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Some new travel materials you may enjoy!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Insider's Guide To Nashville

By Jackie Finch

Nashville offers extraordinary opportunities for those either visiting or seeking to relocate to this country music mecca. Insiders’ Guide to Nashville is packed with information on the best attractions, restaurants, accommodations, shopping and events from the perspective of one who knows the area well. The fully revised and updated 7th edition includes five maps and 23 black-and-white photographs of the area.


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Sunday, March 22, 2009

Ireland For Dummies


By Liz Albertson
"Relatively tiny Ireland (32,600 sq. miles) packs great attractions into a small area. You can pack a lot of diverse experiences into your trip with this book as your guide. Climb the cliffs. Kiss the blarney stone. Have a bowl of Irish stew and a pint of Guinness in a local pub. Pay homage to literary giants W. B. Yeats, James Joyce, or Frank McCourt. Play championship golf courses. Whether you’re a book lover or a golf nut…a history buff or a Celtic music fan…a full-fledged adventurer or a laid-back sight-seer, you’ll find plenty to enjoy in this guide that gives you the scoop"
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Thursday, March 19, 2009

Lonely Planet New England Trips; 53 Themed Itineraries, 1012 Local Places To See


"Of course, the prime time to motor through New England is in the technicolour Fall, but there's never a bad time to take one of these tailored trips. Discover 53 ways to unwind New England style...Includes Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode Island.

  • Easy-to-use maps for every trip, plus driving times and directions
  • Local experts and celebrities share their favourite trip ideas
  • Day, weekend or week-long itineraries, including day trips from Boston
  • Iconic Trips chapter covers must-do trips, including Fall Foliage and Coastal New England
  • Family-friendly, pet-friendly and green-friendly listings throughout."
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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Don't Go There; The Travel Detective's Essential Guide To The Must-Miss Places In The World

By Peter Greenberg

"Presents a selection of vacation destinations to avoid, with advice to travelers on steering clear of places that are vulnerable to such vacation-ruining elements as crime, natural disasters, and overpriced or overrated venues."
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Time Out New York Guide


"...this compact series of travel guides is written by resident journalists and provides inside information on things to see and do, places to stay, places to eat, transportation, nightlife, cultural opportunities, available activities, off-the-beaten path and offbeat landmarks and sites, and more."
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Fifty Places To Dive Before You Die

By Chris Santella

"Draws on the expertise of diving authorities from around the world to describe fifty of their favorite diving destinations for divers to experience their unique underwater wonders, ranging from such Caribbean favorites as the Grand Cayman Isles to Lembognan, Indonesia, accompanied by helpful trip planning suggestions."
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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives; An All-American Road Trip With Recipes

By Guy Fieri
"Fieri, co-owner of several restaurants in Santa Rosa and Sacramento, CA, was the winner of the second season of The Next Food Network Star. He's now host of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, and his first book, with food writer Volkwein, is a spin-off from the series. Fieri has an exuberant personality, and his search for "Flavortown" led him to 60 diners, mom-and-pop cafés, and other casual dining spots across the country."
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