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Some new travel materials you may enjoy!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Pauline Frommer's Spain: Spend Less, See More

By Patricia Harris
"...these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way:
• Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms
• Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds."
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Saturday, April 18, 2009

Footprint India Handbook


By Annie Dare
"Incredible India: beaches and backwaters, temples and tea plantations. Explore the enigmatic subcontinent with Footprint’s revered and authoritative guide. Whether you want to escape it all with a rural retreat, learn yoga in Goa, hike the Himalayas, or be dazzled by Bollywood, this new, 16th edition will take you off the beaten track to experience the real India. Replete with up-to-the-minute recommendations for eating, sleeping, and drinking, plus details of the vast array of adventure activities on offer and advice on how to get the most from your trip."

The Wall Street Journal Guide To Power Travel; How To Arrive With Your Dignity, Sanity and Wallet Intact


By Scott McCartney
"...a guide to navigating and getting the most out of airline travel. Heavy on airline industry information, the book features only two chapters devoted to hotels and cruises. Topics include airfares, upgrades, frequent flier plans, boarding, weather, security, and baggage woes. ... does provide extensive, detailed airline information that will surely be useful to frequent air travelers who want to improve their journey. ..., the dense narrative is loaded with great information, fantastic tips, and additional resource recommendations, making it a good choice in these economically tough times, when travelers want to get the best deals, avoid travel hassles, and work the system."

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

ASK Arthur Frommer & Travel Better, Cheaper, Smarter


By Arthur Frommer
"Ask Arthur Frommer is a condensed encyclopedia of smart travel.It answers nearly every major question, discusses every major issue, covers every step of travel, reduces every travel expenditure, and shows you:
How to get there in the most efficient and economical way, whether your destination is at home or abroad; Where to stay and where to eat in whatever city or other location you select; How to maximize the enjoyment of your trip and reduce your expenses; How to overcome scores of obstacles or problems; How to make the best, most cost-effective use of travel literature and the Internet..... The book also contains Arthur Frommer's outspoken (and entertaining) comments on travel issues and controversies."

Insider's Guide To Hudson River Valley

By Sheila Buff
"The publication of the first edition of this guide coincides with the 2009 Quadcentennial Celebration marking the voyages of the Hudson River and Lake Champlain....Written by local authors who can offer a unique perspective on each area, this series of regional travel guides furnishes detailed information on hotels, restaurants, annual events, festivals, local attractions, nightlife, parks and recreation, and more, along with numerous photographs, maps, comprehensive indexes, and thumb tabs for quick reference."
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Sunday, April 5, 2009

Off The Beaten Path: A Travel Guide To More Than 1000 Scenic And Interesting Places Still Uncrowded And Inviting

By Reader's Digest
"Off the Beaten Path spotlights over 1,000 of the United States most overlooked must- see destinations. In a state-by-state A-to-Z format, this budget-friendly vacation planner reveals the best-kept secret spots so that no matter where you live, you can plan an unforgettable local vacation within an hour or two of your home. Each of the featured sites has been verified by the respective state's tourist bureau as still being off the beaten path. Revel in nature, science, art, and culture, and encounter the unexpected as you explore undiscovered gems."
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Let's Go France


“For independent travelers on a budget, with an emphasis on whatever's hip, fun, or free.

Packed with travel information, including more listings, deals, and insider tips:
  • CANDID LISTINGS of hundreds of places to wine and dine like a local
  • RELIABLE MAPS and directions to help you navigate from Paris to the Pyrénées
  • INSIDER TIPS for finding the best of Bordeaux’s wineries and Corsica’s beaches
  • EXPERT ADVICE on biking and hiking in the Alps
  • THEMED ITINERARIES for food- and sun-worshippers alike
  • The CAFÉS and CRÊPERIES that will give you a real taste of French culture"

Let's Go RoadTripping USA


By Justine Lescroart
"A comprehensive guide to American cross-country travel furnishes detailed descriptions of a variety of fascinating odysseys, including such routes as an Eastern Seaboard trip, Route 66, Highway 40, and the Al-Can Highway to Anchorage, along with Top Ten lists, more than 160 route and city maps, listings of lodgings and eateries, road safety and car care tips, mileage charts, and more. "
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