirational guide to this fascinating destination, with 304 pages combining authoritative narrative detail and stunning color photography. What sets the guide apart is the illuminating Unique Experiences section, packed full of practical advice on how to make the most of all the opportunities unique to Ireland - from exploring the country's ancient Celtic sites and taking part in Dublin's Bloomsday celebrations, to enjoying traditional music in a pub.
The guide starts with a rundown of Ireland's Top 25 Attractions, ranging from the Giant's Causeway to the view from the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. In the Trip Planner you'll find itineraries outlining how best to maximise your time on the Emerald Isle.
The Places Section tackles each of Ireland's regions in turn - starting with the delightful capital city of Dublin and taking in the pretty southeastern areas of Kilkenny and Wexford; the dramatic landscapes of County Kerry and County Cork in the west; the wilds of Donegal; and the vibrant city of Belfast in Northern Ireland. Each chapter is color-coded for easy reference, and features everything you'll need to know about the sights and attractions in the area as well as maps to help you get around and carefully chosen listings of the best places to sleep, eat, drink, and get active. The Places section is interspersed with fully mapped tours, suggesting walks including around the Georgian architecture of Stephen's Square in Dublin and the university district of Queen's Quarter in Belfast, as well as dramatic driving tours through the Burren and Bantry Bay in Co.Cork, and Cultural Spreads that give a striking insight into an element of Ireland's culture, from the St Patrick trail to old fortifications and summer festivals.
Further practical advice is provided in a chapter dedicated to accommodations, transportation, health and safety, money and budgeting, responsible travel, and family holidays. The Setting the Scene chapter is devoted to Ireland's historical and cultural background, plus information on the country's cuisine."  Check Our Catalog

Most Scenic Drives, Newly Revised and Updated: 120 Spectacular Road Trips


"The all-in-one trip planner and travel guide--now totally revised and updated--will steer travelers down the most scenic road every time. From Florida's Road to Flamingo to Hawaii's Oahu Coastal Loop, each featured road trip is pictured in stunning full color and described in vivid text, keyed to an easy-to-follow newly revised map."  Check Our Catalog

Monday, February 27, 2012

Day Trips New England: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler

By Maria Olia
" Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with "Day Trips New England. "This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive to and from many top New England destiations. With full trip-planning information, "Day Trips New England "helps makes the most of a brief getaway."  (Publishers Description)  Check Our Catalog

Londoners: The Days and Nights of London Now--As Told by Those Who Love It, Hate It, Live It, Left It, and Long for It

By Craig Taylor
"Not a travel guide, precisely, but something more fun: a themed account of stories reflecting London. The subjects range from the actress who is the voice of the London Underground to a rickshaw driver. Five years in the making and a big push."  (Library Journal)  Check Our Catalog

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Moon Washington DC

By Patricia Nevins Kime
"Journalist Patricia Nevins Kime welcomes travelers to iconic, history-rich Washington D.C. with this thorough guide, covering everything from the city's vibrant downtown scene to its stately Foggy Bottom district. Kime offers interesting trip ideas for every kind of experience, including Top 10 Off-the-Mall Delights, Fun and Free in D.C., and Washington's Winning Theaters. From experiencing the thrill of the National Mall to catching a ballgame at Nationals Park, "Moon Washington DC" gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog